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March 20, 2014 News from the Shared Ministry of Christ Church Portsmouth & Trinity Church Hampton In the Episcopal Diocese of NH |
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Worship Services
The Rev. David "Chip" Robinson
Vicar
All people of faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the Lord's Table
Christ Episcopal Church
1035 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rite II at 10:30 am
Coffee Hour follows
Clergy office hours
Tues & Thurs 9am-12noon
200 High St.
Hampton, NH 03842
Saturday Rite l at 5pm
Rite II at 8:45 am
Coffee Hour after the service
Clergy office hours
Mon & Wed 9am-12 noon
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Jean Shula
Linda McVay
603-430-9888 (home) 603-988-9755 (cell) |
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(603) 431-1809
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Episcopal Churches on the Seacoast
Seacoast Convocation
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Ministry Schedule
Christ Church
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Be healed of what harms you. Be whole and free and restored to the fullness of your life. Be strong in your spirit. Be clear in your mind. Be unafraid and confident of what is to come. Be renewed in your faith. Be renewed in your hope. Be renewed in your love. Let all of these blessings surround you. Let them enfold you. Claim them and build your future on them. They are your birthright. They are the truth beneath your struggles. They are the enduring grace that forever seeks to find you. Take this gift of blessing. It is for you. It is why you awoke this day. It is your new life.
The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston
Shared from
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Going into the hospital?
Due to privacy laws, churches are no longer routinely informed if you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital. Please be sure you let us know when and where you will be a patient so we can be in touch with you and include you in our prayers and healing ministry. Don't assume the Vicar knows - he would much rather hear from several people than from no one!
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From the Vicar...though not BY the Vicar...
Some brief Lenten thoughts
Last week, I shared with you a rather long meditation (OK, full confession, it was condensed from a sermon I preached some years ago). Today, I'm going for "short and pithy." These snippets are from a collection of "Lenten Text Messages." Unfortunately, I don't know who the authors are - but, again, full disclosure, these are not original to me.
We are all pilgrims on the road...
Let this season of Lent remind us all that this life we have and the material possessions we hold are just being "lent" to us. We're all passersby. We're not immigrants here. We're all pilgrims on the road. We bring nothing when we die. But we can leave behind the love we've shared, the hope we have given and the goodness we've done. May we all have a meaningful Lent.
At what time of the year do we celebrate love?
Most might think of Valentine's Day, but not many would think of Holy Week. And why not Lent? This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him... an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. When we do, God lives in us...
What is Christian maturity?
- It is silence when our words would hurt;
- It is patience when we're being hurt;
- It is deafness when scandal flows;
- It is thoughtfulness for another's woes; -It is sharing whatever little we have; &
- It is being kind rather than being right most of the time.
God deserves a pause...
In this world, Someone stands behind; silently loving us; reaching out a hand when we've fallen; encouraging us when we're tested and in fear; understanding us when no one does; pointing us the light when we are in the dark... God deserves a pause...a hug...a thank you...because we are wrapped in a beautiful truth that..."we are loved without measure."
Have a fruitful Lent...
Fr. Chip
Our Shared Ministry Cycle of Prayer this week and next
Each week, in both of our churches, we pray for one ministry we share and one or two households in each church. About once every six weeks, we will instead using the Shared Ministry Collect we prayed throughout the opening months of our Shared Ministry.
In our prayers the next two weeks, we give God thanks for...
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Mar. 23
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Online Prayer Ministry of Trinity Church; Suzanne George, Daniel Paul, and Amanda Paul of Christ Church; Gordon Lane & Diana Jodoin of Trinity Church
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Mar. 30
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Outreach Ministries of both congregations; Gary Dozier of Christ Church; Betty & Joanie Gagnon;
Carol Gobar of Trinity Church
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"Via Media" Lenten program continues Via Media is a 6-week education series open to anyone who is curious or interested in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition. Each of the Via Media sessions begins with a meal and then a short video about some aspect of our faith. A portion of our time together is dedicated to open discussion and conversation as well. All people are encouraged to ask questions and to learn how to answer their own questions of faith. At Trinity Church, Hampton... Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Hobbs Hall, beginning with a simple soup and bread supper followed by the video and discussion. At Christ Church, Portsmouth... Sessions will be held Sundays at 12:00 noon. Each session will begin with a soup and bread lunch in the Marshall Room (the room where coffee hour is held), and will continue with video and discussion in the classroom next door. This week and next... |
Session 3:
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God in Jesus: An Incarnational Faith
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Mar. 19 in Hampton; Mar. 23 in Portsmouth
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Session 4:
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God the Holy Spirit: The Breath of New Life
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Mar. 26 in Hampton; Mar. 30 in Portsmouth
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Healing ministry
Each month, both of our churches offer the Laying on of Hands with Anointing for Healing. At Christ Church, this occurs at the conclusion of the Eucharist on the first Sunday of the month. At Trinity Church, it is an integral part of the Saturday evening liturgy the third weekend of the month. The next healing liturgy at Christ Church will be on April 6th.
