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Sage meets every Friday at 1 pm. Check here for the church calendar for the link
- Pints With the Pastor 10/13
- Fall Dance returns on 10/22 more information soon!
- Congregational forum 11/13
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SAVE THE DATE!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 20TH!
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YOUR GENEROSITY IS NEEDED!
Your generosity is needed, now more than ever! You may give via:
PayPal — access it through our website or send your donation on PayPal which takes out a fee, to donations@holycovenantmcc.org
Zelle - You can send your donation directly to the church using Zelle via the email address donations@holycovenantmcc.org. It will go directly into the general account and there will be no fees attached to the giving.
Electronic Check
Send an electronic check from your financial institution, or by sending a personal check. Our address is 9145 Grant Ave, Brookfield, IL, 60513.
Please remember that when giving through PayPal they do charge a percentage fee to the church unless it shows an option to help out the church and for you to pay that fee.
See the weekly giving below. Holy Covenant needs at least $4,672 a month to meet its obligations for bills and salary. We are now showing what the percentage of giving is and how we are doing on a monthly basis.
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Giving Needed Weekly
(4 WEEKS) $1,168
The Difference is -$3,122!
Please consider contributing via PayPal, Zelle or check.
Our bills are listed below for the month of September 2022.
Your generosity helps us pay the bills.
Any amount helps us meet our obligations.
If you would like to pay one of the bills below
please designate that in your donation.
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 20TH AFTER SERVICES
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Interested in running for a board position? Are you a member of Holy Covenant, if yes then you can run for the Board.
The application form is now available by clicking on this link, and is due by October 23rd. We have three openings on the Board. Barbara Adams Latsaras and Roxann Victory are up for re-election and will be running in November and there is an at-large position available on the Board. We also have an opening for a Lay Delegate. If you are interested in being a Lay Delegate, please email revmarthadaniels@gmail.com stating your desire and the reason why.
Our Congregational Forum (preview of budget and introduction of Board candidates) will be November 13, and the Congregational Meeting will be November 30. Both will be in person. If you are a member, you will be receiving an email the first week of October via Constant Contact. You will be able to review the minutes from 2021 and the 2023 Operating Budget.
Any questions, please contact Martha Daniel or any Board members.
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PASTOR'S PICKS CORNER! REV. DANIELS READING/LISTENING/WATCHING SUGGESTIONS
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An eclectic collection of books, movies, TV shows, magazines, etc. that I have come across, which I found good or interesting and you might too!
Recently reading:
Illness as Metaphor by Susan Sontag. The author was inspired to write this originally as a response to HIV/AIDS. In the years since, it has been understood as a way to understand many ways of "othering" individuals--trans people, people who are incarcerated, people of another race/ethnicity. It's one of those books to read slowly, digesting every chapter as you go.
A two-fer!
Clouds Cannot Cover Us and Backwater Sermons, by Jay Hulme
Two collections of poetry by a gay transmasc British poet, Clouds is Hulme’s initial book. During the Covid lockdown, he began a spiritual journey that ended in his involvement with, and baptism, in the Anglican church. The poems in Backwater Sermons are his response to those experiences, "Jesus At the Gay Bar" being the best-known. Highly recommended. Also, follow him on Twitter— he’s interesting, funny, heartbreaking and sweet.
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We received 10 suggestions last week! Thank you to the people who answered. If you answered the poll last week, please do not do it this week.
LAST CHANCE TO CHIME IN!
The Board has been discussing some ways to bring us together for some fun. We have the opportunity to use the banquet room at PJ Klems on Ogden Ave in Lyons once a month on a Sunday afternoon. Please let us know by selecting one of the activities below what interests you. If you have any other suggestions, please email Roxann Victory at roxann.victory@outlook.com. Thank you for participating!
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What kind of activities would you like to do at PJ Klems?
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UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST |
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LGBTQ FOREST THERAPY WALK |
The Morton Arboretum is offering a forest therapy walk for the LGBTQ+ community. The walk will be led by a certified forest therapy guide who is also queer. It'll be a fun and inclusive opportunity to connect with nature and each other through gentle walking meditations in a peaceful setting. Ages 16+ After the program, stick around to enjoy the grounds, have lunch, and visit the Human+Nature Exhibit.
WHEN: October 1, 2022
TIME: 12 PM TO 3 PM
WHERE: Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
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The village voted on approving our ‘Pride at PARC’ Plainfield Pride Fest! The amount of love and support was overwhelming!! We made so many new friends and seen so many new faces! This is most of the crowd! Thank you to everyone who shared with the board why this is important to them and what it means for the community.
