A congregation of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota led by the Rev. Aron Kramer FROM YOUR RECTOR
As many of you know, we rent space to Episcopal Group Homes in our Parish Hall, downstairs. Well, next year is a landmark year as they celebrate 50 years! Below is a letter sharing some information about the celebration itself as well as how you can help if you are interested.
To the EGH Community,
Next year, EGH celebrates a half-century of service! It’s a big deal and we’re throwing a big party on June 6, 2027. We’d love your help! We’re looking for volunteers from our community to help make it a night to remember.
If you are willing to volunteer to help, you’ll be a part of a small group which will have a “captain” so you can divide responsibilities and help share the load. Our Board of Directors Vice President Sue Rudick will connect you with the volunteer teams and fill you in on our visions for a great time.
Some examples of where we hope to get some help include:
● Silent auction team
○ A volunteer to set up and coordinate a silent auction.
(This is a big one! If you’ve got experience with silent auctions, let us know.)
● Guest experience team
○ Program, slide show, visuals
○ Guest activities and games
○ Photo booth
○ Florist
● Marketing/sponsorship/donations
○ Coordination with silent auction team
○ Seeking table and event sponsors
● Catering/food service
○ May include coordination of cash bar
● Day of party
○ Set-up
○ Clean-up
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. And if you have others whom you think might like to pitch in, the more the merrier. We’re looking for all who want to contribute in a big way or a small way.
What we want most is for you to save the date of June 6, 2027 so we can see your smiling face!
Sincerely,
Sue Rudick, EGH Board of Directors Vice President
Sandy Esters, Finance Director
Jeremy Wendt, Executive Director
CONTACTING ARON:
Email: revaronkramer@
ARON’S UPCOMING PTO:
OFFICE CLOSED/REMINDERS
Labor Day, September 7, 2026, Office Closed
SUNDAY’S READINGS | August 30, 2026, 14 Pentecost, Proper 17A
Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
LECTOR ROTA (OT, Psalm, NT readings and prayers of the people)
DATE DAY READERS
Aug 30 14 Pentecost Jim Fish
Sep 6 15 Pentecost Judy Starkey
Sep 13 16 Pentecost Brian Parsons
Sep 20 17 Pentecost Audra Rudys
Sep 27 18 Pentecost Dee Noble Zhang
USHER ROTA
Aug 30 Jim & Maureen Fish
Sep 6 Terry Beyl
Sep 13 Jim & Maureen Fish
Sep 20 Cathy Voysey
Sep 27 Deb Achenbach
Oct 4 Jim & Maureen Fish
Oct 11 Terry Beyl
Oct 18 Cathy Voysey
Oct 25 Deb Achenbach
Topic: Sunday Morning Worship
Time: August 30, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. ED’S Aug 25-Sep 1
DEACON’S FIFTH SUNDAY BREAKFAST
The next Deacon’s Fifth Sunday Breakfast will be held on Aug. 30 during the social hour. Please join us for a continental breakfast of bagels, fruit, juice and other cold foods.
TUESDAY EVENING AA MEETING
7pm AA Meeting, in the basement of the Church.
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Our Tuesday morning Bible Study continues! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Bring your favorite Bible, and study the upcoming week’s lectionary, starting with the Gospel. All are welcome.
COMMUNITY CAMPFIRE THURSDAY EVENING 6-8pm
Our monthly community campfire continues. S’mores will be provided. All are welcome, bring your neighbors!
The weather is looking brilliant for a campfire; it will be cancelled only if it rains. If no one has shown up by 6:30pm, everything will be put away in preparation for next month.
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UPCOMING HAPPENINGS AT ST. ED’S
PUTTING THE RAINBOW ON THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Erin Bloxham will be painting the Rainbow Bridge foot boards from 9am-6pm on Saturday, September 5th. If you are in town and would like to help, please join her. Bring a paintbrush or five and be prepared to take direction from Erin on how it will be done.Inclement weather will postpone the painting; details will be shared if it is rescheduled.
MESSY CHURCH @ TRINITY, EXCELSIOR
Now that you know a little more about Messy Church, plan on attending the first one, September 12th at 5pm at Trinity in Excelsior. Aron will be there, and if needed, we could carpool from the CHurch to Excelsior. If you are interested, please speak with Aron.
ALL PARISH QUIET DAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 9am-Noon
Take some time to pause, reflect and rest at our first Quiet Day at St, Ed’s. Join us on Saturday, September 19th, anytime from 9am-Noon for a gentle morning of quiet reflection, prayer, and space away from the busy-ness of everyday life. Coffee will be provided, and there will be opportunities to walk the labyrinth, pray in the sanctuary, journal, simply sit quietly or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Free and open to the Public.
FALL PARISH AND GARDEN CLEAN UP DAY
Join us on September 26 for an all parish cleanup day. Focus will be on the Pet Memorial Garden to prepare it for the Grand Opening a week later. We will also clear the patio of weeds and make the back yard attractive and welcoming. Put the date on your calendar, 9am-Noon, September 26.
DIOCESAN CONVENTION 2026
This year’s delegates to the convention are Deb Achenbach, Jim and Maureen Fish, Chip Whitacre and Aron Kramer.
The convention will be held October 22-24, 2026 in St Louis Park. If you have always wondered what a convention is like, feel free to add it to the calendar and join us as a guest to the convention.
As part of the convention, there is an election for different committees of the Diocese.
Deadline to receive Nominations: August 23, 2026
Each year at the Convention, new members of the governing bodies of ECMN are elected (Standing Committee, Trustees, Commission on Ministry and Council).
You may nominate others for those roles or may apply yourself to be placed on the ballot. Those nominated will need to consent to their nomination by filling in an application form.
NEXT VESTRY MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, SEP 15, 2026, 6:30pm
NO VESTRY MEETING IN AUGUST