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St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
The Rev. Ken Howard,
Rector
Contact Us
Location:
15575 Germantown Road
Darnestown, MD 20874
Tel 240-631-2800
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February 16, 2010 |
Spiritual Formation for Children & Youth
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Feb. 16 - 6:30-7:30pm - in the Great Room
By St. Nicks Youth
The St. Nick's Youth invite you to attend their Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. All proceeds benefit St. Nick's Youth Ministries. More »
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February 7, 2010 |
Worship
3-Service Survey Responses
By 3PG (3-Service Planning Group)
Click here to review the responses we have received to date from our survey.
Then email us an let us know what you think we should learn from them. More »
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February 7, 2010 |
News
The Bishop is Coming! The Bishop is Coming!
THIS EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO BLIZZARD
By The Rev. Ken Howard
I have a big favor to ask you, on behalf of… yourselves.
As you may have heard, our bishop, the Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane, will be coming to visit us in just a few short weeks, at our 9:00am service on February 7.
And I want us to be ready! More »
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February 1, 2010 |
Features
A New Middle Way:
Surviving & Thriving in the Coming Religious Realignment
Fr. Ken's article published in the Anglican Thrological Review
By The Rev. Ken Howard, Rector
“May You Live in Interesting Times…”
This ancient Chinese aphorism – said to be both blessing and curse – has clearly come true for The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the Anglican Communion. More »
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January 30, 2010 |
Diocesan & National Church News
Diocesan Convention News - Bp. Chane Announces Retirement
Calls for election of successor. To depart 2011.
Bishop Chane announced his retirement at the diocesan convention held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan 29-30. More »
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January 24, 2010 |
Features
An Appeal our Fearless FOSNicks (Friends of St. Nicks)
Invest in the future of the Church with a FOSNick Giving Estimate for 2010
By The Rev. Ken Howard, Rector
Dear Friend of St. Nick's,
I am writing to ask you to consider making an investment in the future of the Church by submitting a 2010 FOSNick Giving Estimate to St. Nicholas Church... More »
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January 24, 2010 |
Worship
Expanding to Three Service: A Brief Survey
By 3PG (3-Service Planning Group)
Later this spring we hope to add a late morning worship service to our Sunday schedule (currently 9:00am & 5:00pm services). But before we finalize our plans, we'd like to get your input. Please take this survey, then forward it to 2 or 3 friends or neighbors More »
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January 24, 2010 |
Administrative & Support Ministries
Matching Gift Programs
How you can double (or triple) the impact of your gift to St. Nicks
We recently learned that tax rules now allow corporations to match employee donations to their churches. So we are providing this information about how matching gift programs work and how to determine if your employer participates. More »
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January 9, 2010 |
News
An Operational Vision for 2010
What we have to do to be what we want to be.
By The Rev. Ken Howard, Rector
At our recent Vestry-Staff-Leadership Retreat on Saturday, January, 9, 2010, Fr. Ken spent some time reviewing the St. Nicholas Parish Vision and translating what it meant in terms of an Operational Vision for 2010. Both are worthy of your contemplation: More »
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December 31, 2009 |
Administrative & Support Ministries
Six Clicks...
is all it takes to consider, complete, submit an e-Giving Estimate...
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December 16, 2009 |
News
Estimated Giving Now Just Over 70% of Goal
As of January 24, 2010 our 2010 Giving Estimate Campaign results now stand at just over 70% of the campaign's Giving Estimate goal: $319K of our $399K budget from Giving Estimates in hand (the remainder through growth and fundraising. More »
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December 11, 2009 |
News
Snow Kept You Away Last Sunday?
There’s Still Time to Submit Your Giving Estimate Before the Vestry’s 12/16/09 Budget Meeting
A Prayer for the Blessing of Giving Estimates
O Great Giver, source of all that we have, all that we are, and all that we ever shall be, send your blessing upon these estimates of giving that your servants have made, will make today, and will make in the year to come, that their gifts may empower this congregation to do your work in the world. In the name of the One who gave his life that we might have life, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. More »
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December 1, 2009 |
Diocesan & National Church News
Celebrate Advent Online
Episcopal Diocese of Washington's Online Advent Calendar
The diocese's Advent calendar features a brilliantly-colored nativity scene that is actually a child's puzzle. Open windows daily to reveal figures from the National Cathedral’s annual crèche exhibit, read the daily meditations and make a donation to EDOW's Advent appeal, which supports church-sponsored sewing ministries in Swaziland. More »
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December 1, 2009 |
News
Online Store Becomes Online Christmas Shop
Buy your Christmas gifts here and St. Nick's get's 4%
Well, it's that time of year again:
When our Online Store gets a make-over and becomes...
THE ST. NICHOLAS PARISH ONLINE CHRISTMAS SHOP!
(If you can get it through Amazon.com, you can get it through us) More »
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November 22, 2009 |
Features
A Message from the Rector about the Engage 2010 Campaign
By The Rev. Ken Howard, Rector
The really important question is not how much the church needs to make its budget or how much your family budget can spare, but "How is God calling you to give of yourself?" More »
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November 22, 2009 |
Administrative & Support Ministries
Engage 2010 Prayers
For Discernment, Engagement, Commitment, Generosity of Spirit
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November 15, 2009 |
Features
Help in Hard Times
Seven Spiritual Practices: A Faithful Steward’s Guide
By Office of Stewardship of the Episcopal Church
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November 4, 2009 |
News
Vestry Appoints Officers & Liaisons
Please give them your congratulations, your thanks, & your support!
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October 25, 2009 |
Features
Annual Parish Meeting Engages Congregation
Download the PowerPoint Presentation Here
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October 25, 2009 |
Administrative & Support Ministries
Elected to the Vestry
At Oct. 25 Annual Parish Meeting
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May 10, 2009 |
News
Building Dedication & Consecration Service
Reports, Photos & Video
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March 8, 2009 |
News
St. Nicks Now a Facebook Cause
Invite your Facebook friends!
By The Rev. Ken Howard
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February 13, 2009 |
Administrative & Support Ministries
Announcing: Facebook Causes
Help us use the web raise funds for St. Nick's Outreach & Programs
By The Rev. Ken Howard, Rector
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December 24, 2008 |
Parish Life
Shop for Gifts & Support St. Nicks
Online Shop & Gifts in Honor
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