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January 14, 2021

Collect for the Week

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Click here to see this week's readings.

Prayer list

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The Week Ahead

See what's happening this week and month on our online calendar

Your faithful giving support our mission and serves Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online.

Click the image above to register for Needham's virtual celebration of

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Valentine's Day Care Packages

It's time to let our College age kids, and those serving in the military, know that Christ Church is thinking of them. It's one of the ways we love our neighbor as Jesus teaches.

The Valentine's Day college care packages will be a little different this year, but we still need your support to make it a success.

Here's how you can help.

Make a monetary donation. All donations help with the cost of shipping and purchasing food. Mail a check to Kim Rutherford at 28 Lincoln Street Dedham MA, 02026 or Venmo to @Kim-Rutherford-9
Make a donation of goodies by 2/5. We are sending store bought items this year, no home baked goods. The items should be individually packaged.(gum, candy, cookies, chips, etc) We understand if you want to skip the shopping, you can make a monetary donation and we will do the shopping for you.
Create cards. If you would like to make Valentine's Day cards contact Kim or Ginny to coordinate pick up.
Let us know if you have a family member in college or the military and we will add them to the list.
Ginny and Kim will pack up the boxes and mail them on Monday 2/8. We expect about 25 care packages this year.

Thanks for the continued support and if you have any questions contact Kim or Ginny.

Here's to starting off 2021 with some love and goodies!

MANNA Clothing Drive

For the next few weeks, I am running a drive for the homeless community in the greater-Boston area and I want to include the CC Needham community. I am working with MANNA and I would love for you all to donate! If you are interested in donating in any way, please email me.

Thank you!

Katie Lysaght

WHY should you help?

The winter season is here and it is getting harder and harder for the unhoused to stay warm. Many shelters and assistance programs have been closed due to COVID-19. The homeless community needs our help now more than ever.

How can YOU help?

Donate!

Donate new or gently used items (listed below)
Drop donations at the church, OR I can offer contactless pick up at your house
You can also donate directly from MANNA's Amazon Wish List

WHAT should I donate?

Gloves
Men's pants
Boots
White athletic socks
Sleeping bags
Rain ponchos
Backpacks
McDonalds cards
T passes
Masks

Annual Meeting Warrant

Click on the image to read the Warrant for Christ Church's Annual Meeting on February 7, 2021 @ 11:15 am on Zoom. Link and report to come.

We're missing someone... you!

Do you miss the warm embrace of our Sacred Spaces? There is a place waiting her for you here! We are looking for READERS and Broadcaster Vergers for our Sunday services. We are in full compliance with Diocesan and CDC guidelines. Sign up here today.

Just a few of those who attended the Christmas Eve Festive Eucharist Watch Party on Zoom! Thank you to all who worshipped with us from near and far this Christmas Season. Click on the image to enlarge and zoom in.

Beyond the Parish

"From Many, One: Conversations Across Difference"

Starting January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), The Episcopal Church launches "From Many, One: Conversations Across Difference,” a campaign urging Episcopalians and our neighbors to engage in the spiritual practice of listening and honest conversation across the many differences that separate us.

Learn more here.

Presiding Bishop Curry’s Word to the Church: Who shall we be?

Presiding Bishop Curry - A Word to the Church - Who Shall We Be? (January 8, 2021)

Organ Notes are BACK

After a hiatus over the Christmas Season, organ notes are back this week.

Click here to read this week's organ notes about the Kings of America and their Organs.

Send a pocket prayer shawl

Send bulletins and announcements through the snail mail

View Regathering Team and COVID-19 Updates here.

If you or someone in your family is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office so that our clergy or the Pastoral Response Ministry team may be notified and tend to the need.

The office number is (781) 444-1469, and you can reach Nick at ext. 113.