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Someday School

8/31/2020

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Friends, please check out this message from Mark about a new Sunday school that won't be on Sunday. Just send us an email or reply below if you want to be in the loop on this and Mark will keep you posted.

Hi Everybody:  I'm thinking of hosting a new version of Sunday School this fall.  The class will take place on Zoom.  We will be reading a book that has nothing outwardly to do with Christianity and see if we can glean some insights and start some conversations about where we see God at work in the world.  We will be looking for the sacred in the secular. 

I just want to get an idea of how many of you would be interested in participating and what time of the week might be convenient for you.  

I know in my house, after church on Sundays we frequently go out to lunch or attend family gatherings so I was thinking of hosting this class in the early evening during the week.  I see each session as being no longer than 45 minutes with time left over if an interesting discussion runs over.  

Would Monday September 14 at 6 p.m. work for you for our first get-together?  I'll have us out before the premiere of the new season of "Jeopardy" at 7!

I'll announce the title of the book after we gauge the response.

So let me know if you want to come to "Monday School"!

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service order for Saturday evening vespers August 29, 2020

8/29/2020

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Calendar for the Week of August 31

8/29/2020

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Calendar for the week of August 24, 2020

8/23/2020

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Links for gatherings

8/13/2020

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LOOKING FOR ALL THE LINKS TO ALL THE ONLINE GATHERINGS? DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN FIND THEM ALL RIGHT HERE IN ONE PLACE? 

We have a list of all the links on the church website in one spot. It's a great idea to bookmark this link and keep it handy for when you need to log in.
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Miss Coffee hour before church? Join us for virtual pre-service fellowship!

8/10/2020

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Starting Sunday, August 16, we will have fellowship before worship from 9:30-10:00am!

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A LEtter from the pastor

8/8/2020

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Dear friends, 

It’s been great to see the ways that everyone is working together to weather this crazy season in our lives together!

In March and April, we found ourselves in emergency mode trying to figure out how to do anything at all during this pandemic. In June and July, we settled into a routine and began to hone in the programs we set up in the spring. Now, we are assessing how to move forward and continue to engage everyone in some new ways. There are a few gaps we know we need to fill. Some people still don’t have internet access and/or the equipment needed to access online events and services. We’ve had lots of prayer, worship, and learning opportunities, but not much fellowship time. Finally, much of what we have been doing is mid-week rather on Sunday, when many of us are used to doing more at church on Sunday, and less throughout the week. Here are the ways we are currently working to fill those gaps:

  1. We have set up a “dial-a-service” phone call system. Those who are unable to access worship online can call with any phone to listen to the most recent worship service (check in with me or the church office for the number to call). Because the online options are free and there is a small cost associated with each phone call, we do ask that those who are able continue to watch the service on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.
  2. We are beginning the tech lending and tutoring program right now. We are still taking donations of new or used (but functioning) laptops, tablet computers (ipads, kindles, etc), and smart phones OR financial donations. These devices will be erased and reset before use and all donations are tax deductible. You can call for an appointment to drop items off at the church or you can bring them to one of the outdoor worship services. If you would to set up one on one tutoring with one of our techie folks, please call to set up an appointment. If you are available to help with tutoring, please let us know and we’ll get you on the team!
  3. We are starting a fellowship time on Sunday mornings via Zoom. This is a program that you can join on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone for video calling OR call into with any phone. This fellowship time will be at 9:30 every Sunday. Bring your coffee and/or breakfast and join us for some casual time together before church starts at 10. To join fellowship hour, you can down load the “Zoom” app on your device and enter meeting code: 838 3793 2417, you can go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83837932417 or you can call +1(312)626-6799 and enter meeting code: 838 3793 2417. (We’re hoping to add another fellowship and/or casual discussion opportunity on Sunday after church as well - stay tuned for details.)​
  4. We hope to continue with our outdoor worship services as long as the weather holds out and the Covid-19 caseload continues to hold steady and/or decline. 
  5. Finally, don’t forget that all of our morning prayer services, lunch gatherings, Bible studies, and book groups are accessible via telephone as well. Please connect with me directly if you’ve had trouble with this or would like to try it out for the first time. 

Thanks for all your patience and creativity during these crazy times! I love and appreciate each and every one of you. Remember that you are always welcome to reach out to me any time via email, phone call, or text. 

Blessings, ​

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Dial in for worship

8/8/2020

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In order to continue reaching as many people as possible as safely as possible, we now have a way for our members without internet access to call in with any telephone to listen to the latest worship service any time from Sunday - Friday. If you know of someone in the congregation who doesn't have internet access who could benefit from this service, please ask them to contact Pastor Charissa or the church office for the details, including the phone number they should use to call in to. Because there is a small cost associated with this service that is based on the number of users, we are asking that those who do have internet access continue to access worship through YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram. If you have internet access but are having trouble accessing the service, please connect with us to schedule a tutorial through our new technology access program. 
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Weekly Calendar: Week of August 10, 2020

8/7/2020

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Weekly Calendar: Week of August 3

8/1/2020

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