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Solo Flight Members Soar
As singles in the church, Solo Flight members soar
By Kathryn Cramer, March 25, 2009
[Episcopal News Service] When about 40 people gathered at a rustic conference center in north-central Florida in mid-March for a retreat called Solo Flight, they were seeking a different church "family."
Sponsored by Christ Church in Ponte Vedra, Florida, the retreat, held March 13-15, welcomed singles who sometimes feel left out in the normal church context, according to the Rev. Robert Morris, associate rector of Christ Church. "Singles often feel outside what is perceived as the family of the church," he said in an interview. "Solo Flight says there are people here like you, so they feel they belong." The retreat included several inspirational talks, discussions of aspects of Christianity, explorations of personal spirituality, nature walks and socializing.
Solo Flight was founded in 1992 by Kay Collier McLaughlin, communications director for the Episcopal diocese of Lexington (Kentucky) as a national, inter-denominational ministry focused on "a theology of humanity that includes seasons of singleness as a normal part of the life span." The ministry has spread around the country, McLaughlin said, primarily in large, multi-clergy Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian and some Roman Catholic churches. Her efforts are now focused on training diocesan-level Solo Flight leaders who can work with smaller churches to encourage the ministry.
Being single in a ‘coupled' church
At Christ Church, Solo Flight started in 2006, shortly after a parish survey revealed that more than 20 percent of its 6,000 members were single. Some were divorced or widowed, others had never married. Yet, as at many churches, activities were often geared to two-parent families with children or to couples. Morris and a group of eleven parishioners met with McLaughlin to form a "biblically-based ministry" that recognized each person's "singular relationship with God," said Holly Scholl, one of the founders.
From 20 to 300 participants From that small start, with about 20 active members, she said, "it took about 18 months to have people recognize that Solo Flight is a ministry, not a dating group. People can walk in, develop friendships, find people they feel comfortable with." Today, more than 300 people participate in one or more of the programs in Solo Flight's five "gateways:" worship, education, outreach, divorce recovery and social or recreational activities.
Over time, some demographic trends have emerged. Most participants are women, divorced or widowed, in the 40- to 70-year-old age range. Some enjoy the more active programs -- kayaking, serving breakfast on the second Sunday of each month -- while others attend the monthly luncheon series with speakers or the weekly "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation classes. Although an energetic leadership team was planning programs for all interests, they discovered there was one group that was not participating -- single parents coping with busy schedules and lack of child care.
A new group: Single Parent Families"We were overlooking the needs of that group," said Walt O'Shea, a single parent with three children. In response, in January 2009 the group, called Single Parent Families, started meeting twice a month. One meeting, usually with a speaker, takes place on a Wednesday evening, when Christ Church serves family-style dinners and provides activities for all children, toddlers to teenagers. The second monthly meeting is a social or recreational activity that may include children or have child care provided. "The best thing is that they all have a shared experience, one that a lot of other people can't relate to," said the Rev. Luke Jernigan, another associate rector at Christ Church, who helps lead the group. Children are also benefiting from the new group. Often, they "feel unique," O'Shea said, but getting to know others "provides comfort and fellowship." And, he added, because "the church is a community of people who worship together, when you strengthen any subset, you strengthen the church."
Because strengthening both its own parish and others is part of Solo Flight's mission at Christ Church, several participants attended the diocesan convention in January 2009 to offer support in spreading the ministry.
"You all are a wonderful model of what a cardinal parish can do in reaching out to others," McLaughlin said. For the March retreat held amid the oaks, dogwoods and azaleas of the Cerveny Conference Center in Live Oak, the third annual event, the group invited people from other churches in the Diocese of Florida.
Finding grace through spiritual disciplinesThe Rev. Chris Webb, president of Renovare, a spiritual renewal organization based in Englewood, Colorado, said that before he was asked to lead the 2009 retreat, "I didn't know there was an effort to draw together people who were single for different reasons." But, he noted midway through the event, "it seems to work very well." Presenting the retreat's theme, "Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God's Grace," Webb captivated the audience with humorous tales about his family, his beloved Wales and lively retellings of Gospel stories. He encouraged spiritual disciplines -- in prayer, Scripture study, social justice and small-group explorations of spirituality -- that are "intentional ways to express our longing for grace," to "experience the presence of God here" and to "order our lives as one great expression of longing for God."
Webb, who is married with four children, has carried his message to Christian groups throughout the country -- including an audience of singles. "I speak in general terms about following Christ," he said. People may then "work it out in their own specific circumstances. Being unmarried is not the only defining thing about a person."
Solo Flight "Gateways"
Churches that participate in the Solo Flight program offer one or more of five so-called gateways. At Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, they include:
By Kathryn Cramer, March 25, 2009
[Episcopal News Service] When about 40 people gathered at a rustic conference center in north-central Florida in mid-March for a retreat called Solo Flight, they were seeking a different church "family."
Sponsored by Christ Church in Ponte Vedra, Florida, the retreat, held March 13-15, welcomed singles who sometimes feel left out in the normal church context, according to the Rev. Robert Morris, associate rector of Christ Church. "Singles often feel outside what is perceived as the family of the church," he said in an interview. "Solo Flight says there are people here like you, so they feel they belong." The retreat included several inspirational talks, discussions of aspects of Christianity, explorations of personal spirituality, nature walks and socializing.
Solo Flight was founded in 1992 by Kay Collier McLaughlin, communications director for the Episcopal diocese of Lexington (Kentucky) as a national, inter-denominational ministry focused on "a theology of humanity that includes seasons of singleness as a normal part of the life span." The ministry has spread around the country, McLaughlin said, primarily in large, multi-clergy Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian and some Roman Catholic churches. Her efforts are now focused on training diocesan-level Solo Flight leaders who can work with smaller churches to encourage the ministry.
Being single in a ‘coupled' church
At Christ Church, Solo Flight started in 2006, shortly after a parish survey revealed that more than 20 percent of its 6,000 members were single. Some were divorced or widowed, others had never married. Yet, as at many churches, activities were often geared to two-parent families with children or to couples. Morris and a group of eleven parishioners met with McLaughlin to form a "biblically-based ministry" that recognized each person's "singular relationship with God," said Holly Scholl, one of the founders.
From 20 to 300 participants From that small start, with about 20 active members, she said, "it took about 18 months to have people recognize that Solo Flight is a ministry, not a dating group. People can walk in, develop friendships, find people they feel comfortable with." Today, more than 300 people participate in one or more of the programs in Solo Flight's five "gateways:" worship, education, outreach, divorce recovery and social or recreational activities.
Over time, some demographic trends have emerged. Most participants are women, divorced or widowed, in the 40- to 70-year-old age range. Some enjoy the more active programs -- kayaking, serving breakfast on the second Sunday of each month -- while others attend the monthly luncheon series with speakers or the weekly "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation classes. Although an energetic leadership team was planning programs for all interests, they discovered there was one group that was not participating -- single parents coping with busy schedules and lack of child care.
A new group: Single Parent Families"We were overlooking the needs of that group," said Walt O'Shea, a single parent with three children. In response, in January 2009 the group, called Single Parent Families, started meeting twice a month. One meeting, usually with a speaker, takes place on a Wednesday evening, when Christ Church serves family-style dinners and provides activities for all children, toddlers to teenagers. The second monthly meeting is a social or recreational activity that may include children or have child care provided. "The best thing is that they all have a shared experience, one that a lot of other people can't relate to," said the Rev. Luke Jernigan, another associate rector at Christ Church, who helps lead the group. Children are also benefiting from the new group. Often, they "feel unique," O'Shea said, but getting to know others "provides comfort and fellowship." And, he added, because "the church is a community of people who worship together, when you strengthen any subset, you strengthen the church."
Because strengthening both its own parish and others is part of Solo Flight's mission at Christ Church, several participants attended the diocesan convention in January 2009 to offer support in spreading the ministry.
"You all are a wonderful model of what a cardinal parish can do in reaching out to others," McLaughlin said. For the March retreat held amid the oaks, dogwoods and azaleas of the Cerveny Conference Center in Live Oak, the third annual event, the group invited people from other churches in the Diocese of Florida.
Finding grace through spiritual disciplinesThe Rev. Chris Webb, president of Renovare, a spiritual renewal organization based in Englewood, Colorado, said that before he was asked to lead the 2009 retreat, "I didn't know there was an effort to draw together people who were single for different reasons." But, he noted midway through the event, "it seems to work very well." Presenting the retreat's theme, "Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God's Grace," Webb captivated the audience with humorous tales about his family, his beloved Wales and lively retellings of Gospel stories. He encouraged spiritual disciplines -- in prayer, Scripture study, social justice and small-group explorations of spirituality -- that are "intentional ways to express our longing for grace," to "experience the presence of God here" and to "order our lives as one great expression of longing for God."
Webb, who is married with four children, has carried his message to Christian groups throughout the country -- including an audience of singles. "I speak in general terms about following Christ," he said. People may then "work it out in their own specific circumstances. Being unmarried is not the only defining thing about a person."
Solo Flight "Gateways"
Churches that participate in the Solo Flight program offer one or more of five so-called gateways. At Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, they include:
- The worship gateway invites singles to attend the church's 5:30 p.m. service on the first Sunday of each month, then gather for dinner at a local restaurant. Once a year, singles fill all lay roles -- as greeters, ushers, readers, presenters and Eucharistic ministers -- at the church's seven weekend services. The event "honors them" before the entire congregation, says the Rev. Robert Morris.
- In the educational gateway, singles hold a weekly Christian Formation class, led by a member of the Solo Flight leadership team. A monthly Sunday luncheon series offers speakers on subjects including nutrition, finances and fitness, geared to singles' interests.
- Solo Flight members use the outreach gateway to help build Habitat for Humanity homes, construct buildings at an orphanage in Bolivia and rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. After one such trip, several women spoke with pride of their newly learned tile-setting skills.
- For those who are divorced, periodic divorce recovery workshops staffed by professional counselors help members navigate the pain and confusion they may be experiencing.
