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Weekly news & announcements
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Annual Giving Campaign In Joy and Hope Kicks off This Sunday, 10/31 |
Where have you found joy and hope at Christ Church? Hear co-chairs Jean McCarthy and Kim Rocco answer that question. Invitations to participate in Joy and Hope will be in your mailboxes soon. Thank you for your generous participation. |
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Looking for the church copy of the above book from the Memorial Room book shelf. There is a new member to Wednesday Bible Study who needs the book in order to participate. Please return it to the book shelf or to the office. Thanks so much! |
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After 23 years at Christ Church and 13 of them as Director of Music, Pam is graciously stepping down and into retirement. Her last day with us is Sunday, January 9. As is traditional, we will be collecting a purse to present Pam on that occasion as a token of our love and appreciation for her ministry among us. Please mail checks to the office with "Pam Purse" in the memo line or give online and select fund "Pam Purse". Read the announcement here. |
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Refreshing Prayer List for Advent
In order to keep our prayers fresh and intentional, we are refreshing the prayer list for Advent beginning Sunday, November 7. Please email your prayers to us at office@ccneedham.org. |
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Knitting Ministry Meets This Monday, 11/1 in Memorial Room |
Join the Knitting Ministry this Monday, November 1 at 10am in the Memorial Room to knit Prayer shawls, scarves, and winter hats for those in need.
Knitters of all levels welcome!
Email Bea with questions. |
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Hand Warmer Drive for MANNA
Christ Church is raising funds for hand warmers for the homeless community we serve at the MANNA Program at the Cathedral in Boston. A little money goes a long way. Make checks out to Christ Church note MANNA Hand Warmer Drive on the memo line, then send to 1132 Highland Ave. If you prefer to donate cash, please bring to the office in envelope marked MANNA Hand Warmer Drive. Thank you!
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Storytime Crafts Donation Box
Drop your gently used and new books for infants - grade 8 in our new Storytime Crafts donation box. It's located in Upper Parish Hall under the clock and next to your Children's Corner.
Learn more about Storytime Crafts here. Click on the image to enlarge it.
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Expanded Advent Begins on Sunday, November 7 |
After a good response last year, we will try on Expanded Advent again this year. Sunday, November 7 begins the season. Advent means “coming.” We wait expectantly for the coming again of God: Come, Lord Jesus. We lean into continuing to envision new ways to regather ourselves as followers of Jesus and people of joy and hope in a world that suffers. Read more about expanded Advent and Advent events.
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Dedication of the 125th Anniversary Memorial Organ celebrating the Founding of Christ Church |
Last Sunday, October 24, Christ Church celebrated the year much-anticipated, year-long delayed dedication of our 125th Anniversary Memorial Organ, built by Dan Lemieux of Meta Organworks. We basked in the beauty of music produced by this state-of-the- art virtual pipe organ (VPO) organ. Thank you to Charles Raines, the Organ Committee and all the people who donated toward the purchase of the organ. It was a team effort. A brass plaque adorns the organ console. Pictured here with the celebratory anniversary cake, "When in our music God is glorified," are Charles Raines, organist and Pam Goody, Music Director. |
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MaryAnn Ryan, CCN Convention Rep |
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Amy Sweeney, CCN Convention Rep |
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Diocesan Convention November 13-14, 2022 |
Join us after Church this Sunday to discuss the resolutions, budget, and mission strategy before the 2021 Diocesan Convention.
Our representatives Amy Sweeney and MaryAnn Ryan will be attending virtually with Nick. We want to know what you think about the resolutions we will vote on as well as the New Mission Strategy and the 2022 Budget. Click here for resolutions. And here for the budget. Let us know by filling out this google form here. We’ll also gather after 10am church this Sunday to hear what you think. This is our Church! Thank you! |
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We Need You: Ministry Opportunities at CCN |
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Coffee Hour Hosts Needed! Email Debby to host a coffee hour. |
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Tenth Annual Needham Diversity Summit (NDS 10.0) - Sunday, November 13
The Tenth Annual Needham Diversity Summit (NDS 10.0) is Sunday afternoon, November 14. The annual event (in which upwards of 300 people have attended) address various issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in Needham. In addition to the keynote speaker (Professor Gary Bailey), there will be two panels; one in which various panelists from diverse backgrounds share their stories. The second panel will have the Chief of Police, John Schlittler , Dr. Olutoyin Fayemi, Dr. Nichole Argo and Ms. Tina Bugos will address what community diversity means to them and how they are working on that in Needham. There will also be 8+ breakout sessions. Learn more here. |
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Your faithful giving supports our mission and serves Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online.
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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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