We are so excited to host the inaugural Plainfield Pride fest and have a wonderful, safe, affirming fest! Hope to see you all on October 16th! Read about it here.
Holy Covenant will have a booth at this event. We do have some people who have stepped up to man the booth, but we do need a few others. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Martha.
WHEN: October 16, 2022
TIME: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
WHERE: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
24550 W Renwick Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
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NEED A COVID BOOSTER AND CAN'T LEAVE HOME? SEE BELOW FOR IN-HOME SHOTS! |
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For in-home Covid vax/boosters in Cook County you can register below.
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CONNECT WITH METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH AND RESOURCES |
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Prayer Time with the Moderator
Most THURSDAYS
at 5:15pm EST / 9:15pm GMT
Join the Moderator for a time of reflection and prayer on Facebook Live.
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Created for you, the members and leaders of MCC! Visit the site and familiarize yourself with the menu and easy to access blocks. Use the quick link to get to the Resource Bank where you can search for the tools you need.
Remember, we also have our visitor website https://visitmccchurch.com/
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Trans Kinship Gathering
August 6 – December 3 (first Saturday of the month)
11am PDT / 1pm CDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 6pm GMT
Join Zoom Meeting below.
Meeting ID: 839 4427 5180
Passcode: TransMCC
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GARAGE SALE IS SEPTEMBER 24TH! |
If you have anything to donate to the church for the garage sale, bring to the church on Saturday. Please make sure that the items you bring are clean and undamaged. All items will need to be dropped off by Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the very latest.
We are not accepting any electronic items such as:
TV's, Computers or Monitors.
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ADVENTHEALTH MISSION CLINIC - OCTOBER 8-9TH |
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The clinic is free and open to the public.
This event is intended to help those who cannot afford their healthcare. Families and children are welcome!
Click on the document to download it to your computer.
Saturday, October 8, 9 am – 2 pm
Lyons Township High School
South Campus — Gymnasium
4900 South Willow Springs Road
Western Springs, IL 60558
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Do you want to be able to vote at the yearly congregational meeting? Would you like to be a Board member? You can accomplish both by attending the membership class and making the commitment to be a member of Holy Covenant MCC.
A membership class will be offered on Sunday, October 9 after church. Please let Rev. Martha know if you are interested--all are welcome!
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CAN YOU OPERATE
THE MACHINE IN THE PICTURE?
CAN YOU PULL WEEDS?
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If you can operate the lawn mower in the picture, then we need you! Or if you can just stop by the church and pull some weeds for an hour we'd appreciate it!
We need volunteers for lawn-mowing! If you can commit to mowing the lawn once a month, please contact Rev. Martha or Mary Ann Latsaras at only1amar@yahoo.com
A big thank you to those that have stepped up and mowed the lawn. We do need a few more volunteers to cut the grass and to just pull the weeds around the church. If you do pull the weeds, just put them into the black garbage cans.
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SUNDAY HYBRID WORSHIP
IN-PERSON & LIVE ON FACEBOOK/YOUTUBE
REV. MARTHA DANIELS PRESIDING
10:00 AM CST
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Our worship celebration is every Sunday at 10 am CST. If you would like to join us you may join us in person or go to our Facebook page at Holy Covenant Facebook Page and click on the LINK to YouTube to watch the service.
Sunday Reading:
Wisdom of Luke 16: 19-31
Wisdom of Amos :1-7
Sermon Title: "Doing What's Right"
Have a candle ready to light, cookie or bread, and a glass of your favorite libation for communion if you are watching online.
You can also find previous services on our YouTube Channel here.
Rev. Martha is available by email, phone, Facebook Messenger, and text for any pastoral needs you may have revmarthadaniels@gmail.com
- Masks are now optional. If you want to sing you have to wear a mask.
- No temperature check required
- Social distancing required
DO YOU WANT TO HELP WITH WORSHIP?
Do you feel a call to help with worship? To read a prayer, or a reading, or to usher or serve communion? Whether you are here in person or virtually, we need and want your gifts! Contact Rev. Martha or Roxann at roxann.victory@outlook.com.
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MEDITATION IN PERSON! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH! MEDITATION IS OPEN
TO ALL! NEW DAY!
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The next meditation is on Wednesday, September 28th,
7 pm at the church. Mary Ann will be leading the meditation upstairs in the church. This event is free and open to all men and women.
Please be prompt at 7 pm so there are no distractions.
- Please bring your mask even if you are vaccinated.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
- We ask that you use hand sanitizer as you enter the building
- You must be vaccinated or have a negative COVID test.
