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The Weekly News
September 21, 2016
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Greetings!
In this issue of the Weekly News:
- New Information from the Transition Committee
- Adult Christian Development Classes
- Baptism Preparation
- Make a Difference
- Hamilton County CROP Hunger Walk
- Time & Talent Auction
- Dates for Your Calendar
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New Information from the Transition Committee
On September 19, the Standing Committee announced the addition of a fifth candidate, nominated by petition, for the eleventh Bishop of Indianapolis and Southern Indiana: The Rev. Canon Bruce Gray, Canon to the Ordinary of our diocese.
During the Walk-Abouts, to be held October 14 through 16, the candidates for Bishop will be answering five questions: three will be given in advance; one the candidates will choose in advance (from a series of questions) and a fifth chosen randomly from questions submitted to the Transition Committee. All questions will be chosen from those you submit.
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Two Christian Development Classes for You
Registration Closes on September 25
"Finding the Footprints" will be facilitated by Peggy Driehorst and will help you identify places where you found God - or perhaps felt God's absence - in your life. Participants will write a "spiritual autobiography"
"Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say" will be facilitated by Lori Anzelone. Explore several phrases like this one that often get "quoted" from the Bible and can be more hurtful than helpful.
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Baptism Preparation Class
Registration closes on September 25
Baptism 101, a two-session class, will be offered on Sundays, October 16 and 23. The ancient Christian Rite of Baptism is central to our identity as members of Christ's body. This class is open to all who wish to explore the meaning in this beautiful sign of God's grace (and is required for adults, older children, and families of infants preparing for baptism on Sundays, November 6, 2016, and January 8, 2017. The baptism preparation classes will meet in the Andres Library. Mother Jenny will lead the classes.
Father Steve's Sunday morning Lectionary class will not be held at this time.
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Let's Come Together to Make a Difference
Sunday, September 25, 11:30 a.m.
Racism is a complex and systemic problem in our country. A group of us will meet September 25 in the conference room to continue to explore ways we can address racism in our communities and in our daily lives. Want to help make a difference? Come join us!
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Hamilton County CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 2, 1:30 p.m.
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795 million people worldwide do not have enough food to lead a healthy, active life.
15% of Indiana's population is food insecure, including 335,400 children.
32% of Indiana's food insecure have income above the federal poverty level and are being served ONLY
by charitable hunger relief efforts.*
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There are just two weeks until the Hamilton County CROP Hunger Walk. Join St. Christopher's CROP Hunger Walk Team. Help us reach our $4000 goal to alleviate hunger globally and locally. Run, bike, or walk. There will be a short route for young families and those who cannot walk the longer one. Look for information and registration forms in the Narthex at the CROP Walk Poster. If you prefer, you can join the team online, sponsor a team member, or donate at the following link:
Unable to walk? Be a spirit walker. Sponsor someone on St. Christopher's Team who is participating in CROP Walk or pray for the walkers and the hungry.
St. Christopher's will accept donations for CROP Walk using any of the following methods:
Cash or check (pick up a Sock-It-To-Hunger Sock in the Narthex for your loose change or checks (made to St. Christopher's with CROP Walk on the memo line)
Online (use your secure login for St. Christopher's or make a one-time donation and select the CROP Walk option for your donation)
Text-to-Give (select the CROP Walk option for your donation)
*Data from Church World Service and Map the Meal Gap, which gives current data for the United States as of March 2016.
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You've got talent!
Saturday, November 5
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Yes, YOU! Each and every one of us has gifts to share. These gifts come in many forms. Whether it is a talent, time you can offer, or a special gift item, the Time & Talent Auction is a unique opportunity to share your gifts and turn them into $$ to help our church community.
Pick up a Time & Talent Auction donation form at the display in the Narthex. It has a helpful listing to get you thinking about what YOU can donate to this once-every-three-years event. It also contains instructions for gift cards.
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Questions about donations of your talent, time, or gifts? Contact one of the following:
Chris Jacobs | 317-596-1062
Berrill Johnson | 317-581-9740
Kathy Laverdiere | 317-460-4873
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Dates for Your Calendar
The Save the Date page of St. Christopher's website is updated weekly. Check this resource for new information. You also may want to review the insert in the
Sunday bulletin, as it provides the schedule for the coming week.
September 28 | Young at Heart Luncheon
October 14 | Walkabout to Meet Bishop Candidates, St. Paul's, Indianapolis*
October 15 | Walkabout to Meet Bishop Candidates, St. Andrews's, Greencastle
October 15 | Walkabout to meet Bishop Candidates, St. Paul's, Evansville
October 16 | Walkabout to meet Bishop Candidates, St. Paul's, Columbus
*Note: Location changed from St. Christopher's to St. Paul's, Indianapolis. For times and other important details about the Walk-Abouts, please read The Transition Committee's
Walk-About Communication.
Church office hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The deadline for announcements, news, and articles for The Weekly News is Monday Noon each week. Email to ddelong@stchriscarmel.com.
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