Weekly news & announcements
January 28, 2021
Your giving supports our mission to serve Christ in all people, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online. Thank you.
Going Green for End-of-Year Giving Statements
To be more green, giving statements will be emailed this Saturday, January 30. This will be our practice going forward.

If you haven't already done so, please register with Realm, our online data base . Registration links were emailed today (Thursday, January 28) around 2:40pm to those who haven't registered. If you didn't receive a link and aren't registered, please email us.

If you are registered, please confirm the correct email address is listed.

If you wish to receive a paper statement or don't receive your statement, please email us.
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Annual Report Hard Copy
If you would like a printed Annual Report, please sign up here to schedule a pick up for tomorrow (Friday 1/29), Monday, or Tuesday.

Our Rosemary Street entrance will be open from 9:30am-1:30pm. Reports will be on the table.
Annual Meeting Needs Zoom Help
Nick is looking for someone to help run the Annual Meeting on Zoom next Sunday, February 7. The ideal person has experience with Zoom and managing break out rooms.

If that is you, please email Nick.
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Vestry Minutes
Read the Vestry minutes from the January 19 meeting.

View most recent Vestry minutes here and archived minutes here.
MANNA Clothing Drive
Until February 5, I am running a drive for the homeless community in the greater-Boston area and I want to include the CC Needham community. I am working with MANNA and I would love for you all to donate! If you are interested in donating in any way, please email me.

Thank you!
WHY should you help?      
The winter season is here and it is getting harder and harder for the unhoused to stay warm. Many shelters and assistance programs have been closed due to COVID-19. The homeless community needs our help now more than ever.

How can YOU help?
Donate!
  • Donate new or gently used items (listed below)
  • Drop donations at the church, OR I can offer contactless pick up at your house
  • You can also donate directly from MANNA's Amazon Wish List
WHAT should I donate?
  • Gloves
  • Men's pants
  • Boots
  • White athletic socks
  • Sleeping bags
  • Rain ponchos
  • Backpacks
  • McDonalds cards
  • T passes
  • Masks
Valentine's Day Care Packages
It's time to let our college-aged kids, and those serving in the military, know that Christ Church is thinking of them. It's one of the ways we love our neighbor as Jesus teaches.The Valentine's Day care packages are a little different this year, and we need your support to make it a success.

Thanks for the continued support. If you have any questions contact Kim or Ginny.

Here's to starting off 2021 with some love and goodies!
Beyond the Parish
Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the Presiding Bishop

Read the transcript of the opening remarks of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, currently meeting virtually through January 25.
Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the President of the House of Deputies

Read the opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings at the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, meeting virtually through January 25
Dallas Hetherington, C-Change Conversations, “Climate Change and You”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 2:00—3:30 PM

“Climate Change and You,” a lecture by Dallas Hetherington and Kathleen Biggins of C-Change Conversations, will give you a comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of this urgent issue. C-Change is a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization that has received accolades for the 50-minute presentation it developed in consultation with independent climate scientists and public policy specialists. The unbiased, non-political program has been presented it to more than 7,500 people nationwide. Register for free and you will receive a link to the Zoom presentation before the program.
Melodious Organ Strains—At a Steep Price 
Read this week's organ notes to find out who said "Oh master, thou hast given us one great enjoyment which man has never dreamed of before—a free church organ, so that we can take our shabby families to church to hear your great organ pour forth its melodious strains."
View Regathering Team and COVID-19 Updates here.
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.