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March 26, 2020
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Share Your Reflections with Your Parish Family via Video
Dear Friends,
Patrick Rooney, our Vestry Chair of Communications, and I would love to hear from you and your family! The idea is that the
videos we are now sending out to the parish from staff will continue into the future--and
you all
will provide the content. This is a way for us to be the church, to stay connected to each other, and to let us know how you're doing in the midst of this current hiatus. The subject matter can be of your choosing--your thoughts, what you miss about being in church together, a poem, or just a 'shout out' from your family to your church family. Be creative. Parents, your kids are likely well versed in this and can no doubt provide excellent leadership!!
The important thing is that everyone does one and that it's no more than two minutes long.
Patrick has provided information below about how to shoot the videos at home and send them to him.
Roll Cameras,
Christopher
Suggestions for Recording Video
Lighting: position a lamp with at least 60w soft white bulb behind your device. Evenbetter is having one on either side, but the very least is one behind the camera. This will illuminate your face and eliminate dark shadows or a dark, murky profile.
Sound: if you have ear buds, use them. Otherwise, be close enough to your device so your full voice is captured. Avoid large or cavernous rooms that may cause an echo. Of course, if you have a professional microphone please feel free to use that!
Positioning: position yourself about 3 feet away from the device with the frame starting just below the shoulders. Too close and your head will fill the frame, and too far you'll look, well, too far. Prop your device on something at eye level. If you're sitting, an easy fix is to stack books or use a box. Be sure to use something heavier than your device as a back stop to lean against.
Sending video file: there are a number of options to send the file. You can upload it to Dropbox or Google Drive and send the link to
[email protected]. You can also use a file transfer provider such as
https://wetransfer.com/ and send to the same email (it's free to send files up to 2GB, but you will see ads).
God didn't create the world in a day, so give yourself a break and record as many 'takes' as you like. Only you will know the final tally!
Thank you for sharing!
Patrick
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Women's Bible Study Will Meet Via Zoom
Today at 9:30AM
While the church is closed, Women's Bible Study will meet by Zoom! We are currently in our Lenten Series on non-canonical texts, using The New New Testament, (Here is a
link to a video about The New New Testament and non-canonical texts.) We'd love for you to join us! We meet on Thursdays at 9:30AM. To join the Zoom meeting, click
here or go to
zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID: 342 695 056. For more information, a copy of the reading, or to get on our email list, contact
Megan.
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Friends in Faith Will Meet Via Zoom
Mondays at 10:00AM
The Friends in Faith are meeting at our usual time on Mondays from 10:00AM to 11:00AM via Zoom.
We want the congregation to know that anyone is welcome to join us! We follow a format of praying for people on the parish prayer list out loud together, then we share in ten minutes of silent prayer or meditation, and then one of us leads the group in a discussion of something they have brought to share with the group, usually of a spiritual nature.
If you are interested in joining us, please email
Elizabeth Clemmitt so she can include you in the Zoom invitation.
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Rummage Drop-Off Closed
Our Rummage Drop-off Room is now closed until further notice due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for all that you do as a congregation to support the Rummage Ministry, we couldn't do it without you, and we'll look forward to accepting your donations as soon as we reopen!
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Your Financial Support
Now, more than ever, Christ Church relies on your financial support. We are always grateful for you help, especially so now. You may donate electronically below, send a check to us at 470 Maple Street, or call Cindy below if you need to make other arrangements. If your situation doesn't allow for that now, please know that we understand. You can always pray for the well being of the parish as you pray for a quick and safe resolution to this crisis.
Venmo: Type the username @CCWGiving, enter the amount you wish to transfer, type what the funds are for (pledge) and hit "Pay."
If you have any problems or questions related to this, please contact Cindy Lyman , Financial Manager.
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Soul Fuel on Zoom - Sunday at 4:00PM
All 9th through 12th graders are invited to gather on Zoom to talk, laugh, and simply
SEE each other! We will meet this Sunday, March 29 at 4PM. Go to
zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID:432 664 4424.
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7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Whole Group Gatherings on Zoom
Even though the building is closed, the Confirmation Program continues! We will meet remotely on Zoom until we are able to gather in person again. The next whole group meeting is all about Episcopal liturgy - one of the things that makes our church so special and spiritual.
The 7th Grade Whole Group Gathering on Liturgy is on Monday, March 30 from 6-7PM. Go to
zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID: 432 664 4424.
