Community of ChristChurch
Faith News Update for December 3, 2020
Photo by Alex Jackman on Unsplash
Online Interactive Worship with 
Holy Communion

Third Sunday in Advent 
Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 9:30am
 
You are invited to have your advent wreath,
or simply a single candle, nearby to light during
the advent candle liturgy this Sunday.
 

Click the link below on Sunday:
https://zoom.us/j/669927281?pwd=S0Qvdzh5cUY2akhmM2VoeTlUUVFBZz09
Meeting ID: 669 927 281 

If prompted enter password: 080114  

Online Worship Logistics: 

  • The online doors to our Zoom worship will open at 9:00am. 
  • From 9am to 9:30am, the worship space will be open for folks to gather and get settled in. Our worship service will begin at 9:30am. 
  • Holy Communion is part of our online worship. We encourage you to prepare by putting together your own communion set from whatever you have handy in your kitchens and pantries. Please have these items nearby when you join us online.

Joining by phone:

If you are not able to join worship via your personal computer, tablet or 
smartphone you are welcome to join using your phone.

  1. Call this number: 1-669-900-6833 
  2. Use the meeting ID: 669 927 281
  3. Enter password 080114 

You will find yourself in our Zoom worship space.

Pastor’s Request to you all for the 3rd Sunday in Advent (Dec 13th):

 

Please consider preparing for worship this Sunday by bringing into your personal worship space the following items:

 

Touch:

Something that feels good to the touch (examples: a piece of fabric, favorite hand lotion, smooth stone)

Smell:

Something that smells good to you (examples: cologne or aftershave, soap, scented candle)

Taste:

A food that tastes good to you (examples: chocolate, coffee, fruit, pastry)

Sight:

Something that you enjoy seeing (examples: art piece, photograph, view out your window)

Hearing:

Something that you enjoy listening to (examples: music, wind chimes,)

 

We will be using these items during the message.

Do not worry if you forget, your imagination will do nicely!

See you in worship this Sunday!

New Announcements & Reminders:
Community video to
celebrate Christmas
Share your Christmas decorations!
Eileen Gross is putting together a community video and she needs your participation.
 
How to participate:
1. Take photos of your Nativity scenes, Christmas tree, or Advent wreath. The more decorations, the merrier!
 
2. Please include a holiday household selfie with your decorations. 
 
3. Send Eileen the photos via email or text - by Monday, December 21st. 
 
The community video will be debuted during worship on Sunday, December 27th. 

Thursday, December 24th @4:30pm

Christmas Eve Worship   

Good news of a great joy to be shared by the whole people

Luke 2:1-20

 

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
ZOOM LINK

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85017622664?pwd=MVBiNElqMHlFZU1Ra0FsRnlJRTg0Zz09

Meeting ID: 850 1762 2664
Passcode: 056858

 

More details will be shared soon.

The Christmas Eve worship video will be available on
YouTube later in the evening on 12/24. 

Bookmark this link:

ChristChurch YouTube channel

Update from Sacred Circle

 

First, we want to thank everyone for their wonderful donations.  We are overwhelmed by the generosity of this community for their neighbors in need.  We have a large pile of clothing that will be donated within the next week.

 

We have decided to postpone the donation to Blanchet house, due to shipping delays not all items have arrived.  We will probably be able to deliver the homeless and covid bags by late January.  We are confident that the items will be needed as much then as they are now.

 

In the meantime, we plan to divide the clothing between Lifeline Connections (Vancouver) and Washington County Homeless Coordinators office here in Hillsboro.  We are also Donating Christmas Socks to WQRC (Homeplate), Washington County Homeless Kids, and the Beaverton School District.

 

Once again, we offer our sincere thanks.  Sacred Circle meets on the 1st Monday of the month on Zoom at 7PM.  You are welcome to join us at any time.

 

Tracy Litterer

Suze Engbretson

Sherrie Wade

Emma Jackson

Eileen Gross

Violet Thetford

Online gatherings open to all:
No Saturday morning crafters meetings due to  Cookie Making Extravaganza
Cookie Making Extravaganza  -
hosted by Sacred Circle program

We are hosting a Cookie Making Extravaganza THIS Saturday, December 12 from 10:00am - 1:00pm, or for however long you want to come.  
 
