Late Fall 2021 News
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Christmas Eve Worship 2021
We are excited to announce that we are working together with Hillsboro United Methodist Church and Las Naciones Iglesia Metodista to provide Christmas Eve worship opportunities that will meet the needs for folks in our congregations who are eager to worship in person (using common sense COVID protocols) as well as for those who would prefer to worship online. While we are still working out the details and will continue to keep you all updated as plans emerge. You all can help us in the planning process by taking this brief online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/worshipingchristmaseve Thank you and stay tuned! Worship Transition Team Update: November 23, 2021
The worship transition team has defined a goal to host monthly in-person worship in the new year. In preparation for that, the team compiled this list of COVID-19 safety protocols:
Safety protocols for the congregation when worshiping in person Stay home if sick or have been near someone who is sick Wear a mask Practice social distancing Protocols to create a safe worship environment Communicating the safety protocols through email, verbally, and on signs Providing hand sanitizer and spare masks Selecting a well-ventilated space Creating socially distanced seating areas Limiting indoor activities to one hour Please connect with the Worship Transition Team through Tom Litterer if you have any questions or concerns about these COVID safety protocols. The team continues to work with Pastor David on finding a short-term in-person worship space. Space criteria include being in a convenient location, requiring little setup time, and being well-ventilated. |
Changing Our Mind Book Study
The Reconciling in Christ team invites you to join in a book study this fall. We will be reading David P. Gushee's book, Changing Our Mind (Definitive 3rd Edition). Your RIC team is listening to you! We asked you to fill out our survey after we first created the new welcome statement, we asked you what type of education and resources you are wanting and biblical and theological studies on the subject topped the list. We are providing a thought-provoking book by a distinguished Christian ethicist, pastor, and author David P. Gushee on what the bible says. Click here for the Zoom link. Meeting ID: 832 9707 6193 Passcode: 254213 Schedule (to be adjusted as the group needs) Session 1: Wed, Oct 27th, 6:30pm Introduction 1. Live From New York 2. Our Moment: A Church With a Problem Session 2: Wed, Nov 10th, 6:30pm 3. Starting a Conversation 4. What Exactly Is the Issue? Session 3: Wed, Nov 17th, 6:30pm 5. Change We Can All Support 6. Gay Christians Exist Session 4: Sun, Nov 21st, 10:45am after worship 7. Six Options for the Churches 8. If This Is Where You Get Off the Bus Session 5: Wed, Dec 8th, 6:30pm 9. Biblical Inspiration, Human Interpretation 10. How Traditionalists Connect the Biblical Dots Upcoming sessions will be announced soon! |
Technical Director volunteers needed
ChristChurch is looking for additional Technical Director volunteers to assist with Sunday morning worship. The Technical Director acts as the Zoom host for online worship. They share the slides during worship, song videos and assist Pastor David online as needed. Hardware needs: • Two monitors (recommended) • Good Wi-Fi speed or hard-wired computer • Reasonable video processor Software needs: • Zoom account (free account works great) • PDF viewer • Microsoft Office (preferred) • Ability to download worship elements (music video, script, PowerPoint or PDF) • Video player to play MP3 or .Mov files: QuickTime, Windows Media Player, VLC Volunteer hours: Sundays from 8:50am until end of worship at 10:30am. What does the Technical Director do? 1. Prior to worship download worship elements from Google Docs Online Worship Elements and open: • PowerPoint slides • Worship songs • Script 2. Sign on at 8:50am with Pastor David to conduct sound checks and go over details for the service that morning. 3. Open Zoom online worship ‘doors’ from 9:00am to 9:30am 4. During Worship follow the script. Share screen to: • Share PowerPoint slides or PDF of the slides • Share song videos (click share audio and video buttons on share prescreen) • Mute worshippers as required • ‘Spotlight’ Pastor when needed • Screen for Zoom “bombers” We are looking for multiple Technical Directors and are happy to train you. If you are interested, please email Admin@comchristchurch.org and Rachael will assist with next steps. |
Worship Theme
