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“Welcome!
We are so glad you are here!”
As we enter our church, as we live as members, as we experience important life-cycle events (falling in love, marrying, parenting, baptism, coming out, transitioning, etc.), words of welcome and support, understanding and love are what we all long for. This manifestation of God’s Extravagant Welcome and the justice and social witness that accompany it are the heart of what we hope to show our community and all who walk through the doors of Christ Congregational United Church of Christ.
PEACE BE WITH YOU!
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May 5, 2023
Dear Congregation,
Greetings on this beautiful May morning! I pray all is well with you.
I hope you all noticed the invitation to our Installation and Celebration Worship Service followed by a catered brunch on Sunday, May 21. In this service I will be installed as your Pastor and Teacher. Florida Conference Minister, The Rev. John Vertigan, will be with us and will preach.
You may RSVP by emailing the church office at office@christcongregational church. org, calling CCC at 305-235-9381, or by adding your name and number attending on the sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the Sanctuary. May 12th is the deadline. It promises to be a very special day and I really hope all CCC’s members and friends will be present to share the joy! Along with the Installation, we’ll be celebrating the completion of the sale of church property and our new future of ministering in Christ’s name in our community and the world.
Even though I have been your pastor for almost five years as of July 1st, our relationship has been a temporary one. I was first called to be CCC’s Interim Pastor, and I can still remember being in the Security Clearance Line at the Miami International Airport, headed for an Ohio visit, when Graham called to tell me that I had the job. That made me very happy!
We did the Interim work together over time with the Interim Team producing a report that was and continues to be a very accurate assessment of what the church can do to continue and to grow in faithfulness. Now we have the funds to implement those wise recommendations!
I was next named your Designated Term Pastor, and that has been our relationship for about the last three years, again a temporary relationship. During this time the church has survived through the many challenges of the Covid pandemic, and we rejoice in that. We continue to feel the effects, as do most churches.
And now, by your Congregational Vote to call me, we are entering into a new relationship. I will be transferring my membership to CCC, and so will be a fellow member. I will be considered your Settled Pastor. I will be making promises at the Installation, and so will you, affirming our covenantal relationship. Even though I will have a Call Agreement (which is like an employment contract), that document is based on the concept of Covenant, initiated by God with the Israelites. It clarifies our relationship—I will be this for you and you agree to be that for me. We are in a relationship. I see it as a love relationship. That’s what makes ministry more than a job!
I look forward to working with you into the future, excited to see what God will call us to do together. Thank you for calling me. Please know that I will do my best to be faithful to Jesus Christ and to you, as we share in the joys and sorrows that make up life, doing our best to love and serve.
In Christ’s love.
Pastor Candy
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ANNAMARIE DEO 9TH
JIM KETZLE 16TH
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Sun. May 7 | 10:30 am
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Ministry of Missions & Outreach Meets
Mon. May 8| 6:30 pm
Bible Study on Zoom
Sun. May 14 | 10:30 am
Worship in the Garden Chapel
( Weather Permitting)
& Facebook Live
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Global Ministries offers a weekly prayer for one of our global mission partners. This week's prayer is with Zambia. To read their mission moment, please click the Global Ministries logo. Below is Zambia's prayer, let us unite with them in praying.
Almighty and Everlasting God,
We give you thanks for the opportunity to be your children.
Thank you for the gift of land, which is our inheritance.
We pray that we may use this inheritance for your name’s benefit and glory.
As you call us in your vineyard, we ask for your protection,
Grant us peace of mind to acknowledge your grace and kindness.
May the exceeding joy of Jesus become a beacon of our Christian faith and witness.
We pray for the excellent stewardship of the abundant resources you have given to our Country, Zambia. May the Leaders use these resources for the good of all people.
We also pray for the work and ministry of TEEZ.
Grant us the strength to fulfill our vision of ‘preparing all God’s people for works of Christian service’ (Ephesians 4:12).
May our ecumenical witness to the Christian fraternity of the ten TEEZ member churches bring transformation that will enhance healthy and vibrant families, churches, and communities.
This we ask through the merits of your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
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Launch into Climate Hope!
Have a heart for Creation Justice?We want to hear from you and help you take action locally and in community.
Postcards will arrive soon. Please contact Miriam Grissett to pitch in! You can watch the launch video with a click of the image.
Please call or text 786.362.4051.
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549 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY
NOV 5, 2024
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Please click the Election image for a recap of proposed legislation to Florida's Election Laws and recently passed changes which will further infringe on voting rights and election integrity. |
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May is Pacific Islander & Asian American History Month and the United Church of Christ is privileged to be affiliated with PAAM (Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries). In the last few years harassment and violence towards the AAPI communities have increased, especially during the covid pandemic. Join Rev Roberto Ochoa, UCC Associate for Congregations of Color/Ethnic Identified Congregations as he engages in candid conversations with Ms Lynne Hanamoto, Moderator of PAAM, Southern CA/NV region and Rev Mitchell Young, PAAM SC/SN Ambassador and Pastor of Plymouth UCC in Montebello, CA about the history, celebrations, and challenges facing UCC PAAM congregations and communities.
#StopTheHate!
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Governance ZOOM Workshop Led by UCC General Counsel Heather Kimmel
on June 3rd
I hope that you will join UCC General Counsel, Heather Kimmel, on June 3rd to hear about Good Governance and how good governance is essential to effectively equipping the leaders of your church, optimally serving your church's mission and ultimately keeping your church as safe (and responsible) as possible!
Although this workshop for laity AND clergy is provided at no cost to our local churches, we ask that you register in advance here.
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REMEMBERED IN OUR CONTINUING PRAYERS
Jay Harragin, Joan Hansen, Maggie McDowell, Daniel Best,
J.J. Ketzle, Jim and Cindy Ketzle, Carol McCreary, Mary Ellen Prather, Kevin Zhang, Neal and Pam Watkins & family, Frank Tirb,
George Colimorio, Bradley Everhardt and Marsi Ott Miranda,
Rhonda Johnstone Cespedes’ family and friends
Marlyn Baker & family and friends, and Dr. Dan Kett
For Pastoral Care Needs, please call Pastor Candy directly at 925-640-9289 or you may call and leave a message with the Church Office, 305-235-9381.
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Thank you so much for the generous gifts of your time, treasure and talent in pursuit of A Just World For All! |
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The Rev. Candace Thomas | Pastor
Graham Bryan | Moderator & President
Jay Harragin | Music Director
Miriam Grissett | Editor
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