Find a safe place to put your laptop, tablet, or phone in your kitchen and join your friends on Zoom for some laughs and seasonal goodwill.
 
You don’t have to make cookies, you can just come to visit. Please extend our invitation to friends and neighbors (even those far away).
 
Use this Zoom link for 12/12 at 10am

TEXTtalks: New Year Gospel Edition – Thursday, December 17th, 7-8:30pm


Are you interested in getting a head start on engaging with the scripture texts that form the basis for preaching each Sunday morning in worship?


Join us on Thursday, December 17th, at 7pm, for the next edition of TEXTtalks… a monthly conversation on the texts we hear in worship. Join me and others as we read through the upcoming Bible stories and ask ourselves… what do we notice? what do we wonder about?


In this upcoming session we will discuss the following stories for the month of January, all from the Gospel of Luke:


Luke 2:41-52    In My Abba’s House                        Jan 3

Luke 3:1-22      Make Ready the Way                      Jan 10

Luke 4:14-30   Good News to the Poor – Remix!  Jan 17

Luke 5:1-11       Don’t Be Afraid                                  Jan 24

Luke 6:1-16      Poking the Bear!                              Jan 31

 

I look forward to this opportunity to engage with God’s word in community. 

I invite you to read these texts ahead of time and come ready to join the discussion.

 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88456309441?pwd=Qm85dzZpamw0eGY2RkJOMnlUSWIyQT09

 

Peace,

Pastor David

Community Event:
The WestSide Queer Resource Center Silly Sock Exchange
 
Help us spread some Holiday cheer with a silly holiday sock exchange! Donate socks, and sign up to receive a pair! All extra socks will be donated to HomePlate.
 
To Donate Socks:
Mail or drop off socks to either of the following addresses:
5870 SW 167th Ave Beaverton, OR 97007
or
3211 NE Crimson Pl Hillsboro, OR 97124
 
To Receive Socks:
Fill out the google form below with your name, address to receive a pair of socks!
https://forms.gle/MBGTh8RMZZQyUP539
 
ChristChurch Classified website
We accept a variety of postings: job opportunities, free items, yard sales, services, looking for house help, etc. 
 
Share the link with friends or family so we can get more posts!
 
Explore Your Relationship with Food
 
Are you curious about your relationship with food? Or wonder what I’m even talking about when I say that? Do you know what you’re “supposed” to eat but find yourself more attracted to what you’re not “supposed” to eat? Then this class is for you! Eating, and feeding our bodies isn’t just about food – it’s about so much more! Taste, emotions, memories, experiences, beliefs, rituals, traditions, and more! No wonder it can be so hard to just simply eat!
In this class we’ll explore your personal relationship with food and how that impacts how and what you eat. This class will be interactive, so come with an open mind, ready to explore new ideas and possibilities. Class will be held online via zoom.
Make a difference this holiday. Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/93-1190926 to generate donations for Community of Christ Church.
Community of ChristChurch

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Mailing address:
 Community of ChristChurch

3300 NW 185th Ave #224
Portland, OR 97229

(503) 617-9526
www.comchristchurch.org
Online Office Information  
As of August 2020, Community of ChristChurch operates as an online office with staff working remotely.
Currently, all gatherings are online, using Zoom. 

Staff contact information:
Pastor David Eppelsheimer
pastordavid@comchristchurch.org  

Administrative & Communications Coordinator
Rachael Jans admin@comchristchurch.org

Prayer Requests
 admin@comchristchurch.org


Electronic Giving
Since we can't pass our offering basket during online worship, we encourage you to automate your giving. Online giving reduces staff and volunteer processing time. Electronic giving also offers an easy way to give on a recurring basis. 
THANK YOU to everyone that has signed up! 


Go to https://app.easytithe.com/App/Giving/comchristchurch and select the checkbox ‘Make this gift recurring’.
You will be walked through the steps for setting
up an account with Easy Tithe.

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