- The social and recreational gateway covers a broad spectrum of activities -- kayaking, community theater performances or a Super Bowl party. Members also meet for a monthly "happy hour" at a local watering hole, and they cook and serve breakfast in the church's parish center on the second Sunday of each month.
-- Kathryn Cramer is a member of Christ Episcopal Church and participates in Solo Flight programs.
Source: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81799_106445_ENG_HTM.htm
3/16/09
Camp Weed in the Spring
Our Third Annual Singles Retreat was very well attended last weekend at Camp Weed, in Live Oak, FL. “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” was led by Chris Webb, president of the church renewal organization, Renovare.While at the retreat, Barbara Church captured these beautiful images of Mandi's Chapel and other Camp Weed facilities.
2/23/09
Solo Flight at Christ Church - Helping Singles Soar Together
When you hear the words “solo flight,” do you think of being alone, or do you think of soaring? At Christ Church Solo Flight means a vibrant ministry for those who, by reason of never marrying, death of a spouse, or divorce are making life’s journey without a partner. From corporate worship, social gatherings, active pursuits like kayaking, hiking, to educational events, retreats, and opportunities to help others, Solo Flight makes sure that being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.
Solo Flight at Christ Church began in 2006 when Fr. Bob Morris and several staff members, in an “ah ha!” moment one Sunday, all recognized a need for an organization that made singles in the parish feel welcome. In a first step, Fr. Bob called together a group of singles to begin the conversation and invited Dr. Kay Collier McLaughlin, author of Single in the Church: New Ways to Minister to 52% of God's People, to consult about how to get started.
Solo Flight is organized around five “gateways:” the “Worship Gateway” presents singles with various opportunities to worship together. The “Social/Recreational Gateway” sponsors a variety of monthly social events; the “Educational Gateway” provides opportunities to meet the spiritual, psychological, and practical needs of singles; the “Outreach Gateway” facilitates ways for the single parishioner to reach out in service; and the “Divorce Recovery Gateway” offers workshops facilitated by professionals to support those going through the painful process of divorce. Also, Solo Flight has recently added a subgroup to its ministry, called “Single Parent Families.”
Earlier this month Solo Flight sponsored its third annual singles retreat at Camp Weed. Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace, March 13-15, attracted forty singles who enjoyed three days of discovery and fellowship.
One of the Solo Flight founders, Holly Scholl, said, “This [Christ Church] is a church that takes singles seriously and singles can become as seriously involved as they wish in any or all Solo Flight events.” Another of the original organizers, Alan Wade believes that Solo Flight is succeeding in its mission, “There are a number of people attending Christ Church today who made their first contact through Solo Flight, and many people are more closely tied to Christ Church because they have found a welcoming and nurturing community in Solo Flight.” Indeed from a modest early beginning with 20 members, Solo Flight has now grown to over 300 participating in 2009.
Fr. Bob Morris says, “It’s been a very powerful experience to see this come alive and now begin to reach out to help put together ministry to and with singles in other churches in the Diocese. Christ Church is a corporate-size church with resources entrusted to us not just for our own use, but for the larger church. We are exploring how we might fulfill that responsibility, conversing with other parishes about what we have done and are considering a regional conference in the fall. There are countless singles out there and it is a great Evangelistic ministry.”
Remember, as a single member of the church, through a myriad of Solo Flight activities you don’t need to be alone! For more information, log onto http://www.christepiscopalchurch.org/> ministries> Solo Flight.
- Barbara Church
Solo Flight at Christ Church began in 2006 when Fr. Bob Morris and several staff members, in an “ah ha!” moment one Sunday, all recognized a need for an organization that made singles in the parish feel welcome. In a first step, Fr. Bob called together a group of singles to begin the conversation and invited Dr. Kay Collier McLaughlin, author of Single in the Church: New Ways to Minister to 52% of God's People, to consult about how to get started.
Solo Flight is organized around five “gateways:” the “Worship Gateway” presents singles with various opportunities to worship together. The “Social/Recreational Gateway” sponsors a variety of monthly social events; the “Educational Gateway” provides opportunities to meet the spiritual, psychological, and practical needs of singles; the “Outreach Gateway” facilitates ways for the single parishioner to reach out in service; and the “Divorce Recovery Gateway” offers workshops facilitated by professionals to support those going through the painful process of divorce. Also, Solo Flight has recently added a subgroup to its ministry, called “Single Parent Families.”
Earlier this month Solo Flight sponsored its third annual singles retreat at Camp Weed. Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace, March 13-15, attracted forty singles who enjoyed three days of discovery and fellowship.
One of the Solo Flight founders, Holly Scholl, said, “This [Christ Church] is a church that takes singles seriously and singles can become as seriously involved as they wish in any or all Solo Flight events.” Another of the original organizers, Alan Wade believes that Solo Flight is succeeding in its mission, “There are a number of people attending Christ Church today who made their first contact through Solo Flight, and many people are more closely tied to Christ Church because they have found a welcoming and nurturing community in Solo Flight.” Indeed from a modest early beginning with 20 members, Solo Flight has now grown to over 300 participating in 2009.
Fr. Bob Morris says, “It’s been a very powerful experience to see this come alive and now begin to reach out to help put together ministry to and with singles in other churches in the Diocese. Christ Church is a corporate-size church with resources entrusted to us not just for our own use, but for the larger church. We are exploring how we might fulfill that responsibility, conversing with other parishes about what we have done and are considering a regional conference in the fall. There are countless singles out there and it is a great Evangelistic ministry.”
Remember, as a single member of the church, through a myriad of Solo Flight activities you don’t need to be alone! For more information, log onto http://www.christepiscopalchurch.org/> ministries> Solo Flight.
- Barbara Church
2/22/09
"Ax Handle Saturday"
What you knew about Ax Handle Saturday in 1960 depended on where you lived
by Kathy Cramer
If you lived in Jacksonville in 1960, you might have read in the Florida Times-Union about “a little neighborhood skirmish” that took place downtown on Aug. 20.But if you lived almost anywhere else in the country, you read a very different story about what came to be known as Ax Handle Saturday, when 200 whites attacked 35 young men and women holding a peaceful sit-in at a lunch counter
.
Jacksonville’s role in the Civil Rights movement came vividly to life this past Sunday when one of those 35 demonstrators, Rodney L. Hurst, Sr., spoke at a luncheon sponsored by the Solo Flight ministry of Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach.Hurst’s award-winning book, It Was Never About a Hot Dog and a Coke, chronicles the events of that day and its aftermath.
And at least one audience member could verify the differences in news coverage that Ax Handle Saturday received. “I grew up in the Arlington area in the 1960
s,” she said, “and until I read this book, I knew nothing of this.”Today, those days may seem to belong to a very distant past … or do they? How far has Jacksonville come since 1960, Hurst was asked. “Not as far as we think we have,” he replied. Citing the “natural boundaries” between communities that the St. Johns River creates, and an “abysmal” educational system, he stated that “Jacksonville has a long way to go.”
Reprinted from the Faith Matters blog, http://www.pontevedrarecorder.com/.
by Kathy Cramer
If you lived in Jacksonville in 1960, you might have read in the Florida Times-Union about “a little neighborhood skirmish” that took place downtown on Aug. 20.But if you lived almost anywhere else in the country, you read a very different story about what came to be known as Ax Handle Saturday, when 200 whites attacked 35 young men and women holding a peaceful sit-in at a lunch counter
.Jacksonville’s role in the Civil Rights movement came vividly to life this past Sunday when one of those 35 demonstrators, Rodney L. Hurst, Sr., spoke at a luncheon sponsored by the Solo Flight ministry of Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach.Hurst’s award-winning book, It Was Never About a Hot Dog and a Coke, chronicles the events of that day and its aftermath.
And at least one audience member could verify the differences in news coverage that Ax Handle Saturday received. “I grew up in the Arlington area in the 1960
s,” she said, “and until I read this book, I knew nothing of this.”Today, those days may seem to belong to a very distant past … or do they? How far has Jacksonville come since 1960, Hurst was asked. “Not as far as we think we have,” he replied. Citing the “natural boundaries” between communities that the St. Johns River creates, and an “abysmal” educational system, he stated that “Jacksonville has a long way to go.”Reprinted from the Faith Matters blog, http://www.pontevedrarecorder.com/.
Single Parent Families Support Each Other
Turn the phrase “busier than a one-armed paper hanger”into “busier than a one-parent family” and it becomes an apt description of what a number of Christ Church members face every day.
Both Anne White, with two children, and Walt O’Shea, with three, mentioned logistics when asked to describe their daily challenges. “Trying to get children where they need to be,” Anne said, is more difficult when there’s only one parent. There are “career adjustments,” Walt said while driving to a business meeting in Orlando. For example, “you don’t have the flexibility to go to work early.” In the midst of that busy lifestyle, “being a single parent can be lonely at times,” says Jeni Chattaway, who has four children aged two to eight and is also the guardian of her 16-year old cousin. In addition, there can be financial challenges and emotional issues – Anne cited “how to make good parenting choices, not overcompensating because of guilt, creating a positive environment with the other parent, working out co-parenting responsibilities.”
Dealing with all those matters leaves little time for fellowship, as the Solo Flight ministry came to realize. While someone with no children at home can choose to go kayaking, build a Habitat home, attend a luncheon or go on a retreat, single parents may have childcare and financial issues to consider before they can do those activities. “We were overlooking the needs of that group,” Walt said. But no longer. The new Single Parent Families ministry is addressing their needs.
With clergy support from Associate Rectors Bob Morris and Luke Jernagan and initial assistance from the Solo Flight leadership, the Single Parent Families ministry has started a speaker series on the first Wednesday of each month. In addition, monthly fellowship activities, some with children and some for parents with childcare provided, are being planned.
“The best thing is that they all have a shared experience, one that a lot of other people can’t relate to.” said Luke, who himself grew up in a single parent family. While many church activities are geared to two-parent families, he realizes, it’s important to include single parent families, with an understanding of their specific needs. In addition, he says, “the church will hopefully get a broader view of what it means to be a family.”
