Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 
3.24.22

 

Community of ChristChurch

In-person Saturday Worship with Holy Communion

 and YouTube Livestream 

John 18:28-40

 

Saturday, March 26, 2022 

 at 5pm 

 

In-person address:

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 

17625 NW Cornell Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006

 

YouTube Livestream:

Click here to watch live

 

A recording of the service will be available on

our YouTube channel late Saturday night. 

 

Electronic bulletin for download here. 

 

No Sunday Morning Zoom Worship 

Due to our hybrid service on Saturday afternoon, we will not have our typical live Zoom Sunday morning worship.
 
If you can't join us live on Saturday (in person or on the Livestream), we invite you to check our YouTube channel for a recording of the service from Saturday (3/26/22) and watch when it is convenient. 
 

We will be back on Zoom next Sunday, April 3, 2022

News & Announcements:
pastordavid@comchristchurch.org

March 26, 2022 Hybrid Worship 

 

Saturday, March 26th, at 5 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

17625 NW Cornell Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006

Livestreamed on YouTube. 

In-Person Worship Logistics:
Communion will be part of our service. Please note it is individually wrapped and there will be a gluten-free option.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

For the congregation:

–Stay home if sick or been near someone who is sick

–Wear a mask, N95 recommended. We will have extras at the church. 

–Practice social distancing

–No reservation is needed

 

To create a safe worship environment:

–Communicating the safety protocols

–Providing hand sanitizer and spare masks

–Selecting a well-ventilated space

–Creating socially distanced seating areas

–Limiting indoor activities to one hour

 

Updated policies:

- We will have singing with masks on.

- Pastor/soloists may remove their masks while speaking/singing. 
Admin Out of Office
 
Our Administrator, Rachael Jans, is out of the office today, March 24th. Rachael will be back on Tuesday, March 29th. 
 
If you need anything between now and our hybrid worship please reach out to Pastor David. 

Midweek Lenten Services 2022

 

Throughout Lent, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and our church have the opportunity to worship together every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm, in person at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, and online via YouTube Streaming.

 

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

17625 NW Cornell Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006

 

These are quiet, contemplative worship services designed to assist us all in our Lenten walk with Jesus toward the cross.

 

We continue to follow the COVID protocols created for us by our Worship Transition Team, with one exception: Because we will are bringing two faith communities together for these midweek services, we will also be asking participants to show proof of vaccination to attend worship in person.

 

Streaming:
pastordavid@comchristchurch.org

Baby Care Kit Updates

Mark your calendars now to attend the gigantic Pass It On Spring Sale April 8-11. This one-stop venue makes shopping easy and fun. Bring a friend or two and fill up your cart!

 

Former JoAnn Fabric store
Sunset Esplanade Shopping Center
2105 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy

Hillsboro, OR 97123

 

Dates: April 8-- April 11

Time: Friday 10-8 pm

Saturday 10-5 pm

Sunday 10-8 pm, 50 % off sale

Monday 10-2 pm, 75% off sale

 

Sizes and items needed:

9-24 months

  • lightweight jackets, sweaters, or zippered sweatshirts with a hood
  • Cotton T-shirts or Onesies, which can be converted into t-shirts
  • Long or short-sleeved Sleepers, preferably w/o feet. Volunteers can remove feet, as needed.
  • Caps and Socks

 

Want to tag team? I will be in line by 9:45 Monday morning with a bag in hand. Come, join the fun!

Sherrie Wade

pastordavid@comchristchurch.org

April Celebrations

Do you have an April birthday
or anniversary?

Email Admin@comchristchurch.org

to be listed in Faith News next month.

pastordavid@comchristchurch.org

Cluster Dinner Zoom gatherings

Sunday, March 27 from 4:30-6:30 pm. 

 

Everyone is invited to join this evening of cluster conversations! Together we will continue to uncover Oregon Synod land stories, moving toward a new horizon of more whole truth-telling and steps toward repair!

  • Who inhabited this land before European Americans did?
  • What is the hidden history lying right beneath our feet?

Gather with folks from other churches in your cluster to hear how Peace First in Astoria is uncovering stories of their land and get updates from the synod office land story. 

Click here to register for our Sunset cluster dinner.

pastordavid@comchristchurch.org

Now accepting nominations for Church Council   

 
We are accepting nominations for a 2-year term. Your Church Council is a gifted and passionate group of people who love Jesus and love this congregation. Church Council currently meets once a month on Wednesday evenings via Zoom.
 
Curious about what happens at Council meetings? 

Read past Council meeting minutes on our website here.

 

Nomination Process:

Submit a nomination online, via a Google Form. 

Here is the online form. Nomination forms must be submitted via the above Google form by Sunday, April 24, 2022.

 

If you have any problems with the online form

email Admin@comchristchurch.org

Community of ChristChurch

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

pastordavid@comchristchurch.org
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 2pm-5pm
 admin@comchristchurch.org
pastordavid@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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