Beginning September 12, 2021 and continuing through the end of the Pentecost season, we will be exploring the theme of God’s provision and God’s calling as we read stories from the Hebrew Bible together. A couple of examples include… … God CALLS all of creation into existence, including humankind, and God PROVIDES all that is needed for life in its various forms to flourish. (Genesis 1-2) …God CALLS Moses to rescue God’s people from oppression and PROVIDES the voice and the words that Moses needs to answer such a daunting call. (Exodus 2, 3 & 4) The Hebrew Bible is filled with story after story of God’s abundant generosity, God’s steadfast provision of everything we need for full and meaningful. Likewise, we read of the many and varied ways that God calls us… to heal, to steward, to nurture, and to love. When we read these stories we find ourselves invited to ponder… What are the gifts with which God has provided us? And, how might we use these gifts to answer God’s calling to love our neighbor as ourselves? I look forward to reading these stories and pondering these questions together with all of you in the coming weeks. God’s peace, Pastor David 
ChristChurch is looking for a Treasurer starting in June 2022
As an officer of the congregation, the Treasurer manages the financial activities of the congregation including income and revenue, expenses and disbursements, payroll, assets, and investments. If you are interested or know someone that would enjoy the work email Rachael for the full job description. Thank you to Rich Radford for the many years he has served in this role. |
Special Collection in Celebration of Thanksgiving
During the Thanksgiving season ChristChurch invites you to contribute to sponsor a family via The Molly Thompson Memorial Fund. Congregation member Bev Hada has been a longtime supporter of the Molly Thompson Memorial Fund through charity golf tournaments, fundraising and volunteering. Bev lifts up the organization because it makes a local impact to families in need.
About The Molly Thompson Memorial Fund:
The Molly Thompson Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization that raises money for the Child Life program at Randall Children's Hospital. During the Christmas season they have a special collection to sponsor families in need. Established in memory of Molly Michelle Thompson, a four-year old girl from Tigard Oregon who battled terminal liver cancer for two years. During Molly's four years of life, through her spontaneity, acceptance and love for life, she taught those around her to laugh through sorrow, play through fear and trust tomorrow. Find out more about Molly's fund does by clicking here.
ChristChurch November 2021 goal: $500
$500 will sponsor a family of 4+ people for Christmas.
'Christmas Is Essential' and this year MTMF are providing a family support program that will pair sponsors with families with a seriously ill child and are experiencing severe financial hardship. Donations will go towards a tree, presents, food and a gift card to cover necessities.
How to contribute:
Make an online donation directly at Molly's Fund. There is a special step to identify yourself as a ChristChurch member.
About The Molly Thompson Memorial Fund:
The Molly Thompson Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization that raises money for the Child Life program at Randall Children's Hospital. During the Christmas season they have a special collection to sponsor families in need. Established in memory of Molly Michelle Thompson, a four-year old girl from Tigard Oregon who battled terminal liver cancer for two years. During Molly's four years of life, through her spontaneity, acceptance and love for life, she taught those around her to laugh through sorrow, play through fear and trust tomorrow. Find out more about Molly's fund does by clicking here.
ChristChurch November 2021 goal: $500
$500 will sponsor a family of 4+ people for Christmas.
'Christmas Is Essential' and this year MTMF are providing a family support program that will pair sponsors with families with a seriously ill child and are experiencing severe financial hardship. Donations will go towards a tree, presents, food and a gift card to cover necessities.
How to contribute:
Make an online donation directly at Molly's Fund. There is a special step to identify yourself as a ChristChurch member.
Step 1: Go to this website and select: Give online
Step 2: Input the amount you would like to donate, select credit/debit card or Paypal
Step 3: IMPORTANT:
On the giving information page, click the pencil - Add special instructions to the seller:
Step 2: Input the amount you would like to donate, select credit/debit card or Paypal
Step 3: IMPORTANT:
On the giving information page, click the pencil - Add special instructions to the seller:
Step 4: Input, "ChristChurch" (shown below)
Step 5: Complete donor information as requested.
We will provide a mid-month update on how close we are to our $500 goal. Thank you!
We will provide a mid-month update on how close we are to our $500 goal. Thank you!