Jeni agrees. She values getting together with others “who can appreciate the non-stop stress” of single parenthood. She also feels that the new ministry can draw “more faithful parishioners.” With a hectic lifestyle, “going to church can fall off the priority list,” she admits, “but if you’re meeting friends there, it’s back on the list.” Making friends with others in similar situations is also valuable for children in single parent families. They may “feel unique,” Walt says, but getting to know others “provides comfort and fellowship.” And, he adds, because “the church is a community of people who worship together, when you strengthen any subset, you strengthen the church.” The goal of the Single Parent Families ministry, Anne concludes, is “not to create a stand-alone group, but to integrate it into the church, to find creative ways to work within the church.”
- by Kathy Cramer
Both Anne White, with two children, and Walt O’Shea, with three, mentioned logistics when asked to describe their daily challenges. “Trying to get children where they need to be,” Anne said, is more difficult when there’s only one parent. There are “career adjustments,” Walt said while driving to a business meeting in Orlando. For example, “you don’t have the flexibility to go to work early.” In the midst of that busy lifestyle, “being a single parent can be lonely at times,” says Jeni Chattaway, who has four children aged two to eight and is also the guardian of her 16-year old cousin. In addition, there can be financial challenges and emotional issues – Anne cited “how to make good parenting choices, not overcompensating because of guilt, creating a positive environment with the other parent, working out co-parenting responsibilities.”
Dealing with all those matters leaves little time for fellowship, as the Solo Flight ministry came to realize. While someone with no children at home can choose to go kayaking, build a Habitat home, attend a luncheon or go on a retreat, single parents may have childcare and financial issues to consider before they can do those activities. “We were overlooking the needs of that group,” Walt said. But no longer. The new Single Parent Families ministry is addressing their needs.
With clergy support from Associate Rectors Bob Morris and Luke Jernagan and initial assistance from the Solo Flight leadership, the Single Parent Families ministry has started a speaker series on the first Wednesday of each month. In addition, monthly fellowship activities, some with children and some for parents with childcare provided, are being planned.
“The best thing is that they all have a shared experience, one that a lot of other people can’t relate to.” said Luke, who himself grew up in a single parent family. While many church activities are geared to two-parent families, he realizes, it’s important to include single parent families, with an understanding of their specific needs. In addition, he says, “the church will hopefully get a broader view of what it means to be a family.”
Jeni agrees. She values getting together with others “who can appreciate the non-stop stress” of single parenthood. She also feels that the new ministry can draw “more faithful parishioners.” With a hectic lifestyle, “going to church can fall off the priority list,” she admits, “but if you’re meeting friends there, it’s back on the list.” Making friends with others in similar situations is also valuable for children in single parent families. They may “feel unique,” Walt says, but getting to know others “provides comfort and fellowship.” And, he adds, because “the church is a community of people who worship together, when you strengthen any subset, you strengthen the church.” The goal of the Single Parent Families ministry, Anne concludes, is “not to create a stand-alone group, but to integrate it into the church, to find creative ways to work within the church.”
- by Kathy Cramer
1/30/09
Ravine Gardens - February 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009Join Solo Flight Singles Ministry at Ravine Gardens in Palataka.
Come see 146 acres of natural gardens and vegetation. See the blooming azaleas, walk nature trails around a spring fed stream, cross suspension bridges, enjoy birding, fellowship, and soaking up serenity.
We will meet at Christ Episcopal Church, San Juan Campus at 9:00 a.m. and carpool. Bring a bag lunch.
Entrance fee $4 per car full. We will return to the church around 2 pm.
Questions? Contact Ann Noles at 821-
1108 or ann.l.noles@bankofamerica.com.by Ann Flipse
1/25/09
Award Winning Author to Speak at Solo Flight February Luncheon
“At what age do you know enough about racism to recognize it?” With this question, Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. begins his story of growing up in Jacksonville during the late ‘50’s and early 60’s, a time of racism in the south that seems unbelievable today. However, “on August 27, 1960, more than 200 whites with ax handles and baseball bats attacked members of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP in downtown Jacksonville who were sitting in at white lunch counters protesting racism and segregation” (from www.rodneyhurst.com). Hurst’s book, It Was Never about a Hot Dog and a Coke: A Personal Account of the 1960 Sit-in Demonstrations in Jacksonville, Florida and Ax Handle Saturday portrays the racial and political atmosphere in Jacksonville in the late fifties. The title “Ax Handle Saturday” was coined in the media coverage of 200 ax handle and baseball bat-wielding whites attacking young blacks as they staged sit-in demonstrations at white lunch counters in downtown Jacksonville, led by Hurst as Youth Council NAACP President. Although the event was downplayed in Jacksonville, it gained national attention, and thrust Hurst into the Civil Rights limelight.However, Hurst’s account of that era is more than a civil rights testimony. He also illustrates the backdrop of the times with descriptions of many of Jacksonville’s institutions little known outside the black culture then, but widely recognized now, such as his account of the La Villa area, “You had to visit Ashley Street in Jacksonville, much as you had to visit Beale Street in Memphis and Bourbon Street in New Orleans.”
The book has won several national awards including the 2008 Premier Book Reviews Best Book of 2008 award in the general non-fiction category and Honorable Mention in the autobiography/biography category at the 2008 New York Book Festival.
A former college administrator, Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. has devoted years of service to the Jacksonville community including two four-year terms on the City Council. He was one of the first 13 national recipients of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Fellowships, and the first Black to co-host a television talk show in Jacksonville. He has been widely recognized, won numerous awards, and served on the boards of several state and national organizations including the Arrangements Committee of the 1980 National Democratic Convention. . Hurst is a member of the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville where he is active in the Fine Arts Ministry. He and his wife Ann, married for more than 41 years, have two sons, Todd, and Rodney, and two granddaughters Marquiette, and Jasmine.Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. will be the featured speaker at the February 15 Solo Flight luncheon. His book will be available at the Christ Church Bookstore as well as at the luncheon book signing, and 10% of the sales will be donated to the church. Solo Flight cordially invites all members of the parish to attend the event in the Parish Center following the 11:15 a.m. service. The cost is $5, childcare will be provided (with reservations only - no later than Monday, February 9), and reservations for the luncheon are required. Contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
- By Barbara Church
1/12/09
Solo Flight Super Bowl Party
Super Bowl Party
Sunday February 1, 2009
Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Come cheer on your favorite team at the home of Julie Baumer. The party starts at 5:00PM, kickoff is at 6:00PM. Hot dogs will be provided, please bring snacks or appetizers to share and refreshments. For more information contact Julie Baumer or Emile Verges.
Sunday February 1, 2009
Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Come cheer on your favorite team at the home of Julie Baumer. The party starts at 5:00PM, kickoff is at 6:00PM. Hot dogs will be provided, please bring snacks or appetizers to share and refreshments. For more information contact Julie Baumer or Emile Verges.
12/13/08
Life After Divorce - A Journey To Wholeness
Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," is scheduled for September 2009.
Meanwhile, Christ Episcopal Church is offering a mini-course which meets for five consecutive weeks, starting January 21, 2009. We will meet from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Room 206 in the Christian Family Center. This course is at no charge and registration is not required. For complete details and other information, contact Terry Totman at 285-7390 x 231.
Meanwhile, Christ Episcopal Church is offering a mini-course which meets for five consecutive weeks, starting January 21, 2009. We will meet from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Room 206 in the Christian Family Center. This course is at no charge and registration is not required. For complete details and other information, contact Terry Totman at 285-7390 x 231.
12/12/08
Solo Flight Singles Ministry Retreat
Sign up now for Solo Flight’s Retreat
Calls are already coming in from around the country for Christ Church’s third annual Solo Flight Singles Retreat -- “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” led by Chris Webb, president of the Christian church renewal organization Renovare.
With that kind of advance interest, there’s sure to be a large and varied group of people at the Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, March 13-15, 2009. If you’re single -- never married, divorced or widowed -- be sure to sign up now for what promises to be an enjoyable and enriching weekend of spiritual discovery and shared fellowship.
The focus of the retreat is to explore spiritual disciplines that lead to a more mature life and faith. Father Bob Morris, who has heard Chris Webb speak, describes him as “an earthed individual” who is “funny, engaging, young and very spiritual.”
The weekend’s program includes activities and social time, all set amid the serene, “Old Florida” surroundings of Camp Weed, where you can hike through the woods or relax in a rocking chair. At the 2008 retreat, attendees created dramatic cross-shaped collages from “found” materials -- who knows what this year’s retreat will create?
As Solo Flight Singles Ministry has grown at Christ Church, from 20 active members in 2006 to more than 300 today, so have its activities and shared experiences in service, sociability and spirituality. Solo Flight members serve breakfast in the parish center one Sunday a month, take kayaking trips, help build Habitat homes and gather for social events.
“This is a church that takes singles seriously,” says Holly Scholl, one of Solo Flight’s founders at Christ Church. And singles can become as seriously involved as they wish in any or all Solo Flight events. Sign up now for the retreat and become better acquainted with your spiritual self, your fellow singles at Christ Church and others attending the event.
Cost for the retreat, including room, board and all materials, is $190 per person double occupancy, $275 single occupancy. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 1, 2009. For more information, contact Terry Totman at 285-7390 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
Solo Flight Singles Ministry members attending the 2008 spiritual retreat created large, distinctive “cross collages” that were displayed on the Christ Church campus. Sign up now for the 2009 retreat, “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” March 13-15 at Camp Weed.
By Kathy Cramer
Calls are already coming in from around the country for Christ Church’s third annual Solo Flight Singles Retreat -- “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” led by Chris Webb, president of the Christian church renewal organization Renovare.
With that kind of advance interest, there’s sure to be a large and varied group of people at the Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, March 13-15, 2009. If you’re single -- never married, divorced or widowed -- be sure to sign up now for what promises to be an enjoyable and enriching weekend of spiritual discovery and shared fellowship.
