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Weekly eNews for November 5-November 11

WORSHIP
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Saturday at 5:00 PM
Sunday at 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
Eucharist & Prayer Wednesday at 7:45 AM

"We Love Because God First Loved Us"

Christ Church will host CARITAS Families on

November 22-29, including all day on Thanksgiving Day. Please help this local, life-saving mission that provides shelter and food to the homeless.

 OUR MOST CRITICAL NEEDS:

 

- Overnight Hosts

- Eye Doctor Drivers 

- After dinner clean up

- Thanksgiving cooks

- Laundry

 

There are many ways that you can help and you are guaranteed to receive more than you give. Sign up now through CCE Online and in the milling area this weekend. Questions? Please contact Jenni Pandak at [email protected].

 

Stop Hunger Now 
November 16, 3:00-5:00 PM
More than 1 billion people worldwide do not have enough to eat. International hunger relief agency Stop Hunger Now is working to end hunger by distributing food to children and families all over the world. Their meal packaging program assembles dried food into small packets that store easily, last for years, and cost only 29 cents each.

Christ Church has committed to purchase and pack 20,000 meals on Sunday, November 16 at 3:00-5:00 PM and we need your help! This serving opportunity is open to people of all ages. We welcome your donation of any amount whether or not you can participate in the packing event. Donations can be made by clicking "Give Now" at CCE Online and selecting "Stop Hunger Now" in Step 2. Please contact Sarah Timmerman with any questions and register now at CCE Online.
  
Discover Your Gifts 

January brings a new year with new beginnings. It offers us time to reflect on how we spend our time and where we place our talents. In January, Christ Church Episcopal will celebrate the New Year. We will have the opportunity to explore our spiritual gifts together. To learn how to participate more fully by purchasing your own book... 

 

Garage Student Ministry
Don't miss the fun, fellowship, worship, and teaching at Youth Group this Sunday at the Garage. Mid-Highs at 5:00-6:30 PM and Senior Highs at 6:30-8:00 PM.

 

 

 

Acolyte Training
Training for new acolytes and a refresher for experienced acolytes. Please join us immediately following the 10:45 AM worship service for a brief training and...PIZZA! All new and returning acolytes, please sign up here at CCE Online.
Pledge Update

Thank you all for your pledges.  At this time, we have 217 pledges for a total amount of $798,724. We greatly appreciate the generosity of the congregation - your pledges demonstrate your call to a generous life.  If you have not yet pledged, it is not too late. Just visit our website or pick up a pledge card in the Milling Area. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Preston Wigner.  

 




Launch in Progress

Join us for a brown bag lunch on November 9 at 12:15 PM in the Library. We'll be swapping stories about the first visits home (curfew?), and what changes we see in the family dynamics. "Launch In Progress" is a seasonal small group providing a supportive community within CCE for families who are launching a young adult from high school into full-fledged adulthood. Questions? Contact Melissa Reed or Lilly Andrews.

 

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Preschool Registration
The Christ Church Episcopal Preschool is a... Preschool registration for church members begins January 7. If you are interested now is a great time of year to schedule a tour!  Just call the preschool office at 364-5905 to arrange a time.

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Nursery Note
Because the space will be used by our CARITAS families, the nursery will be unavailable during worship on November 22 and 23.  Children of all ages are always welcome in worship.





Stop Hunger Now "Spirit Night" at Arby's

Join your CCE friends for dinner at Arby's in Short Pump on Monday, November 10 and benefit Stop Hunger Now. Dine anytime between 5:00 PM-8:00 PM and 12% of the proceeds will go toward our purchase of the 20,000 meals we're packing together on November 16. Among lots of other options, Arby's in Short Pump will feature a Roast Beef dinner deal on Monday evening.  So give your kitchen a break, support a special cause, and enjoy fellowship with your church family!


PLEDGE UPDATE


We've "stepped up" to the next level! We'll be sharing an update on annual giving during worship on November 8 and 9. If you haven't made your pledge yet, there's still time.
CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR PLEDGE
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Christ Church Episcopal * 5000 Pouncey Tract Road * Glen Allen, VA * 23059 
(804) 364-0394 * www.christchurchrichmond.com