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Weekly news & announcements
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Thanks to those who responded so swiftly to the
Regathering Survey.
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Be Part of Our Firm Foundation Join the 2021 Annual Appeal |
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Diocesan Election Online Prayer Vigils - starting Monday Nov. 2 |
Our Cathedral is coordinating an online prayer vigil on Election Eve, Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., in collaboration with congregations who would like to pray together for our nation. Christ Church is taking part. Bishop Alan M. Gates will offer a welcome and blessing. Additionally, online prayer gatherings will be offered at 7 p.m. on the evenings of Nov. 3 (Christ Church is hosting!) 4, 5 & 6. All are welcome! Click here to receive the Zoom link.
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Coming Soon to a Church near you: Extended Advent |
Starting Sunday November 8, with the support of the Worship and Arts Team (see members below) we return to the ancient tradition of a 7 week Advent. Stay tuned for more....
Worship and Arts Team: Nick, Abby Carr, Kristin Auffermann, Duncan Allen, Annie Russell, Pam Goody, and Charles Raines
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Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness |
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will lead a live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral, Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness, on All Saints' Sunday, November 1, at 4:00-5:30 p.m. EST. In the midst of pandemic, racial reckoning, and an historic election, the service will gather Americans for prayer, song, lament, hope, and a call to love God and neighbor. Learn more here.
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Organ Notes by Linnea Wren |
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Julia Ward Howe, and Battle Hymn of the Republic, Part 2
On New Year’s Day, 1863, thousands of abolitionists gathered at Boston’s Music Hall. They were celebrating the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. Among the celebrants was Julia Ward Howe. She rose to the stage......
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Upcoming Service Opportunities |
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Christ Church is raising funds to purchase Mylar blankets for the homeless community we serve at the MANNA Program at the Cathedral in Boston. The cost of the blankets is only about 80¢ each, so a little money goes a long way. Make checks out to Christ Church and note MANNA Blanket Drive on the memo line. Thank you! |
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A HUGE thank you to all of you who contributed to the October distribution of groceries for B-Love. We have committed to another 25 bags for November and there are a few remaining open slots; sign up here. We are blessed to be able to do this act of kindness for those in need and you are wonderful to respond. The list remains the same, please drop completed bags at my house before November 19th. We get an early start and distribute bags at St. Stephens at 9:00 am on the 19th. Again, THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!!!! Kathleen
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Winter is coming and the Knitting Ministry is
knitting winter hats for those in need. If you are a knitter and want to donate a handmade hat, you can drop it at the office. Please email Bea with questions. |
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Christ Church Videos
Watch past services on our Facebook Sunday Services" playlist or on our Youtube channel. View bulletins and eBlasts or read Nick's sermons here.
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Help us lead Sunday worship
Please sign up here or email Nick with questions. |
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View all Regathering Team and COVID-19 updates here.
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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.
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