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Dr. James Cone spoke about his seminal work, The Cross and the Lynching Tree, at Circular on Friday, November 13. Dr. Cone generously gave us permission to record his lectures and asked that they be shared only with members of Circular Church and Charity Missionary Baptist Church. Member login is required to listen to Dr. Cone's lectures. Photo by Ron Rocz.
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Dear Friends,
Bubbles floating in the air, blown by wind and lit by bright sunshine. Surrounded by their beauty you reach out to touch them and one by one they disappear. So you shut your eyes and remember.
Sunday, during the annual worship service led by participants of the women's retreat, we hope to share our thoughts and feelings that like those brightly colored bubbles are precious memories. We realize words alone never capture the essence of any retreat, so we won't try to do that, but when you hear us sing, pray, and see the love we have for one another you will know that in a very real sense we spent the weekend as the church.
Ann Lamott's writings provided the framework for the retreat. Ruth Dombrowski will share some of her words. When asked to be the teacher I found words in the bible to express my experience that weekend. On Sunday I will share them.
The text begins like this: "As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience." Colossians 3:12
Jeane Spoor
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Converations in Faith: A Fish Out of Water
November 15 & 22
A documentary that explores the impassioned relationship between homosexuality and the Bible. Fish out of Water is a genre�bending feature documentary that uses animation and academic interviews to dissect the seven Bible verses used to condemn homosexuality and justify marriage discrimination.
Director Ky Dickens shows, through animated illustrations of the oft�quoted Bible passages and revelatory commentary on them by celebrated scholars, that the Bible is misinterpreted and misquoted regarding same�sex relationships. Discussions will be led by Charise Meriwether.
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The Art of Advent
An Invitation to Advent Through the Arts
November 29 - December 20
Through the lens of both sacred and secular art, we are invited to take a new look at the season of Advent. Artists from our congregation bring their medium into CIF, helping to create a space of preparation and anticipation as we near the Christian holy day. Led by Peggy Howe, Bart Saylor, Robin Boston and others.
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We have MORE decorations for sale!!
 We will be selling decorated Christmas balls, other ornaments, and Judy Selby's special cloches on Sunday, Nov. 22 both between services and after the 11:00 a.m.service.
Some of you may wish to give an ornament to somebody special. A holiday notation might be included: "A gift especially for you in support of a refugee child." So if you didn't get one of these lovely decorations last Sunday, do bring your cash this coming Sunday. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we are hoping that our gratitude might help bring some Christmas joy to these refugee families. To all of those who made ornaments for sale, many, many thanks. They are all gorgeous!
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Stewardship Campaign News
Weekly updates on the progress of our stewardship campaign are sent in a separate weekly email.
Here's the overview: We have received $421,826 in pledges (93%!) toward our financial goal of $455,000 needed to fully fund the proposed budget. However, we have received only 164 pledges (47%) toward our goal of 350 pledges from member families. Read the complete update here.
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 Paper Peace Crane Project Update
We're almost there! We have 850 cranes and only need 150 more to meet our goal of 1,000 cranes. We'll gather in the new year to talk about the design for our flock.
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Fall Cycle Mission Grant
Awards Announced Circular Mission Fund members are pleased to announce that three grants were funded by the Circular Church Endowment in the 2015 Fall Grant Cycle.
Sarah Pinson received a grant to initiate a project entitled Charleston Table which will host community members in monthly meetings featuring healthy meals, presentations and discussions related to healthy living.
Arts and Outreach developed by Deb Bouknight will offer craft/game activities one Saturday a month at the One 80 Shelter in Summerville.
Betty Pigott will initiate a Circular Church Cancer Support Group which will meet monthly to provide emotional and spiritual support needed before, during and after diagnosis. Caregivers, cancer patients and survivors will be included.
To learn more about grant cycles and the application process, visit our Mission Fund web page.
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The Angel Tree is Here
 Please consider adopting an Angel from our tree in Keller Hall. Become involved in the life of one child at Westview Elementary who could use your help this Holiday Season. Angels typically ask for school uniforms, books, and toys. A spending guide is $30 - $50. Please drop off gifts unwrapped in closed bags labeled with information from the back of your chosen angel. The children from Circular have created the angels, and the Youth will help you choose one to take home. Donations are due back in Keller Hall by Sunday, December 13th, to be distributed at school.
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"Look What a Wonder" Musical at Circular November 21-22
Gospel folk opera "Look What a Wonder" will be performed at Circular Church at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $22 and available for purchase at Charleston Visitors Center.
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Drive-thru!
Donate a frozen turkey & $20
November 24, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
35 Walnut St.
Charleston, SC 29403
Shared by Circular's One80 Place Ministry Team.
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A Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family to give thanks for our many blessings. If your friends and family are not near this Thanksgiving, please consider joining me, my daughter, Elizabeth, and a few friends for a meal at my house on Johns Island. We are planning a traditional turkey and dressing dinner, along with many vegetarian and vegan dishes. We will gather around noon and sit down for dinner around 1 PM.
Please email me at dale.snyder@att.net if you are planning to join us and I will send back driving directions. Also, if you are aware of someone who may be sitting out Thanksgiving this year, please pass along this invitation. Last year we had a wonderful group and we know it will be a great gathering again this year. I hope to see you there!
