Please join us Mon, Nov. 2 at 9:30am for a special All Souls’ Day Mass. At this service, we will remember those who have died and lift them up in prayer. Please let us know the names of those departed loved ones you would like prayed for by emailing the Church office before Oct. 30 at office@saintlaurencechurch.org.

Join us as we celebrate All Saints’ Sunday! The children will process at the beginning of both Masses, carrying banners that have been made over the years, each one celebrating a different saint.

Everyone in the Parish is invited to our Trunk or Treat event on Sun, Oct. 25 from 4:00-6:00pm (set up begins at 3:00) in the back grass area. We’ll have a petting zoo, inflatable games, a costume parade, and all the fun trunks for the kids to enjoy. Family friendly costumes only please. We’ll have prizes for costumes and trunks! Everything will be on the grass area behind the office and the community is invited as well.

All men of the Parish are invited to a work day on Sat, Oct. 24 from 8:00-11:00am to help beautify the Church. Projects are polishing the wood of the pews and altar rail and washing the lower windows. Coffee and breakfast will be served at 8:00am in the Atrium. Please bring old cloths or rags. 

All women of the parish are invited to an evening of (re)discovering the spiritual practice of poetry through the Psalms led by St. Laurence's talented Jessica Ward. Thurs, Oct. 22 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Parish Hall. We’ll begin with a short introduction to Psalm 100, exploring Lady Mary Sidney’s historic sonnet adaptation, “Jubilate Deo,” alongside a contemporary version. Together, we’ll learn about meter, rhythm, allusions, and other literary techniques, as well as connections to the hymns we sing each week. Then, we’ll create our own  reimagining of Psalm 100 and share favorite lines from each group. Please bring $10 for dinner plus a bottle of wine to share. Childcare for kids 5 and under is available for anyone who makes a reservation 24 hours in advance by clicking the link below.

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All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM on Mon, Oct. 19. Join in for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm. 

Leaders of all our ministry groups are  asked to come to a meeting on Sun, Oct. 18 at 5:45pm in the Parish Hall. We’d like to hear how your ministries are doing in their new spaces, review a few procedures to help us care for our new facilities, and talk about ways we can welcome and connect with the many newcomers to St. Laurence.

Our Youth Group just for 4th & 5th graders is meeting Sun, Oct. 18 for a fun time of games, discussion, snacks & Jesus! They’ll be talking about what’s in the prayer book and have a special “pumpkin prayer” activity. 3:30-5:00pm in the Flex Space of the Children’s Building.

On Sun, Oct. 18, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, 2 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

The funeral for Elanor Russell will be Sat, Oct. 17 at 11:00am followed by a luncheon reception in the Parish Hall. The family is requesting that everyone wear purple or green. Purple is the color Elanor’s brother picked as her favorite color and green is the representative color for CACNA1E International, the support group for the genetic disorder that Elanor had. Childcare for kids age 5 and under is available. All are welcome. May Elanor rest in peace and rise in glory.  

All those who like to craft are invited to bring their current project and have fun working together with others who like to craft. It’s a time of Christian fellowship, creativity and service. Bring your lunch and meet in the Parish Hall on Tues, Oct. 13 from noon-2:00pm. Willing Hands meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Crafts can be for yourself or for others. If you are interested in donating your creations, Willing Hands will be developing outreach opportunities for that.

Everyone is invited to a very special training on how to talk with others about Jesus. If you’ve struggled knowing what to say when someone asks you why you believe in God, if your heart races at the thought of explaining what Jesus did for you, or if you’d rather scroll on your phone than have a conversation about your faith, this class will help take away those fears. Even if you missed the first class, please join us on Oct. 11 from 4:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall. The class is led by Fr. Wilson, who has written books and taught Evangelism Training for years. Pizza dinner will be served. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for High School teens. Please register by clicking the link below.

Registration for TELET

Families of St. Laurence are invited to participate in “A Meaningful Christmas” ornament exchange. Beginning Sun, Oct. 11 at 12:00pm in the Parish Hall you will be able to sign up for one of 23 devotion topics. As a family, you can create ornaments together and bring them to the exchange on Sun, Nov. 15 at noon. This is sure to be a memorable activity as we draw closer to Christ this season! 

First Holy Communion classes for kids who are ready to receive communion, usually age 5 and older, are Oct. 11, 18, and 25 at 9:50am in the Children’s Chapel of the Children’s Building. First Holy Communion is on All Saints’ Sunday, Nov. 1. 

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XYZ is a social group for senior parishioners and they’re meeting for a potluck lunch on Sat, Oct. 10 at 2:00pm in the Parish Hall. Please bring a dish to share. Coffee and tea will be provided, but please bring anything else you would like to drink.

