CHRIST CHURCH WEEKLY A Newsletter for Members and Friends Tacoma, Washington: Friday, February 28, 2020
THIS SUNDAY THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT March 1, 2020
Readings: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 The texts can be found on The Lectionary Page http://www.lectionarypage.net
Sermon: The Rev. Janet Campbell Every Sunday:
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hour
Sermons preached at Christ Church are posted on our website www.christchurchtacoma.org and can be accessed from the Worship page and by clicking this link on the homepage: SundaySermons
In This Issue: COVID-19: Reasonable Precautions This Weekend at Christ Church
Offerings in Lent
Our Life of Worship and Prayer
Our Life in Community
Our Life of Formation and Study
Our Life of Service and Advocacy
Our Life Celebrating the Arts
Christ Church Capital Campaign Weekly Update
This Week at Christ Church
Christ Church Information
Links to Diocesan News and Informational Resources
COVID - 19: REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS
REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST TRANSMISSION OF VIRAL ILLNESS
We are closely following information about the COVID-19 illness from the CDC and from our connections with Multi-Care. These are the precautions we feel it important to take: If you are feeling sick, it makes sense to stay home for your own well-being and that of others. Please take good care of yourself and our community. Passing the Peace – Numerous studies have shown that the most likely place of transmission of bacteria and viruses is hand-to-hand at the peace, not at communion. In our liturgies, we will practice a hands-free passing of the peace: a simple bow of the head with the words, “The peace of the Lord be with you.” At Communion – All ministers of communion will carefully cleanse their hands before the Eucharistic Prayer and distribution of communion. If you prefer not to receive from the chalice for any reason, simply cross your arms over your chest. We will not be offering intinction (dipping the bread in the wine) by recipients or distributors of communion; germs may easily be transmitted from bread that has been in someone’s hand to the wine in the chalice.
Know that the Church has long understood that the fullness of Christ is present in both bread and wine; communion in one form is full communion in Christ. We will continue to be attentive to recommendations from health officials and the office of the Bishop.
THIS WEEKEND AT CHRIST CHURCH
SATURDAY
7:30 p.m. Tacoma Early Music Presents MUSING: A collaborative treble choir concert, Church
SUNDAY
12:15 p.m. EXPLORE, Green Room
12:15 p.m. How do you Love? Library
OFFERINGS IN LENT
LENT QUIET MORNING – next Saturday, March 7 – see more in Our Life of Formation and Study section of the Weekly, below. SIGN UP TODAY AT THE GLASS TABLE IN THE CHURCH ENTRYWAY
LENTEN CHORAL EVENSONG – Sunday, March 15, 5:00 p.m., Church –
for information see “Music Notes” in Our Life Celebrating the Arts section of the Weekly, below.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Friday, March 13 and Friday, April 3, 6:00 p.m., Church
Walk the Stations of the Cross in community in this ancient Christian devotion, a spiritual pilgrimage contemplating the Passion of Christ. The Stations are a series of fourteen images on the walls of the church, fourteen moments in the journey of Jesus from his condemnation by Pilate to his crucifixion and death. We walk from station to station in procession, stopping at each for a short scripture passage, reflection and prayer. Each station invites us to share in the sufferings of Jesus and to awareness of his suffering today in the lives of the poor, the persecuted, the vulnerable among us.
OUR LIFE OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER
THIS WEEK OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR: Members and Friends of our Community: Natalia; The Powell Family - Samantha, Anthony, Aaliyah and Aubree; Leslie; Kevin; Frank O; Angela and family; Jan S; Barbara and Hank; Natalia; Gretchen; Michael and Mary Kay; Ann S. Those who have died: Brad Hahn; Lillian Kates For all in need: For effective gun control policies. For victims of sex-trafficking; for refugees and migrants, especially separated families. For solutions for the crisis of homelessness. For progress in reversing global warming. For all affected by storms, flooding, wildfires and earthquakes. For all working to eliminate bigotry, racism and violence. For all serving in the military. For the people of Hong Kong, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Venezuela Diocesan Prayer Cycle: St. Peter, Seattle; Trinity, Seattle Anglican Prayer Cycle: Pray for the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America; The Right Revd Julio Murray Thompson - Primate of IARCA & Bishop of Panama To request prayers in the prayers of the assembly e-mail mary@christchurchtacoma.org. If you are submitting a name other than your own, please ask permission from that person first. You must send the full name of the person in order for us to manage the prayer list, but first names only will be in the list of those in need. Last names will be used in the list of those who have died. Names remain on the list for four weeks, unless renewed by the one who submitted them.
