“Doubt”
March 19-21
The Fig Theatre Company and the Vision Forum are proud to present the play “Doubt” on March 19-21, 2010. “There is no evidence. There are no witnesses. But for one, there is no doubt.” Set in 1964 in Bronx, NY, the plot centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him of abusing an African American student. He denies the charges, and much of the play’s quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality and authority. Credits – Photo by Brad Nettles, the Post and Courier, Jan. 2009. Pictures Katherine Chaney, as Sister James, and Libby Campbell, as Sister Aloysius, as they perform in a scene from the Village Playhouse’s “Doubt”. Purchase tickets online:
Friday, 3/19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 3/20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 3/21 at 2:00 p.m.

Episcopal Relief and Development Fund
Relief efforts continue in Haiti after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit on Jan. 12. Despite the efforts of international aid organizations, food, water and other critical resources are still greatly needed by many residents of Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, please consider making a donation through Transfiguration to the Episcopal Relief & Development’s Haiti fund. Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. They rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.

Wednesday Night Lenten Series
Feb. 24 – March 24
Dr. Roy Heller, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Perkins School of Theology at S.M.U., will be leading a discussion on the previous Sunday’s reading from the Hebrew Scriptures. The series, “The Gospel Before the Gospel: How the Old Testament Proclaims the Good News,” will begin on Wednesday, February 24, and will conclude on March 24. With a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Old Testament from Yale University, Dr. Heller is well qualified to lead us in this short course in the earlier history of our salvation. View flyer or contact Virginia Holleman for more information. Cost $5.

neXtgen-Led Compline and Evening Prayer
Wednesdays & Thursdays during Lent
During Lent, neXtgen will lead the offices of Compline and Evening Prayer. Compline will be held every Wednesday night (through March 24) at 9:15 p.m. (after choir rehearsal and the Lenten program) and Evening Prayer will be held on Thursday night (through March 25) at 8:00 p.m. We will go out for dinner/fellowship after Evening Prayer at a local restaurant. We invite EVERYONE to join us for these services. neXtgen is a ministry for Young Adults in their 20s and 30s at Transfiguration.

neXtgen-Led Stations of the Cross and Dinner
Saturday, March 27
neXtgen will lead the Stations of the Cross on Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. After the service, we will meet in the Parlor for dinner. This event is open to everyone in the parish. For more information or to RSVP (optional), visit www.nextgenfig.org. neXtgen is a ministry for Young Adults in their 20s and 30s at Transfiguration.

iParent Chili Cookoff Extravaganza
Saturday, April 10
Got a killer chili recipe? Sign up and enter iParent’s first annual parish-wide chili cookoff. Then join us on Saturday, April 10 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Roper Hall with a heart full of hope and crock pot full of your most righteous chili. The grand prize winner earns bragging rights plus 100% of the entry fees will be awarded to the Transfiguration Ministry of their choice. For those of you more interested in eating and less interested in cooking, we have a deal for you! For $5 per person or $15 per family you get a chili dinner with all the fixins and a chance to vote on the best pot of chili at Transfiguration. Bring your family and friends…fill your belly, and let your voice be heard! Beer and wine will be available for donation. Rules and entry forms can be found on www.iParentFig.net. Cookoff Entry deadline is April 1st. Contact Amy/Brian Ferrell or Melinda/James Wedding for more information.

Baptism – January 2010
Ria Elizabeth Abraham, Cole Douglas Daley and Kerstin Barth.

First Informed Communion – November 2009
Edward Hunter Barth, Bridget Mary Beechman, Elijah David Gerhard, Rena Mable Gray, Jon-Carlos North Jones, Sophie Ann Knox, Abby Hunt May, Brendan Riese Norwine, Chelsea Lissitte Norwine, Sophia Holland Roper, Holly Alexandra Shepperd, Ashley Elizabeth Ubl, Sarah Elizabeth Ventimiglia, Sophie Kathleen Ventimiglia and Carson Marie Wedding.

Confirmation – May 2009
CONFIRMATION – Charles Roy Barnes, Linda Marie Dedman, Patricia Michelle Kirby, Daniel Stephen Salter, Robert John Caldwell, Whitney Ellen Keith, Sarah Jo Lovell, Andrew Thomas Manning, Connor Cook McNeil, Brynn Elizabeth Prusha, Dianna Connor Sprague and Christian Nathaniel Wyse.

RECEPTION – Anita Marlyse Bassett, Cynthia Jean Hauser, Whitney Robins Holley, Michelle Lynn Wiener and Kimberly Anne Salter.

REAFFIRMATION – Ted Hamby Clarkson, Jr., Susan Lynn Derr and Gena Nicole Slaughter.