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August 22, 2022

This Week's Activities

August 25 - Starbuck's Office Hours

Join the chaplain and other Canterbury this Thursday afternoon from 12pm-3pm at the Starbucks on Mac Davis Ln. across from campus. We will hang out, talk about our faith, do homework, and drink some coffee. Coffee is free, so come hang out anytime during the afternoon. 

August 25 - Canterbury Gardening Group

This summer, Canterbury planted a garden!  We planted several tomato, pepper, herb, bean, and cucumber plants.  If you are interested in helping the gardening group, please contact Hana 806-281-2959.  We tend the garden at 6pm every Thursday.  Feel free to show up and help any time.   The time commitment will vary each week, but meeting should not last longer than 30 or so minutes.

August 26 - Welcome Back BBQ at the Chaplain's House

It is the beginning of the school year and we are so happy to see you. Come and join us for hot dogs and smores at the chaplains house (4817 15th Street). All are welcome to attend. We will have yard games, a fire pit, and a cookout. Activities begin at 7pm on August 26. If you need a ride, message 575-631-5345.

August 27 - Lubbock PRIDE

Canterbury will be at Lubbock PRIDE this weekend along with the other Lubbock Episcopal Churches.  Come and visit our booth!  Find out more about Lubbock Pride here. Sign up to be a volunteer at Pride here.   We still need volunteers! Please sign up to help!

August 28 - Sunday Services

Join us for worship at 6pm on Sunday at Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at Texas Tech.  We will worship together, and then we will share a home cooked meal served by the wonderful Episcopalians from St. Christopher's.  Come for the service and meal or just show up to for meal.  All students are welcome!   

 

Fall Calendar

Check out our online Google Calendar to find out more about the following events.

September 1 – We Aren't Strangers

September 5 – Labor Day – Canterbury Office Closed

September 8 – We Aren't Strangers

September 18 – Contemplative Prayer Service Celebrating Hildegard on Bingen and All Women Ministers - Celebration of Women’s Rights (6pm) 

September 23 - Canterbury Goes to the Panhandle Southplains Fair (6pm)

October 2 – Contemplative Prayer Service Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (6pm) 

October 7-8 – Diocesan Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas (Students are invited but must register with the Chaplain.)

October 10 – Offices are Closed

October 13-16 – Icon Workshop at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Lubbock

October 16 –  Eucharist at Caprock Canyon (Leave Canterbury at 9am)

October 20 - We Aren't Strangers

October 23 – Pride Mass (6pm) 

October 30 – All Hallow’s Eve Service and Halloween Party (6pm) 

November 6 – All Saints Day Eucharist (6pm)

November 10 - We Aren't Strangers

November 13 – Contemplative Prayer Service (6pm) 

November 15-21 – Leann is Out of Town for Credo Conference – Offices are Closed

November 20 – Sunday Service Cancelled

November 22-25 – Leann is on Vacation for Thanksgiving Holiday – Offices are Closed

November 27 – Thanksgiving Eucharist (6pm) 

December 4 – Lessons and Carols –Christmas Party and Celebration of Graduates (6pm) 

December 19-January 9 – Offices Closed for Christmas Break

 

Check out our Google Calendar to see all the events scheduled for this semester.  

 

Other Announcements

Confirmation Classes - Would you like to learn more about your faith, or would you like to join the Episcopal Church?  Our confirmation classes might be the right thing for you.  We are starting a confirmation class in the next couple of weeks.  If you are interested in attending a confirmation class, let the chaplain know.  You can call or text 575-631-5345.

Serve at the Altar - Would you like to serve at the altar or help to read during the service? Catch the chaplain after the service on Sunday to ask for training times or text at 575-631-5345.

Would You Like to Attend Diocesan Convention? - Canterbury has been invited to attend Diocesan Convention on October 6-7.  Convention will take place on the campus of Texas Tech.  The Bishop has agreed to pay for Canterbury students' fees if the students will help to work convention.  Convention will include a Eucharist, a business meeting, and a dinner/dance.  All your meals will be paid for.  If you are interested in attending convention, please let the chaplain know.

Outreach to the Homeless and Working Poor in Lubbock - Would you like to minister to the homeless and working poor in Lubbock, TX? If so, talk to the chaplain about getting on a team for St. Benedict's chapel and soup kitchen.  To learn more about St. Benedict's, click here

Handbook - To read more about Canterbury, check out our handbook, which gives a glimpse into our community, identity, and way of life. Click here to access.

Interested in a Key to the Building? -  Canterbury policy states that active members of Canterbury who have attended consistently for at least one month may obtain a key from the chaplain.  If you are interested, call or text the chaplain at 575-631-5345.

Do You Need Help?  The Canterbury chaplain has a small discretionary fund to help students with food, living necessities, or emergencies.  If you need help for any reason, please contact the chaplain at 575-631-5345.

Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry 

2407 16th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-12pm

www.texastechcanterbury.org

 

          

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