| The Rector’s Metamorpho-News |
| Dearly transfigured people of God, I am at summer camp, Camp for Adults with the Diocese of Arizona. Every year, all adults in the Diocese are invited to gather at Chapel Rock in Prescott and worship, pray, learn, and share activities together. I cannot promote this camp experience enough. At Camp for Adults, we are a gathering of Episcopalians and Full Communion (or soon to be) partners from all over the state. United Methodists and Lutherans (ELCA) have joined us every year as we experience what it means to be the universal body of Christ together. This year, thanks to a grant received from The Episcopal Church for precisely this purpose, we were able to continue, and even dive deeper with, last year’s theme of being the Anglican Communion together. Our keynote speaker is the Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon, former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion and a retired Archbishop from the Church of Nigeria, the second-largest Episcopal church in the world after only the Church of England. The Secretary General is the second most senior leader of the Anglican Communion after the Archbishop of Canterbury. The role is to guide the everyday functions of the Communion and to walk alongside the member churches to address differences and strengthen what is in common. We have learned so much already from Archbishop Josiah about the Episcopal Christian faith, shared by somewhere between 85 – 110 million Anglicans worldwide. We also share our faith with around 77 million Lutherans as our Full Communion partners and, soon, also with our United Methodist family too. This experience this year is a reminder that our Baptism unites us all as equal members of the invisible and universal Church, the catholic Church. We also share in the same Holy Communion, the participation in the body and blood of Christ through which we receive Jesus’ grace. Whether we worship in The Episcopal Church in the USA, the Church of England, the Church of Nigeria, the Anglican Church of Canada, the Episcopal Church of Sudan, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Church of Sweden, the Mar Thoma Syrian Church or any other visible body of Christians in the world, we all break the same bread and share the same cup. Among those churches just aforementioned, we have also declared that we recognize our visible bonds as belonging to the same invisible catholic Church. When we worship on Sunday, we are not worshipping alone. We worship with Christians from all time, past, present, and those yet to come. We are mysteriously and mystically untied with all of the faithful in eternity. Worship on Sunday is a glimpse of heaven, a time when we are peering through the window into the eternal joy of Christ. Blessings, Fr. Caleb |
 Map of some of the churches of the Anglican Communion. |
 Map of the whole Anglican Communion, 110 million members worldwide. |
| Fr. Caleb deeply values the connection with the members of our congregation and welcomes your input. Whether it’s through office or home visits, phone calls, or email, he is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any needs, or concerns, or simply want to chat. |
| This Weekend |
| Sunday, July 6 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 8:00am (spoken service – Rite II) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here 10:00am (choral service – Rite II) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here YouTube link (for streaming the 10:00am service) OR Facebook link (for streaming the 10:00am service) Please join us after each service in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, snacks and fellowship. |
 Altar Guild Meeting Saturday, July 5 | 9:00am Sacristy We hope to see you at this month’s meeting to prepare for upcoming worship services and/or to learn more about this vital ministry. Contact Barbara Press with questions. |
 Food Collection Superstition Community Food Bank Collected Weekly Suggested donations for this week are: canned fruits, puddings and gelatin. For next week: boxed cereals and crackers. You can place your donations in the basket at the back of the church or in the bin in the Fellowship Hall. |
| The Week Ahead |
| Tuesday, July 8 7:00pm Compline Wednesday, July 9 9:30am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Compline Thursday, July 10 10:00am Bible Study/Coffee Hour 11:45am Morning Eucharist 1:oopm Stitchery Ministry 7:00pm Compline Saturday, July 12 10:00am Creation Care Quarterly Meeting Sunday, July 13 8:00am Sunday Service 10:00am Sunday Service |
