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March 19, 2020
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Pandemic
What if you thought of it
as the Jews consider the Sabbath-
the most sacred of times?
Cease from travel.
Cease from buying and selling.
Give up, just for now,
on trying to make the world
different than it is.
Sing. Pray. Touch only those
to whom you commit your life.
Center down.
And when your body has become still,
reach out with your heart.
Know that we are connected
in ways that are terrifying and beautiful.
(You could hardly deny it now.)
Know that our lives
are in one another's hands.
(Surely, that has come clear.)
Do not reach out your hands.
Reach out your heart.
Reach out your words.
Reach out all the tendrils
of compassion that move, invisibly,
where we cannot touch.
Promise this world your love-
for better or for worse,
in sickness and in health,
so long as we all shall live.
By Lynn Ungar 3/11/20. Lynn is a Unitarian minister. Click
here for more of her work.
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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. Even better 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! Click
here to join the Zoom meeting on Thursdays at 9:30am 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.) This week we are reading The Acts of Paul and Thecla together. We'd love for you to join us! We meet on Thursdays at 9:30am. For more information, a copy of the reading, or to get on our email list, contact
Megan.
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Memorials for Easter Music and Flowers
The deadline to donate and have it in the
bulletin is April 2 at 5PM.
In the spirit of Resurrection and new life, Easter allows us the opportunity to support these beautiful ministries and at the same time honor and remember loved ones and others who have been important in our lives. To send your information to us
online click here
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Or complete the form below and return it to the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket.
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Club 56 Will Meet Via Zoom
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Even though the church is closed we'd like to keep in touch! Club 56, our weekly youth group meeting for fifth and sixth graders and their friends, will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 6pm by Zoom. For the link and password, email
Melissa.
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Cyber Sunday School
While the church is closed, 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 (aka the Common Lectionary.) We will continue to share suggestions, such as videos, crafts and game ideas you can do at home, if you are looking for things to do. Please share pictures!! We miss you!
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A Just Harvest -
Needs Your Help 
Saturday, March 28, 4:30-6:30PM
There are several ways you can help:
Purchase milk, fruit, and /or salad makings with Italian dressing.
Help serve dinner onsite at AJH Community Kitchen.
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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
nee
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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Thursday Weekly News - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon
Sunday Bulletin Announcements - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon
To have information listed in Sunday's Bulletin, send to Charlotte McGee
[email protected].
Christ Church Website
Our website is constantly evolving. Please share your ideas. Send changes or updates to
[email protected].
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