The focus of the retreat is to explore spiritual disciplines that lead to a more mature life and faith. Father Bob Morris, who has heard Chris Webb speak, describes him as “an earthed individual” who is “funny, engaging, young and very spiritual.”
The weekend’s program includes activities and social time, all set amid the serene, “Old Florida” surroundings of Camp Weed, where you can hike through the woods or relax in a rocking chair. At the 2008 retreat, attendees created dramatic cross-shaped collages from “found” materials -- who knows what this year’s retreat will create?
As Solo Flight Singles Ministry has grown at Christ Church, from 20 active members in 2006 to more than 300 today, so have its activities and shared experiences in service, sociability and spirituality. Solo Flight members serve breakfast in the parish center one Sunday a month, take kayaking trips, help build Habitat homes and gather for social events.
“This is a church that takes singles seriously,” says Holly Scholl, one of Solo Flight’s founders at Christ Church. And singles can become as seriously involved as they wish in any or all Solo Flight events. Sign up now for the retreat and become better acquainted with your spiritual self, your fellow singles at Christ Church and others attending the event.
Cost for the retreat, including room, board and all materials, is $190 per person double occupancy, $275 single occupancy. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 1, 2009. For more information, contact Terry Totman at 285-7390 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
Solo Flight Singles Ministry members attending the 2008 spiritual retreat created large, distinctive “cross collages” that were displayed on the Christ Church campus. Sign up now for the 2009 retreat, “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” March 13-15 at Camp Weed.By Kathy Cramer
Christ Church New Year's Eve Celebration
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elebrate We Will!
Join fellow parishioners and ring in the New Year at Christ Church. What better place and better way to welcome in 2009 than with faith and fellowship? Bring your PDAs and Day Timers to be blessed . Watch the ball drop on the big screen television in the new Parish Center. Raise a toast and enjoy hors d'oerves at a reception hosted by Solo Flight. Singles who wish to volunteer, please contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129
by Robin Ray
elebrate We Will!Join fellow parishioners and ring in the New Year at Christ Church. What better place and better way to welcome in 2009 than with faith and fellowship? Bring your PDAs and Day Timers to be blessed . Watch the ball drop on the big screen television in the new Parish Center. Raise a toast and enjoy hors d'oerves at a reception hosted by Solo Flight. Singles who wish to volunteer, please contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129
by Robin Ray
12/11/08
“How A Near-Death Experience Changes How One Looks at Life”
“How A Near-Death Experience Changes How One Looks at Life”
Solo Flight Singles Ministry Luncheon Series
They say there are some moments in our lives which change us forever. These moments change the way we think, behave and view life and death. How do you think facing your own death would change you? On January 18, the Solo Flight Luncheon Series continues with the Rev.
Richard Roos who will speak of his own near-death experience and how it changed how he views life. Roos, an ordained priest in 1970, has degrees from St. Meinrad College, Gregorian University in Rome, Italy and Indiana University. His story is moving and affirming- and sprinkled with humor.
Plan to join us in the new Parish Center, following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist. Lunch is $5 and child care is provided if you reserve by Jauary 12th. For reservations or more information, contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
- By Robin Ray
Solo Flight Singles Ministry Luncheon Series
They say there are some moments in our lives which change us forever. These moments change the way we think, behave and view life and death. How do you think facing your own death would change you? On January 18, the Solo Flight Luncheon Series continues with the Rev.
Richard Roos who will speak of his own near-death experience and how it changed how he views life. Roos, an ordained priest in 1970, has degrees from St. Meinrad College, Gregorian University in Rome, Italy and Indiana University. His story is moving and affirming- and sprinkled with humor.Plan to join us in the new Parish Center, following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist. Lunch is $5 and child care is provided if you reserve by Jauary 12th. For reservations or more information, contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
- By Robin Ray
Cosmic Bowling
Cosmic Bowling
Friday January 16th, 2009
Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Beaches Bowling Center, 818 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach.
Come enjoy the fun of bowling with music, glowing bowling pins and cosmic lighting. No bowling experience is needed; even if you can’t bowl come visit and join in the laughs and fun. The cost is $9.00 per person for two games of bowling and bowling shoes, starting at 7:00PM. For information contact ejverges@aol.com Cell # (904) 553-1510.
Friday January 16th, 2009
Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Beaches Bowling Center, 818 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach.
Come enjoy the fun of bowling with music, glowing bowling pins and cosmic lighting. No bowling experience is needed; even if you can’t bowl come visit and join in the laughs and fun. The cost is $9.00 per person for two games of bowling and bowling shoes, starting at 7:00PM. For information contact ejverges@aol.com Cell # (904) 553-1510.
12/10/08
Solo Flight Christmas Traditions
I don’t want to haul a big “real” tree in and out by myself, so I’ve become attached to this raggedy little tree that proudly pretends to be alive, wrapped in a burlap ball with “snow” on its branches. My grandchildren help me decorate it every year. I’m reminded that Marin Luther decorated a small evergreen tree in his home with candles to replicate the beauty of the December stars shining through the branches of the fir trees. Wondering what other singles do at Christmas, I spoke to members of Solo Flight about their special ways of celebrating the holidays.
When their children were little, Malinda and Murray Harris used to sing carols on Christmas Eve, with Malinda at the piano, then read the Christmas story from Luke, so the children could talk about it before they heard it in church. They always had fondue for dinner. Now that Malinda is widowed, she still puts up a tree and remembers all the Christmases with her family through the ornaments collected over the years. She lights the Advent wreath by herself and finds it meaningful. On Christmas morning, her daughter and grandchildren come over for breakfast and open presents. However, Malinda says, “For our family, there was never any doubt that Christmas Eve was centered at the church, and for me, it still is.”
Alan Moore said, “We always tried to focus on family during the Christmas season and even after we divorced, we have continued to maintain that family focus. I take my kids who are now all in college to pick out a Christmas tree- it’s a tradition to argue over the ‘perfect’ tree. We decorate it together with Christmas music and eggnog with the last item being the angel on the very top of the tree. On Christmas Eve, we have dinner and then visit the Ponte Vedra Inn to see the giant tree and take the annual family photo in front of it. Then it’s off to church for the ‘midnight’ service together. My favorite times are when we sing O Come All Ye Faithful at the beginning and then later Silent Night, kneeling in a candlelit church. The joy of Jesus coming into the world is so real and so present.”
Because Carol Chestnut is single and doesn’t have children, Christmas is always spent at someone else’s home, and their traditions become hers for the day. She adds, “In my home, though, I put up a tree. I also have a large collection of St. Nicholas figures and traditional Santas that I always display because they’re so beautiful. My favorite is Santa, down on one knee, praying.”
Whatever we do as singles is part of a joyous explosion of celebration, our birthday party for Jesus. Each year, our traditions remind us again that we have such a foundational reason to rejoice and to remember that we are not alone!
- By Barbara Church
When their children were little, Malinda and Murray Harris used to sing carols on Christmas Eve, with Malinda at the piano, then read the Christmas story from Luke, so the children could talk about it before they heard it in church. They always had fondue for dinner. Now that Malinda is widowed, she still puts up a tree and remembers all the Christmases with her family through the ornaments collected over the years. She lights the Advent wreath by herself and finds it meaningful. On Christmas morning, her daughter and grandchildren come over for breakfast and open presents. However, Malinda says, “For our family, there was never any doubt that Christmas Eve was centered at the church, and for me, it still is.”
Alan Moore said, “We always tried to focus on family during the Christmas season and even after we divorced, we have continued to maintain that family focus. I take my kids who are now all in college to pick out a Christmas tree- it’s a tradition to argue over the ‘perfect’ tree. We decorate it together with Christmas music and eggnog with the last item being the angel on the very top of the tree. On Christmas Eve, we have dinner and then visit the Ponte Vedra Inn to see the giant tree and take the annual family photo in front of it. Then it’s off to church for the ‘midnight’ service together. My favorite times are when we sing O Come All Ye Faithful at the beginning and then later Silent Night, kneeling in a candlelit church. The joy of Jesus coming into the world is so real and so present.”
Because Carol Chestnut is single and doesn’t have children, Christmas is always spent at someone else’s home, and their traditions become hers for the day. She adds, “In my home, though, I put up a tree. I also have a large collection of St. Nicholas figures and traditional Santas that I always display because they’re so beautiful. My favorite is Santa, down on one knee, praying.”
Whatever we do as singles is part of a joyous explosion of celebration, our birthday party for Jesus. Each year, our traditions remind us again that we have such a foundational reason to rejoice and to remember that we are not alone!
- By Barbara Church
11/2/08
Traveling Solo - Solo Flight Luncheon Speaker
Traveling Solo
Solo Flight Singles Ministry Luncheon Series
Have you ever looked through all of those intriguing travel brochures and wanted to take a trip to someplace exotic, almost picked up the phone to book the flight, and then didn’t, because you had nobody to travel with and were afraid to go alone? Or been on a business trip and wanted to try that fabulous new restaurant you heard about, but settled for room service because you felt uncomfortable at a table by yourself? Well, help is at hand!
On November 16 in the new Parish Center, following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist, the Solo Flight Luncheon Series continues with (Christ Church member) Lyn McCall, who will provide lots of ideas about, literally, solo flight! Speaking about “Hot Travel Trends for 2009,” Lyn’s presentation promises to be just what the single traveler needs to inspire some get up and go! From trivia questions with fun prizes, to perhaps a guest speaker surprise, Lyn will use her more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry to inspire and encourage us to take that vacation we dream about! She specializes in cruises, tours, adventure travel, spa and sports vacations, and group travel with Valerie Wilson Travel in Ponte Vedra, and has traveled to East Africa, Polynesia, and other exciting destinations herself.
Come and get motivated to enjoy traveling; whether alone or with others, there’s a trip that’s just right for you!