 Creation Care Quarterly Meeting Saturday, July 12 | 10:00am – 2:00pm Fellowship Hall Please join us for our quarterly meeting; the top order of business will be the introduction of the new Canon for Creation Care. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Bill Robinson if you plan to attend in person. The meeting will also be available via Google Meet (link will be available next week). If you have questions, please contact Bill Robinson. |
 Book Club Friday, July 18 | 10:00am AZ time via Zoom The July Book Club will discuss The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare. The discussion leader will be LeAnn Frobom and the Goodreads rating is 4.42. Click here for the reviewAdunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. As the only daughter of a broke father, she is a valuable commodity. Removed from school and sold as a third wife to an old man, Adunni’s life amounts to this: four goats, two bags of rice, some chickens and a new TV. When unspeakable tragedy swiftly strikes in her new home, she is secretly sold as a domestic servant to a household in the wealthy enclaves of Lagos, where no one will talk about the strange disappearance of her predecessor, Rebecca. No one but Adunni… |
 Blood Drive Wednesday, August 6 | 9:00am-1:00pm Fellowship Hall The blood drive is open to Transfiguration parishioners and the public. Please consider participating in this very worthy cause. The need for blood is great and donations tend to decrease over the summer months. Click here to make a donation appointment. |
| FYI |
 Birthday Blessings The following parishioners are celebrating a birthday this week: Doug Scott on 7/5, Kathy Sanchez on 7/5, Vora Williams on 7/6, Bill Magie on 7/6, Anita Joy on 7/6, and Deborah Conover on 7/8. Please wish them a very happy birthday and keep them in your prayers! |
 Crazy Chile Farm Effective June 27th, Garth Seiple is the Acting Director of the Chili Farm. Questions can be directed through the Church Office. |
 Rector’s Vacation Fr. Caleb will be on vacation from Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 23. |
| Summer Fun |
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| This week’s photos come from Jack and Mary Hovden’s recent trip to Norway; one of the Aurlandsfjord close to Flam and another of a Norwegian traditional costume called a Bunad. Please send your vacation or summer activity photos, along with a brief description/caption, to Summer Fun Photos and we’ll publish them! |
| Worship & Formation |
| Prayer and Reflection Sundays | 7:30am and 9:30am Parish House Chapel As a Christian community, fellowship and prayer are among the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please, observe quietude when entering and exiting the sanctuary for worship so that members may greet one another quietly and also pray and light candles. For those in need of and seeking silence for prayer and reflection, we are opening the Parish House Chapel before each service for prayer. Please observe silence when in the chapel so that this may be a space for those in need of silent prayer and contemplation. Compline Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 7:00pm AZ time via Zoom Compline/Evening Prayer is held via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press with questions at (847) 651-1396. Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 9:30am AZ time via Zoom Please join us via ZOOM to prayerfully start the day. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press at (847) 651-1396 for questions. Bible Study & Coffee Hour Thursdays | 10:00am Fellowship Hall We are currently studying The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences. Books are available in the Parish House office for $15. Morning Eucharist Thursdays | 11:45am Parish House Chapel Please join us in a small group setting as we celebrate Holy Eucharist. Prayer Requests Updated Weekly A list of those on our prayer list is posted in the Narthex. Prayers are offered up at Compline, by the Daughter’s of the King, and in the Sunday Services. Please contact the Church Office with your requests and updates. |
| Ministries |
| Altar Flowers Donations requested for weekly flowers Altar flowers can be dedicated in honor of special life events such as birthdays and anniversaries, in memory of a loved one or as a general thanksgiving. If you would like to donate altar flowers, please sign-up on the flower sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Ruby Seyffert will then reach out to you regarding any special requests. NOTE: When using Zelle or a check, designate ‘Altar Flowers’ in the memo field. Altar Guild Saturday, July 5 | 9:00am Sacristy Altar Guild members care for the altar, vestments, vessels and linens under the direction of the Rector. They prepare the altar and worship space for services including weekend worship, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Contact Barbara Press to volunteer or to learn more. Episcopal Church Men (ECM) September meeting TBD | 6:00pm Fellowship Hall All men who attend Transfiguration are included in ECM. The group meets monthly to plan future projects and socialize. If you have questions, contact John Collins at (480) 406-3121. