Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 5.6.21
Online Interactive Worship with 
Holy Communion
 
Sunday, May 9, 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  

Sunday 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 - bread, crackers, tortillas, wine, juice, etc. Please have these items nearby when you join us online.

  • Stay for coffee/tea and community fellowship after online worship. ☕

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

Annual Congregational Meeting

Please save the date for our upcoming online annual congregational meeting, which will be held via Zoom on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 10:45am.

 

At the meeting, we will be voting on: 

  • 2021 - 2022 Fiscal Year Budget
  • 2021-2022 Church Council 
  • A proposal to become a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation (more information is in the article below)

The 2021 - 2022 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. To receive the proposed budget email Admin@comchristchurch.org

Please note Rachael works part-time (T,W, TH) and there may be a lag from your request for the budget to when it will be emailed to you. Council nominations will be forthcoming later this month. 

Reconciling in Christ Vote

At our Annual Meeting on June 6, 2021 congregation members will vote on a proposal to become a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation.

Here is what you will need to know about this particular vote.

RIC Partners Public Commitments:

  1. Your community explicitly states a welcome to people of “ all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions” or “LGBTQIA+” and names its commitment to " racial equity" or " anti-racism" in its welcome statement.
  2. Open to calling an LGBTQIA+ and Black, Brown, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) Rostered Leader.
  3. Will allow community space/sanctuary to be used for LGBTQIA+ weddings and blessings.
  4. Will make a meaningful contribution annually to support the national RIC program.

Community of ChristChurch Welcome Statement, April 29, 2021

Community of ChristChurch is an open and affirming Christian community that lives in God’s love and grace. We strive to welcome and include all people because we believe God loves and welcomes all people, and we commit to work for racial justice in our church and the world. Regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, physical or mental ability, political stance or theological perspective or anything else that might divide us, you are welcome here.

 

What this means:
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here:
If you are young or old, you are welcome
If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, or any color of skin, you are welcome
If you are married or single or partnered or divorced, you are welcome
If you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, asexual, aromantic, or straight, you are welcome
If you are male, female, transgender, intersex, or non-binary, you are welcome
If you cannot hear or see or speak, you are welcome
If you are sick or well, you are welcome
If you are happy or sad, you are welcome
If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, you are welcome
If you believe in God some of the time or none of the time or all of the time,
you are welcome

 

You are welcome here.
Come with your gifts, your pain, your hope, your fears
Come with the traditions that have helped you and hurt you
Come with your experiences that have made you and broken you
Come with a mind, ready to engage, and a heart, open to discern
Come and listen for the Sacred Spirit that calls you to love your neighbor wholeheartedly, seek justice, create peace and practice compassion
You are welcome here! 

 

Find out more on the Reconciling in Christ program on our website page: www.comchristchurch.org/ric-resources.html and at https://www.reconcilingworks.org/ric

 

If you have questions prior to the vote stay after worship on Sunday, May 16, 2021 for the Reconciling in Christ Team Sunday Conversations.

Sacred Circle Update, May 2021

During a recent church council meeting, the Sacred Circle group was asked to develop a list of proposed or continuing events for the next fiscal year in order that we could include them in the budget process. During the subsequent discussions, we were able to come up with the following list of events for the coming year. You will note that most of the events are ones we have been doing for a number of years. There are a few added events in recognition of our newer relationships with IMIRJ and WQRC.

Due to this preplanning effort, we were able to present a request for budgeted funding. You will find this in the proposed budget at line 400.07 Congregational Event Expense. There are also enough monies in this allocation for additional events such as guest speakers, some space rental, joint ventures with other community partners, etc.

 

If you have any questions about these plans, please contact Tracy Litterer, Suze Engbretson, or Violet Thetford.

Lutheran World Relief Baby Care Kit updates
 
Shirley Dinger and Linda Lusky continue to collect items for Lutheran World Relief Baby Care Kits. Before the pandemic ChristChurch annually collected, sorted, and sent items to Lutheran World Relief (via an Ingathering of west side churches) for distribution around Easter. Even though there are no firm details on when the next Ingathering can safely take place, Shirley and Linda have not let the pandemic slow them down in their collections. 
 
Shirley described the work as:
So much fun!! Now I have to cut the tags off & sort them!! The lady that runs the sale always gives us a free box of baby clothes. Years ago, I asked her & she has continued to do it!! And this time she gave us 2 boxes. It is such a worthy project. Thinks of all the babies we have clothed!! It warms your heart. I’m really not sure what we need because I haven’t counted the items. My living room is filled with boxes.
 
We have—Blankets—64;  PJ’s-50; Oneies-89:  Jackets- 55;  Hats-35;   Socks-81!!  That’s the count from our Monday shopping!! 
There is not a specific ask for assitance right now, but you can reach out to Shirley Dinger for further information. Details on the next Ingathering and collection will be published as they become available. 
Mission and Vision Conversation
Thursday, May 13 at 7pm - 8pm
 
Zoom Link:
 
Church Council members Suze Engbretson and Larry Wade invite you to continue the conversation on the topic of Mission and Vision for ChristChurch. All are welcome, even if you have not attended previous sessions.
 
Please bring updated mission, vision, and value statements that you have come across and want to share with the group. 
Church Council News
The approved minutes from the April 14, 2021 Council meeting are now on our website. If you have questions on the Minutes email Admin@comchristchurch.org
 
Upcoming Church Council Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 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. 
Online gatherings open to all:
Reconciling in Christ Exploratory Team
Upcoming online meeting:
Today: Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 6:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/571159077?pwd=Z1ZuM09hdXR0dTlqaXl3bWR5TlFwdz09
Meeting ID: 571 159 077
Password: 041672
 
What is RIC?
Reconciling in Christ (RIC) is a program for Lutheran congregations that want to publicly welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identity, and gender expression into their communities. 
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!
Sacred Circle
First Monday of every month @ 7pm

Upcoming online meeting:
Monday, June 7, 2021 @ 7pm

Zoom info
https://zoom.us/j/96275146119?pwd=NTVVVnNrZzVqYnlRRE9FdXY0QURqUT09
Meeting ID: 962 7514 6119, 

Passcode: 485512
 
What is Sacred Circle?

Sacred Circle is a Community Action and Community Service network of interfaith people who are committed to following the words of Jesus.

What does Sacred Circle do?
We research articles, legislative bills, commentary, and news reports on current events to identify those areas where we might testify, write letters, make phone calls, and other actions that may lead to social justice for all people.

All are welcome! Both within our church community and our friends, neighbors, relatives, and any denomination.
The classifieds are designed to be a helpful resource for those within the ChristChurch community.  Please share the page with friends and family!
We accept a variety of postings: job opportunities, free items, yard sales, services, looking for house help, etc.

Featured posting:

Nutrition questions?  I've got answers 😀
Friday, May 7th at noon
Join me for this FREE Q&A session the first Friday of every month.  This is your opportunity to ask me any nutrition-related questions you may have!
 Curious about new nutrition trends?  Myths vs facts?  How you can support your health through nutrition?  Just ask!
This month I'll be talking about how stress can affect nutrition (and how nutrition can affect stress!).  I'll talk for about 10 min about nutrition and stress, then open it up for your questions!
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with a nutritionist for FREE!  And it's virtual - so you can participate no matter where you live!  
Bring your lunch if needed (we meet at noon PDT).  See you next Friday, May 7th  😀
To register, follow this link:  https://p.bttr.to/2XGGKgs
You can also register via the events page on my website fullyalivenutrition.com
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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  
 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
 
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. 
Click here to access our directory.

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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