Lunch is $5 and child care is provided if you reserve by November 10th. For reservations or more information, contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
- By Barbara Church
Solo Flight Singles Ministry Luncheon Series
Have you ever looked through all of those intriguing travel brochures and wanted to take a trip to someplace exotic, almost picked up the phone to book the flight, and then didn’t, because you had nobody to travel with and were afraid to go alone? Or been on a business trip and wanted to try that fabulous new restaurant you heard about, but settled for room service because you felt uncomfortable at a table by yourself? Well, help is at hand!
On November 16 in the new Parish Center, following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist, the Solo Flight Luncheon Series continues with (Christ Church member) Lyn McCall, who will provide lots of ideas about, literally, solo flight! Speaking about “Hot Travel Trends for 2009,” Lyn’s presentation promises to be just what the single traveler needs to inspire some get up and go! From trivia questions with fun prizes, to perhaps a guest speaker surprise, Lyn will use her more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry to inspire and encourage us to take that vacation we dream about! She specializes in cruises, tours, adventure travel, spa and sports vacations, and group travel with Valerie Wilson Travel in Ponte Vedra, and has traveled to East Africa, Polynesia, and other exciting destinations herself.
Come and get motivated to enjoy traveling; whether alone or with others, there’s a trip that’s just right for you!
Lunch is $5 and child care is provided if you reserve by November 10th. For reservations or more information, contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
- By Barbara Church
11/1/08
"Christmas Belles" with Solo Flight
Plan on joining Solo Flight on Friday December 5th for a wonderful evening of fun at the production of Christmas Belles at Players By the Sea! In Christmas Belles, a church Christmas pageant spins wildly out of control as three squabbling sisters try to reign in the mayhem. Amidst an ailing Santa, a vengeful sheep, and a reluctant Elvis impersonator, a family secret emerges that just might derail the entire production. And on top of everything else, the pageant will be shown live on cable access television for the first time ever. Christmas Belles will bring joy to your world!Deadline for Reservations - November 28th. For reservations, call (904) 249-0289, and say you are with Christ Church/Solo Flight. Ticket Pricing: $20.00 , $17.00 for Seniors (over 60), Military and Students For Information: Emile Verges @ (904) 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com. For Car Pool Information: Robin Ray @ (904) 716-4800 or robin@1stcoastprinting.com. Player By the Sea is located at 106 Sixth Street North, Jacksonville Beach, off of Beach Blvd. Date: Friday, December 5th; Time: 8:00PM, seating starts at 7:30PM
10/22/08
Single With Kids In the House?
There's no doubt that children are a blessing. But raising children can be a challenge, too, a huge challenge. That's true when both parents are in the house, but when you are a single parent the challenges can be even greater. Life can seem like an endless cycle of meals, laundry, household chores, car pools, homework and, oh, yet, there's your job too! You race through the day only to collapse and get ready to do it all over again. It's worth it; but it's hard, none-the-less.
Ever wished you had a place where you could share the joys and challenges with others going through similar experiences? Solo Flight Singles Ministry is sponsoring a gathering for singles with children on Wednesday, November 5 from 7-9 pm in CFC 208. Bring your family and share dinner in the Parish Center from 5-7 pm. ($5 per person, maximum of $15 per family). Following dinner you can leave the little ones in our professionally run nursery. Elementary age children can join the art class and high school kids can take part in the youth program. And that night we'll have a special programming in place for middle school kids.
Then, with the kids covered, mom or dad will be free to join other single parents, have some fun and explore how we might grow together and support one another. Imagine, an hour just for you! Come join us. You'll be glad you did. Questions? Contact Bob Morris or Luke Jernagan at 285-6127.
-Bob Morris
Ever wished you had a place where you could share the joys and challenges with others going through similar experiences? Solo Flight Singles Ministry is sponsoring a gathering for singles with children on Wednesday, November 5 from 7-9 pm in CFC 208. Bring your family and share dinner in the Parish Center from 5-7 pm. ($5 per person, maximum of $15 per family). Following dinner you can leave the little ones in our professionally run nursery. Elementary age children can join the art class and high school kids can take part in the youth program. And that night we'll have a special programming in place for middle school kids.
Then, with the kids covered, mom or dad will be free to join other single parents, have some fun and explore how we might grow together and support one another. Imagine, an hour just for you! Come join us. You'll be glad you did. Questions? Contact Bob Morris or Luke Jernagan at 285-6127.
-Bob Morris
10/1/08
Solo Flight Luncheon Series - Cooking For One
Cooking for yourself can feel like a chore. On top of that, a busy lifestyle that includes any combination of work, school, child care and exercise can make a regular mealtime for singles non-existent. Statistics show singles tend to eat out more and consume more calories each meal than married couples.
Now is the time to begin a more conscientious effort to eat better. As the Solo-Flight luncheon series resumes, we welcome Melissa Stewart, a Registered Dietitian at Mayo clinic. Before joining Mayo, Melissa worked in the restaurant industry, attended culinary school and received her Bachelors Degree in Dietetics from the University of Florida.
Now is the time to begin a more conscientious effort to eat better. As the Solo-Flight luncheon series resumes, we welcome Melissa Stewart, a Registered Dietitian at Mayo clinic. Before joining Mayo, Melissa worked in the restaurant industry, attended culinary school and received her Bachelors Degree in Dietetics from the University of Florida. Single herself, Melissa understands the unique challenges that singles can face when it comes to healthy eating. She will offer suggestions on maintaining a basic healthy diet, weight loss, eating out and convenience foods, pantry staples for easy meals, healthy snacking, satisfying cravings, decoding food labels, and economical food shopping.
Join us on October 19 for lunch in the new Parish Center following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist. Lunch is $5. Childcare provided with reservations by Monday, 10/13/08. Reservations, Questions? Contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
- By Robin Ray
8/12/08
You're Not Alone with Solo Flight
You know, one of the many hard things that I had to learn to do as a new widow was to sit by myself at church. Initially, my two high school age children were there to ease the pain of the empty seat. Then they went off to college and I really felt alone.
When I moved to Jacksonville, one of the main reasons I selected Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra as our new church home was because of the Solo Flight singles ministry. Solo Flight has been a great resource to meet new friends, do fun things that I’d never do on my own and just begin to feel connected.
In the time I’ve been here, we’ve kayaked the Suwannee River, painted a Habitat House, toured the St. Augustine art galleries, toured Ft. George Island on a Segway and lots of other fun and service oriented activities.
What has meant the most to me about Solo Flight has been the fellowship with others. At the spring retreat, I was the one who was felled by a pesky kidney stone. One friend rubbed my back while another waited for the ambulance. One went with me to the hospital and then drove me back to Jacksonville while someone else drove my car. I was surrounded by loving, caring friends.
If you are single, won’t you come join us and connect with a great group of welcoming new friends.
Ann Noles
When I moved to Jacksonville, one of the main reasons I selected Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra as our new church home was because of the Solo Flight singles ministry. Solo Flight has been a great resource to meet new friends, do fun things that I’d never do on my own and just begin to feel connected.
In the time I’ve been here, we’ve kayaked the Suwannee River, painted a Habitat House, toured the St. Augustine art galleries, toured Ft. George Island on a Segway and lots of other fun and service oriented activities.
What has meant the most to me about Solo Flight has been the fellowship with others. At the spring retreat, I was the one who was felled by a pesky kidney stone. One friend rubbed my back while another waited for the ambulance. One went with me to the hospital and then drove me back to Jacksonville while someone else drove my car. I was surrounded by loving, caring friends.
If you are single, won’t you come join us and connect with a great group of welcoming new friends.
Ann Noles
1/9/08
June Events - Solo Flight Singles Ministry
June 3, Wednesday – Single Parent Families’ First Wednesday Speaker Series: Join other single parents in Christian Family Center, Room 204 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. as we explore this month’s focus: "Faith In The Home”. Malinda Harris, Director of Christian Formation at Christ Church, will facilitate. Questions? Contact Terry Totman at terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org or at 285-7390, ext. 231
June 7, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” in the Parish Center: Join other singles and form new friendships as we gather each week from 10:00 to 11:15. Sit and visit for a while, enjoy breakfast or a cup of coffee or just stop by and say hello and continue on to your choice of Christian Formation activities. Look for the Solo Flight sign.
June 7, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at The Bonefish Grill in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Julie Baumer at JBaum112@aol.com or 273-1330.
June 14, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, June 7 for details
June 14, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join other singles & help prepare and/or serve breakfast in the Parish Center from 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. For questions or to volunteer, contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
June 20, Saturday – World Golf Hall of Fame / IMAX Theater: Meet at the World Golf Village - Hall of Fame entrance at 2:00 pm. Tour the hall of fame, play miniature golf on a real grass course and see an IMAX movie. Florida residents pay $10 for museum/miniature golf package. Movies are 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm. and cost extra. For information about movies, prices, and directions go to: http://www.wgv.com/hof/tickets.php?source=visit. Questions? Contact Julie Baumer at JBaum112@aol.com or 273-1330.
June 21, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, June 7 for details.
June 21, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
June 28, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, June 7 for details.
Let Your Friends Know
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 17. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
June 7, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” in the Parish Center: Join other singles and form new friendships as we gather each week from 10:00 to 11:15. Sit and visit for a while, enjoy breakfast or a cup of coffee or just stop by and say hello and continue on to your choice of Christian Formation activities. Look for the Solo Flight sign.
June 7, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at The Bonefish Grill in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Julie Baumer at JBaum112@aol.com or 273-1330.
June 14, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, June 7 for details
June 14, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join other singles & help prepare and/or serve breakfast in the Parish Center from 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. For questions or to volunteer, contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
June 20, Saturday – World Golf Hall of Fame / IMAX Theater: Meet at the World Golf Village - Hall of Fame entrance at 2:00 pm. Tour the hall of fame, play miniature golf on a real grass course and see an IMAX movie. Florida residents pay $10 for museum/miniature golf package. Movies are 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm. and cost extra. For information about movies, prices, and directions go to: http://www.wgv.com/hof/tickets.php?source=visit. Questions? Contact Julie Baumer at JBaum112@aol.com or 273-1330.