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Saturday, September 6 | 10:30am Fellowship Hall All women who attend Transfiguration are included in ECW. The group typically meets the first Saturday of each month to plan their projects and activities with a potluck lunch following the meeting but will be taking a break for the summer. For questions, contact Peg Wier. God’s Soup Kitchen Tuesday, July 22 | 9:00am Fellowship Hall Kitchen This group prepares soups for those in need and/or homebound. For June they prepared chicken noodle soup; containers are available in the Fellowship Hall freezer. Their heartfelt efforts continue to make a positive difference in the community, one delicious bowl of soup at a time. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Miriam Waddington. Stitchery Ministry Thursday, July 10 | 1:00pm Parish House This group meets the second and fourth Thursday each month to knit, crochet, sew and quilt. In addition to giving to our own members in need, the ministry donates prayer shawls and other hand stitched items to hospitals, nursing homes, shelters and other charitable organizations. No previous experience required – the group can help you learn how to knit, crochet, etc. Contact Linda Jo Johnson if you have questions. Sunday Morning Ministry 8:00am and 10:00am services We are looking for committed individuals to serve in various roles during our Sunday services. Positions available include Acolytes, Chalice Bearers, Greeters, Readers, Offering Counters and Digital Ministry. These roles plays an essential part in our worship experience and help nurture the spiritual life of our community. Training and guidance will be provided to ensure you feel well-prepared and confident in your role. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office at (480) 986-1145 or email officetransfig@gmail.com. |
| Giving |
| Second Sunday Offering Sunday, July 13 | 8:00am & 10:00am services July’s donation will go to the United Food Bank which partners with more than 120 food pantries, mobile food truck markets, and hot meal sites across Arizona, changing lives by providing essential food support. Online Giving Pledging and financial gifts to the Church of The Transfiguration can be made using the following methods:For credit card or ACH gifts, you can use the QR code on the back of the weekly bulletin or this link: https://onrealm.org/EpiscopalChurchTransfiguration/GiveIf you prefer to use Zelle via your banking app, you can find the church via our email address: officetransfig@gmail.com Planned Giving Did you know that planned gifts are philanthropic gifts made in the present that are received at sone future date and that they may be designated for specific purposes? To learn more, please click here for an informational brochure or contact the Church Office. Financial Report Click here to see the Q1 25 Transfiguration financial report. Hard copies are also available in the Narthex and in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Kinney. |
| Around the Diocese |
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 Diocesan Publication Please contact the church office if you would like to receive the Arizona Episcopalian, a free quarterly publication from the Diocese. To sign up for the weekly Diocesan email E-Pistleclick here. |
| Who We Are |
 The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is an open and affirming Christian community in the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement. We acknowledge the living culture of the Salt River Pima and Maricopa people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region. |
| Clergy and Staff Fr. John Caleb Collins, Rector Office (480) 986-1145 or Mobile (480) 980-1981 (call or text) Janice Scalzo, Office Administrator Heidi Kinney, TreasurerTaylisse Boissonneault, Interim Music Director Daryl White, Sexton Office hours: M-T-W-Th. 9am – 1pm Vestry Fr. John Caleb Collins, Chair Wayne Smith, Senior Warden (480) 245-9310 Tom Kevern, Junior Warden Doug Wynn, Deputy Warden Diane Klock, Clerk Anita Joy Bob Kistler Garth Seiple Jane Stoneback Janet Krahn Jo Laslo Ruby Seyffert Sharon Smorynski Social Media Thomas Blum – Website Fr. John Caleb Collins – Facebook page Mary Hovden – Weekly e-newsletter (please send stories, announcements, photos, etc. to Mary here) Peg Wier, Joe Myshko – Digital ministry |