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The Christ Church Community Update
For Sunday, January 17, 2010
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Whoever you are, and wherever you
find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at Christ
Church, as you are, to receive the blessings of God so freely given.
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Greetings!
"The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance," quipped Benjamin Franklin, whose birthday is observed this Friday at an 11 AM wreath-laying ceremony at the Christ Church Burial Ground. I am grateful to God that the parishioners of Christ Church are on the front lines of strengthening our schools and public educational system, from being teachers to administrators and advocates. And, now we have 15 parishioners volunteering afternoons as tutors at the nearby Charter High School, helping students with basic skills. More are needed. We have a special program on this new tutoring program this Sunday at the Rector's Forum at 10:10 AM. I hope to see you there, or learn more about the program here.
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This Sunday at Christ Church
9 AM--The Holy Eucharist
10:10 AM--Special Program on the CHAD Tutoring Program
11 AM--The Holy Eucharist with choir
12:30 PM--The Bridge Gathering (more information on the Bridge here).
Looking Ahead--Sunday, January 24, 10:10 AM
Report back from Guatemala
Parishioners Joe Hetrick and Joanne Kundrat report on their trip to assist an Episcopal grade school in the highlands of Guatemala, with information on the next opportunity to participate in this important mission.
Faith and Family Series
Welcoming Children and Families: What makes an Open Door? When have you arrived some place with your children - anywhere from a family gathering, to a school or camp, to an amusement park - only to feel your child was misunderstood, misperceived, or unsupported? Our facilitator will be Priscilla Singleton, family counselor and director of the Paoli office of the Council for Relationships.
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Sunday, February 7, 10 AM
ONE SERVICE
followed by the Annual Meeting of the Parish at 11:15 AM
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Update on the Search for the next Director of Music
Christ Church has received more than 50 applications from around the nation to be our next director of music. Join Timothy Safford and Susan Richardson Saturday morning, January 23, 8:30 to 11 AM to pray for our search to be successful, to hear what we are learning from the applications, and discuss the future of worship at Christ Church. Please RSVP to Cecilia Wagner.
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Prayers for Pregnancy and Childbirth
On January 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, there will be a quiet liturgy around the topic of pregnancy, safe childbirth or our memories of those things. All are most welcome - certainly, those who are expecting, and their spouses, partners, friends, or other family members, but anyone who would simply like to join together in this special liturgy.
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Valentine's Party at St. Barnabas Shelter
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afternoon of Sunday, February 7, the children, youth and families of
Christ Church will host a Valentine's party at St. Barnabas Shelter at
60th and Girard. Set-up at 1:00pm, party from 1:30-3:00pm, followed by
clean-up. Christ Church will provide ice-cream sundaes, games, and
crafts, as we share community with the women and children of the
shelter. We need your help in this unique opportunity for children,
youth, and parents to work together alongside those in need. We need
volunteers (all friends and family welcome) to join us that day; and by
February 4, we need donations of craft and face-painting materials, and
ingredients for the ice-cream sundaes. To donate or participate,
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A new way to make a financial commitment to Christ Church
For
many people at Christ Church, they are facing financial uncertainty and
are unable to make a year long-pledge to Christ Church. Still, all
members will be helpful and good stewards of Christ Church if they make
known to the Vestry their expected financial support to Christ Church. Parishioners
have asked, "Can I make a commitment for a shorter period of time?"
The answer is "yes." It may make sense to make a financial pledge
between now and May 31st, or June 30th. As
well, several parishioners have asked to have their financial gifts
made through one-time or recurring gifts from their bank account, debit
card or credit card. Christ Church has a new, secure system for its
members to set up gifts that are made on a specific schedule, with a
specific ending date. To make your financial commitment for 2010, or to set up gifts from a bank account, debit card or credit card, please visit our Stewardship webpage. |
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Responding to the devastation in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Read what the Episcopal Church is doing here. Donate through Episcopal Relief and Development here. |
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