The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Holy Eucharist and Blessing of First Fruits
To help mark the Transfiguration of Our Lord (observed on Tuesday, August 6), bring a small basket of grapes, apples, peaches, plums, figs, or tomatoes to St. Dunstan's this Sunday for the Blessing of the First Fruits, which has its roots in Hebrew Scriptures. Show the bees a little love, and include a jar of honey, as Christians in Slavic countries do. Or, like some Anglicans, offer a loaf of freshly baked bread.
As we have the past three years, we will meet outside in the courtyard and process into the Nave to place our offerings before the Altar for blessing later in the service. Celebrate the bounty of God’s Creation and your gardens! Do a crop swap at coffee hour, or purchase a small honey bear from BannerBee ($7 each)! See Deacon Mary if you have questions.
