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Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 5.19.22 |
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Community of ChristChurch
In-person Saturday Worship with Holy Communion
and YouTube Livestream
Acts 17:16-34
Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 5 pm
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Updated COVID-19 Protocols
High - Masks are required, and musicians and pastor masked at all times
Medium - Masks required, musicians and pastor can be unmasked (at times) as long as distanced from one another and the community
Low - Masks recommended
WA County is at the medium level, so we will be requiring masks at the Saturday (5/21/22)service; pastor and musicians unmasked when "performing" and safely distance from one another and the community
Additional details for the congregation:
Stay home if sick or been near someone who is sick
Wear a mask, N95 is recommended. We will have extras at the church.
Practice social distancing
No reservation is needed
Communion will be part of our service. It is individually wrapped and there will be a gluten-free option.
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 (5/21/22) and watch it when it is convenient.
We will be back on Zoom next Sunday, May 29, 2022
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ChristChurch Upcoming Worship Schedule:
May 29: Zoom Worship - Service of the Word (no communion)
Guest preacher and worship leader will be Deacon Sue Best (read the full bio below).
June 5: Zoom Worship - Pentecost Sunday + Reconciling in Christ Sunday with guest preacher, Shannon Walton-Clark
Shannon (they, them) serves as the Chairperson for the Westside Queer Resource Center Board. They are also Chief of Staff for Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, and serve on the Vestry (Church Council) for Christchurch Episcopal Church in Lake Oswego.
June 12: Zoom Worship & Annual Meeting after Worship
Year in review from church council, vote on council slate, annual budget, and more!
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Help Fill the Basket!
Bring these Baby Care Items to Worship this Saturday, May 21st.
- Soap--Ivory or Dove
- Pajamas with no feet--sizes 9-24 months
- Lightweight jackets, sweaters, or zippered sweatshirts with hoods--sizes 9-24 months
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Annual Meeting Details
The 2022 - 2023 Fiscal Year Budget is available electronically for your review prior to the meeting. The budget is in PDF form and separated out by quarter for your viewing ease. You should have received the budget via email from Rachael (Admin@comchristchurch.org) on Wednesday, May 11th. If you did not receive an email with the proposed budget please contact Rachael.
Church Council Slate:
The slate of officers being brought forward for 2022- 2023:
Suze Engbretson – President
Violet Thetford – Secretary
Beth Habecker – Treasurer
Status of current Church Council members:
Council members are eligible to renew twice with a maximum of 4 years of service.
- Larry Wade and Suze Engbretson have been nominated for a 2nd two-year term.
- Jane Jackson and Steve Delamarter will continue to serve the second year of their first two-year term.
- Mark Henderson and Violet Thetford will continue to serve the second year of their second two-year term.
- Departing Church Council members are Tracy Litterer and Cindy Kinnie. Rich Radford will also be departing as Treasurer. Thank you for your years of service!
We are so thankful to our volunteers for their commitment to serving our congregation!
The proposed Mission and Vision Statement for ChristChurch is below. Please be ready to vote on this statement on June 12, 2022.
Our Mission
Love God, Love People, Love Creation, Live like Jesus
Vision
We are a Welcoming Christian community, committed to Christ’s mission to love and serve our neighbor and eager to learn about Jesus’ teachings together.
Welcome
We are inclusive of and advocate for people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientation, and gender expressions. We join with all to combat racism. We believe all are created equal, and we strive for gender and racial equity.
Learn
We live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ we seek to learn more about God, God’s will for us individually and collectively, and our role as stewards of creation.
Engage
We encourage our members and community partners to apply all their gifts and passions to help the poor, the vulnerable, the marginalized, and God’s creation.
Love and Serve
We serve in love as our Christian response. We believe all are called and equipped by God for a variety of missions. We serve as a community, and we serve as individuals. Our goal is to accompany those in need, whether living near or far.
Other Council Updates
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Pastor David Out of the Office
Pastor David will be out of the office the week of May 23rd. We will have a guest preacher on Sunday, May 29th. Pastor David will be back after Memorial Day, May 31st.
A special thank you to the entire Worship & Tech team for helping out while Pastor David is away.
Pastoral Care:
Pastor Adam Hange (Hillsboro First Congregational United Church of Christ) will be available for pastoral care calls while Pastor David is away on vacation. Call the church phone (503-617-9526) & press 4.
Rachael Jans, our administrator, will be working in the online office T, W & TH. Please feel free to reach out to her if you have any questions or needs, 503-617-9526 or via email.
One last update, our YouTube channel will not be updated with worship service recordings until Pastor David has returned from vacation.
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About Deacon Sue Best
Deacon Sue has a career that includes both serving as the Deacon of Pastoral Visitation at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Beaverton as well as a Palliative Care Social Worker at Salem Hospital. Sue was commissioned as a Deacon in 2016 and has also served as a Pastoral Associate at Augustana Lutheran Church in NE Portland. She has also worked over 30 years in healthcare specializing in oncology and palliative care.
Though Deacon Sue has lived in Portland for many years, she still calls Chicago home as most of her family still lives there. This includes being an avid Chicago Cubs fan for life, which has taught Deacon Sue a lot about patience and hope! As a graduate of the University of Kansas with her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work, Deacon Sue is also a loyal Jayhawk fan.
When not walking the halls of the hospital or serving as a deacon, Sue loves to paddle on the Willamette with the Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat Team, cycle, hike or hang out with her beloved boxer, Alice.
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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 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 |
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Community of ChristChurch
This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.
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Online Worship Logistics:
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Mailing address:
Community of ChristChurch
3300 NW 185th Ave #224
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 617-9526
www.comchristchurch.org
Communications Coordinator
Online office hours
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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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Follow, share and tag our Facebook page
Our Facebook page is updated on a regular basis. Please feel free to share our posts with friends, have a shoutout for something you heard in worship? tag @Community of ChristChurch in your posts! |
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