Notes from the March Bishop's Committee meeting
The March meeting, held at Trinity Church, opened with a reflection by Christ Church's clerk, Linda Seward on Micah 6:8, "To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." After a review of recent events and prayer concerns, the individual bishop's committees went into session. The Christ Church committee discussed the upcoming capital campaign and took note of its need for additional lay altar ministers. The Trinity Church committee discussed its relationship with the Village Pre-School, and brainstormed names of people to fill some of the roles Senior Warden Patrice Wood would like to let go of.
Fr. Chip provided a report on the recent Fair Share adjustment process. Our two churches were granted a combined $10,000 in Fair Share abatements, but it was left to the Bishop's Committee to allocate those funds between the two churches. A proposal was accepted unanimously to allocate the abatement according to the percentage of combined revenue each church represented - 46% to Christ Church; 54% to Trinity. There was some question as to whether we'd be able to achieve the relatively balanced budgets we'd anticipated for 2014, as the amount we were granted was some $3,500 less than we had asked for.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to further follow-up on the goals articulated at February's retreat, particularly looking at ways to integrate the goals of the two churches so we could tackle them together, drawing on one another's strengths and resources. Our recent "Come and See" program was an example of this kind of cooperation, and while there were some things we might do differently in offering the program a second time, the sight of new faces in our midst has been a welcome one.
In other business:
- Gordon Lane and Patrice Wood reported on the recent Evangelism Forum in Laconia. Several fruitful ideas came out of that gathering that reinforced the efforts we are making here.
- Several fundraising events were discussed, including a two-part program by Stephanie Nugent on lore and legends of the Isle of Shoals to be presented later this year. Part one would occur as a joint program at Hobbs House in May. The second part would be this coming fall.
- It was learned that Little Blessings has an interest in purchasing a van or bus to succeed the "Holy Roller" bus. In something of a reversal of roles, they would own the bus and lend it to our shared ministry for our use as needed. We discussed donating the current bus to them for use as a "trade in" toward that purchase.
Full minutes will be posted as soon as they are available. The April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 22 (one week later than usual due to Holy Week) at 7 p.m. at Christ Church.
A letter to the editor of the Hampton Union
This Tuesday, a letter to the editor appeared in the Hampton Union praising our ministry and encouraging people to come and see all that we are doing here. Bob Gallagher, one of our newer members at Trinity, was the author. Click here to read the letter. "Road to Repeal" vigil set for Hampton on March 23
On Sunday, March 23, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Hampton will serve as the starting point for a "Road to Repeal" vigil to express the support of local faith communities for the death penalty repeal bill now making its way through the state Senate. The New Hampshire Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty is the prime sponsor, with support from the N. H. Council of Churches and the N. H. Board of Jewish Clergy co-sponsoring. The Seacoast chapter of the NAACP is also a sponsor. Trinity Church will be one of the stops on the march. For details, see the recent New Hampshire Episcopal News and the Coalition's website: www.nodeathpenaltynh.org.
Sunday Ministers needed at Christ Church
Christ Church would like to have more people share in the various ministries for Sunday morning. We would especially like to have more crucifers and torch bearers, whether young people or adults. If you are interested in serving, speak with Fr. Chip. Training will be provided.
Upcoming Weeks' Calendar
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March 22 Third Sunday in Lent
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5:00 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite One, at Trinity Church
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March 23
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8:45 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite One, at Trinity Church
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10:30 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, at Christ Church
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12:00 noon
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"Via Media" - Session Three at Christ Church
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March 26
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6:00 p.m.
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"Via Media" Session Four at Trinity Church
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March 29 Fourth Sunday in Lent
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5:00 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite One, at Trinity Church
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March 30
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8:45 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite One, at Trinity Church
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10:30 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, at Christ Church
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12:00 noon
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"Via Media" - Session Four at Christ Church
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Fauré Requiem to be performed at Christ Church
The Seacoast's premier chamber choir, Amare Cantare, will perform Gabriel Fauré's sublime and transcendent Requiem at Christ Church, Portsmouth on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. Accompanying the choir will be a chamber orchestra of harp, violas, cellos, double bass, French horns and organ. Also on the program will be Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei , Ola Gheilo's Ubi Caritas, and Es tönt ein voller Harkenklang from Ossian's Fingal. Johannes Brahms' Four Songs for Women's Chorus, with Two Horns and Harp will round out the evening's program.
