Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 8.19.21
Online Interactive Worship
with Holy Communion
August 22, 2021 at 9:30 am 

Welcome Rev.Christine Core
 

Sunday Worship Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/669927281?pwd=S0Qvdzh5cUY2akhmM2VoeTlUUVFBZz09
Meeting ID: 669 927 281 

If prompted enter password: 080114  

Sunday Online Worship Logistics: 

New Announcements & Reminders
Pastor David’s summer vacation & guest preacher information 

 

Pastor David will be back from vacation on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Our guest preacher for this Sunday is Rev. Christine Core

 

Pastoral Care:

Thank you to Cindy Kinnie, who has made herself available for pastoral care calls while Pastor David has been recuperating. Rev. Christine Core will assist Cindy in covering pastoral emergency calls while Pastor David is away on vacation. Call the church phone (503-617-9526) & press 4. 

 

Other details are posted here. 

Church Council Updates
 
ChristChurch is looking for a Treasurer starting in June 2022.
As an officer of the congregation, the Treasurer manages the financial activities of the congregation including income and revenue, expenses and disbursements, payroll, assets, and investments.
 
If you are interested or know someone that would enjoy the work email Rachael for the full job description. 
 
Thank you to Rich Radford for the many years he has served in this role. 
Join us as we celebrate the blessing of David's 10 year anniversary with Community of ChristChurch.
Enjoy a special worship service including guest speakers and uplifting songs. 
When: Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 9:30am on Zoom
Where: Gather for a celebration on ZOOM. Use our Sunday morning worship link.
Three ways to participate in this virtual celebration:

1) We are creating a gratitude video for Pastor.
Send in your video (up to 20 seconds long) by Tuesday, September 14, 2021 to Eileen Gross (text 503-209-8393)

Ideas for the gratitude video:
- Say congratulations and thank you in your own words
- Read a poem
- Hold up signs with words that convey your kudos
- Sing a song or make up a song or chant
- Lip sync part of a song
- Dance
- Use your imagination!

Send in your video by Tuesday, September 14, 2021 to Eileen Gross (text 503-209-8393)

2) Card Shower - Send a card or e-card to David sharing favorite memories, gratitude, whatever you would like. 

Send a physical card to the church PO Box by Tuesday, September 14, 2021. 

3300 NW 185th Ave #224
​Portland, OR  97229     
Or an e-card to 
pastordavid@comchristchurch.org

3) During the worship service celebration, have a glass of your favorite drink nearby for a toast to David.
 
You can review these details again or invite folks by sending them this website.  Reminders will be included in Faith News as we get
closer to the event. 
Coffee + Connection
You are invited for in person Saturday morning coffee hour. Start your weekend on a positive note and visit with folks in person before Zoom church on Sunday. 
 
Where:
Insomnia Coffee 
5389 E Main Street (W Baseline Road)
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
We will meet outside at the picnic tables.
 
When:
Saturdays @ 9:30am
 
Group contact:
If you want to reach out to the regular attendees to make sure the meeting is on (if the weather seems iffy), feel free to email Mark & Inga Henderson, Chris Radford, Jane Jackson, or Violet Thetford.
 
Optional items to bring:
Please feel free to bring your own chair.
Masks are not required but welcome!
 
Back to School Prayer
Let us pray for students, teachers, staff and faculty members as
the new school year begins.
Community Event
NW Quilting Expo
 
Saturday, September 25, 2021 is the NW Quilt Expo at the Expo Center: 2060 N. Marine Dr. Portland, OR 97217 
 
Volunteers are once again putting together a carpool group to attend this fun, inspiring event. Even if you aren’t a quilter, you will be amazed at the displays.
 
Contact Jane Jackson if you’d like to join us. It will be a great way to spend a Saturday.
Community of ChristChurch

This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.

Mailing address:
 Community of ChristChurch

3300 NW 185th Ave #224
Portland, OR 97229

(503) 617-9526
www.comchristchurch.org
 
Staff:
Pastor David Eppelsheimer
pastordavid@comchristchurch.org  

Rachael Jans: Administrative &
Communications Coordinator
Online office hours
T & TH: 8am -5 pm & W 1pm-5pm
 admin@comchristchurch.org
We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. We are a faith community that is committed to the welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; that work for racial equity and are committed to antiracism. Find out more here.
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