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Worship at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Christ Church picks up its hot-weather rhythm with Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and either Eucharist or Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. During the 10:10 hour, come enjoy treats, lemonade, and each other's company in the North Garden. |
Old City Scavenger Hunt to Help Fight Homelessness in Philadelphia
Some 527 people were living on the streets in the city, according to last fall's census, compared with 334 people during the same period five years ago. The count also showed as many as 25 percent more people than last year sleeping on streets, in overnight shelters, in the airport, and in train stations. The shelter system's 2,879 entry-level beds have been full, with approximately 2,800 homeless children still not served by the city's system.
Project H.O.M.E. remains one of Philadelphia's key organizations in helping people who struggle with homelessness and coordinating resources within the city. Yet many large donors, also hit by the recession, have told Project H.O.M.E. to expect smaller donations this year, and government funding may also well be cut.
We can reach out to Project H.O.M.E. and to whose whom they help. Become an Old City detective on Sunday October 4, at 1 p.m., at the Christ Church fall outreach event. Using clues and digital cameras provided by City Hunt, a professional scavenger hunt company, we'll gather in teams of all ages to have lots of fun looking at Old City and our neighbors there in a whole new way. The cost is $20 per person, with all additional offerings going to Project H.O.M.E. For more info, or to help or sign up, visit the Scavenger Hunt page on our website or contact the Rev. Susan Richardson. |
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Neighborhood House Renovation  Please excuse the dust -- Project Access 2010 is well under way. As we clear out the old to make room for the new (such as the skylight in the new stairwell, right), you can visit the web site for regular updates, or check with staff or vestry if you have any questions. Want to glance through the doors at how church-past is becoming church-future? After a Sunday service, check with the Rev. Susan Richardson, Bruce Gill, or Andrew Phillips. |