Everyone in the Parish is invited to watch the Cowboys and enjoy lunch together from the 1956 Pizza Food Truck. Sun, Oct. 4 at 12:00pm after the late service. Kick off is at noon. The Pizza Truck will be making fresh, hot pizzas so please come to the Parish Hall to grab a slice or two and then hang out to eat and watch the Cowboys game. Pizza - whole or slices - brownies and soda are available for purchase. BYOB if you want something else while you watch the game.

There is a parent meeting on Sun, Oct. 4 at 9:50am in the Children’s Chapel in the Children’s Building for all parents of kids who are ready to receive communion, usually age 5 and older. Then the classes for the kids will be Oct. 11, 18, 25. First Holy Communion is on All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1. 

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The Care Giver’s Ministry will have their next lunch on Sat, Oct. 3 at 11:00am at Wildwood Grill (2700 E Southlake Blvd). All those who take care of ailing or disabled loved ones or have recently lost loved ones are invited.

Bring your pet to the lawn in front of the Chapel for a special blessing to celebrate the feast day of St. Francis, patron saint of animals. This is a fun and unique morning when we celebrate all of God’s creatures. We have had dogs, cats, hamsters, goldfish, ferrets, birds, turtles, rabbits and bearded dragons! All animals are welcome as long as they are on a leash or in a container. 10:00am on Sat, Oct. 3.

On Sun, Sept. 27 the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, Sept. 11 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

Everyone is invited to a very special training on how to talk with others about Jesus. If you’ve struggled knowing what to say when someone asks you why you believe in God, if your heart races at the thought of explaining what Jesus did for you, or if you’d rather scroll on your phone than have a conversation about your faith, this class will help take away those fears. This 2 day class is led by Fr. Wilson, who has written books and taught Evangelism Training for years. Classes are Sat, Sept. 26 and Sun, Oct. 11 from 4:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall. Pizza dinner will be served. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for High School teens. Please register by clicking the link below.

Registration for TELET

Our popular Wednesday Bible Study returns this week on Sept. 23 and this year we’re studying the Gospel according to Mark. Through this in-depth study, we’ll explore the ministry of Jesus and Mark’s particular emphasis on Jesus’ universal call to discipleship. Each Wednesday begins at 6:00pm with an optional dinner and fellowship in the Parish Hall, followed by Bible Study from 6:30-8:00pm. Evenings include both small-group discussion and a large-group teaching led by one of our priests. Choose from men’s, women’s, or mixed small groups. Bible reading and homework is a critical component of the study. Perfect for those new to Bible studies as well as those who have been studying scripture for years. The study runs from Sept. 23-Feb.3 with holiday breaks, finishing before Ash Wednesday. Childcare is provided.

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM on Mon, Sept. 21. Join in for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm. 

All those new or somewhat new to St. Laurence are invited to a Newcomer’s Brunch on Sun, Sept. 20 at 12:15pm in the Parish Hall right after the late service. You’ll get to meet some of the vestry and staff and have a chance to learn a little bit more about the Church. It’s also a great chance for you to ask questions. We want you to feel welcome here and to know about ways you can plug in if you wish. Please join us!

On Sun, Sept. 20, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, Sept. 4 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

XYZ is a social group for senior parishioners and they’re meeting for a potluck lunch on Sat, Sept. 19 at 2:00pm in the Parish Hall. Please bring a dish to share. Coffee and tea will be provided, but please bring anything else you would like to drink.

Our Canterbury Youth Choir returns! This is for all kids who are old enough to read and older. We teach the Royal School of Church Music which teaches vocal skills, basic music theory and the Anglican tradition of choral music. The Canterbury Choir will sing at approx. 2 services a month (1 at 8:30am and 1 at 10:45am). Rehearsals will be every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm in the Music Building.

Evensong is a uniquely Anglican liturgy and St. Laurence is one of the few Churches in our Diocese to offer Evensong. It is sung Evening Prayer, from the Book of Common Prayer and starting Sept. 13 it will be returning every Sunday at 5:00pm in the Church. The service has two main features: 1. Listening to Bible Readings and 2. Offering prayers and praises to our Heavenly Father. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is combined with Evensong and is an extra-liturgical devotion, arising out of people’s desire to express faith in the presence of Jesus in the sacrament of the Eucharist. Here, for a few minutes we contemplate the mystery of His presence in the consecrated bread and we adore Him with hymns of praise. It’s a brief but powerful way to worship Jesus.

God Squad is a junior Youth Group just for 4th & 5th graders. Meet in the Flex Space of the Children’s Building for a fun afternoon on Sun, Sept. 13 from 3:30-5:00pm. We’ll talk about the plans for the year, get to know each other and have a great time.