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The Christ Church Community Update
For Friday, October 1, 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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First Friday Concert
The Ensemble Epomeo (a String Trio)
Friday, October 1 at 8 PM in the Church
The Ensemble Epomeo String Trio offers the music of Beethoven, Strauss, Gal and Philadelphia's Kile Smith |
Greetings!
The Pew Research Center issued a report this week documenting how unknowledgeable most Americans are regarding religion, with a majority not knowing that Martin Luther sparked the Reformation, Moses led Israel from bondage in Egypt, and that the Koran is the holy book of Islam. Take the test here, if you dare, and let me know your score.
 This Sunday in the Forum, I begin a four week class on Religious Liberty, Past, Present and Future. With the debates over the NYC mosque, same-sex marriage, and abortion constant, the role of religious liberty is frequently misunderstood. This Sunday, we begin with a history and explanation of the recently restored Liberty Window in Neighborhood House and why it is such a famous artistic rendering of America's history of religious liberty.
Sunday evening, Oct. 17, will be very special. Parker Kitterman gives an organ recital at 5 PM, and at 6 PM, the Fall Fete, an evening of fun, food and fellowship in the Neighborhood House, and a celebration of the ministry and ministries of Christ Church. You can RSVP and purchase your dinner ticket here, or email Cecilia Wagner.
After the 11 AM service on Sunday, October 24, we will have a reception for and bid godspeed to Susan Richardson who becomes Rector of Grace-St. Paul in Mercerville, NJ. If you would like to contribute for a gift and purse for Susan, information is here.
Timothy Safford
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October 3--This Sunday at Christ Church
9 AM--The Holy Eucharist, Hymns and Sermon
10:10--The Forum: Where Scripture Meets Real Life
Religious Liberty, Past, Present and Future
11 AM--The Holy Eucharist with Special Music
Benjamin Britten's Cantata Rejoice in the Lamb
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The Blessing of the Animals,
in the Spirit of St. Francis
Sunday, October 3 at 4 PM in the North Garden
All creatures, large and small. and stuffed animals, too |
Christ
Church Gardeners
The volunteer gardeners
will gather for their work day Saturday October 9 at
9:00A.M. Please join us in the North Garden. Newcomers are always
welcome. We
hope to see you there. Questions? Please contact George Niedermayer.
Sandwiches For The
Homeless
Come
join the crew of sandwich makers who monthly make 350 bologna sandwiches for
the shelter at St. Mary's. We
gather next on Saturday, October 16, 8:30-9:30am. Kids love to help, too! Questions?
Please contact Wayne Christman.
Sign up for Red Cross Blood Drive, Sunday October 17
The Christ Church hosts the American Red Cross for our annual blood drive on Sunday, October 17 in the Neighborhood House. Walk ins will be welcome, but signing up will be best. Look for Julia Bergmann on Sunday mornings to get your appointment, and bring a friend to donate that Sunday. Or, get an appointment at the Red Cross website, using sponsor code 5847.The Bridge Lunch & Discussion, Sunday October 17Those in the 20's, 30's and 40's come together for shared journeys, justice work, and discussion in the group called the Bridge. Questions and RSVP to Susan Richardson. |
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