Tickets will be available at the door for $15 each, or may be purchased in advance for $12 at the Flower Kiosk in Portsmouth and Water Street Books in Exeter. Students and seniors' admission is $12; $10 in advance.
For more information: www.amarecantare.org
April Prize Calendars The April prize calendars are available for sale at $10 each. Every entrant has the ability to win every day of the month since winning entries are added again to the hat for selection. If you have not yet taken at least a couple of calendars to sell to your neighbors or co-workers, please take some this Sunday - and be sure to buy one yourself! Yankee Candle Sale for Mother's Day at Christ Church Catalogs will be available for Yankee Candle purchases until April 4. This will allow ample time for the delivery to reach Christ Church by Mother's day. (Trinitarians!!! Let Tena Wolf know if you would like to place and order! T. Wolf spring987@comcast.net) Please consider supporting one or both of these important fundraisers.
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SAFE CHURCH TRAINING
The Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire has revised the Safe Church Policy during the summer of 2013. The curriculum for Safe Church Training now consists of three hours of online training and three hours of class training. On-line Modules must be completed prior to attending any Safe Church Class.
Anyone in need of refresher training is asked to take the new Initial Safe Church Training. Refresher training is required every three years vs. five years. Please contact your Safe Church Minister to verify when you are due to take your refresher training.
Please register with your Safe Church Minister. You may register anytime. Even if you plan on attending a class this fall you may register now and complete your online training whenever is convenient for you between now and the fall. For Christ Church, contact Patsy Tremblay at pehjat@comcast.netor call 603-205-2195. At Trinity Church, contact Patrice Wood at phwood2013@gmail.com.
Training classes for this spring are offered the following Saturdays from 8:30am to noon except as noted on May 22nd below:
March 22, 2014 - Church of the Good Shepherd, Nashua
March 29, 2014 - St. Thomas, Dover
April 26, 2014 - All Saints', Littleton
May 22, 2014 - Trinity Church, Meredith, 6pm to 9pm, Thursday
May 31, 2014 - Trinity Church, Claremont
Training classes for the fall are offered the following Saturdays from 8:30am to noon except as noted on October 7th below:
September 13, 2014 - Trinity Church
September 20, 2014 - St. Thomas, Dover
October 4, 2014 - St. Barnabas, Berlin
October 7, 2014 - Church of the Good Shepherd, Nashua, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Tuesday
November 15, 2014 - St. Thomas, Hanover
November 22, 2014 - St. Paul's, Concord
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A new ministry at Sanctuary Care in Rye
This month, Christ Church is beginning a new ministry at Sanctuary Memory Care on Route One in Rye. On the fourth Thursday of each month, an ecumenical service for residents will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Fr. Chip will provide the general leadership. It is hoped volunteers might take an interest in assisting, either by offering readings, assisting residents with their service booklets, or - if we have any among us who have this ability - playing the piano for the hymns. If you are interested in helping us with this ministry (from either church), speak with Fr. Chip
Music Ministry
Please consider joining one of our choirs. Trinity Church's choir meets in rehearsal on Sundays at 8 a.m. At Christ Church, the rehearsal follows the 10:30 a.m. service.
Every voice is welcome; every voice is special; every voice is needed.
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Church Ministries
- Saturdays: Food Pantry at Hobbs House Trinity. 10:00 am - noon year round (Sandi Nickerson, Gordon Lane & Thelma Hutton)
- 1st Saturday of the month: Portsmouth Salvation Army Suppers, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Susan Ott)
- 1st Sundays of the month: Pastoral Visit to the Oceanside Rehabilitation Center, Hampton (Bob Main & Belinda Wilkes)
Hobbs House at Trinity Church
Providing transportation assistance to eligible seniors and others with medical mobility issues. Currently serving the NH seacoast communities of Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, North Hampton, Rye, Stratham and Seabrook. Contact: 603-926-9026
Dress4 School Success If your ministry is missing from this list please send an email to porthamp@gmail.com |
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Content Submission Guidelines
The Shared Ministry E-News is an electronic newsletter for members of Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampton and Christ Episcopal Church, Portsmouth. It is published weekly on Thursdays. We welcome submissions that have a connection to the ministry of these churches. Inclusion of submissions is at the discretion of Reverend Robinson.
Please email submissions to porthamp@gmail.com or mail to the office at Trinity Church, 200 High St, Hampton, NH 03842 or Christ Church, 1035 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Entries should follow the Submission Guidelines.
NOTE: The deadline to send a submission is Wednesday at noon.
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Contacts
The Rev. David "Chip" Robinson, Vicar
Christ Episcopal Church, 1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
phone: 603-436-8842
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-Noon
Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 High Street, Hampton, NH 03842
Shared Ministry Administrator: Nita Niemczyk
phone: 603-926-5688
Office hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00-1:00
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