The 8th Grade Whole Group Gathering on Liturgy is on Monday, April 6 from 6-7PM. Go to
zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID: 110 123 501.
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Sunday School on Zoom
Sundays at 11:00AM
Children age 3 through 4th grade are invited to a Sunday School "class" each Sunday at 11:00AM. Our first one will be this Sunday from 11:00-11:15, a chance to see each other, say hi and re-connect! Melissa, Megan and Elizabeth will all be there and we hope to see lots of the children!
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Club 56 Will Meet Via Zoom
Wednesdays at 6:00PM
Club 56, our weekly youth group meeting for fifth and sixth graders and their friends, will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 6:00PM by Zoom. We had fun last week just connecting and meeting everyone's pets, siblings, or other special beings/items from home!
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At-Home Lessons 
At the end of each week we will send you a simple lesson plan you can do at home, if you wish! This will be based on the Sunday readings (also known as the Common Lectionary.) We will continue to share suggestions such as videos, crafts and game ideas you can do at home.
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Fun Things to Do This Week
Check out these "Movement Breaks" from parishioner and dance professional Amanda Blair MacDonald and her daughter Mattie Blair, offering exercises, dances and games for young children: https://bit.ly/2UvsfZB.
Parishioner Lowey Sichol, an author and speaker specializing in business, has written a series of books about different companies and their founders. Right now she is offering online visits with her where you learn the story and hear insights and fun facts. Available so far: The stories of Disney and Nike. These are 25 minutes long and suggested for ages 8-13. I (Melissa) watched the Disney one and loved it! Access the author visits at:
www.loweybundysichol.com
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First Friday Faves - April 3
Sadly, we won't be able to go bowling, but we
CAN get together and have a fun Friday night! All 5th through 8th graders and their friends are invited to First Friday Faves on Zoom! We will chat, play games, and enjoy each other's company. Friday, April 3 from 6-7PM. Go to
zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID: 432 664 4424.
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Please Remember In Your Prayers
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The sick and those in any need or trouble,
especially:
Elliston Morris, The Maskal Family,
Max Rempel, Beth, Larry, Myra Fuguet, David Benedict, Dean Goossen, Sharon Lee, Lexi,
Brett Lowry, Jonathan Lowry, Jody Charlton, Megan Eckroat, John, Carole, Steve, and their family, Dr. Dave, Susie Anderson, Anne Pierce, Schuyler Henderson, Tim Nagler, Jane and family, Choffy, Christine G., Peter, Heather Campbell, Jim Rogan, Bradley, Grace Rempel, Lew Petry, Tony, Dawn Gorman, John & Mary Ann Falconer, BJ Chimenti, Rhea Lopez, Dan Harmon, Jo Jones, Pat O'Kane-Trombly, Virginia Wharton, Alex U., Preston C., Bill Campeau, James Corbett, Eric Cohen, Octavia Zegers, Marilyn, Larry & Cindy, Mitch, Jill Spencer, and Nadyne Millar.
Lifting Up Our Prayers
We keep an ongoing parish prayer list in the church office. Please email or call the church office to enter your prayer requests. Unless you indicate otherwise, names will be kept for one month's time. Friends in Faith, as well as our lay chaplains and our clergy, will be lifting up these names in prayer. Private prayer needs may be shared with the clergy at any time. Each prayer is an opening to God's healing grace at work in our lives.
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A Just Harvest -
Needs Your Help
Saturday, March 28
Due to COVID-19, A Just Harvest is no longer having volunteers serve meals in their dining room. Instead AJH staff are cooking meals FROM THE INGREDIENTS AND RECIPES THAT WE PROVIDE AND SERVING "TO GO" AT LUNCHTIME. Please continue to sign up on Sign Up Genius to "cook" (provide ingredients) and to provide salad, fruit and BOTTLED WATER, JUICE BOXES/"JUICE" DRINKS INSTEAD OF MILK.
We will still need to
deliver the ingredients to AJH at least 24 hours in advance so that they can prepare the meals. We will need at least one person to volunteer to transport food contributions to AJH. That person will need to call AJH kitchen at 773-262-1766 before delivery and deliver between 9AM and 3PM.
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If you are facing illness, a life transition or challenging circumstances, please
contact
one of our clergy. We are available when you
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d us for a hospital, home, or office visit. Christ Church has many lay volunteers who also provide meals and rides as needed. Please reach out to the clergy through the office at (847) 446-2850, or on their cell phones:
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