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Weekly eNews for January 15 - January 21

WORSHIP
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Saturday at 5:00 PM
* Sunday at 10:15 AM *
Eucharist & Prayer Wednesday at 7:45 AM

Don't Miss the Annual Meeting 

On Sunday, January 25, we will gather at 10:15 AM for our Annual Meeting. During this time together we will hear messages from our Wardens, vote on proposed Christ Church by-laws, and look to the future as we elect five (5) new persons to serve on the Vestry. (To ensure enough time for the Annual Meeting, we will worship at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 25.) 

 

The seven persons nominated to serve on the Vestry are:  Andy Castellano, David Durr, Cindy Harper, Andrea Macgill, Ken Royston, Jim Sowers, Lynn Williams.  

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED BY-LAWS & READ BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON EACH VESTRY CANDIDATE. 

 


Garage Student Ministry
On Monday, January 19, you are invited to take part in our MLK Service Day at Shockoe Hill Apartments. We will meet at the Garage at 9:30 AM and travel to visit the residents of Shockoe Hill Apartments. We will return at the Garage around 12:30 PM. Be sure to register on CCE Online.

 

On Monday, January 26, we will have a Garage Student Ministries Group Lunch (for both mid- and senior-highs) starting at 12:00 PM at the Short Pump Mall Food Court. The first three to arrive eat for FREE!

 

Mark your calendar - registration for the 2015 Summer Mission Trips opens February 1 on CCE Online.  

 

Discover Your Gifts 

Have you purchased your book? Signed up for one of our workshops? Everyone in our community is invited to take part in this congregation-wide initiative to Discover Your Gifts. 

 

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Please click here to learn how YOU can participate!   

 

This week in Adult Ministry ... 
There are a lot of exciting things happening this month for adults at CCE. In addition to the Discover Your Gifts initiative there are small groups, Bible studies, special events, and more. Make sure to pick up your Winter/Spring 2015 catalogue in the milling area this weekend and consider these upcoming opportunities:
10:25 Interest Meeting for Young Adults
January 15 (TONIGHT!)
7:00 PM in the Library

We are hoping to launch two new 10:25 small groups for young adults and young families. Join us for these informational meetings to learn more and see if one of these groups is a good fit for you! Click here for details. (An interest group for young families will meet January 23 at 5:30 PM.)




LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Feeding the Soul: 
Artistic Journaling
Saturday, January 17
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This is a fun program for personal reflection using visual meditation and prayer. The program will consist of collage, painting, and making lines. No artistic talent required -- just an open mind and some simple supplies that you will need to purchase these before the class. We will discuss the use of paints and inks as well as other media used in art journals that you can acquire and play with if you so like. Register now.


mens breakfast  
Men's Breakfast
Saturday, January 17
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

 

The monthly Men's Breakfast will kick off 2015 with a new series: Here and Now - The Kingdom of God is Among Us. This is a challenging topic for many Christians, as we often hear of two meanings about the Kingdom - one that is here already, and one only fully realized in the future. Michael Compton we'll start us off this Saturday. The breakfasts will continue through May with additional topics to be announced. Each meeting will feature an outstanding teacher, an amazing home-cooked meal, and great fellowship.  Register now.

 

THIS SUNDAY!

*Combined Service on January 18*
On Sunday, January 18 we will gather for one combined worship service at 10:00 AM.  A reception for the the Rev. Jeff Fishwick will immediately follow in the Garage as we bid farewell to our Interim Rector.



Loaves & Fishwick
Check out the final blog from Rev. Jeff, entitled The Call to Downward Mobility.

Read it now



Inclement Weather

The ice/sleet/snow this week reminded us to be weather-aware. If worship or church activities need to be cancelled, we will post that information on our website as soon as we are able. In cases of inclement weather on a Saturday night or Sunday morning, we may choose to hold worship with whomever can make it and all volunteers (worship leaders, choir, Kids' Quest, etc.) will be excused of their duties. If the conditions are really bad (blizzard, for example) worship may be cancelled completely. We will do our best to post this information by 7:30 AM.

 

Please make it a practice to check the website before you head to church during times of inclement weather. Thank you!





Nursery Update
Beginning this Saturday, January 17, there will be no nursery care during Saturday evening worship. A parent's nursery is always available and every child is welcome in the sanctuary during worship.




Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Save the date! On February 17 Garage Student Ministries is hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. This will be a time to celebrate before Lent with some good eats, fellowship with your CCE friends, and help raise funds for our Youth Mission Trips.

Stay tuned for more details.





Community Bulletin Board
Check out the latest postings, which include a chance to help someone in need!

CLICK HERE

ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR CARITAS FURNITURE DONATION SHED


Winter's a great time to clean out those closets, basements, and garages!

Don't forget that we host a CARITAS Furniture Donation Shed on our campus.  You can bring your used items here and they will be transported to the CARITAS Furniture Bank, where folks can get much-needed items now that they've secured their own housing.

Click here for more info.
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Christ Church Episcopal * 5000 Pouncey Tract Road * Glen Allen, VA * 23059 
(804) 364-0394 * www.christchurchrichmond.com