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Join us for worship on Sundays at 4:30 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting at 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
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Fall Back -- Time Change
turn your clock back 1 hour when you go to sleep
on Saturday night
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Sixth Sunday of Via Transformativa
the path of healing, justice and celebration
November 6, 2011
Sacred Gathering at 4:30 PM
"Congratulations You Empty Ones"
what is it to be blessed?
is happiness an option?
blessed are those who . . .
Reflection by Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt
Bring a Picture or Remembrance of an Ancestral Loved One for the Altar of Remembrance
for Our Celebration of All Saints' Day
351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis Friends Meeting
GATHERING LEADERS:
Setup/Put Away: Rick Stewart
Greeter/Usher: Adri Eathorne and Kim Hinken
Reader/Communion Assistant: John Petrosillo
Offering Invitation: Rick Dove
Community Hour: Potluck Supper
We continue our progressive spiritual journey! |
We Care and Friends Fundraiser -
Gordon Biersch Winterbock Beer Tapping
Tuesday, November 8, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Gordon Biersch, Annapolis
1906 Town Centre Boulevard
JOIN US and please bring something warm for our homeless clients such as gloves, scarves, jackets, hats, socks, etc.The fundraising event will provide all proceeds to We Care and Friend from the first tapped keg, silent auction, raffles, and corn hole tournaments. We Care and Friends, run by Larry Griffin, is the "place to go" for people who have no where else to turn for food, housing, clothing, drug treatment, family counseling, and employment in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
We Care and Friends is gathering supplies for homeless clients and preparing for Thanksgiving (Nov 21) and Holiday Toy Drive (Dec 24) at the Stanton Community Center for those individuals and families in need. Silent Auction Items Already on the Table
- Redskins Home Game Tickets on Dec 24
- Opportunity to be "Brewer for the Day" with Brewmaster Jim
- Beautiful jewelry sets with semi-precious stones by Joyce Kent
- A Gift Certificate to Jeanie's Salon & Day Spa
- Jewelry from Zachary Jewelers in Annapolis
- His and hers watches from Chance Jewelers
- Sailing Lesson from Chesapeake Sailing School in Annapolis
- Gift card from Carroll's Creek Cafe
- Gift Card from Wild Orchid
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MARCUS BORG AND DIANE BUTLER BASS
Annapolis First Presbyterian Church Hosts Biblical Christian Scholars
SPEAKING CHRISTIAN - WHY CHRISTIAN WORDS HAVE LOST THEIR MEANING AND POWER AND HOW THEY CAN BE RESTORED with Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D. and Marcus J. Borg, Ph.D.
The Courtenay Wright Bass Lecture Series of First Presbyterian Church will feature the dynamic duo of Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D, author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture, and Marcus J. Borg, Ph.D, internationally known academic, biblical and Jesus Scholar, and a Canon Theologian at the Portland, Oregon Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for a weekend of theological learning with a fresh look at Christian theology and spiritual growth.
The Butler Bass/Borg weekend begins with an evening lecture on Friday, November 18 and two workshops on Saturday morning. On Sunday, November 20th, Dr. Butler Bass will preach at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Worship Services in the Sanctuary with a sermon titled: "Reclaiming and Experiencing the Kingdom."
Dr. Borg will lead the 9:30 a.m. Adult Education Class (also in the Sanctuary) on the subject of "Open Hearts and Thin Places." Together, Diana Butler Bass and Marcus Borg will provide attendees at each event a very special experience.
Friday, November 18, 2011 Lecture (7:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
Experiencing Christianity (Diana Butler Bass) Reclaiming Christian Language (Marcus J. Borg)
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Workshops (Ticket Donation - $20.00)
9:00 a.m. Experiencing Belief, Behavior, and Belonging (Butler Bass)
Reclaiming Salvation, Saved, and Savior (Borg)
11:00 a.m. Experiencing Awakening (Butler Bass)
Reclaiming Compassion, Justice and Sacrifice (Borg)
All events are held in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall - 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis
Because of limited seating and capacity issues, tickets are acquired in advance for both the Friday lecture and Saturday workshops. For more information and registration form: Click here. |
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ABUNDANCE DINNER
spaghetti stewardship supper
Sunday, November 20
After our Gathering join us for dinner and conversation about supporting our ministries in 2012. No cost to you for dinner! |
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COVENANT DATES
birthdays, anniversaries, Covenant Dates
November 9 - Beth Lanier Birthday
November 11, 1926 - Yolanda Kresslein Birthdate
November 22, 1999 - Willliam Riley's Death
November 26, 1923 - Esther Hosley's Birthdate |
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NOTES FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP & GROWTH TEAM
By David Miller
Facebook Fan Appreciation Night - We are encouraging all of our Companions, guests and friends to create Facebook posts that invite their friends to "Like" EVOLVE Chesapeake on Facebook. On Sunday, November 20 at 4:30 we are inviting all the fans that have "Liked" EVOLVE to join us for our spiritual gathering and for "Fan Appreciation Night". We will be making little give-away gifts for our guests, and are preparing a basket of homemade items that are from our Companions, which will be awarded to one of our visiting fans in the near future. Join the fun in preparing for this event or join us for the spiritual gathering on November 20! If you are interested in helping please speak to Kim Hinken regarding the give-aways, or John Petrosillo for help with your Facebook posting or Dave Miller or any of the MGT for further information. |
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these stickers will be available at your church soon! |
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FUNDRAISING FOR MINISTRY
USE iSEARCH AND HELP CCSC!
one cent per search!
Do you search the web? If so, you could be raising a penny for Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community every time you search! iSearchiGive.com is a search engine powered by Yahoo! Search and iGive.com, the internet's first online shopping mall where a portion of each purchase is donated to your favorite cause. Try it today - it's free! To try iSearch, click here. After you click on the previous link, in the upper right corner will be CLICK HERE TO ADD ISEARCHIGIVE TO YOUR BROWER. Make it your default search engine and earn a penny for every search. Every penny counts!
YOUR USED CELL PHONES AND EMPTY INK JET AND TONER CARTRIDGES CAN HELP FUND OUR MINISTRY. BRING THEM TO WORSHIP WITH YOU! These items fit nicely in the offering basket along with remembrance of time and talent you have offered through our ministries AND your financial gifts.
When shopping online always go through www.iGive.com! Register MCC of the Chesapeake (name on iGive.com will be changed when our name change is registerd with the State of Maryland, the IRS and our bank) as your charity and shop away! To date we have earned $1,226.17. Thank you for shopping through iGive.com and using iSearch.com for online searches!
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Become an individual member of Creation Spirituality Communities by clicking here or sign up as a participant in the online community for FREE! Join our community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Center, and participate in the discussion. Go to www.CreationSpirituality.com for more information and to sign up! Join the online group, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality. |
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If you have a profile on Facebook become a fan of CCSC by clicking here. Upload pictures, start a discussion, invite friends. |
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