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Click below to read the Pastoral Message sent out this morning
Continue learning about the Living Community in preparation for the congregational meeting on June 14
Thank you to all those who engaged in our Information Sessions on the Living Community over Zoom last week. It's tough communicating exclusively over digital platforms, but we're up to the challenge. It's important that all members understand the opportunity before us and have a chance to give feedback to the vestry before we go to a vote on June 14 . See below for the presentation used at our sessions and the Q&A, compiled from questions we've received.

Please put Sunday, June 14, 11 AM on your calendar and make plans to attend the meeting via Zoom.
Tune in this week for
Online Worship
Sunday, June 8
10:00 AM
Watch on YouTube

We warmly invite you to tune in for a holy time in worship together with many familiar faces.

Sign up now for the Vigil for Justice, Reconciliation, and Peace
Saturday, June 6
The Diocese of Virginia invites all of its members and friends to join in a 12 hour Virtual Prayer Vigil for Justice, Reconciliation, and Peace. During this time of physical distancing, participants may choose to pray alone, pray with their households, or pray in small groups and/or with their faith communities virtually.
Opportunities to Connect with others and Be the Church from wherever you may be
VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR
BYOC(offee) and join Rev. Shirley on Zoom for Virtual Coffee Hour this Sunday at 11 AM. A Zoom link will be available in Realm Events. Come as you are! We’ll just be happy to see your “mug” and we raise our cups, united in God’s love.

MONDAY COMPLINE
Join Rev. Darren via Zoom for an evening compline service Mondays at 9 PM. The link can be found in Realm Events.

WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER
Join others online for a morning prayer service each Wednesday at 8 AM. No experience or materials are needed; we will read from the screen together, provided by the host. The link can be found in Realm Events.

WE ALL NEED SUPPORT
Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (VIPCARE) provides services for everyone. They are currently providing mental health services at their offices and through telehealth. Find out more here.
Ways to Serve
Run a Virtual 5K to Support Haiti
Christ Church has a long-standing partnership with Haiti. After the devastating earthquake in 2011, we answered the call to help and so began a long and beautiful relationship with St. Marc's Episcopal Church and the people of Lilevoix, Haiti. We've sent mission teams, provided financial support, offered them up in continuous prayer, sponsored village-wide VBS, and even hosted their leaders here in Glen Allen. 

Here is a fun way you can support our friends in Haiti! For the last four years, Light from Light has held a 5K in Charleston, South Carolina. This year, in light of COVID-19, we will be holding a VIRTUAL run for anyone who wants to participate, regardless of geography! Click here for all the details.


Join the Missions & Outreach Network Group in Realm for updates and more detailed information
This is a great way to connect serving opportunities and get real-time updates. Staff and lay members are posting new ways to serve every few days. Log in to Realm, click Find Groups under Groups, and search for Missions and Outreach Network. Or you can ask clergy to put you in the group. Right now there opportunities like...

  • CARITAS Center Apartment Showers
  • ReEstablish Richmond's Breaking Bread Dinner Series
  • Goochland Cares Supply Drive
  • Underground Kitchen volunteers needed
  • Pack lunches at Roslyn
  • Donate items and more

Join the "Makers Group" in Realm to stay up to date on mask-making, meal service, and more for folks who love to work with their hands. Log in to Realm, click Find Groups under Groups, and search for Missions and Outreach Network. Or you can ask clergy to put you in the group

Visit Together One Region , a website devoted to helping others in the greater Richmond region. Click here and bookmark this link so you can return to it.
Need some help with Zoom?
The church is using online resources more than ever in this time of social distancing. We realize this is not easy for everyone and we want to help as much as we can. Please watch the video for a few helpful tips and always reach out to clergy if you need any help.
Youth are connecting each week at the (Virtual) Garage. Encourage your student to tune in and make sure you're receiving the Garage Weekly Newsletter.
Youth and youth families, please follow youth ministry updates and online formation opportunities for students of all ages on Facebook , Zoom, and Instagram.

And make sure you're receiving and reading the Garage Weekly Newsletter . It's full of news and resources for youth families. Contact Adam to have your email address added to the mailing list.
Get news and updates from the Diocese of Virginia
Our Bishops and Diocesan staffers are sharing pastoral messages and newsy updates every week. Click here to view the archives and also consider signing up to receive them in your email inbox .
Get by with a little help from Realm
Realm is our online program. Click here for a few tips and please reach out to clergy and staff if you need help.
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