Learn about St. George’s One Body Response Team at a covered dish reception and information session on May 21, 6-8 p.m. at The Creek House, home of Barbara and Mac Willis.
The team coordinates over the course of several weeks to help out fellow St. Georgians with a meal, a visit, or even a thoughtful card. While it’s not a huge time commitment for any one person, it means a lot to people who benefit from it.
Please RSVP to Kate Hardy at kashardy@gmail.com or respond to this evite.
On Sunday, May 15, join our rector and Ralph Powell at 10 a.m. in Sydnor Hall for an introductory session on financial planning during Adult Forum. There are many ways that to save money in taxes by making charitable donations. This includes annual gifts and gifts from estates, but there are many other examples. Whether you are making your own plans or are working with family members as they make theirs, this presentation will explore ways to give and save and be faithful stewards of God’s gifts.
Missed it? Check out the presentation: Giving Money to Save Money
Building a Compassionate Community at Home – Using the basics of Conscious Discipline (CD), Wendy Cannon and Danielle Davis will explore Dr. Becky Bailey’s theory of classroom management and how it can be applied to parenting. The key to this method is being aware, or conscious, of why children (and adults) react the way they do in certain situations. Understanding the “why” helps teachers and parents better respond and help model appropriate behavior. The workshop will meet Sundays, May 15 and 22 at 10 a.m. in Faulkner Hall. Attendance at both sessions is helpful, but not mandatory.
During the first week, we will discuss how the brain responds to situations and techniques to get into proper “brain space” to deal with these situations in a calm, rational manner. We will reflect on our “hot buttons” and the various types of guidance systems we may have grown up with and focus on responsibility guidance.
In the second session, we will explore the key skills of discipline (as in practice, not punishment!). We will also discuss ways to help build a compassionate community at home where everyone can contribute and belong.
Join us for our next covered-dish supper with our Muslim friends. May 14 at 6 p.m. at the Islamic Center, 7020 Harrison Road. Bring a dish to share–no pork, please.
Please be prepared to remove your shoes. Childcare is available. Please RSVP to office@stgeorgesepiscopal.net or by phone at540-373-4133.
We have a number of needs and opportunities with The Table at St. George’s right now. For information, contact outreach@stgeorgesepiscopal.net.