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Weekly newsletter of Barrington Congregational Church United Church of Christ
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During the summer, the eBridge will be published every other week.
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Thurs, July 13
3 - 5 pm Brendan's Community Office Hours, The Coffee Depot in Warren
6 pm BCCUCC Softball game vs Temple Habonim, Bicknell Field
Sun, July 16
Deadline for calendar dates
9:30 am Worship service for All Ages, Nursery Care
Mon, July 17
5 – 8 pm R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women, Fellowship Hall
Tues, Jul 18
11 am Staff meeting
5 – 8 pm R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women, Fellowship Hall
6 pm BCCUCC Softball game vs St John’s, Bicknell Field
Thurs, July 20 - Office Closed
9:30 am–12:30 pm Staff Calendar Planning Meeting, Library
3 -5 pm Brendan’s ‘Community Office Hours’, The Coffee Depot in Warren
6 pm BCCUCC Softball game vs Team Unaffiliated, Bicknell Field
Fri, July 21
2:30 pm Chef Showdown with Dale Azevedo, Atria Bay Spring Village
Sun, July 23
9:30 am Worship Service for All Ages, Nursery Care only
Tues, July 25
11 am Staff meeting, Dale's Office
7 pm Book Group, Library
Thurs, July 27
4 - 7:30 pm Loaves and Fishes Truck prep then run to Providence
6 pm BCCUCC Softball Game vs St Luke's
Sat, July 29
11 am Memorial Service for Shirley Bradley, Sanctuary
Sun, July 30
9:30 am Worship Service for All Ages, Nursery Care
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The summer weekly deadline for information to be included in the eBridge and Sunday Announcements is
Tuesdays at Noon. Send info to
office@bccucc.org
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Some of the new articles in this week's eBridge.....
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Loaves and Fishes RI Truck Run
Photo exhibit by church member
Chef Showdown 2017
Haitian Hoopla
Did you know?
Latest blog from Dale
(Sorry, but it's not possible to add links to these - you'll have to scroll down to find each of them).
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BCCUCC's first softball game
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The BCCUCC co-ed softball team has their first game of the season this
Thursday, July 13th against Temple Habonim. All games begin at 6 pm and are held at Bicknell Field, located at the end of Walnut Road off Lincoln Ave. Spectators are encouraged to come cheer on our team!
2017 Softball Schedule
Any interested men aged 30+ or women aged 16+ who would enjoy playing are invited to contact Tom Strolla at
ostrolla@cox.net
or (401) 246-0936.
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Brendan's Community Office Hours - now on Thursdays!
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On
Thursday, July 13th, Brendan will be at The Coffee Depot, 501 Main St, Warren from 3 - 5 pm for anyone who would like to stop by and visit with him. Want to know more about his Community Office Hours - then read his latest blog
Listening Deeply
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Summer Office Hours are in effect
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Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9:30 - 1; Wednesday 11 - 1; Friday - Closed
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Summer Worship at 9:30 am
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In this Sunday's worship service Brendan will be preaching the fourth in his series of sermons on 'Caring for Our Souls', and he'll ask the question 'What are you sowing?' We hope you can join us for worship at the earlier summer time of 9:30 a.m.
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A chance to sing your favorite hymn!
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During the summer, the ministers aren't choosing the hymns for each Sunday, but instead are giving the congregation the chance to select them. So think about what you'd like to sing and come ready with your request. Only three can be sung each week - but over the course of the summer, that's 33 hymns!!
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If you miss church on Sunday or want to hear the sermon again, you can do so at the following link
Sermon Archive.
Due to technical difficulties, Brendan's sermon from July 2nd wasn't put online until this week - along with his sermon from July 9th. They can both now be heard at the link above.
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2017 - 2018 Calendar information needed
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On Thursday, July 20th the staff is getting together to plan the 2017-2018 church calendar. If you or your ministry team or group has activities/meetings or anything else that they’d like to be included on the calendar, please email it to Christine at
office@bccucc.org
by this Sunday, July 16th. Thank you.
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Church member Paul Roberti will be having an exhibition of his photographs from Italy
this Sunday, July 16th from 1 - 4 pm at
Medici Gelato, 74 Maple Avenue, Barrington RI. All are welcome to stop by.
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Rev. Dale Azevedo returns from vacation and will be back in the office on
Tuesday, July 18th.
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The BCCUCC co-ed softball team has games on
Tuesday, July 18th against St. John's, and on
Thursday, July 20th against Team Unaffiliated. All games begin at 6 pm and are held at Bicknell Field, located at the end of Walnut Road off Lincoln Ave. Spectators are encouraged to come cheer on our team!
