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Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 10.14.21 |
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Online Interactive Worship
with Holy Communion
October 17, 2021, at 9:30 am
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Online Worship Logistics:
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RIC Third Sunday - October 17
The Reconciling in Christ team invites you to join us in a book study later this fall. We will be reading David P. Gushee's book, Changing Our Mind (Definitive 3rd Edition). Your RIC team is listening to you! When we asked you to fill out our survey after we first created the new welcome statement, we asked you what type of education and resources you are wanting and biblical and theological studies on the subject topped the list.
To learn more, we invite you to stick around after Zoom Worship for the 3rd Sunday RIC conversation this Sunday (October 17th) led by Steve Delamarter, Beth Habecker, and Pastor David. |
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Baby Care Kit Project for Lutheran World Relief
Baby Care Kit Assembly Event
Saturday, October 23
Volunteers needed to create and package the kits:
- Don’t worry if you have never participated in this event before.
- There will be experienced volunteer coordinators present at every shift to help you.
- Masks required.
- Dress warmly--open-air setting
Schedule:
8:00am-10:00am: Set-up - 3 volunteers needed
10:00am-12:00pm: Group 1 Assemble baby kits - 6 volunteers needed
12:30pm-2:30pm: Group 2 Assemble baby kits -6 volunteers needed
2:30pm-3:00pm: Drivers for delivery nearby - 2 volunteers needed
Purchased soap, dark hand towels, baby socks, PJs, or T-shirts (12-24 months), may be delivered to Jane Jackson by Friday, October 22.
Questions? Call or email Sherrie Wade or Cindy Kinnie |
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Pass It On Sale
This sale is a great opportunity to shop for items for the Baby Care Kits.
When: October 14-18
On Sunday, October 17, take an additional 50% off
On Monday, October 18, take an additional 75% off
Location: Former JoAnn Fabric Store
Sunset Esplanade Shopping Center
The following items are needed: T-shirts, onesies, PJ's w/o feet (size 12-24 months), and socks.
Interesting in making a financial donation?
The financial donations will assist in covering the costs of diapers and soap needed to complete the kits.
Online Donations:
Please go here and select from the drop-down tab "Community Service Outreach' and add into the note field 'Baby Care Kits'.
Checks:
Clearly designate on your check memo line 'Baby Care Kits' and send it to our address:
Community of ChristChurch
3300 NW 185th Ave #224
Portland, OR 97229
Thanks to all our volunteers for supporting this wonderful initiative!
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Sacred Circles Fall 2021 Update |
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We have taken the summer months to review our mission and hone our focus for the coming year. Although Sacred Circles encompass both community service and social justice, we’ve decided to make our focus largely on justice. We will be meeting with local civic leaders, elected politicians, members of the community, people of Faith, and all those interested in creating a livable world for all. By building relationships and understanding, by listening to the marginalized, by interacting with government, we CAN make a difference.
Our local group, which includes members of Community of ChristChurch, friends, neighbors, relatives, coworkers, etc., will be meeting typically on the 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Zoom. We will use the same Zoom link each month, so add it to your calendar.
Sacred Circles Monthly Meeting
Next meetings: Thursday, October 28
Meeting ID: 962 7514 6119
Passcode: 485512
Sacred Organizing Cohort
There is a second aligned group called Sacred Organizing Cohort which meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30 on Zoom. This is a tri-county gathering to work on the same issues on a larger scale. It isn’t necessary to attend both meetings every month. It's recommended to attend a Sacred Circles meeting first, then attend the Sacred Organizing Cohort. And it isn’t necessary to attend both meetings every month.
Contact Violet Thetford and she will send you the Sacred Organizing Cohort Zoom link.
These groups are open to all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It is a diverse group, and you are welcome!
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Thrivent Choice Dollars
As part of helping people lead generous lives, Benefit Members of Thrivent Financial are given the opportunity to direct Thrivent Choice Dollars to qualified organizations that they would like to support.
If you have Thrivent Choice Dollars, consider directing them to Community of ChristChurch. Contact Thrivent at 800-847-4836 or follow this link.
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U-Pick English Walnuts Available This Weekend!
Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 16: 10:00 – 4:00
Sunday, October 17: 1:00 – 4:00
Pricing: $20 per 5-gallon bucket (approximately 18 lbs. in-the-shell when dry)
What to Wear: old warm clothes, rain pants if you have them, rubber gloves, knee pads (optional)
What to Bring: Cardboard box or bag to take the nuts home in (we will have some bags if you forget).
Cash or checks accepted.
What NOT to Bring: Pets - we LOVE animals but they can contaminate the walnuts and there are dangers, including wild animals and other concerns.
If you need the property address, just give me a call at 503-720-5308 or email: Jill Bierman
Other details:
- No chemicals have been used on the walnuts for over a year.
- Walnuts require cleaning and some drying time. Instructions will be available at the farm.
- We also plan to be open the following two weekends, depending on the weather. More updates will be shared when available.
- Come on out, we’d love to see you!
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Community of ChristChurch
This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.
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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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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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