On Tap for Weds, Apr 1: Lust and Laughs

This Wednesday, Apr 1 (seriously), continuing our Lenten tradition, Anchor will again join the St. Stephen's community for the final event in their 2009 Lenten series, "Virtues and Vices." The Topic this Wednesday night is Lust. The presenter is NOT the Church Lady, but Dana Henry. Dana is a professional counselor and an amazing person, in addition to being the wife of St. Stephen's Associate Rector Bill Henry and mother to three wonderful kids.

Afterwards, we'll all head to Sweetwater Grill for some good conversation, good beverages, and good times.

Details:
Potluck dinner at the church at 6:30 pm.

Presentation starts around 7:20. Childcare available for this part of the evening.

Post-event chillaxin at Sweetwater Grille--starting around 8:45 pm.

How to get to Sweetwater?

You can just leave your car in the St. Stephen’s parking lot and walk up Walnut St. towards Beaver St. It’s at 424 Walnut St. about a block up on the right. There is also on-street parking.
More at: http://www.sweetwatergrille.net/

Get Your Bowl On

Anchor's new series, "(Can't Get No) Satisfaction: Human Longing in Rock n Roll," begins April 15. But before that, let's bowl!
Here are the details:

When: Weds, April 8, 6:30 PM

Where: Economy Lanes in Ambridge (Check their website for directions)

What: Bowl till you drop. It’s only a buck a game and there is a place there to grab some food inexpensively as well (menu on website).

Shameless Bribe: Sweet prize for the highest scoring game!

Anchor Tonight, March 25

So what’s going on tonight with Anchor?

Well, as we’ve been doing the past couple weeks, Anchor is going to the St. Stephen’s Lenten series, followed by a trip to the Sweetwater Grill for some libations and conversations. Tonight, the Rev. Dr. Leander Harding is speaking about gluttony (continuing with the Seven Deadly Sins theme). Leander is an old professor of mine from seminary. He is very funny, very bright, and very wise. He also used to be a shepherd and can play a mean Blues harmonica. Should be a good evening. The delicious (and free!) potluck dinner begins at 6:30 pm, and Leander’s presentation starts at 7:15 or so. There is free childcare during the talk.

Afterwards, we’ll head over to Sweetwater Grill. We’ll be there from about 8:45 or 9 onwards.
You can just leave your car in the St. Stephen’s parking lot and walk up Walnut St. towards Beaver St. It’s at 424 Walnut St. about a block up on the right.
More at: http://www.sweetwatergrille.net/

Anchor's New Series Rocks

Are you ready to rock? Beginning April 15, we’re starting a new dinner-and-discussion series called “(Can’t Get No) Satisfaction: Human Longing in Rock and Roll.” Rock came from the Blues. As a result, from its birth, Rock has been a vehicle for expressing the deepest longings of the human heart. Each week, we’ll listen to some great Rock songs (some well-known, some more obscure) and see how the artists gave voice to these longings. And we’ll explore how the person and message of Jesus might offer a word of hope to people who can’t get no satisfaction.

Details: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in Grace Commons beginning Apr 15. Dinner for $5 (cheap!). Presentation and discussion at 7:15. Free childcare in the nursery. Questions: contact Aaron Zimmerman at azimmerman@ststephenschurch.net.

Calendar for "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction: Human Longing in Rock and Roll":
Apr 15 The Rolling Stones
Apr 22 80’s Hair Bands: Guns N’ Roses, Ratt, and Poison
Apr 29 British Rockers Starting With "The": The Who, The Police, and The Smiths
May 6 U2: Prophets of Grace

And we're off!

Welcome to the new Anchor blog. This is a place for info on all upcoming events and the latest Anchor news. If you're ever wondering what's going on with Anchor, all you have to do is check out the blog. It's just an easy way to get the info out there. (I'll keep sending email updates too. Want to be on the list? Email me at azimmerman at ststephenschurch dot net.)

So, what's the deal with the picture on the left? Well, remember what Anchor is all about: the intersection of the Gospel (Jesus loves the real you) and your real life (symbolized by the very real Dairy Queen).

Also, it's funny that they spelled chicken "chichen."

TONIGHT: Following the Lenten series at St. Stephen's, join us at the Sweetwater Grill in Sewickley for a drink and conversation. We’ll be there from about 8:45 or 9 onwards.
You can just leave your car in the St. Stephen’s parking lot and walk up Walnut St. towards Beaver St. It’s at 424 Walnut St. about a block up on the right.
More info at http://www.sweetwatergrille.net/