2017 Softball Schedule
Any interested men aged 30+ or women aged 16+ who would enjoy playing are invited to contact Tom Strolla at
ostrolla@cox.net
or (401) 246-0936.
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Church Office Closed on Thursday
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The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 20th as the staff will be having their annual Calendar Planning Meeting.
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Brendan's Community Office Hours
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Thurs, July 20th will be Brendan's last Community Office Hours for a few weeks as he will be on vacation from June 24 - August 20. Stop by from 3 - 5 pm at The Coffee Depot, 501 Main Street, Warren - all are welcome.
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Chef Showdown - featuring Rev. Dale Azevedo!
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Come see our own Rev. Dale Azevedo take on Father Bob Hawkins of St. Luke's church in
Chef Showdown 2017! The required ingredient will be corn. The event takes place on
Friday, July 21st at 2:30 pm at Atria, 147 Bay Spring Avenue, Barrington and it is free and open to the public. If you would like to attend
please RSVP by July 19th to 246-2500.
More information
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Help needed with Loaves and Fishes RI Truck Run
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On
Thursday, July 27th volunteers from BCCUCC will be taking the Loaves and Fishes RI truck to Emmanuel House and Crossroads in Providence to serve the men and women there seeking nourishment, for body, mind and soul. Volunteers are needed to help with prep (from 4 pm) as well as to go out on the truck a little later. Donations of food and clothing items are also needed.
Click on this link to take you to the SignUpGenius where you can read more about what is needed and to sign up to help or donate.
If you can't sign up online and want to help, or just have questions, please contact Liz White at 401-245-0285 or
lizzyw2@aol.com, or Jay or Phyllis Buckley at 401-245-1098 or
pbuckley6@cox.net.
Please drop off your donations in the kitchen under the sign “ Donations for Loaves and Fishes”
by Wednesday, July 26th. Thank you.
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Riverwalk Accessibility Project
- let's make it happen this summer!
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The Riverwalk Accessibility Project needs your support
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We have plans to make the Education building more accessible for those with mobility challenges coming from the sanctuary but it can't happen without your financial help. We hope you will make a donation to support this effort. Thank you to those who have already done so.
We need to raise more money to make this project a reality – and our hope is to do it this summer ** Learn more and see pictures at
www.bccucc.org and follow the link to the Riverwalk Accessibility Project.
A Donation form for the Riverwalk Accessibility Project
is available
at this link.
** Because the walkway will go through the playground and involves moving earth and regrading, it has to happen in the summer while Tot's Preschool is not in session.
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Next meets
Tuesday, July 25th at 7 pm in the church library to discuss
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. ‘Tantalizingly thrilling, Ng's emotionally complex debut novel captures the tension between cultures and generations with the deft touch of a seasoned writer.’ (Booklist starred review).
For more information about the group, contact Helen Schall at
helenschall@hotmail.com or 245-4724. All are welcome.
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Loaves and Fishes RI Truck Run
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On
Thursday, July 27th volunteers from BCCUCC will be taking the Loaves and Fishes RI truck to Emmanuel House and Crossroads in Providence. See article above under 'Help Wanted' for all the details or
Click on this link to take you to the SignUpGenius to read more about what is needed and to sign up to help or donate.
Please drop off your donations in the kitchen under the sign “ Donations for Loaves and Fishes”
by Wednesday, July 26th
. Thank you.
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The BCCUCC co-ed softball team has a game on
Thursday, July 27th against St Luke's. All games begin at 6 pm and are held at Bicknell Field, located at the end of Walnut Road off Lincoln Ave. Spectators are encouraged to come cheer on our team!
2017 Softball Schedule
Any interested men aged 30+ or women aged 16+ who would enjoy playing are invited to contact Tom Strolla at
ostrolla@cox.net
or (401) 246-0936.
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NAMI Family Support Group
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NAMI RI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) holds a monthly support group at our church for family members of people with mental illness. The group is open to anyone in the community and they meet the first Thursday of the month from 6 – 7:30 pm in Room 6. Their next meeting is Thursday, August 3rd and all are welcome. For more info contact Cindy Elder at 331-3060 or cindy.elder@namirhodeisland.org .
Learn more about NAMI Rhode Island.