June 21, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, June 7 for details.
June 21, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
June 28, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, June 7 for details.
Let Your Friends Know
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 17. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
1/8/08
May Events - Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Solo Flight - A Ministry of Singles
Events for May 2009
www.ChristEpiscopalChurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
Events for May 2009
www.ChristEpiscopalChurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
NEW! May 3, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” in the Parish Center: Join other singles and form new friendships as we gather each week in the parish center from 10:00 to 11:15. Sit and visit for a while, have breakfast or a cup of coffee, or just stop by and say hello and continue on to your choice of Christian Formation activities. Look for the Solo Flight sign in the Parish Center.
May 3, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at The Homestead Restaurant,1712 Beach Blvd, Jax Beach. Questions? Contact Laurie Braddock at braddockl@bolles.org or 904.994.0099.
May 6, Wednesday – Single Parent Families’ First Wednesday Speaker Series: Join other single parents in Christian Family Center, Room 204 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. as we explore this month’s focus: "“Creating Positive Co-Parenting Relationships.” Gary Peterson, psychotherapist, will facilitate. Dinner served beforehand from 5-7 p.m. in the Parish Center for $6. Programming is available for children of all ages. Questions? Contact Terry Totman at terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org or at 285-7390, ext.. 231
May 10, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” See Sunday May 3 for details
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May 10, Sunday – Mothers Day: Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join other singles and help prepare and/or serve breakfast in our new Parish Center dining room. 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. Questions or to volunteer? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057
May 10, Sunday – Mothers Day: Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join other singles and help prepare and/or serve breakfast in our new Parish Center dining room. 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. Questions or to volunteer? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057
May 17, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” See Sunday May 3 for details
May 17, Sunday – Luncheon Series: Fitness For One: Our guest speaker will be Jeanine Jacques, fitness instructor at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and Sawgrass Country Club. Jeanine has been a fitness instructor since 1979 and will be speaking on what it means to be fit, how to get started, how to take fitness to the next level and fitness as overall well-being and a facilitator of your life journey. Lunch is $6. Childcare provided with reservations only. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR LUNCH no later than Monday, May 11. To RSVP or for questions, contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
May 18, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
May 24, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” See Sunday May 3 for details
May 30, Saturday – Kayak Trip at Julington Creek . Enjoy paddling Julington Creek as it runs through a forest filled with the beauty of nature under a canopy of Cyprus trees. Meet a Christ Church at 9:00 AM or meet us at 10:00 at the Palmetto Boat launch. (I-95 S. to Old St. Augustine Rd, go West about 1/2 mile; on the right is the Palmetto Boat Ramp). We will paddle for 2 1/2 hours and then stop at Clarks for lunch. Please bring your own refreshments and snacks. To RSVP, contact Rachel Austin by Friday May 22 at 904.249.6200 and provide credit card information. Cost is $44.00 per person. Questions? Contact Emile Verges at 904.553.1510 or ejverges@aol.com .
May 31, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” See Sunday May 3 for details
May 31, Sunday – Pentecost Luncheon: Please join the Solo Flight group at the church-wide luncheon in celebration of Pentecost on Sunday, May 31. The luncheon will follow the 11:15 church service on the San Juan campus. Solo Flight will plan to sit together at the luncheon. If questions, please contact Ann Noles at 904.305.6705 or ann.l.noles@bankofamerica.com.
Tennis or Golf Anyone?
If there is interest, we will be planning tennis and golf activites. Tennis will be a mixed social round robin with pot luck refreshments and golf will be a nine hole scramble followed by casual dinner at a restaurant. You should have some experience with the sport, but can be any level player. Cost will depend on the venue. If interested in participating in one or both of these activities please email your name, interest, and phone number to Julie Baumer at JBaum112@aol.com .
Save the Date
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 17. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
Monthly events reminders are now sent ONLY by email. If you know of singles that don't have e-mail or would like to be added to our distribution, ask that they call Robin at 716-4800.
1/7/08
April Events - Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Solo Flight - A Ministry of Singles
Events for April 2009
www.ChristEpiscopalChurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
Events for April 2009
www.ChristEpiscopalChurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
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April 1, Wednesday – Single Parent Families’ First Wednesday Speaker Series: Join other single parents on Wednesday, April 1 in Christian Family Center, Room 204 at 7:00 p.m. as we explore this month’s focus: "Dating with Children." Guest facilitator will be Deb Hardman, parishioner and psychotherapist. Programming is available for children of all ages. Questions? Contact Terry Totman at285-7390, ext.. 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
April 5, Palm Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class will not meet.
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April 5, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at The Crabcake Factory at 1396 Beach Blvd. Questions? Contact Annie Flipse at annflipse@comcast.net or Ann Noles at 821-1108.
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April 12, Sunday – Easter Sunday Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join others and help prepare and/or serve breakfast in the Parish Center dining hall. Extended hours for Easter are 6:00-10:45 a.m. Watch for future church emails to sign up for part or all of the time.
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April 12, Easter Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class will not meet.
April 19, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: Don't miss this opportunity to join other singles and form new friendships as we meet each week to discuss the Sunday scripture readings and how the Bible and our faith affect our lives daily. The class meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Christian Family Center, Room 205. Questions? Contact Marsha Holmes at 477-9058.
April 19, Sunday – Luncheon Series: Financial Planning Issues for Singles: Our guest speaker will be Ronald Allen, founding director of the Institute for Financial Studies at Florida Community College and co-founder of Bull & Bear Capital Advisors, Inc. Mr. Allen is also a frequent guest on NPR and PBS programs including “Jacksonville Exchange” and “First Coast Forum.” Lunch is $6. Childcare provided with reservations only. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR LUNCH no later than Monday, April 13. To RSVP or for questions, contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
April 20, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
April 25, Saturday – Pontoon Trip: Ready for a Relaxing Intracoastal Ride? Come join us for a pontoon boat ride. We will depart from Atlantic Water Sports, 2327 Beach Blvd. at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $43.00 per person. Call Todd at Atlantic Water Sports (270-0200) to reserve your spot under 'Solo Flight' . This is a 4 hour excursion. Minimum 8 adults per boat for the outing. Two boats possible if needed. R.S.V.P. no later than April 20. Please bring your own lunch. Questions? Contact Ann Noles at 821-1108 or ann.l.noles@bankofamerica.com.
April 25, Saturday – Single Parent Families’ Beaches Sandcastle Contest: Get a little sand in your shoes! Bring the kids and join others at the Jacksonville Beach Sandcastle Contest. This event starts early in the morning – watch for Christ Church e-mails or visit http://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/ for the exact time, yet to be announced. We will plan to meet in front of the Sea Walk Pavilion. If questions or if interested in carpooling, contact Anne White at white_anne@hotmail.com.
April 26, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, April 19 for details.
Save the Date
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 17. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Monthly events are now sent ONLY by email.
If you know of singles that do not have email, ask that they contact
Robin Ray at 904-716-4800 or robin@1stcoastprinting.com
1/6/08
March Events - Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Solo Flight - A Ministry of Singles
EVENTS FOR MARCH, 2009
www.ChristEpiscopalChurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
Sign up deadline for Solo Flight Retreat (See Friday March 13 for details). Spots still available. Sign up now for the Third annual solo Flight Singles Retreat. Cost for the retreat, including room, board and all program materials, is $190 per person double occupancy, $275 single occupancy. RVSP no later than March 1 to terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
March 1, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: Don't miss this opportunity to join other singles and form new friendships as we meet each week to discuss the Sunday scripture readings and how the Bible and our faith affect our lives daily. The class meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Christian Family Center, Room 205. Questions? Contact Marsha Holmes at 477-9058
March 1, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 pm Eucharist, followed by dinner at Stonewood in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Ann Noles at 821-1108 or ann.l.noles@bankofamerica.com.
March 4, Wednesday – Single Parent Families’ First Wednesday Speaker Series: Join us in Room 204 of the Christian Family Center as we explore this month’s focus: “Financial Considerations for Single Parent Families”. Guest speaker will be Peter O’Brien, Wealth Advisor with Morgan Stanley. Programming available for children of all ages. Questions? Contact Terry Totman at 285-6127 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
March 8, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join other singles and help prepare and/or serve breakfast in our new Parish Center dining room. 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. Questions or to volunteer? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057
March 8, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, March 1 for details.
Friday March 13 – Sunday March 15 – Third Annual Singles Retreat at Camp Weed: “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” led by Chris Webb, president of the church renewal organization, Renovare. This enriching experience provides singles a weekend of discovery and fellowship, with a focus on exploring spiritual disciplines that lead to a more mature life and faith. Visit the Solo Flight page on our website for additional information.
March 15, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class See Sunday, March 1 for details.
March 16, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057
March 22, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, March 1 for details.
March 29, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, March 1 for details.
Save the Date
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 17, 2009. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
EVENTS FOR MARCH, 2009
www.ChristEpiscopalChurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
Sign up deadline for Solo Flight Retreat (See Friday March 13 for details). Spots still available. Sign up now for the Third annual solo Flight Singles Retreat. Cost for the retreat, including room, board and all program materials, is $190 per person double occupancy, $275 single occupancy. RVSP no later than March 1 to terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
March 1, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: Don't miss this opportunity to join other singles and form new friendships as we meet each week to discuss the Sunday scripture readings and how the Bible and our faith affect our lives daily. The class meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Christian Family Center, Room 205. Questions? Contact Marsha Holmes at 477-9058
March 1, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 pm Eucharist, followed by dinner at Stonewood in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Ann Noles at 821-1108 or ann.l.noles@bankofamerica.com.
March 4, Wednesday – Single Parent Families’ First Wednesday Speaker Series: Join us in Room 204 of the Christian Family Center as we explore this month’s focus: “Financial Considerations for Single Parent Families”. Guest speaker will be Peter O’Brien, Wealth Advisor with Morgan Stanley. Programming available for children of all ages. Questions? Contact Terry Totman at 285-6127 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
March 8, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join other singles and help prepare and/or serve breakfast in our new Parish Center dining room. 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. Questions or to volunteer? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057
March 8, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, March 1 for details.
