Surely the Lord is in this place -
and I did not know it!
Genesis 28:16
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Photograph by Aleksandr Eremin on
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Dear friends,
I loved last Sunday's celebration of Holy Eucharist. I didn't know what to expect and so the (copious) tears surprised me. Sharing communion with so many of you, even with tiny little communion cups carried to homes like sparks of sacred light in lunch bags, felt like ice water in the desert. I've heard from many of you who were also moved by the experience, whether joining us live on Zoom, or having communion around your table.
It was also a
delight
to have some of our children lead us in song and prayer. Before the pandemic, we decided to begin having a monthly family friendly service at 10:00 a.m. in response to requests from parents with young children. While we never imagined it would commence online, we will continue this practice throughout the year on the second Sunday of the month. It won't always be communion if we are worshiping online, but we will join together to nurture - and be nurtured by - the next generation.
Our next Communion celebration will be Sunday, August 9th. It will also be for children of all ages! Look for more info to come, but please go ahead and
email Jen
if you would like to have a blessing bag delivered to you.
In the meantime: reach out to one another, wear a mask, carry a fan, and be compassionate - to others - and to yourselves.
Blessings and love to each and every,
Emily
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Sunday Worship Schedule
July 19, 2020
9:30 a.m. Children’s Chapel
Live on Zoom via password-protected link emailed to parents.
Please scroll down for more information and please contact Ann Enkiri if you are not receiving these emails:
sundayschool@ccpk.org
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Christ Church Morning Prayer Service
Download the Morning Prayer Service Bulletin
here
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11:15 a.m. National Cathedral Sunday Service
5:00 p.m. Christ Church Live @ Five
Password: 20895
Download the Evening Service Bulletin
here
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Joining us on Zoom?
It is best experienced on computer, iPad, or smartphone,
but you can also dial in from your telephone.
To join by phone:
Dial:
+1 301-715-8592
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It will ask you for the
Meeting ID:
626 256 7637, then press the
# sign
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The password is:
20895
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July 19
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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Children’s Chapel
Live on Zoom at 9:30 a.m.
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
We will learn about the science informing this parable as we explore Jesus’ efforts to answer his followers’ questions about the Kingdom of Heaven. Most of us know the importance of weeding our gardens so that young plants may grow strong and healthy. Well, this was a real problem for wheat farmers in Jesus day. Unwanted weeds called tares (known today as ryegrass) plagued the wheat fields. The two plants look so much alike in their early growth that it is almost impossible to tell them apart. So, both plants had to be allowed to grow and harvested together. Afterward, workers (usually women, like Ruth of Old Testament fame) separated the weeds from the wheat in a painstaking sorting process done by hand. Although time-consuming and hard, this work had to be done because ryegrass has mildly poisonous effects when eaten. Please join us! Email Ann (
sundayschool@ccpk.org
) for the password-protected Zoom link.
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"We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise."
Saint Oscar Romero
Growing in God’s Garden—Together at Home—Summer Enrichment for Children 4-10+
While we cannot gather together, our ministry volunteers are excited to offer a program of weekly enrichment activities for families to share together at home this summer. We began this week!
Growing in God’s Garden—Together at Home
is offering via email an array of weekly at-home activities geared for primary and elementary school children from age 4 (ish) to age 10-plus. We are also hosting optional, once-weekly sharing circles for Primary (4-7) and Elementary (8-10+) students. Families are invited to enjoy the activity suggestions at their own pace and to opt in to online meetings as they wish. If your family is interested, please email Ann at
sundayschool@ccpk.org
with the name(s) and age(s) of your children. Feel free to share this information with family and friends. All are welcome!
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LEARN, PRAY, ACT: Resources
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Perceptions: Exploring Gun Violence
An Online Film Forum, Saturday July 25th at 1:00 pm.
The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, former D.C. Police Officer, Interim Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, DC (pictured here) and Brian K. Jordan, former Assistant Chief of the DC Metro Police will be the guest speakers on a panel discussion of the complex issues of policing, racism and reform.
The Rev. Delonte Gholston, Senior Pastor of Peace Fellowship Church, and leader of Peace Walks DC, will give opening remarks, moderate the forum and
facilitate a Q&A discussion with the audience. The flyer can be found
here.
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Becoming Beloved Community NOW
gathers leaders for action
Racial justice and healing leaders and practitioners across The Episcopal Church will gather to build community, craft strategy and equip each other for action during a series of “Becoming Beloved Community NOW” online gatherings at 4:00-6:00 p.m. EDT on July 28-30.
The three gatherings will focus on three urgent themes:
- Truth - Telling the truth about participation in white supremacy and racial oppression. (Tuesday, July 28)
- Justice - Changing racist systems, especially criminal justice and public health/covid-19 response. (Wednesday, July 29)
- Healing - Breaking free of white supremacy via training and formation (Thursday, July 30).
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings will offer prayer and reflections throughout the sessions.
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Virtual Flower Offering
Virtual Flowers this week are given by:
Linda Rowan, in memory of Gretchen, daughter of Susan Weinsheimer.
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And by Jon and Patrice Martineau, in celebration of the marriage of Jon’s daughter, Megan Martineau, and Drew McCandless.
If you would like to make a virtual flower offering please send an email to
administrator@ccpk.org
or call the office - voicemail is being checked!
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Additional Worship Services at Christ Church Next Week:
Monday, July 20, 2020
8:30 p.m. Compline
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday, July 23, 2020
8:30 p.m. Compline
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Ways To Give While We Are Apart
A number of you have asked for guidance on how to give remotely during this time. There are several different options for you make contributions and help Christ Church to maintain financial health.
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Christ Episcopal Church Kensington
4001 Franklin Street
Kensington MD 20895
301-942-4673
administrator@ccpk.org
Gracious God, we give you thanks that no building can house you fully
and no place of worship can contain your majesty.
Teach us to create altars in our homes and in our world,
and to see them in acts of compassion and in the beauty of creation,
that we will know that you are indeed present everywhere.
Amen
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We're open online!
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