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Update on Refugee Families & Fundraiser at RI Film Fest
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The Mission and Justice Team has been talking with folks from Saints Matthew and Mark Episcopal Church on how we, BCCUCC, can help them support a refugee family. They are currently committed to supporting a family from Eritrea: a mother with four children, and now have been asked to help one or two new families to become settled over the next couple of weeks. These families have all been in camps for over two years and have been thoroughly vetted. One way to help is to take part in a fundraiser offered by the RI Film Fest. Tickets are available by contacting Helen Schall (245-4724 or
helenschall@hotmail.com and are available for opening night,
Tuesday, August 8th at 7 pm. This event is being held at the Providence Performing Arts Center and cost $10.00. Find out more at
www.rifilmfest.org
The needs for continuing support of the families are many, but financial help is the most "all-purpose." Your check to BCCUCC with "Refugee Support" in the memo line will go directly to Sts. Matthew and Mark to help them in their budgeting of resources. As we learn of specific requests, we will pass that information on to you.
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Haitian Hoopla '10' Fundraiser
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The 10th Annual Haitian Hoopla will take place on
Sunday, August 13th from 4 - 9 pm at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth. The event is a fundraiser for the RICUCC Haiti Task Force.
Ticket information and details
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Free Fun Day at Irons Homestead
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All churches and individuals of the Rhode Island Conference of the United Church of Christ are invited to picnic and play at Irons Homestead on
Sunday, August 20th, 2017 - For FREE! Boating, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Horseshoes, etc, etc. Grills and tables will be ready for your picnic.
Details
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In 1851 “a committee to consider the propriety of altering and repairing the meeting house” made the following report.. “that it is proper and desirable that the Meeting House be altered or repaired as it would promote the happiness and convenience of those who may worship in said house and also the respectability of the Religious Society of this place. It is obvious that every community derives its character from the exterior and interior of the house in which Jehovah is worshipped”.
Please note the “exterior" in this quote and help as you are able to support the Riverwalk Project.
(Information about the Riverwalk Accessibility Project is included earlier in this eBridge. We hope you can help support it with a donation).
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During the summer while the choir is on hiatus, there is an opportunity each week for members of the congregation to share their musical talents during worship. If you play an instrument or sing and are interested in providing music during the offertory, please contact our organist/choir director Marina Zabinksi at 726-5118 or
marina@bccucc.org. She is available to accompany you as needed. Marina will be posting a signup calendar in the vestry so check out available dates, then be sure to contact her once you sign up.
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Summer worship is at 9:30 a.m.
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Don't forget to come to church a half hour earlier at
9:30 am during the summer months (now thru September 3rd). We're taking advantage of the coolness of the sanctuary earlier in the day, which also allows more time for everyone to go out and enjoy the summer weather for the rest of the day. We hope you will join us as you are able.
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The Bereavement Group is taking a break over the summer and will resume meeting in September. However, if anyone has any questions or concerns during the break they may contact Betsy Brenner at jsbeeb@aol.com or 245-8031.
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Memory Impairment Support Group
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During the summer they will meet only on the second Tuesday of the month, Tuesday, August 8th, from 1 - 2:30 pm in the church library. The group is open to patients and caregivers, and participants need not be members of this church. For more information contact Jim McCartney at 245-3288 or jrmcc@fullchannel.net
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Publication changes over the summer
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With shorter office hours and less activity, the eBridge and the Sunday Announcements will each be produced every other week on alternating weeks. Please take this into consideration when submitting items for inclusion to
office@bccucc.org. Also over the summer, the weekly deadline is
Tuesdays at Noon.
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Associate Minister's vacation
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Rev. Brendan Curran will be on vacation from June 24th - August 20th.
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Ministers days off have changed
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Brendan's day off is now Fridays, and Dale's day off is Mondays.
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'From the River's Edge' - The Pastors' Blog
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A Quick View From General Synod
by Rev. Dale Azevedo, Sr. Minister - July 3, 2017 Baltimore has been great! No, General Synod 2017 isn't over . That won't happen until late tomorrow, but I wanted to take a few moments and share some of my experiences with you.
Read more
www.bccucc.org
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If you missed reading any posts you can find them all on the church website
at this link. There are also links to the most recent ones from the homepage of our church website
www.bccucc.org
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Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a Comprehensive Sexuality Education Curriculum and CEYM will be offering OWL for our 10th – 12th grade youth beginning in the Fall of 2017. We encourage families of 10th – 12th graders to start thinking about participating in the upcoming program year. Letters and information will be mailed to you this summer with an invitation to register. For more information about OWL visit
http://www.ucc.org/justice/sexuality-education/
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