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LEARNING
& LIVING
Opportunities
for Adult Formation Special
Events
 Church
of the Holy Communion is increasingly a place where parishioners
are encouraged to pay balanced attention to caring for mind, body
and spirit - to foster connections with one's self, with one's family,
with one's community and with God. And there are lots of ways to
work on that balance and to "plug in" here at Church of
the Holy Communion.
At various times during each year, there are a variety of classes
on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, and at other times, focusing
on everything from Bible study to getting organized - from pluralism
to interpersonal relationships.
 Our
small groups provide a unique way of connecting with other Christians
over time while studying a number of spiritual and theological topics.
Many of these small groups meet on Wednesday evenings, following
our weekly Church Family Together dinners. They're a great way to
get to know fellow parishioners in an informal setting, and we hope
you plan on joining us regularly, whether or not you're participating
in a class or group.
There are organizations
for men and women, for those interested in intercessory prayer and
those simply interested in getting to know one another better. There
are numerous sports and recreation activities for children and youth
as well as regular offerings in yoga and Tai Chi. Come
learn and live with us here at Church of the Holy Communion.
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Easter Egg Hunt
 The
Annual Easter Egg Hunt is held the Saturday before Easter on the
front lawn of the Church. Each year kids of all ages gather for
a large Easter Egg Hunt. Join us next year for a hoppin' good time!
Click here for more pictures from
our 2008 Easter Egg Hunt.
All Hallows'
Eve Celebration
 Join
your parish family for an All Hallows Eve celebration the Wednesday
before Halloween. This special celebration may transformyour ideas
about this holiday. Our celebration at Holy Communion includes children,
youth and adults in costume! All of those in costumes will are invited
to process up the chapel aisle at the beginning of our 5:30 p.m.
service of Holy Eucharist. In addition, you are invited to participate
in an activity that will transform one of the central symbols of
this day into a vehicle that proclaims our Christian hope by carving
a pumpkin with a symbol of a saint, a cross, or other sacred symbol
so that the light of the gospel shines in the darkness. You and/or
your household are invited to bring your sacred, carved pumpkin
for display during the 5:30 p.m. service.
All Saints Shrimp
Dinner
The All Saints Shrimp Dinner is held on All Saints Sunday each
year. Dinner includes boiled shrimp, corn, potatoes, garlic bread,
Caesar salad and delicious homemade desserts. But don't worry, if
you are not a seafood eater there is always an alternative dish
for you. Our Choir always performs wonderful music and a 5:30 Holy
Eucharist Worship service begins before the dinner. Come and celebrate
the lives of the saints through music and the proclaimed word.
Advent Festival
Join us on Sunday, November 25th for our annual Advent Festival
between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship services. All Christian
Education classes will be cancelled this Sunday. All adults, children
and youth are invited to make Advent Wreaths, sing songs of the
season and enjoy hot chocolate, apple cider and fresh baked cookies.
The cost of the advent wreath is $10.00. Elizabeth Wirls from the
Episcopal Book Shop will be here. Items such as Advent calendars,
ornaments and books will be available for purchase. Many of the
items Elizabeth will be bringing will make wonderful Christmas gifts.
Holy Communion apparel, the brand new EYC nalgene water bottles
and our CHC CDs of music inspired by our evening worship services
will be available- all great Christmas gifts! Also, don't forget
that you are invited to participate in decorating our church on
Christmas Eve. If you are interested in helping out please contact
Barton Lynch at 324-9401 or mlynch01@comcast.net.
Christmas Pageant
On Christmas Eve, during the 4 p.m. service, the children of the parish participate
in our annual Christmas pageant. In homemade costumes and with the
accompaniment of the boys and girls choir, the story of Jesus’
birth is presented in place of the sermon. Children ages 3 –
9 are invited to participate in this program.
Contact: Debra Satterfield,
767-6987, ext. 20
Heatlh Fair
Join us on on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for
the Second Annual Holy Communion Health Fair. More than 10 health
care industry representatives will be on hand for the event, which
is open to the public free of charge. We will gather in Cheney Parish
Hall for free information and booths to help you learn about optometry,
bone density, blood pressure, blood sugar, dental hygeine, AlAnon,
the Bloodmobile and personal training consulations. These are just
a few of the health care representatives and organizations that
will be attending the Health Fair. The Bloodmobile will be here
throughout the event and we encourage you to sign up on the bulletin
board next to the stairs. You can also contact Julie Fike at 767-6987
or Linda Thompson at 901-309-9506.
Rally Day
On one of the last Sundays of the summer schedule, representatives
from all of the parish’s groups and organizations gather aft
er the 10 a.m. service to provide information about opportunities
for involvement and to recruit new members and participants. There’s
also an opportunity for children to register for Sunday School classes.
A pot-luck lunch is scheduled and the day is full of fun, fellowship
and information.
Blessing of the Pets
 A
Blessing of the Pets ceremony is typically held on the steps of
CHC sometime near the FeastDay of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct.
4. The ceremony, a joint eff ort of CHC and St. Mary’s
School, is a traditional remembrance of St. Francis and his love
of all creatures. Pets of all types, (appropriately restrained,
please) including stuffed animals - or even photos of your pet -
are welcome. Watch The Communicator for more details.
DuBose Laymen’s Conference
Every man in the parish is invited to att end this statewide
weekend conference held in August of each year at DuBose
Conference Center in Monteagle, Tenn. The conference,
held just outside Chattanooga in a beautiful mountain
setting, attracts over 500 men for worship, renewal, learning,
fellowship and fun.
Cursillo
Cursillo (Spanish for “short course”) is a spiritual retreat
weekend, held twice a year at St. Columba Conference Center.
The retreat is open to any confirmed Episcopalian who is
seeking to discern the deeper purpose God has for his or her
life. Cursillo provides an orthodox, proven method through
which one’s spirituality may be developed, lived and shared.
Contact: Susan
Carlsson, 755-5346.
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