| The Rector’s Metamorpho-News |
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| Dearly transfigured people of God, I was reviewing our progress in the pledge campaign as well as our attendance over the last few months. Many of us may not often see the pastor(s) of the congregation fretting and pouring over the data. That’s one of the typically unseen parts of a priest’s life. I find that tea and honey helps! So, I was reviewing our records and the Holy Spirit must have sensed the stress and pressure. As I was ruffling through pages of our service records and comparing them with the results recorded online, I saw a notification. The notification said the Church of the Transfiguration has welcomed 11 new members in the past 30 days. I was reminded of our purpose, our center, and our joy. We are here to worship Jesus together and to share who he is to the world. Christ is the center of our lives, and his love for us is our joy. The 11 new members joining our congregation are the fruits of the Holy Spirit moving among us. This is why as we discussed the pledge drive for this year, I suggested we use a tree and leaves to represent the gifts pledged in support of the congregation. We are an organic, living body, a local part of the body of Christ. I encourage each of us to continue to invite our friends, families, and neighbors to join us in celebrating life and love on Sundays and holidays. As for our pledges, those things I fret about in the office from time to time, we are currently at 39% of our goal! That is excellent progress and I am grateful to all of you. We just have 61% of our goal to go! Blessings, Fr. Caleb |
| 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, November 23 The Last Day after Pentecost: Christ the King 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) We also hope you will join us after each service in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, snacks and conversation! |
 ECW Annual Rummage Sale Thursday, November 20 – Saturday, November 22 | 7am-1pm (Th & Fri), 7am-12noon (Sat) Fellowship Hall We would appreciate your help and support for this wonderful event; either to volunteer or to shop!! All proceeds are used for ECW outreach projects! If you have questions or can help, please contact Barbara Press. |
 Book Club Friday, November 21 | 10:00am AZ time via Zoom November’s Book Club will discuss The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin. The discussion leader will be Dea Podhajsky and the Zoom link for the discussion is: Launch Book Club To enter manually: Meeting ID: 740 940 1419 Passcode: 514514 |
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| Join us in the Sanctuary at 4pm for a Celebration of Ministry for the retirement of Bill Robinson, Director Emeritus of the Crazy Chile Farm. Bill will receive the Golden Chili Award, presented by the Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Bishop of Arizona. Following the service of celebration, the Daughters of the King ministry invites you to a chili dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a salad or a dessert to share. |
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| Stewardship Campaign Sunday, November 2 – Sunday, November 30 Thank you to last Sunday’s special stewardship speaker, Lynn Graff, and we look forward to this week’s speaker, Cindy Howell, who will be out final speaker for the Tell Out Our Soul campaign. We are currently at 39% of our financial goal. Stewardship packets that were not picked up were mailed this week but there are extra handouts and pledge cards in the Narthex. Also, please check out the Giving Tree in the Fellowship Hall and the cork boards which outline how your dollar is spent at Transfiguration in the Narthex and in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, contact Mary Hovden. We are also pleased to highlight a special stewardship message from Mary Hovden, Stewardship Campaign Lead and Transfiguration Times newsletter editor. Click Here |
 Food Collection Superstition Community Food Bank Collected Weekly Suggested donations for this week are: canned or dehydrated soups. For next week: canned meat and peanut butter. 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 at Transfiguration |
| Wednesday, November 26 9:30am Morning Prayer Thursday, November 27 Happy Thanksgiving! Sunday, November 30 8:00am Sunday Service 10:00am Sunday Service Autumn Pie Social after each service |
 2nd Annual Autumn Pie Social Sunday, November 30 | after both services Fellowship Hall The Welcoming Committee is hosting this delicious event after the 8am and 10am services; there will be pumpkin and apple pie! However, if you have pie or toppings left over from your Thanksgiving celebrations, you’re welcome to bring them. We hope to see you there! |
 25th Anniversary Celebration Date TBD, 2026 As we prepare to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our church sanctuary next year, we are creating a digital photo album to capture its history. We are especially looking for photos from the construction phase and any renovations or improvements since. If you have relevant photos or documents, please email them to Thomas Blum. Your contributions will help make this celebration truly special! |
| FYI |
 Birthday Blessings The following parishioners are celebrating birthdays this week and next: Linda Scott on 11/20, Jean Houk on 11/22, Cindy Howell on 11/22, Melinda Potter on 11/24. Lori McFadden on 11/24, Lynn Graff on 11/25. Deb Sheffield on 11/25, Gail McDougall on 11/26. Please wish them a very happy birthday and keep them in your prayers! |
| Worship & Formation |
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| 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. NOTE: There will be no Compline the week of Thanksgiving (11/25, 11/26 and 11/27). 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 What it Means to be Protestant by Gavin Ortlund. For more information or to order the book, click here. Copies of the book are also available in the church office for $10. NOTE: There will be no Bible Study & Coffee Hour on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Morning Eucharist Thursdays | 11:45am Parish House Chapel Please join us in a small group setting as we celebrate Holy Eucharist. NOTE: There will be no Morning Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. 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 |
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| 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, December 6 | 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) Tuesday, December 9 | 6:00pm Fellowship Hall ECM is for all men at Transfiguration and we will socialize and plan upcoming activities at our meetings. For questions, please contact John Collins at jartcol98@gmail.com or (480) 406-3121. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Saturday, December 6 | 10:30am Fellowship Hall All women who attend Transfiguration are included in ECW. The group meets the first Saturday of each month to plan their projects and activities with a potluck lunch following the meeting. For questions, contact Peg Wier. Lord’s Soup Kitchen Tuesday, December 9 | 9:00am Fellowship Hall Kitchen In November, this dedicated group made delicious Tomato Bisque soup which is available to pick up 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. Anyone wanting to volunteer for this ministry please call Miriam Waddington at (559) 707-5810. Stitchery Ministry Thursday, November 20 | 1:00pm Parish House This group usually meets the second and fourth Thursday each month to knit, crochet, sew and quilt but will meet the second and third Thursdays in November and December. 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; we especially need help with the last two roles. All roles play 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 |
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| Second Sunday Offering Sunday, December 14 | 8:00am & 10:00am services November’s offering of $463 went to Episcopal Relief & Development Fund which will help facilitate transformative and lasting change – worldwide. December’s offering will go to Native Health which provides accessible holistic patient centered care to the Phoenix Native American population, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being. 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 you can make Transfiguration the beneficiary of your life insurance policy and that this is very easy to do? To learn more, please click here for an informational brochure or contact the Church Office. Financial Report Click here to see the Third Quarter Transfiguration financial report. Hard copies are also available in the Narthex. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Kinney. |
| Around the Diocese |
 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 Daryl White, Sexton Polina Beymonov, Music Director Tami Root, Music Co-Director Office hours: M-T-W-Th. 9am – 1pm Leadership Fr. John Caleb Collins, Vestry Chair Wayne Smith, Senior Warden (480) 245-9310 Tom Kevern, Junior Warden Heidi Kinney, Treasurer Doug Wynn, Deputy Warden Diane Klock, Vestry Clerk Ron Gurnee, Vestry Member Anita Joy, Vestry Member Janet Krahn, Vestry Member Kelly Laiacano, Vestry Member Jo Laslo, Vestry Member Garth Seiple, Vestry Member Ruby Seyffert, Vestry Member Sharon Smorynski, Vestry Member Jane Stoneback, Vestry Member Social & Digital Ministry Thomas Blum, Website Fr. John Caleb Collins, Facebook page Mary Hovden, Transfiguring Times (please send stories, announcements, photos, etc. to Mary here) Peg Wier, Joe Myshko, Sunday worship service streaming |