For more information about meditation please contact Mary Ann Latsaras at only1amar@yahoo.com.
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AGING WELL SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS |
Join us all month long for informative seminars, health programs, fitness, entertainment, and more!
Hello Neighbors! Below is our August schedule. Join us all month long for informative seminars, brain health programs, fitness, history, entertainment, and more online and in person!
We encourage you to share our class schedule with friends, family, and neighbors, near & far, of any age – everyone is welcome to join us! All of our classes are free & no advance registration is required. We hope to see you soon on Zoom!
Thank you all for being a part of the Aging Well Neighborhood!
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HOLY COVENANT BOARD MEETING -
OCTOBER 20TH
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The next Board meeting will be on October 20th.
You can find all the Board agenda, minutes and financials on our website. They are also posted on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
You can find a PDF of the past Board Meetings Agenda, Minutes and church financials here
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SHARE FOOD, SHARE LOVE, FOOD PANTRY |
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Some families will have a hard time providing healthy, nourishing food. Rising food costs caused by inflation, when combined with the ongoing pandemic, means that many family budgets that were already stretched thin, are no longer adequate to provide for their needs. Sometimes it is even necessary for families to do without essential items like medicine or professional health care, so that everyone has enough to eat.
You can make a real difference. Donating now is so important please take a minute to give so we can feed the hungry in our area.
Thank you!
A $1 Donation Can Provide 6 Meals!
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Need assistance with necessities other than food?
Click here to go to CEDA's "Find Services" page for utility bill assistance and other programs.
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THRIVE WITH PRIDE
SEPTEMBER SUBJECT MEDICARE UPDATES!
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It's almost time for Medicare's Open Enrollment period. Are you getting the best coverage for you? Navigating your insurance options is never easy – but you don’t have to go it alone! Avisery by AgeOptions offers information and trainings for professionals and consumers to help make Medicare work for you. Join Thrive with Pride for a brief presentation on Medicare basics, and an opportunity to ask all your questions to a Medicare expert and receive answers live!
Join on Zoom, Tuesday, September 27nd (CST) 11am to Noon. Click here to join or dial 312-626-6799 ID 966 6129 4106 at prompt.
Download the Aging With Pride Flyer here
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PINTS WITH THE PASTOR IN-PERSON
OCTOBER 13TH AT 6:00 PM
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Join us at Pub 78 in beautiful downtown Brookfield for no-host dinner and/or drinks. conversation and good times from
6 pm - 8 pm.
Time: 6 pm, Thursday, October 13th.
Pub 78
3733 Grand Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
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SAGE CALENDAR, EVENTS & MENU |
SAGE, a social support group for LGBTQ seniors, meets both via ZOOM and in person on Fridays at 1 pm. We hope to resume our lunches in July. Please contact Eric Eugenio Vironet (evironet@cmsschicago.org) if you plan to attend in person as space is limited. Click here to join the meeting
West Suburban Senior Services calendar click here
SAGE CAFE MENU click here
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WE ARE AN AMAZON CHARITY! |
We recently received monies from Amazon for the 1st quarter of 2022. As of March 2022 we have received over the years a total of $693.88 from Amazon Smile because of your purchases and designates us as your charity.
You can make an impact while you shop on Amazon. Simply shop here at Holy Covenant Amazon Smile Link and Amazon Smile will donate to Holy Covenant Church - M C C, at no cost to you.
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NEED POWER OF ATTORNEY OR WILL?
Contact the Center for Disability & Elder Law
Click this link to see the information and links. |
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PLEASE DONATE TO HOLY COVENANT
Click on PayPal to Donate!
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We mourn and pray for all the families who have suffered personal loses from gun violence at our schools, churches, hospitals. public venues and other places.
Prayers for Blythe and the family of Victor C. who passed away recently.1
Prayers of healing for Barbara's Aunt Marion who fell recently and had stomach surgery.1
Prayers for Joe V. who is on a respirator with pneumonia.3
Prayers for the family of Queen Elizabeth, her country and for King Charles III.3
Prayers and strength for Ukraine, for those who are relocating, and to end the war and unnecessary death
That God will provide for those who are hungry, unemployed, and homeless,
or in financial difficulties.
All those affected by HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, COVID-19, and other life-threatening illnesses.
All communities of faith
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LINKS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
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SUICIDE HOTLINES
If you or someone you know is in an emergency call 911 for help.
Need someone to talk to? Call the suicide lifeline by dialing 988.
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Health
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Missed a sermon?
Click here to catch up and watch on the Holy Covenant YouTube channel!
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Every day brings something new—and God is
with us always!
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