GET IN TOUCH WITH OTEY MEMORIAL
TURNING FAITH INTO ACTION
TURNING FAITH INTO ACTION
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS & ACTIVITIES
They are like trees planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.
Psalm 1:3
Book Studies
June -- A Canticle for Leibowitz
by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
Study led by Rob Lamborn
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 in Brooks Hall
Please bring a drink or snack to share.
Tuesday nights in June, we will be talking about one of Father Rob’s favorite books. Tonight he will take us through the first five chapters. If you haven’t started yet, don’t let that stop you! Come sit around the table with us.
Here’s a link to a free online version:
https://ia800500.us.archive.org/13/items/calibre_library_68.132.22.122.231/A%20Canticle%20for%20Leibowitz%20-%20Walter%20M.%20Miller_803.pdf
July -- The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (use any translation)
Study led by Jeannie Babb
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 in Brooks Hall
Please bring a drink or snack to share.
Do you have a book you buy any time you come across it in used books? The Little Prince is one of mine. The themes are deep and symbolic without (I would argue) straight-up allegory. The simple, poetic writing invites contemplation. Join me for a journey with the Little Prince and his pilot friend as they consider wisdom, folly, and true friendship.
--Jeannie
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Annual Traditions
Throughout the seasons of the church year, we enjoy many wonderful traditions: a fall and spring picnic, a church tour for children, games and dancing at Oktoberfest, the stewardship dinner, coloring crosses for All Saints, making Advent wreaths, the Christmas pageant, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, the Triduum with the Way of the Cross, the annual Easter Egg hunt and party, a Pentecost celebration, and Summer Eucharist featuring a sermon geared to younger worshipers.
Check this page for upcoming celebrations & activities.
Christmas Pageant
Many thanks to St. Andrews-Sewanee School for hosting the annual pageant of St. Mark & St. Paul! We had a wonderful time! The pageant carols were accompanied by the Children's Choir (directed by Wyatt Poe), and Sewanee Strings (directed by Tammy Hurd). The opening carol was played by Jaxon Rudder on piano. Thank you to all our sweet children and the patient adults in their lives!
See the January newsletter for 2025 pageant photos.
The full-length video can be accessed on our Facebook page:
2024 Christmas Pageant
And of course the pageant filmed during the first year of the pandemic is infinitely re-watchable! Stay to the end for bloopers and historic photos.
2020 Pandemic Pageant
Save the Date:
The Annual Christmas Pageant is usually scheduled for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, in McCrory Hall on the St. Andrews-Sewanee School campus.
Casting and costuming are in early November. Children of all ages and abilities are invited to participate!
Children who come back year after year experience the story from different points of view.
Vacation Bible School
In early summer, the parish holds an intergenerational learning series called VB-Us. Our take on Vacation Bible School, VB-Us brings the community together for a good meal, singing, and chautauqua-style learning centered around lectures, crafts, skits, and stories. Please let us know if you'd like to get involved with planning for the next one!