OUR LIFE IN COMMUNITY
MINISTRY OF THE WEEK –FOOD BANK MINISTRY – We give thanks this week for all who contribute to our weekly collection of food and other requested items for the Nourish Food Bank, and especially for those who collect our offerings and transport them to the food bank all year round. To participate, simply bring your offerings of non-perishable food on Sunday and put them in the baskets in the church entryway near the doors to the worship space. To see the many ways to learn and serve at Christ Church go to christchurchtacoma.org
OUR LIFE OF FORMATION AND STUDY
ADULT FORMATION
EXPLORE - SUNDAY, MARCH 1 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Green Room - For those who are preparing for Holy Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation of Christian Baptism: we will be exploring Welcome to the Episcopal Church and other sources as we consider this distinctive spirituality of Christian faith and life. Next meetings - Sundays: May 3, 17
HOW DO YOU LOVE? LOVE TOO LITTLE? LOVE THE WRONG THINGS? LOVE TOO MUCH? - Sunday, March 1, 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. in the Library. In her book Lent, Evelyn Underhill shares her view of the seven deadly sins, saying they are all about loving too little, loving the wrong things, and loving too much. At this Sunday class, Christ Church member and poet Lynn Martin will offer seven poems for reflection during Lent that will lead us to reflect on our loving and help our souls blossom at Easter.
LENT QUIET MORNING - Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Trinity Chapel
Mother Janet Campbell leads this Quiet Morning that begins with Holy Eucharist in Trinity Chapel and is followed by three short presentations, each followed by ample time for prayer, writing in one’s journal, reflection, or walking the church grounds. SIGN UP FOR THE QUIET MORNING AT THE GLASS TABLE IN THE CHURCH FOYER.
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN AND OUR EXPERIENCE OF CHRIST I, II and III - Sundays: March 15, 22, 29, 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Library. Join Father Joseph Hickey-Tiernan as he leads a discussion of the Sunday readings from the Gospel of John and invites participants to recognize how these ancient stories shed light on how we experience the presence of the risen Christ in our lives.
MONDAY BIBLE STUDY - 7:00 p.m. in the library. On March 2 we prepare for the readings of The Second Sunday in Lent, March 8. Join us in a lively discussion.
THE MONTHLY READING GROUP - will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, at the home of Sandy and Ronn Johanson to discuss The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann. Everyone interested is welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Don Johnson at weddjohnson@msn.com
CHILDREN’S FORMATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. for Preschool - Grade 5 – meets in the Wells Hall classroom two Sundays a month. Children gather in the church entryway and go to Wells Hall with their teachers, returning at the time of communion. On the other Sundays of the month, children participate with their family members in the entire worship service as part of their formation in the Christian faith and life, including training and opportunities to serve in the liturgy as acolytes, readers and ushers. Upcoming Classroom Dates: 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19
OUR LIFE OF SERVICE AND ADVOCACY
IN COMMUNITY AND WORLD
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
FOOD BANK FOCUS FOR MARCH: Bath Soap and Shampoo - Christ Church offers year-round support to the Nourish Food Bank. In addition to each month’s focus, cans and boxes of all kinds of food are welcome, including food for pets. Leave your gift in the baskets in the church entryway.
CLOTHING DRIVE – Sundays,March 8, 15, 22, and 29 - The Community Service Leadership Team is having a clothing drive for the Tacoma Young Adult Shelter. Especially needed are: new socks and underwear, lightly used coats or jackets, sweat pants and belts. Most clients are male, but a few are female. Please bring your contributions to coffee hour in Wells Hall. The Tacoma Young Adult Shelter offers a safe place to be, clothing and hygiene services, a daily meal, counseling in mental health and addiction recovery, storage for personal items, and case management opportunities. Clients receive assistance developing skills that will help them leave a life of homelessness, vulnerability, and endangerment and create one of self-sufficiency and independence. Please see Edie Abicht or Jim Limerick for information about this project or contact Jim: 445jrl@gmail.com
SOCIAL JUSTICE LEARNING AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES
MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS TAX – Pierce County is the only county in Washington that has not enacted a one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) tax to be used for addressing mental health needs. The County Council will vote on this Behavioral Health Tax on Tuesday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m. in the County City Building, Room 1045, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma. Supporters are encouraged to provide a 3-minute testimonial, as public testimonial is extremely helpful and encouraged. Data for testifying or contacting Pierce County Council members is available on the Wells Hall stage during social hour on Sundays.
ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES QUARTERLY MEETING TO SOLVE HOMELESSNESS – Thursday, March 19, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818 Portland Avenue East, Tacoma. Speakers include Mark Merrill of Shared Housing Services and Duke Paulson of the Tacoma Rescue Mission and you (your input and ideas). Free. For planning purposes, please pre-register with sandyw@associatedministries.org.
OUR LIFE CELEBRATING THE ARTS
LITURGICAL VISUAL ARTS
PETER BARSTOW ROCKWELL 1936 – 2020 - We note with sadness the death on February 6 of Peter Rockwell, marvelous and imaginative sculptor, whose marble “Holy Water Stoup” and bronze “Crucifix” mark the entrance to our worship space. Rockwell’s religious works reside in many places, including the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Saint Paul’s Church in Rome and a convent in Chioggia, Italy. He is known for his deeply spiritual religious iconography: terra cottas, stone carvings and bronze work; as well as playful monsters, soaring acrobats, climbing sculptures. The Rockwell pieces at Christ Church, which also include a terra cotta “Head of Christ” not currently on display, were obtained for us by The Rev. Wilbur Charles Woodhams, former rector of Christ Church, who commissioned the “Holy Water Stoup.” Rockwell was the youngest son of noted American artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell.
THE CROWN OF THORNS – For many years, a great crown of thorns was suspended from the sanctuary ceiling at the beginning of Lent, replacing the Epiphany hanging of bright ribbons. This year, after a thoughtful conversation, the Worship Committee and Liturgical Visual Arts Group have decided to leave that space empty for Lent, reserving the crown of thorns for Holy Week. It will appear on Palm Sunday, when we first read the Passion, and remain through Good Friday.
MUSIC NOTES
TACOMA EARLY MUSIC PRESENTS - MUSING: A collaborative treble choir concert, Saturday, February 29, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Anne Lyman and Leann Conley-Holcom have been talking for years about wanting to do more singing locally - specifically, challenging repertoire with a small group of excellent singers and minimal rehearsal time. This concert and project ensemble is the result of their dreaming and scheming about how to make this possible. Admission is free.
THIRD FRIDAYS AT NOON Concert: March 20, 2020 at 12:10 p.m. Hear Naomi Shiga, Music Director, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Tacoma play organ music by Pablo Bruna and Naomi Shiga, as well as J. S. Bach’s iconic Passacaglia. Join us for 40 minutes of delightful music! Donation at the door.
March 15, 5 p.m.
Experience Evensong, the sung Anglican office of Evening Prayer which combines elements of the Latin offices of Vespers and Compline, a liturgy more than 400 years old, structured by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1489-1556). As one of the Church of England’s unique contributions to Western civilization, this liturgy has inspired music from countless fine composers through the ages. Though Evensong is a choral office originally intended to be sung by the choir, our practices have evolved. Now all assembled participate actively in musical expression of faith. Add your voice to our Great Choir.
Hear the Christ Church Choir sing 17th-century choral prayers of William Smith of Durham, the 19th-century Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis of Herbert Brewer (musician of Gloucester Cathedral), and Gabriel Fauré’s Agnus Dei, and the 20th-century The Pure in Heart by Patrick Hawes. Listen to comforting music for organ and violin as Carol Kutsch and Mark Brombaugh play music of J. S. Bach and Gabriel Fauré. Mother Campbell offers a reflection on the readings and season. Invite your friends to enjoy the liturgical riches of Christ Church with you!
CHRIST CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WEEKLY UPDATE
Sacred Grounds – Welcoming Spaces: Building the Future of Christ Church Tacoma Christ Church Capital Campaign Weekly Update #8
February 26, 2020 - Campaign Chair Christi McCarren
Campaign Chair: Christi McCarren; Co-Chair, Brianne Knudson; Honorary Chair: Phyllis Gill The Campaign Steering Team: Administrator: Liz Johnson; Small Group Home Gatherings: Sandy Johanson; Best Potluck Banquet Ever: Caroline Huckaby, Holly Joseph; Adult Formation: Father Torvend Day of Prayer: Mother Janet; Advance Commitments: Len & Linda Johnson Audiovisual: Josh Hornbeck, Diocesan Communications Director & Parishioners Print/Online Promotion: Milana McLead, Mark Brombaugh, Mother Janet Planned Giving: Dixie Coggins; Followup Commitments: (Open)
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Saturday, February 22nd was a busy day with meetings for the Sacred Grounds Advisory Group in the morning and our Video Training Workshop in the afternoon. Roxanne Hamilton presented her preliminary Sacred Grounds drawings to the group for input and comment. We were extremely pleased with Roxanne’s conceptual design, which she has named, “Light of the World”. Below is the design narrative she provided.
