SEEDS September 6, 2021

Worship Notes for September 12th

With Pastor Erik and Kelly visiting their daughter Hanna in South Korea this week, there will be two changes for Sunday worship. First, John-Arthur will lead Morning Prayer both at 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m. Second, since Kelly is our only volunteer Digital Missioner, we will not be livestreaming any services this Sunday. Thank you for your understanding and we'll see you on Sunday!

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?

Women's Bible Study looks at WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?  Dear Ladies: After a long hiatus, I am going to resume Women’s Bible Study group. We will meet at the church parish hall on Friday, September 24 at 1pm. This gives us a larger space to practice social distancing, and to allow air circulation. We will need to wear masks, following the current guidelines set by the diocese. Please let me know if you are coming, so I can plan accordingly.  We will look into the "I AM' sayings of Jesus. I will be following the book ' WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? written by Becky Harling. - Imelda

Crop Hunger Walk

Socially distanced Walk in Sheffield,  Saturday September 25, 10am Meet at the Town Green   This year, we will continue to fight against the challenges of disease, disaster, and displacement that leave people hungry in our own neighborhood and around the world. Christ Trinity Church will partner with Old Parish Church as a team representing Sheffield in the Northwest Connecticut Crop Hunger Walk, now in its 38th year.     In our community we take a two-pronged approach to addressing hunger. Feeding Sheffield (now a part of Feeding Friends SB, a project of the South Berkshire Food Access Collaborative) provides weekly meals to vulnerable residents and supports the School Family Food Box program for families in the Southern Berkshire Regional School District. The Sheffield Food Assistance Program provides a weekly box of groceries to those who need it. Both organizations will receive a grant this year from the proceeds of the Crop Walk.     Join with us as we raise funds to help neighbors near and far get the meals they need for today and sustainable food security for tomorrow! There are many ways to participate: Pick up an envelope from the bulletin board at Christ Trinity and raise funds from your friends. Join us for the walk on September 25 or collect funds from your friends and walk on your own any time in September.  Click here to go to a secure website and make your contribution to the “Sheffield Crop Walk” team. https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2021/event/fallsvillagect  Keep an eye out for our Facebook fundraiser and make a secure contribution through Facebook.

Hurricane Help and Refugee Relief

As a Lutherpalian congregation we have options to give generously to organizations helping with disaster and refugee relief from both of our denominations. The easiest way for you to help is to give directly to the organization of your choice. Perhaps one day the organizations that do the same work in each church will come together and discover what we already know... that we can do more together as Lutherpalians!  But for now, please give the support that you can to the agency of your choice. They all do excellent work and are committed to helping both hurricane victims and refugees, not just in the immediate crisis, but for the long term as well.     Lutheran Disaster Response - Hurricane Ida Episcopal Relief and Development - Hurricane Ida   Episcopal Migration Ministries - Afghan Refugees Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services - Afghan Refugees

Berkshire Botanical Garden

The OWLEs, Christ Trinity's senior outing group, will go to the Berkshire Botanical Garden to view fall flowers and a sculpture exhibit on Wednesday, September 15, then picnic on the grounds. This particular outing was selected because of COVID concerns: we can meet at the Garden instead of carpooling (though those who are comfortable with it can arrange their own), and remain outside for the day. Bring your own sandwich or lunch: the OWLEs’ head honchos will provide chips, pickles, beverage, and cookies. Meeting time at the Botanical Garden will be at the entrance near the parking lot at 11 AM. Senior admission to the Botanical Garden is $14. Rain cancels. Please let Nancy King (king2380@roadrunner.com) or Liz Wells (lizwells1@verizon.net) if you plan to come.

Upcoming Events

September 12th Morning Prayer worship at 8:00 & 10:00 September 15th OWLEs visit Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge (see information above) September 24th Women's Bible Study 1:00 see information above September 25th Crop Hunger Walk see promotion above October 9th   Alien Fun Festival Help us celebrate our first ever Alien Fun Festival!  Celebrating Sheffield’s out-of-this-world connections, we’ll be serving fun, alien themed food, there will be music, a costume contest, and just in time for the spookiest time of the year… a first ever tour of the recently discovered secret alien laboratory that has been hidden in our church basement since 1969! The fun begins at 11 a.m.   October 22nd   Beer & Hymns Join us in the Brewing Room at Big Elm Brewing, where we will celebrate Oktoberfest with food, beer, and hymns, and raise money for our Appalachian Trail Ministry 2022. The food is free & you purchase your beer. Co-presented with Old Parish Church. Suggested Donation: $20 or higher   November 20th   Silent Film Night Watch Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1927 silent film, “The Lodger,” a story of the London fog, with live music by acclaimed film music pianist Donald Sosin and soprano Joanna Seaton. “The top of the line of film pianists!” - Leonard Maltin, film critic. Dewey Hall on the Sheffield Green. $12 admission   December 4th  Broadway Cabaret We’ve rented Dewey Hall once again to present A Broadway Cabaret Night filled with songs from the Great White Way!  This night is packed with local talent who have literally performed on Broadway!  It is certain to be a night to remember!   Community Access to the Arts online exhibit now through September 12 click below.

CATA exhibit

Beer & Hymns will raise funds for Appalachian Trail 2022

Join us for OKTOBERFEST 2021 to raise funds for our Appalachian Trail ministry 2022. That's October 22 for AT 2022.

Please let us know if you would like to get involved in the organization of this fun ecumenical event. It takes many hands to make this happen.

Christ Trinity Church 413-229-8811 180 Main Street PO Box 127 Sheffield, MA 01257 In-person worship has resumed: Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00 Previous sermons, our livestreams and great service music on: Facebook Many photos appear on Instagram at CTCSheffieldMA and sometimes, nowhere else. Please follow us. Find some recent services on our YouTube channel Questions you may have about us will probably be answered at: ChristTrinityChurch.org The best way to get a message to the office is via email: christtrinitychurch@gmail.com  If you have a loved one who you would like us to remember in our Sunday prayers, please email us Monday morning before 11:00.