Community Life Groups
Acosta-Smith Chapter
Location: Various member homes or the Church
Open to all interested women of the parish for the pur- pose of Christian fellowship, spiritual growth, service to the Church and community outreach programs dedicated to the Glory of God.
Meets at 10 am unless otherwise indicated:
Jan. 8, 2013 – “Herbal Medicine of Texas Blackland Prairie,” 9111 Boedecker, 75225
Feb. 12 – Valentine Party, Cathedral Gardens
Mar. 12 – “Canal Clothing Style Show,” Great Hall Dining Room
Apr. 9 – “Spirit of French Gardens,” 7010 Winterwood, 75248
May 14 – Salad Luncheon, 7919 Caruth, 75225
Contact: Shirley Reece (email) and Anabelle Catterall at (214) 750-8011
Alcoholics Anonymous: Central Expressway Group
Location: Welcome Center
Our focus is on newcomers to Alcoholics Anonymous; however, all are welcome. If you have a problem or interest, please visit us on Monday nights.
Meets Mondays from 7 to 8 pm
Contact: Sandy Moseley at 214-502-6569
Alcoholics Anonymous (Traditional)
Location: Family Ministries Room
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is an honest desire to stop drinking. AA has no dues or fees. It is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Tom H. (email) or (214) 769-1203
Cursillo
Location: All Saints Camp or Camp Crucis
Spanish for “short course,” is a three day weekend — a time for renewal, refreshment, and recommitment to living through Christ. Through talks given by both lay persons and clergy, small group discussions, worship, and the sacraments, participants of the weekend come away with the tools to help them lead a more Christ-centered life and advance in their walk with Christ. Participants also come out of the weekend with an expanded community to share their faith with. The fruits of the Cursillo weekend are limitless!
Meets Feb 14-17, April 18-21
Contact: Allen Dickason (email), Becky Clark (email) and Renee Loy at (214) 213-3987
Cancer Support Group
Location: Brides’ Room
The Cancer Support Group is a confidential gathering of persons whose lives are affected by cancer. The weekly meetings allow each participant — whether recently diagnosed and in treatment for cancer, surviving cancer, or caring for a loved one with cancer — the option to speak candidly of “where they are” and of how his or her life is effected by illness as others attending listen non-judgmentally. Following this time of sharing, we read aloud together from some book chosen as our current focus and which provides the vehicle for us to speak of the spiritual, emotional, and physical issues we may be experiencing or have experienced. Each session ends with prayer for those attending. Participation is open to parishioners and non- parishioners alike.
Meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Contact: Fr. Philputt (email)
Daughters of the King
Location: Family Ministries Room
Church of the Incarnation’s Order of the Daughters of the King is a spiritual, praying order for women vowing to spread God’s Word through evangelism, prayer and service. Membership is open to communicants of the Episcopal, Catholic, and Lutheran Churches and visitors are welcome at all functions.
Meets third Sunday of the month at 11:15 a.m. (except December)
Contact: Ana Williamson (214) 558-1872
Fathers of Young Children
Location: Varies
We meet periodically for breakfasts or happy hours, and we try to find events 2 or 3 times a year for dads and kids. The Incarnation Fathers of Young Children (FYC) is a group for fathers with grade school children and younger to get to know each other. The group will provide a welcoming environment for those fathers new to the church, new to fatherhood or just looking for a place to belong within the parish.
Meets at various dates, times and locations.
Contact: Zach Wooldridge (email)
First Friday
Location: Various
Led by Cynthia and Mark Drennan, Melanie and Gary Brown, Jamie and Andrew Leonie, and Michelle and Richard Anderson, First Friday is a fellowship of Incarnation parishioners inclusive of everyone but focused on ages 40s and 50s singles, married couples, empty nesters. It is a time for food, fellowship and fun bridging both the uptown ministry and the greater church.
Meets first Friday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. (with a special event quarterly)
Contact: Cynthia and Mark Drennan (email)
Hello Fellows
Location: Each corner of the Church (NE, NW, SE, SW)
We are a group of men all ages, who come together to help welcome newcomers, and reserve parking spots, so the newcomers have a place to park. We are there to answer questions guests may have and lead them to the right location. We are there, to be a welcoming source to all as well.
Meets every Sunday: First Shift from 8:45 to 10:15 am; Second Shift from 10:15 to 11:15 am
Contacts: William Mercer (email)
Incarnation Men’s Fellowship
Location: Henk’s Black Forest Bakery, 5811 Blackwell St. (Behind Half-Price Books)
Our mission is to foster a community of men at Church of the Incarnation in fellowship with the Holy Ghost. The community is comprised of a cross section of men from all generations of the Parish Family –- married and single, young and old. IMF is not a Bible study, per se. We have no agenda or objective other than to explore and express our interests, ideals and experiences in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms. IMF is a community where men may explore the riches of our Parish Family and the Anglican Tradition, seek wisdom, explore callings, gain encouragement and be sent out for ministry. Finally, it is a place to return for rest after ser- vice, to share what was learned and continue to discern how to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.
Meets every Thursday at 7:15 am
Contact: Drew Bradford (email), Jim Moomaw (email) or Warren White (email)
INClings
Location: Conference Room
We will continue reading The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis. Everyone is welcome.
Meets every Thursday at 7 pm
Contact: Susan Skelton at (214) 368-4998
Intercessory Prayer Ministers
Location:Welcome Center
Prayer Team members are available every Sunday to pray with those who desire prayer for any reason. Each member has been trained by a member of the clergy to follow the example of Jesus who taught his disciples to pray together, bearing each other’s burdens and joys. We learn about prayer and how it effects our spiritual growth.
Meets 6:30 pm Feb 7, April 7
Contact: Vicki Harris (email)
Next Group
Location: Parishioner Homes
The “Next Group” consists of adults, mostly 55 and over, that share a pot-luck meal together each month at a parishioner’s home. It is a great way
to meet other parishioners in a smaller group and home setting. Newcomers Welcome! The entree
is decided by the host and co-hosts while those at- tending bring a side dish. Each person brings $5.00 defraying the cost of the entree and wine. Our dinners will be noted in the Sunday Bulletin once a month. We also notify by e-mail.
Meets every fourth Friday of the month at 7 pm (Sept through May except Dec and one month during Lent)
Contact: Marge Mallory at 972-241-7270
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Location: Marmion Conference Room
Dedicated Knitters turn out beautiful prayer shawls for those “in need”. Anyone can pick up a prayer shawl (free of charge!) to take to someone “in need”. Shawls can be given to anyone, anywhere, and for any reason; these are not just for parishioners. Stories about the experience of sharing a prayer shawl are amazing. Enjoy great homemade treats, fellowship and friendship with this lively group!
Meets every Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm (Holy Week, holidays and bad weather excepted)
Contact: Sally Butler at 214-887-1126
Silver Saints
Location: Various
The Silver Saints, our “senior saints”, gather for luncheons and outings on a regular basis. However, they participate in a broad spectrum of ministries of the Church of the Incarnation, from going on mission trips to serving on the altar guild to knitting prayer shawls to planning the next social event.
Meets at various dates, times and locations.
Contact: Charlie Hickox (email)
Supper Club
Location: Parishioner Homes
Supper Club is a fellowship opportunity open
to all, that allows parishioners to meet and dine with each other at a member’s home in a casual setting four times each year. It is a chance for newer members to make connections
with others and a chance for any member to renew or deepen connections to our church community. Catered dinner is $12.50 per person and participants are asked to bring their own beverages. Check the website for updates!
Meets at various dates, times and locations.
Contact: Gay Hayslett (email)