Friday March 13 – Sunday March 15 – Third Annual Singles Retreat at Camp Weed: “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” led by Chris Webb, president of the church renewal organization, Renovare. This enriching experience provides singles a weekend of discovery and fellowship, with a focus on exploring spiritual disciplines that lead to a more mature life and faith. Visit the Solo Flight page on our website for additional information.
March 15, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class See Sunday, March 1 for details.
March 16, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057
March 22, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, March 1 for details.
March 29, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, March 1 for details.
Save the Date
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 17, 2009. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
1/5/08
February Events for Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Solo Flight - A Ministry of Singles
EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY, 2009
EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY, 2009
February 1, Sunday – Deadline for Registration Third Annual Singles Retreat at Camp Weed: “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” led by Chris Webb, president of the church renewal organization, Renovare. Don’t miss this enriching experience March 13-15. Join other singles for a weekend of discovery and fellowship, with a focus on exploring spiritual disciplines that lead to a more mature life and faith. Registration deadline is February 1. Cost for the retreat, including room, board and all program materials, is $190 per person double occupancy, $275 single occupancy. For more information, contact Terry Totman at 285-7390 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org or visit the Solo Flight page on our website
February 1, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: Don't miss this opportunity to join other singles and form new friendships as we meet each week to discuss the Sunday scripture readings and how the Bible and our faith affect our lives daily. The class meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Christian Family Center, Room 205. Questions? Contact Marsha Holmes at 477-9058 or marshaholmes@me.com.
February 1, Sunday – Super Bowl Party: Come cheer on your favorite team at the Marsh Landing home of Julie Baumer, 112 Teal Point Lane, Ponte Vedra. The party starts at 5:00 p.m., kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. Hot dogs provided, bring snacks or appetizers and refreshments to share. Please RSVP to Julie Baumer at 273-1330 or Jbaum112@aol.com or Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
February 4, Wednesday – Single Parent Families’ First Wednesday Speaker Series: Join us in Room 204 of the Christian Family Center as we explore this month’s focus: “Integrating with the Larger Parish.” Programming available for children of all ages. Questions? Contact Terry Totman at 285-6127 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
February 8, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join other singles and help prepare and/or serve breakfast in our new Parish Center dining room. 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. Questions or to volunteer? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057 or ralanwade@cs.com.
February 8, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, February 1 for details.
February 15, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, February 1 for details.
February 15, Sunday – Luncheon Series: Solo Flight would like to invite all parishioners to join us as our Luncheon Series continues with Rodney Hurst, author of the award winning book It was never about a hot dog and a Coke. Hurst's book is a chronological account of the sit-in demonstration and the events leading to “Ax Handle Saturday” in Jacksonville in 1960. Join us in the Parish Center following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist. Cost is $5. Childcare provided with reservations only. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR LUNCH no later than Monday, February 9. To RSVP or questions contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net. Read more about this event.
February 16, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057 or ralanwade@cs.com.
February 21, Saturday – Single Parent Families’ Family Bowling Day: Bring your kids and come enjoy the fun. We’ll plan to meet at 4:00 p.m., Beaches Bowling Center, 818 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Anne White at 280-1990 or white_anne@hotmail.com.
February 22, Sunday – "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, February 1 for details.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 - Join Us at Ravine Gardens in Palatka. Come see 146 acres of natural gardens and vegetation. See the blooming azaleas, walk nature trails around a spring fed stream, cross suspension bridges, enjoy birding, fellowship, and soaking up serenity. We will meet on the San Juan Campus at 9:00 a.m. and carpool. Bring a bag lunch. Entrance fee $4 per car. We will return to the church around 2 pm. Questions? Contact Ann Noles at 821-1108 or ann.l.noles@bankofamerica.com.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Monthly events reminders are now sent ONLY by email.
If you know of singles that don't have e-mail or would like to be added to our distribution,
ask that they contact Robin Ray at 716-4800 or robin@1stcoastprinting.com
1/4/08
July Events - Solo Flight Singles Ministry
EVENTS FOR JULY, 2009
Solo Flight - A Ministry of Singles
www.ChristEpiscopalChurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
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July 5, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” in the Parish Center: Join other singles and form new friendships as we gather each week from 10:00 to 11:15. Sit and visit for a while, enjoy breakfast or a cup of coffee or just stop by and say hello and continue on to your choice of Christian Formation activities. Look for the Solo Flight sign
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July 5, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at AquaGrill, 950 Sawgrass Village, Ponte Vedra Beach. If any questions, contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129.
July 5, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at AquaGrill, 950 Sawgrass Village, Ponte Vedra Beach. If any questions, contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129.
July 12 Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, July 5 for details
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July 12, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Join other singles & help prepare and/or serve breakfast in the Parish Center from 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. For questions or to volunteer, contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
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Sunday, July 12 – Cool Sounds of Jazz. Come join us for the 2nd concert of the Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Series featuring opening act C1 Jazz, followed by Eric Darius and Four 80 East with Paul Shilts. Meet at the southwest end of the SeaWalk Pavilion area at 5:00 with your chair or blanket. Admission is free. Refreshments available for purchase from local vendors. Questions? Contact Holly Scholl, beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129. For additional information, go to http://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/.
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July 19, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, July 5 for details.
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July 19, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, July 5 for details.
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July 20, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
July 25 – July 26 - Solo Flight Weekend: Come support other Solo Flight singles for this annual event as we serve as greeters, ushers, lectors, preachers and Eucharistic Ministers at the church's eight weekend services.
July 26, Sunday – Solo Flight Weekend Dinner: Join us for dinner and celebration as we wrap-up Solo Flight weekend! Following the 5:30 service on Sunday, we will gather at Campeche Bay Mexican Restaurant, 127 1st Ave, Jacksonville Beach. If questions, contact Jeanine Jacques at j.jeanine@comcast.net or 673-6763.
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July 26, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, July 5 for details.
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July 26, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, July 5 for details.
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Make Reservations Now!
August 7, Saturday – HAIR: Dig out your bell bottoms and come join us for the “American Tribal Love Rock Musical” at Players By The Sea at 8:00 pm. A block of tickets has been reserved for us until July 17th. Call the office now (249-0289), identify yourself as part of Christ Church Solo Flight, and then give them your credit card information to reserve your ticket. This will sell out so call early. Any other questions contact Holly Scholl, beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129.
Let Your Friends Know
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need help to heal and put life back together again. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 17. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at 285-6127 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
Save The Date!
Caribbean Cruise Get-Away with Solo Flight, November 6-9, 2009 - 3 night Bahamas cruise with Royal Caribbean. Staterooms starting at $254. Initial deposits due July 8 for Junior Suites and August 1 for other staterooms. See the attached flyer for additional details. For more information or to make a reservation contact: Lyn McCall, Valerie Wilson Travel at 285-2222 or lynm@vwti.com.
January Events for Solo Flight Singles Ministry
Solo Flight - Singles Ministry, Christ Episcopal Church
EVENTS FOR JANUARY, 2009
January 4, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 pm Eucharist, followed by dinner at Carrabba's in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
January 7, Wednesday – Singles With Children: Bring your family to dinner in the Parish Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ($5 per person, maximum of $15 per family). Following dinner there is programming for children of all ages. While the kids are having fun, join us in the Christian Family Center, Room 206 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. as we share and support one another. Questions? Contact Bob Morris or Luke Jernagan at 285-6127.
January 16, Friday – Cosmic Bowling: Come enjoy the fun of bowling with music, glowing pins and cosmic lighting. No bowling experience needed; if you can’t bowl come visit and join in the laughs and fun. $9.00 per person for two games and shoes. Bowling begins at 7:00 p.m. Beach Bowl, 818 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
January 18, Sunday – Luncheon Series: “How A Near-Death Experience Changes Ones Outlook On Life.” They say there are moments in life which change us forever. The Solo Flight Luncheon Series continues with the Rev. Richard Roos speaking of his own near-death experience and how it changed how he views life. His story is moving and affirming and sprinkled with humor. Join us in the Parish Center following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist. Reservations are required for lunch. Cost is $5. Childcare provided with reservations only, no later than Monday, January 12. For reservations and questions contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
January 19, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057 or ralanwade@cs.com.
January 21, Wednesday – Singles With Children: See Wednesday, January 7 for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 1, Sunday – Super Bowl Party: Come cheer on your favorite team at the Marsh Landing home of Julie Baumer, 112 Teal Point Lane, Ponte Vedra. The party starts at 5:00 p.m., kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. Hot dogs provided, bring snacks or appetizers and refreshments to share. Questions? Contact Julie Baumer at 273-1330 or Jbaum112@aol.com or Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
March 13-15 – Third Annual Singles Retreat at Camp Weed: “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” led by Chris Webb, president of the church renewal organization, Renovare. Don’t miss this enriching experience. Join other singles for a weekend of discovery and fellowship, with a focus on exploring spiritual disciplines that lead to a more mature life and faith. Registration deadline is February 1. Cost for the retreat, including room, board and all program materials, is $190 per person double occupancy, $275 single occupancy. For more information, contact Terry Totman at 285-7390 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To help save postage and trees,
Future monthly events reminders will be sent ONLY by email.
EVENTS FOR JANUARY, 2009
January 4, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 pm Eucharist, followed by dinner at Carrabba's in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
January 7, Wednesday – Singles With Children: Bring your family to dinner in the Parish Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ($5 per person, maximum of $15 per family). Following dinner there is programming for children of all ages. While the kids are having fun, join us in the Christian Family Center, Room 206 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. as we share and support one another. Questions? Contact Bob Morris or Luke Jernagan at 285-6127.
