Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 1.21.21
Online Interactive Worship with 
Holy Communion
 
Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 9:30am
 
 

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.

New Announcements & Reminders:

Volunteer Opportunity!  

 

Hillsboro United Methodist Church is seeking volunteers to help with the free community food distribution events. These events happen every two weeks and there are two opportunities to help every event cycle.  Minors can serve with a guardian present. 

 

Prep Day 

This is the behind the scenes” day and vital to our program. This is when we assemble the food bags and portion items for distribution. If you would like to help in a small group or do a task on your own, then this is the day for you! 

 

Food Distribution Day 

This is when we give the premade bags and clothing to the community. This day is a lot of fun but also a lot of work. We serve between 20- 100 each time and it can be hectic. These sessions are usually 2-5pm (but can vary).  If you thrive on a more chaotic environment or a love interacting with the community, then this day is for you. 

Skills ideal to volunteer for distribution days: 

  • Being able to be on your feet for your entire shift. 
  • Ability to lift at least 20 pounds 
  • Ability to carry at least 20 pounds up and downstairs 
  • Being bilingual in Spanish is a huge plus 
  • During the winter months, we are outside and exposed to the elements for the entire event 

Policies for serving this program 

  • Wearing a mask for the entire shift 
  • We take temperature upon arrival to ensure it is safe for you to serve 
  • You can volunteer once every 14 days (to follow HUMC's COVID policy) 
  • No more than 10 volunteers per shift 

 

The next events are Sunday, Jan. 24th, Tuesday, Jan. 26th, February 9th & February 23rd. A recurring Facebook page for the Tuesday sessions is here. 

 

Please contact Katie Fiddler if you would like to learn more or volunteer! 

Email: katie@hillsboroumc.org 

 

*Childcare is NOT included* 

Monthly TEXTtalks Bible Conversation:

Thursday, January 28th, 7:00 -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, January 28th, 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 7:1-17    Who is worthy?   Feb 7

Luke 9: 28-45    Listen to him!    Feb 14

Luke 9:51-62 (Ash Wednesday)     Facing Jerusalem   Feb 17

Luke 10:25-42     Go and do the same.     Feb 21

Luke 13:1-9, 31-35      Jesus’ Lament     Feb 28

 

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

Church Council Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
6:30pm 

Church Council meetings are open to all. Please email Council President Denise DeMarre if you would like to attend and receive the Zoom link. 
 
Church Council Minutes 
The approved minutes from the December 16, 2020 Council meeting are now on our website. 
 
If you have questions on the Minutes email Admin@comchristchurch.org
Online gatherings open to all:
Crafts.  Coffee.  Connection. 
Every Saturday
10am - noon

A weekly online opportunity to share in fellowship, hear how other folks are doing, a chance to share crafts, home improvement projects, cooking tips/recipes, book recommendations, whatever you would like!

https://zoom.us/j/226185003?pwd=b0tzLzBDaTJlc1RvVEV2dFQyRTZ2QT09

Meeting ID: 226 185 003
Password: 012822

Questions: contact Violet Thetford. 

Community Event
Reconciling In Christ Annual Sunday Service
Reconciling Works will be celebrating their annual Sunday service with a streamed service over YouTube.
 
The Service will be released on Sunday, January 24th at 7:00 PM PST, so keep an eye on this Facebook event for a link.
 
We are thrilled to welcome our guest preacher, Rev. Kelsey Brown from Jehu's Table - https://jehustable.org/meet-the-pastor
 
While we can't gather in person, we look forward to sharing this service, and give thanks for the many folks will be a part of this celebration of LGBTQIA+ welcome.
ChristChurch Classified page submissions:
These classifieds are designed to be a helpful resource for those within the ChristChurch community.  We accept a variety of postings. Full details are here. 

Q&A with a Nutritionist - FREE

For 2021, I've decided to switch things up a bit in my FREE monthly class. Each month I'll focus on a specific topic. I share a bit about the topic for 5-10 min and then open it up to questions from you - which can either be related to the topic or something completely different!
 
This is a win-win - you get a FREE mini nutrition class, plus a large amount of time dedicated to YOUR questions - no matter what they are!
 
As a reminder, my FREE Q&A sessions are the first Friday of every month at noon PST. Registration details below!
 
Here are the upcoming topics:
February - Nutrition and Your Immune System
March - What is Your Relationship with Food?
April - Nutrition and Sleep
May - Nutrition and Stress
 
To register, click here: https://p.bttr.to/2XGGKgs Questions?
Send me an email: kristin@fullyalivenutrition.com
Can't wait to see you in my next Q&A ��

Follow the ChristChurch YouTube Channel.

We have uploaded worship services and other content.

Online Church Directory
Did you know Community of ChristChurch has an online directory? If you need someone's contact information it's a great place to start. 
 
Our online church directory is hosted by Instant Church Directory Online. 
This simple website and app provides us with a private directory website where our members can view contact information. 
 
If you are newer to ChristChurch and were not on our old system (Courtyard) email Rachael and she will set up your access. If you have problems, questions, etc. feel free to reach out to Rachael. Don't be shy!
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
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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