Dear people of Christ Church, here's a beautiful advent blessing by Jan Richardson, whom I adore. I hope you take a moment today to be still. to breathe deeply. to let your heart be a chapel that tends a powerful fire that shines forth in you... Advent blessings, Emily
Blessed Are You Who Bear the Light
Blessed are you
who bear the light
in unbearable times,
who testify to its endurance
amid the unendurable,
who bear witness to its persistence
when everything seems
in shadow
and grief.
Blessed are you
in whom the light lives,
in whom the brightness blazes --
your heart
a chapel,
an altar where
in the deepest night
can be seen the fire that
shines forth in you
in unaccountable faith,
in stubborn hope,
in love that illumines
every broken thing
it finds.
- Jan Richardson from
Circle of Grace: A Book of Blessings for the Seasons
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Children’s Ministry
This Sunday, Dec. 8
: Our Nursery children will enjoy simple Nativity picture books and child-friendly manger scenes with Miss Mary.
At Children's Chapel, we will light the Peace Candle on the Advent wreath and hear of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem in God's Peace. Immediately after the 10:00 am service, during Sunday School time, we will practice for next Sunday's Christmas Pageant.
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All Are Welcome at the Manger!"
All are invited to join in the story of the birth of Jesus next Sunday, Dec. 15th during 10:00 am service.
Children of all ages (and their parents) are welcome at the manger in next week's simple but powerful Christmas Pageant. While we hope as many as can come will practice with us during Children's Chapel and after church this Sunday, Dec. 8th, we are happy to have children who are in church on the 15th join us "as they are" or in a favorite costume from home or from our church collection. Bring your child, grandchild or neighbor to participate. Contact Ann Enkiri for more info:
sundayschool@ccpk.org
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Youth Group
Youth grades 6-12 will meet for conversation and refreshments after the 10:00 am service in the Loft. see you there! Madison
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Bible Study at 4PM Sunday in the Library
Come join us! We will continue with the Gospel according to Luke, called the “Love” Gospel. Come find out why. Questions? contact Lee Puricelli at:
leepuricelli@yahoo.com
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Arcola Kids Holiday Gift Project
CALLING ALL OF SANTA'S HELPERS
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Our
December 16th
deadline is fast approaching and we need an additional 20 “shopping elves” to shop for the children of Arcola Elementary School in Silver Spring!
- Ornaments with a child's info are on the Outreach table in the hall off the rear of the sanctuary; adopt one child and donate gifts as listed on the ornament (for instance a pants and shirt set, game, toy or ball, a $15.00 - $25 gift card, etc. …not necessarily everything on his/her list; shop within your budget). Please record the # off the back of the ornament and your name and phone # on one of the clipboards in the hallway.
- All gifts should be unwrapped and in a gift bag if convenient.We also would welcome new or gently used gift bags of all sizes for packaging gifts.
- Food items for the Pantry Bags are also needed by the same date - requested items are on the tan flyers on the Outreach table. Gift and food donations may be left at the church during the week. Please CALL to make sure the church is open. They can be put in the classroom at end of hallway closest to the Choir Room
Thank you so very much
for sharing this special season with our Arcola families who like so many others are hoping for a joyous Christmas for their children! Questions? Please contact Boots Sheard at
boots3303@aol.com
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Christmas Cookie Ministry!
Christmas is such a special time of year but some of our parishioners can’t fully participate in church services or festivities because of health issues. We want them to know that they are in our thoughts and offer some Christmas cheer by delivering holiday sweets to them from our Christ Church family.
Two ways to participate...
Step 1: Make a dozen cookies
(or some other homemade treat such as pumpkin bread, banana bread, fudge, etc. that can be cut and plated). Drop off your treats in the church kitchen on Sunday, December 15th prior to the 10 a.m. service. A group will assemble and prepare them for delivery.
and/or
Step 2: Deliver a plate of goodies!
We've got 12 recipients identified, so if 12 of us each deliver to one person, that would be wonderful! You will be given the person's name & address & any important delivery info. Plan to deliver that day or sometime during the week of December 15th. Questions? Contact
Jane Aylor
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Christmas Eve Hospitality
Christmas Eve is a time when many people come to church who may not have been in a while - or ever! We need greeters to welcome folk in the parking lot and assist at the doors. Contact the Rector, emily@ccpk.org or Usher Coordinator Brad Christmas, bchristmas66@gmail.com to volunteer.
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Christmas Flower Dedications
- contribute to the greening of the church with a dedication in memory of, or honoring a loved one. Please look for special envelopes in the back of the church. Questions? Contact the flower guild:
Excellent Christmas Gift Idea
:
the beautiful framed photos, which are hanging all around the halls of the church building, are available for a donation to the Christ Church Music Fund in memory of Chuck Serpan! Simply put your cash or check in one of the giving envelopes with your name and CC Music Fund on it as well as a description of the photograph. Questions? contact
emily@ccpk.org
Note: Restarting Friends and Family Prayer List as of 2020
We will be restarting the Friends and Family prayer list in the weekly bulletins starting in 2020. If there are friends and loved ones you wish to remain on the list, please let Peter Hanke, parish administrator know at
administrator@ccpk.org
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Christ Episcopal Church Kensington
4001 Franklin Street
Kensington MD 20895
301-942-4673
administrator@ccpk.org
Sunday Services:
8am, 10am, 5pm
Weekday Service:
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
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Sunday's Bulletins for Download
(including this Sunday's Readings and Prayer List):
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