January 16, Friday – Cosmic Bowling: Come enjoy the fun of bowling with music, glowing pins and cosmic lighting. No bowling experience needed; if you can’t bowl come visit and join in the laughs and fun. $9.00 per person for two games and shoes. Bowling begins at 7:00 p.m. Beach Bowl, 818 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
January 18, Sunday – Luncheon Series: “How A Near-Death Experience Changes Ones Outlook On Life.” They say there are moments in life which change us forever. The Solo Flight Luncheon Series continues with the Rev. Richard Roos speaking of his own near-death experience and how it changed how he views life. His story is moving and affirming and sprinkled with humor. Join us in the Parish Center following the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist. Reservations are required for lunch. Cost is $5. Childcare provided with reservations only, no later than Monday, January 12. For reservations and questions contact Mary Alice Wester at 273-2961 or mawester@bellsouth.net.
January 19, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057 or ralanwade@cs.com.
January 21, Wednesday – Singles With Children: See Wednesday, January 7 for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 1, Sunday – Super Bowl Party: Come cheer on your favorite team at the Marsh Landing home of Julie Baumer, 112 Teal Point Lane, Ponte Vedra. The party starts at 5:00 p.m., kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. Hot dogs provided, bring snacks or appetizers and refreshments to share. Questions? Contact Julie Baumer at 273-1330 or Jbaum112@aol.com or Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
March 13-15 – Third Annual Singles Retreat at Camp Weed: “Becoming Like Jesus: A Weekend of Experiencing God’s Grace,” led by Chris Webb, president of the church renewal organization, Renovare. Don’t miss this enriching experience. Join other singles for a weekend of discovery and fellowship, with a focus on exploring spiritual disciplines that lead to a more mature life and faith. Registration deadline is February 1. Cost for the retreat, including room, board and all program materials, is $190 per person double occupancy, $275 single occupancy. For more information, contact Terry Totman at 285-7390 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To help save postage and trees,
please provide your e-mail address to robin@1stcoastprinting.com.
Future monthly events reminders will be sent ONLY by email.
Don't have e-mail? Call Robin at 716-4800.
August Events - Solo Flight Singles Ministry
August 2, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner” in the Parish Center: Join other singles and form new friendships as we gather each week from 10:00 to 11:15. Sit and visit for a while, enjoy breakfast or a cup of coffee or just stop by and say hello and continue on to your choice of Christian Formation activities. Look for the Solo Flight sign.
August 2, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at The Bridge Waterfront Bistro, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. If any questions, contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
August 7, Friday – HAIR: Dig out your bell bottoms and come join us for the “American Tribal Love Rock Musical” at Players By The Sea at 8:00 pm. The deadline has passed for group reservations. Call the office to inquire on availability. (249-0289). This will sell out so call early. Any other questions contact Holly Scholl, beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129.
August 9 Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 5 for details
August 9, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Join other singles & help prepare and/or serve breakfast in the Parish Center from 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. For questions or to volunteer, contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
August 16, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 5 for details.
August 17, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
August 23, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 2 for details.
August 30, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 2 for details.
Healing The Wounds Of Divorce
August 2, Sunday – First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist, followed by dinner at The Bridge Waterfront Bistro, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. If any questions, contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com.
August 7, Friday – HAIR: Dig out your bell bottoms and come join us for the “American Tribal Love Rock Musical” at Players By The Sea at 8:00 pm. The deadline has passed for group reservations. Call the office to inquire on availability. (249-0289). This will sell out so call early. Any other questions contact Holly Scholl, beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129.
August 9 Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 5 for details
August 9, Sunday – Solo Flight Breakfast: VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Join other singles & help prepare and/or serve breakfast in the Parish Center from 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. For questions or to volunteer, contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
August 16, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 5 for details.
August 17, Monday – Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at 242-4057.
August 23, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 2 for details.
August 30, Sunday – "Solo Flight Coffee Corner”: See Sunday, August 2 for details.
Healing The Wounds Of Divorce
September 2009 - Divorce Recovery Class: Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need assistance to heal and put life back together again. If you know of someone facing divorce, let them know that help is available. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 16. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 2nd. To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at 285-6127 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
Come Cruise With Solo Flight!
Caribbean Cruise Get-Away with Solo Flight, November 6-9, 2009 - 3 night Bahamas cruise with Royal Caribbean. Staterooms starting at $254. Initial deposits due early August. For more information or to make a reservation contact: Lyn McCall, Valerie Wilson Travel at 285-2222 or lynm@vwti.com.
1/3/08
December 2008 Events
Events for December 2008
December 3, Wednesday – Singles With Children: Bring your family to dinner in the Parish Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ($5 per person, maximum of $15 per family). Following dinner there is programming for children of all ages. While the kids are having fun, join us in the Christian Family Center, Room 206 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. as we explore how we might grow together and support one another. Questions? Contact Bob Morris or Luke Jernagan at 285-6127.
December 5, Friday - Players-by-the-Sea's "Christmas Belles!" ( Deadline for Reservations November 28th - call to check for availability) Join Solo Flight on Friday, December 5th, for a wonderful evening of fun at Players-by-the-Sea's production of "Christmas Belles!"Call 249-0289 and say you are with Christ Church/Solo Flight. Tickets are $20.00 each ($17.00 for seniors over 60, military and students). For more information contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com. For car pool information contact Robin Ray at 716-4800 or robin@1stcoastprinting.com. Players-by-the-Sea is located at 106 Sixth Street North, Jacksonville Beach, off of Beach Blvd. The show begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m.
December 7, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: Join other singles as we discuss the Sunday scripture readings, focusing on how the lessons affect our daily lives. The class meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Christian Family Center, Room 205. Questions? Contact Marsha Holmes at 477-9058 or marshaholmes@me.com.December 7, Sunday - First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 pm Eucharist, followed by dinner at Bonefish Grill in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129.
December 14, Sunday - Solo Flight Breakfast: Join other singles as we help prepare & serve breakfast in out new Parish Center dining room. 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. Questions or to volunteer? Contact Alan Wade at ralanwade@cs.com or 242-4057.December 14, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, December 7 for details.
December 15, Monday - Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at ralanwade@cs.com or 242-4057.
December 17, Wednesday – Singles With Children: See Wednesday, December 3 for details.
December 21, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, December 7 for details.December 28, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, December 7 for details
December 31, Wednesday New Year's Eve -Join fellow parishioners and ring in the New Year at Christ Church. What better place and better way to welcome in 2009 than with faith and fellowship? Bring your PDAs and Day Timers to be blessed . Watch the ball drop on the big screen television in the new Parish Center. Raise a toast and enjoy hors d'oerves at a reception hosted by Solo Flight. Service begins at 11:00 PM. Singles who wish to volunteer to prepare for and host the reception, please contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129
Save The Date: March 13 – 15, 2009 Solo Flight Christ Church 3rd Annual Lenten Retreat: Deadline for reservations is February 1, 2009. For additional information, contact: Marsha Holmes at 477-9058 or marshaholmes@me.com.
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View on-line: www.christepiscopalchurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
December 3, Wednesday – Singles With Children: Bring your family to dinner in the Parish Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ($5 per person, maximum of $15 per family). Following dinner there is programming for children of all ages. While the kids are having fun, join us in the Christian Family Center, Room 206 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. as we explore how we might grow together and support one another. Questions? Contact Bob Morris or Luke Jernagan at 285-6127.
December 5, Friday - Players-by-the-Sea's "Christmas Belles!" ( Deadline for Reservations November 28th - call to check for availability) Join Solo Flight on Friday, December 5th, for a wonderful evening of fun at Players-by-the-Sea's production of "Christmas Belles!"Call 249-0289 and say you are with Christ Church/Solo Flight. Tickets are $20.00 each ($17.00 for seniors over 60, military and students). For more information contact Emile Verges at 553-1510 or ejverges@aol.com. For car pool information contact Robin Ray at 716-4800 or robin@1stcoastprinting.com. Players-by-the-Sea is located at 106 Sixth Street North, Jacksonville Beach, off of Beach Blvd. The show begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m.
December 7, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: Join other singles as we discuss the Sunday scripture readings, focusing on how the lessons affect our daily lives. The class meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Christian Family Center, Room 205. Questions? Contact Marsha Holmes at 477-9058 or marshaholmes@me.com.December 7, Sunday - First Sunday Worship & Dinner: Worship together at the 5:30 pm Eucharist, followed by dinner at Bonefish Grill in Jacksonville Beach. Questions? Contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129.
December 14, Sunday - Solo Flight Breakfast: Join other singles as we help prepare & serve breakfast in out new Parish Center dining room. 6:45-10:45 am. Come for part or all of the time. Questions or to volunteer? Contact Alan Wade at ralanwade@cs.com or 242-4057.December 14, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, December 7 for details.
December 15, Monday - Third Monday Solo Social: Join us at Tra Vini's on A1A in Ponte Vedra from 5:30-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Alan Wade at ralanwade@cs.com or 242-4057.
December 17, Wednesday – Singles With Children: See Wednesday, December 3 for details.
December 21, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, December 7 for details.December 28, Sunday - "Singles, Singles" Christian Formation Class: See Sunday, December 7 for details
December 31, Wednesday New Year's Eve -Join fellow parishioners and ring in the New Year at Christ Church. What better place and better way to welcome in 2009 than with faith and fellowship? Bring your PDAs and Day Timers to be blessed . Watch the ball drop on the big screen television in the new Parish Center. Raise a toast and enjoy hors d'oerves at a reception hosted by Solo Flight. Service begins at 11:00 PM. Singles who wish to volunteer to prepare for and host the reception, please contact Holly Scholl at beachscholl@comcast.net or 242-7129
Save The Date: March 13 – 15, 2009 Solo Flight Christ Church 3rd Annual Lenten Retreat: Deadline for reservations is February 1, 2009. For additional information, contact: Marsha Holmes at 477-9058 or marshaholmes@me.com.
Are you receiving the electronic copy of Solo-Flight Monthly events?
If not, please provide your e-mail address to robin@1stcoastprinting.com
View on-line: www.christepiscopalchurch.org > Ministries > Solo Flight
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