Community of ChristChurch
Faith News Update for October 29, 2020

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All Saints' Sunday
Online Interactive Worship with 
Holy Communion

 Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 9:30am
1 Kings 17:1-16

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.

On Sunday, November 1, at 2 am, daylight saving time ends. We’ll set our clocks back one hour, heralding the end of daylight saving time.
Don't forget to change your clocks so you will be able to join us for Sunday morning worship at the correct time. 
Church Council Minutes 
 
The approved minutes from September 23 & October 14 are now on our website. 
 
If you have questions on the minutes email Admin@comchristchurch.org
Collecting winter clothing for vulnerable groups

 

ChristChurch volunteers are leading us in collecting items for the local homeless folks (currently in the fairgrounds), Lifeline Connections in Vancouver, WA and HomePlate ( HomePlate is Washington County's only non-profit provider of drop-in centers and street outreach for young people experiencing homelessness.). 

 

They are collecting the following:

 

Socks, cold-weather clothing, blankets, coats sweaters, jackets, scarves, gloves/mittens at least thru December.

 
In addition, we are looking for funny, cute, inspirational socks for Christmas for HomePlate youth!

 

Items collected will be divided out and given to three groups listed above.

 

Three places to drop off donations:

1) Violet Thetford’s condo: on the bench in front

2) Jane and Paul Jackson house: front door

3) Michael and Eileen Gross house: front door

 

Contact Rachael in the office for the above addresses. You could also try using our online member directory. 

Online gatherings open to all
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Reconciling In Christ 
Monthly online meeting
Thursday, November 5th @ 6:30pm

 

https://zoom.us/j/571159077?pwd=Z1ZuM09hdXR0dTlqaXl3bWR5TlFwdz09

 

Meeting ID: 571 159 077

Password: 041672

 

Reconciling in Christ is a program for Lutheran congregations who want to publicly welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identity, and gender expression into their communities.

Crafting, Gardening and Creativity Share 
Every Saturday
Halloween Edition!
10am - noon

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

Meeting ID: 226 185 003
Password: 012822

Questions: contact Violet Thetford. 

Online Community Events:
The Ancient Legend of the Whale and the Thunderbird ~
~ origin story of earthquakes and tsunamis.
 You are invited to the launch of the
Oregon Synod Disaster Preparedness & Response
Congregational Network
 
TODAY Thursday, October 29th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Bring Yourself – Bring a Fellow Member - Bring a Team!
To Register, email your name & congregation name to beprepared@oregonsynod.org
 
As we have learned over these last months, Oregon does and will continue to experience disasters and times of emergency.  As people of faith, we are called to be ready to provide comfort and assistance to those in need.  How do we get ready?  By having a response plan in place….by starting NOW to learn what we as local congregations can do to help—including creative ideas for responding in this time of COVID.
  
The OR Synod Disaster Preparedness & Response Network will offer regular gatherings, resources, trainings, and team development activities to help you form a team and engage your congregation. Please join us as we begin the preparedness journey together! 
Disaster Preparedness and Response Resources
Sacred Circle
Upcoming online meeting:
Monday, November 2nd
7pm - 8pm

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

 

Interested in joining or learning more?

Email Violet Thetford

Central Lutheran (Portland, OR), in partnership with Immanuel Lutheran (Seattle, WA), and The Flame (Portland, OR), is hosting a Zoom Vigil from
9 am - midnight on election day, November 3rd.


Pastor David will be holding space from 9pm - 10pm.
On the schedule it is listed as:
RevD's Dance Party with Rev. David Eppelsheimer 
 
We invite you to consider committing to a time to sit vigil with us on this important date. You may sign up for one or more time slots at www.centralportland.org/election-vigil-2020 (Click "Get Ticket" link to go directly to the sign-up.) All are welcome to come and go throughout the day. The room will be monitored for safety at all times.
Meeting ID: 932 5423 4332
Passcode: 376165
Introducing the ChristChurch Classifieds webpage
 As we continue to navigate our uncertain world, one thing that is clear - our community connection is vital. Christchurch now has another way to nurture community connections...a free online classified page!

The classified page is designed to be a helpful resource for those within the ChristChurch community.

We accept a variety of postings: job opportunities, free items, yard sales, services, looking for house help, etc.

Other examples:

  • If you or a friend/family run a small business this is a great place to post your services.
  • Cleaning out your closets or garage and want to offer those items to your ChristChurch friends?
  • Have a bounty of vegetables or flowers from your garden?
  • Hosting a virtual event and want to invite the greater ChristChurch community?
You can read more about the page and post an ad by visiting this webpage.

A final note, this page is a work in progress and an experiment. Please contact me if you have any suggestions. The next month will be a soft launch, allowing me to work out any tech or content issues. But please share it with friends and family! We need people to submit to know how well the page is working.

Thank you!
Rachael Jans
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.

Submissions for Faith News:
Do you have an article or piece of news to
share with the congregation? 
Email your submission for Faith News by 2pm on Wednesday via email
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