ADVENT 4A – Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 – 19 December 2010 – A sermon given by The Rev. Peter A. Munson for St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder, Colorado INTRODUCTION – The right dream at the right time… An angel of the Lord appearing to Joseph in a dream was needed [...]
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Responding to the Invitation of God
Meditation for 22 December 2010 From The Rev. Peter A. Munson Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came [...]
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Repentance and Bearing Fruit
ADVENT 2A – Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 – 5 December 2010 – A sermon given by The Rev. Peter A. Munson for St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder, Colorado Repentance and Bearing Fruit INTRODUCTION – Colorado “Native” and Our Credentials You still see them on cars – those bumper stickers that [...]
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Vestry Update
Recently, several of the St. Ambrose middle school and high school students collaborated to produce their version of “The Prayers of the People.” Their presentation of it during a combined service was a big hit with many members of the congregation. Several people approached me in the days following the service to tell me how [...]
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Christmas Eve and Day Services at St. Ambrose
Christmas Eve Services for 2010 are as follows: Christmas Eve – 5:00pm with seasonal music beginning 20 minutes prior 9:00pm with seasonal music beginning 20 minutes prior Christmas Day – December 25 at 10:00am Sunday, December 26 – One single service at 9:30am
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A New Year’s Day Blessing
Fr. Peter Munson will be available in the Sanctuary on New Year’s Day from 3:00—6:00pm for you or your family to receive a blessing for the new year. Please sign up for a 10-minute time slot on the clipboard in the Narthex.
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Rector’s Welcome Luncheon
The Clergy and community of Saint Ambrose cordially invite you to attend Rector’s Welcome Luncheon Sunday, January 16, 2011 12:00noon Friendship Hall at St. Ambrose Please join us and learn more about our congregation to decide if you would like to formally be welcomed as a member of St. Ambrose. RSVP through the Church office [...]
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“Gifts for Life” catalogs are available
Gifts for Life Catalogues Are Here! Episcopal Relief and Development’s program Gifts for Life is a unique way to honor friends and family at holiday and other special occasions throughout the year. These gifts help families and entire communities survive and thrive. Gifts of animals provide needed food, and often excess production can be sold [...]
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Brown Bag Bible Study – Thursdays @ 12:15pm
Brown Bag Bible Study will begin Thursday, December 2nd at 12:15pm in the Library at St. Ambrose….Bring your lunch and join us! What book of the Bible gives you conflict in the early Church, “God’s foolishness”, the pros and cons of being married vs. single, spiritual gifts, deep thinking on the resurrection of the dead, [...]
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Creator Mundi Sale – December 12th
Don’t miss the Creator Mundi sale to benefit the mission trip to the Dominican Republic! Stop by the sale table Sunday morning, December 12th to purchase beautiful artwork and handcrafted items by artists from around the world. The sale will be held before and after both services!
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Women’s Book Group announces book selections
The Women’s Book Group meets the third Sunday of each month at 4:00pm at a restaurant in Boulder. All women are invited to join us for any or all of the discussions. Invite your friends! For more information, or to get on the email list, please contact Colleen Norwine: cnorwine@coopertea.com See below for our upcoming [...]
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Christmas Caroling and Potluck Soup Supper
Christmas Caroling Saturday, December 18 5:00pm—Eucharist Followed by caroling in the church neighborhood …and a potluck soup supper in the hall Sign up in the Narthex!
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Centering Prayer Workshop with Fr. Terry Ryan
11th Step Centering Prayer Workshop for men and women in 12-step programs with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP Saturday, January 8, 2011 9:00am to 12:30pm at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church – Sanctuary $10 donation is suggested. For more information, or to reserve a seat, contact Pat Fanning at 303-530-1315 or by email to pat.fanning@yahoo.com
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Centering Prayer with Fr. Terry Ryan offered January 8
Join Fr. Terry Ryan on Saturday, January 8, 2011 9:00am – 12:30pm at St. Ambrose Registration begins at 9:00am with coffee a $10 donation is suggested for more information or to reserve a seat, contact Pat Fanning at 303-530-1315 or pat.fanning@yahoo.com by January 6th Fr. Terry Ryan, C.S.P., is a Paulist priest who travels throughout [...]
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Happy Anniversary
Bruce and DeAnn Dickinson Brian and Holly McElhaney Chris and Jeanie Balch Chris and Leanne Walther Tom and Nikki Cecil Jason and Maria Daly
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Happy December Birthdays
Steve Lanaghen Tim Atwater Linda Miller-Hart Elizabeth Balch Caroline Lander Esther Reed Carla Bigum Amy Stott Martina King Thomas Mason Nan Ziegler Emily Austin Andy Hewitt Laurien Manning Janice Thorpe Jennifer Moeller Sam Bowersox-Daly Kathy Reed Aaron Eck Kyra Koelling Paul Geissler Janelle Taylor Andrew Aansal Nancy Ziegler Leanne Walther Jodie Carroll Amelia Walsh
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Floating with God
ADVENT 1A – Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 – 28 November 2010 – A sermon given by The Rev. Peter A. Munson for St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder, Colorado Floating Toward Christmas with God INTRODUCTION – The Out-of-Step Season Happy Advent! Are you glad that you are here today? There may never [...]
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Give God Thanks – Thanksgiving Eve Sermon
THANKSGIVING EVE – Deuteronomy 26:1-11; John 6:25-35 – A sermon given by The Rev. Peter Munson at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Louisville, Colorado (Combined Service with St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder, Colorado) Giving Thanks for God’s Giving INTRODUCTION – Thanksgiving and the Holidays You’ve probably noticed that in our culture now, Thanksgiving marks the [...]
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Give to God
Meditation for 1 December 2010 From The Rev. Peter A. Munson Luke 20:19-26 When the scribes and chief priests realized that he had told this parable against them, they wanted to lay hands on him at that very hour, but they feared the people. So they watched him and sent spies who pretended to be [...]