Dale Snyder
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Cancer Support Group Meeting Dec. 2nd
What can be shared that can help heal?
What can be said to support?
What spiritual journeys have been taken?
A diagnosis of cancer brings forth so many questions and emotions that can affect everyone involved in many ways. Let us support one another through this journey in discussions, speakers and spiritual healing.
Meetings to be held the first Wednesday of each month starting December 2nd at 6:30 pm, located in the Sharpe Room. Any questions may be directed to Betty Pigott, bettypigott@gmail.com, or phone 843-412-2357.
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Group Art Exhibition at Circular December 4 - 6
Circular Church will host a group exhibition featuring six visual artists from Tua Lingua's studio: Robin Boston, RJiusti Dillon, Sarah Harris, Paul Cristina, Vickie Hickman, and Vik Hart.
Opening reception: Friday, December 4th 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. during the Charleston art walk.
Open for viewing: Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
and Sunday 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Conversations with artists: Sunday Dec. 6th from 9:45 am until the closing reception at 12:00 p.m.
Complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be catered by The Stratford High Culinary Art Program during the opening reception.
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Kings Counterpoint Event December 4 and 5
Marilyn Taylor, Kings Counterpoint member and Circular Choir Director invites everyone to "Christmas Through the Ages." Back by popular demand, this event features both a cappella and accompanied sacred and secular vocal music from across the centuries, beautifully sung by some of the region's most gifted voices!
And because Christmas is the season of giving, The King's Counterpoint is happy to offer these concerts as FREE EVENTS - there is NO admission charge, only a freewill offering. This is our Christmas gift to you - our audience and our community! Learn more ....
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Community Meal Volunteers Needed
Charleston Table, a project funded by the Circular Mission Fund, is looking for volunteers to help plan and run a series of monthly community meals that will begin in January 2016. These gatherings will aim to cultivate community across economic, racial, political, and religious lines; increase awareness of hunger and poverty in Charleston; and advocate for a more just food system. We need volunteers to help organize programming, plan and prepare meals, set up and break down the meeting space, and lead discussion.
If you are interested in becoming involved, please email Sarah Pinson at sgpinson@gmail.com.
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Dear Choir,
You can really bake! We raised about $1200 with maybe a little more still coming in. Congratulations! It was a gorgeous sight.
Also, the choir party at Duane's beautiful home with candles and all the Christmas cheer to get us in the mood is now, Wed. Dec. 9th. It is pot luck and will be an important rehearsal as well as whistle caroling and more. Put our dress rehearsal Dec. 19th at 10:00 in red letters on your calendar. Thank you all for beautiful music Sun., working hard, and baking. Marilyn
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Gene Mauldin
Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy Mauldin and family as she mourns the loss of her husband Gene Mauldin who died on Sunday. Read his obituary.
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Trena Walker's mother, Bette Johns Walker, died on Monday night. We hold Trena in our thoughts and prayers.
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News from Matt
Matt Lewellyn, member and former Director of Youth Ministries, is doing well in Boston. He and Chris will be back to worship with us when they visit Charleston in late December.
He has an opportunity to be a part of an immersion study of conflict transformation regarding the Israel/Palestine conflict. In the spring, he will join a group traveling to Israel/Palestine to live with those affected by the conflict and hear their stories. He has started GoFundMe page to seek help with financial obligations. In his words, "... support from Circular would be so great and symbolic in many ways!"
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November 19 - 24
Monty Knight
843-425-6601
November 25 - 26
Bruce Jayne
843-814-7785
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November 22 Worship Leaders & Volunteers
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Opener
Candice Suggars
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Candice Suggars, Kitty Fahey, Kayann Januchowski (8:30)
Ashley & Virginia Bullard, Rosa Fullerton,
Ruth Dombrowski (11:00)
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Teacher
Jeane Spoor
| Liturgist
Ruth Dombrowski | Scripture Readers
Kristen Johnson (8:30)
Hal Truesdale (11:00) | Children's Welcome
Jennifer Wicker (8:30)
Sundi Herring (11:00)
| Visitor Welcome
Guinn Wallover (8:30)
Kayann Januchowski (11:00) | Fellowship Hosts
Louise Turrentine (8:30)
Sharon Langdale (11:00) | Counting Team
Alice Michaux,
Jamie George
| Podcast
Marcia West | Closer
Bill Simpson |
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8:00 am - Therapy Training
6:30 pm - Council Meeting
7:00 pm - Sound of Charleston
8:00 am - Therapy Training
8:00 am - Therapy Training
6:30 pm - Sophia Institute
Retreat Mirabai Bush
9:00 am - Environmental Mission
Group Outing
9:30 am - Sophia Institute
Retreat Mirabai Bush
2:00 pm - Shapenote Singing
7:00 pm - "Look What a
Wonder," the Denmark Vesey Story
8:30 am - Worship Service
9:45 am - Conversations in Faith
9:45 am - Sunday School
11:00am - Worship Service
7:00 pm - "Look What a
Wonder," the Denmark Vesey Story
10:30 am - Baby Baptism
6:30 pm - Safe Spaces
7:00 pm - Sound of Charleston
Wednesday, 11/25
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Do you have information about an event, meeting, or group gathering at Circular?
Send submissions to
kathryn@circularchurch.org by noon on Tuesday for inclusion in same week's newsletter.
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