Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 
1.13.22
Online Interactive Worship
with Holy Communion
 
January 16, 2022, at 9:30 am 
 

Online Worship Logistics: 

Announcements & Updates:

In-Person Worship Update

After a fruitful and lengthy discussion about our plans for in personal worship and the current state of the pandemic - particularly the Omicron spike - the Worship Transition Team made the difficult decision to postpone worshiping in person until at least the fourth weekend of February (Saturday, February 26 at Sheperd of the Valley).

 

More details will be announced later this month. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding. 

 
 
Changing Our Mind Book Study 
The next Reconciling in Christ book club session will be this Sunday, Jan 16th, at 10:45am after worship. We are wrapping up David P. Gushee's book, Changing Our Mind (Definitive 3rd Edition). 
We will be discussing chapter 20: Ending the Teaching of Contempt. Please join us after worship.
Community of ChristChurch is collaborating with Shepherd of the Valley to collect winter clothing items for those in need. If you have any questions about the collection contact Rachael in the church office.
 
 
We will have more information next week regarding financial donations you can make towards this collection. Stay tuned!
Baby Care Kits 2022
It was great to see so much support given to the Baby Care Kit project last year.  Thank you for your part in making it a success.  I hope you will consider participating again this year by sewing, shopping, donating or co-leading.
 
The winter months are a good time to get started because things are on sale and you might have more time.
 
Some of the things we need to get started with are:
 Blankets:  medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn, 36" up to 52" square.  Fleece not allowed.
 Lightweight cotton T-shirts: sizes 9-24 months; if onesies are purchased, the lower portion will be removed and resewn, converting them into T-shirts.
Long-or-short-sleeved sleepers without feet, sizes 9-24 months. If purchased with feet, they will be removed and resewn.  
 
Shoppers can check out Goodwill, resale shops, Pass It On Sale, and garage sales.  At these locations, it's good to purchase pjs, t-shirts, socks, blankets, and jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts with hoods, sizes 9-24 months. All items must be new or gently used, with no stains or tears.
It was fun last year and will be again!  I will coordinate the project but would love to have a co-leader. Email me directly if you would like to co-lead. 
 
If you have purchased items or completed sewing blankets, t-shirts, or pjs, let me know.  I can swing by to pick them up or you can feel free to drop them off at my house (contact me for the address). 
 
Please let me know if and how you can help with this project.  Call, text (503-459-8108), or send an email.
 
Many thanks,
 
Sherrie Wade
January Birthday:
 
Kelsey Stupfel
We wish you a very Happy Birthday! 
Do you have a February birthday or anniversary? Email Rachael to be listed next month. 
Prayer Team Email List
 
Are you interested in being part of the email Prayer Team list? Those who participate in the network receive prayer requests by email and commit to pray. All information is confidential.
Join the E- Prayer Team by clicking here.
If you encounter any problems signing up email Admin@comchristchurch.org
Church Council Minutes
The Minutes from the December 1, 2021 Council Meeting were approved last night. The Minutes are on this website. The next Council meeting is February 9, 2022 at 6:30pm. Email Suze if you would like to attend. 
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
 
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
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