Christ Church Needham signed up to provide 25 food bags for delivery on May 6 for the B-Love program which provides food to 300 families in Boston a few times per month. We have 22 bags signed up for so we have three open slots to fill. Sign up here. Please contact Donna Vello if you have any questions (617-584-2939). Thank you. 

Bags can be dropped at Donna Vello's (141 Hawthorne) or Virginia Carnahan's (671 Great Plain) before May 4.

Many of us have experienced strong feelings around the trial that recently concluded in Minneapolis. I know that I felt relief at the verdict. But I learned an important distinction in listening to the broad conversation in response to the jury’s decision. That distinction is between accountability and justice. Derrick Chauvin was held accountable under the law for his actions. But George Floyd—a son, father, friend, brother—has not been returned to life. True justice, Biblical justice. includes a sense of restoration to wholeness. This a much more complex and long-term proposition than a a single verdict can deliver. “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?” That is the question to us Episcopal Christians from our Baptismal Covenant. “I will, with God’s help.” Click here for Presiding Bishop Curry’s response to the verdict.

As Christians, we give thanks for the earth that God has made and has given in to our care. (Genesis 1). Too often we have exploited this gift, rather than nurtured it. At Christ Church we have worked to lighten our carbon footprint, particularly in our solar panels, our switch to gas heat, and just recently, completely switching to LED bulbs. Our Bishops have recently declared a Climate Emergency. Read their statement here, as well as learn about concrete ways we can cherish this ‘fragile earth, our island home.’ (Eucharistic Prayer C). Nick+

The Diocese of Massachusetts released a pastoral letter last week with updated Covid-19 guidelines. Our Worship and Arts Team, Regathering Team, and Vestry will be incorporating this latest guidance from our Bishops in the planning of our worship for the coming months. In the next week or two, stay tuned for a plan for Christ Church, grounded in our desire to be together as well as in best current scientific understanding. 

Our technological capacity is growing! We can now import recorded video into our live-streamed services. If you would like to lector, but aren't comfortable coming into Church, you can record from home and send us the video. Email the office to learn more.