Thursday, May 24:
Movie Night

Join us on Thursday, May 24 to watch The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

Based on Alexander McCall Smith's successful novels, this HBO series tells the story of a creative and successful detective agency in Botwswana. Precious Ramotswe plies her trade as a private investigator in Botswana, uncovering corruption and malfeasance with the help of auto repair shop proprietor Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni and a preternaturally gifted typist named Mma Makutsi. We will show Episode 2: Beauty and Integrity. Mma Makutsi investigates the behaviour of contestants in a local beauty pageant, while Mma Ramotswe has trouble solving the case of Nandira Patel's mystery boyfriend. To make things worse, the contemptible Cephas Buthelezi opens a rival agency and is intent on taking the ladies down.

Our movie begins at 7:30 p.m. in St. George's Resource Center. Popcorn and a beverage are provided.

This Movie Night has been rescheduled from our usual third Friday date of Friday, May 18, To make up for the inconvenience, in addition to popcorn and a beverage, we will offer homemade ice cream. Please RSVP so Aleeda can make enough for all.

Sunday, May 27:
Pentecost Sunday
With recognition of veterans for Memorial Day

On Sunday, May 27 we'll celebrate the feast of Pentecost with our traditional, festive wearing of red, commemorating the arrival of the Holy Spirit after Easter.

May 27 is also the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. During the 10:30 service we'll recognize veterans who have served our country.

Sunday, June 3:
Gay Pride Month Forum

On Sunday, June 3, noted civil rights leader Joan M. Garry will give a special noon forum in the Parish Hall after the 10:30 a.m. service, entitled LGBT People, Bullying, and the Deeply Held Religious Belief Card, to mark the beginning of St. George's celebration of Gay Pride Month.

Ms. Garry is former Executive Director of GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) and came to prominence in 1993 by successfully challenging New Jersey's second-parent adoption law to become the first lesbian in the state to adopt her partner's biological children. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School of Communications and writes a blog for The Huffington Post.

Sunday, June 10:
Gay Pride Month Guest Preacher

On Sunday, June 10 Dr. Louie Crew, founder of Integrity USA in 1974, a gay-acceptance group within the Episcopal Church, and a long-time advocate for greater acceptance of lesbians and gays within the Church, will deliver the sermon at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services.

Sunday, June 24:
Gay Pride March in NYC

Join us as we march in this year's Gay Pride March on Sunday, June 24, representing St. George's Episcopal Church. We will embark for Manhattan right after the 8 a.m. service. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen. All are welcome!

St. Georgians in the Gay Pride March, 2007

August 27-30:
Summer Choir Camp
For boys and girls who like to sing!

Choir Camp is an extremely important and wonderful opportunity for our children to be in the community together, get to know one another better, learn some wonderful music and further their musical skills. Choir Camp is open to everyone who wishes to join, including members of the community who are not a part or our parish.

Grades K-6
August 27 - 30, 2012
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Fee: $50 per child

In addition to playing games and having fun together, the mornings will be spent in some type of rehearsal setting, learning music, working on sight-singing and music theory, or other related topics. We will also provide daily snacks and music supplies!

For more information and to make reservations, contact John Ayer, Choirmaster, or the Parish Office.