We will be sharing this preliminary design at all our Small Group Gatherings throughout the month of March and with the larger parish in April.
(Sacred Grounds - Welcoming Spaces: Building the Future of Christ Church Tacoma)
SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH
Thank you to all who have signed up for the Home Gatherings. 88 people have signed up to these small group meetings thus far. What a tremendous response! Thank you! Sign-up sheets will remain in the church entryway until each of the Gatherings has taken place. Brianne Knudson and I will be facilitating each of these gatherings. We look forward to this time of fellowship and discussions of your hopes and dreams for the future of Christ Church Tacoma.
SCHEDULE OF SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS
Hosts
Date
General Location
Theme
Milana McLead & Doug Dahlgren
Friday, 3/6/20 5pm
Tacoma
Wine & Appetizers
Liz & Dennis Johnson
Saturday, 3/7/20 2pm
Tacoma
Tea & Treats
Len & Linda Johnson
Thursday, 3/12/20 11am
Church Library
Lunch
Sandy & Ronn Johanson
Friday, 3/13/20 5pm
Tacoma
Wine & Hors d’oeuvres
Vicki & Carl Kirchner
Saturday, 3/14/20 11am
Federal Way
Lunch
Fr. Horace Greeley & Carol Kutsch
Tuesday, 3/17/20 2pm
Gig Harbor
Tea & Treats
Pat & Tim Chen
Wednesday, 3/18/20 7:30pm
Tacoma
Dessert
Elaine Stafford & Shelby Clayson
Thursday, 3/19/20 2pm
Toby Jones
Tea & Treats
Pam & John Vidan
Saturday, 3/21/20 4pm
Tacoma
Tea & Treats
Sue & Bert Stibbe
Saturday, 3/29/20 4pm
Lakewood
Wine & Cheese
KEY UPCOMING CAMPAIGN EVENTS
- Saturday, March 28 Day of Prayer, Church, Chapel, Library, Wells Hall, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26 – Adult Formation class, 12:15 p.m., Library
“Why do Christians Give Funding to Churches?”
- Sunday, April 26 Advance Commitments Gathering, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Church
- Saturday, May 2 All Parish Banquet, (evening - time TBD), Wells Hall
- Sunday, May 3 8:00 and 10:30 Liturgies: Commitment Sunday
- Sunday, May 31 10:30 Liturgy: The Feast of Pentecost with Campaign Celebration
Please email campaign questions, ideas or concerns to Christi McCarren (cmccarren@multicare.org) or Brianne Knudson (brianneknudson@gmail.com)
THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH
Sunday, March 1 THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Childcare for infants and toddlers in the Wells Hall nursery.
Sunday School: children and teachers attend the worship service.
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church, followed by refreshments in Wells Hall.
12:15 p.m. How Do You Love? Library, with Lynn Martin
12:15 p.m. EXPLORE, meet in the Green Room off Wells Hall.
Monday, March 2
7:00 p.m. Bible Study, Library Tuesday, March 3
10:30 a.m. Women’s Lunch Steering Group Meeting, Library Wednesday, March 4
12:00 noon Holy Eucharist, Chapel Thursday, March 5
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Church Friday, March 6
2:00 p.m. Knitting Group, Library Saturday, March 7
9:00 a.m. Lent Quiet Morning, Chapel, Church, Library
Sunday, March 8 THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Daylight Savings Time Begins – CLOCKS HAVE “SPRUNG” FORWARD ONE HOUR!
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Childcare for infants and toddlers in the Wells Hall nursery.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool - Grade 5
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church, followed by refreshments in Wells Hall.
CHRIST CHURCH INFORMATION
To subscribe to the Christ Church Weekly e-newsletter, fill out the Welcome Card in the pew back or contact the office at the address below. To submit an announcement for the worship bulletin or Weekly e-newsletter, send an electronic copy to Parish Coordinator Shannon Farley by TUESDAY NOON. Announcements may be edited for content or length.
Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. (In inclement weather, the office is closed when Tacoma Schools are closed)
VESTRY
Brianne Knudson, Senior Warden; Don Ellis, Junior Warden.
Cynthia Anthony, Eddie Bang, Susan Beer, Rodney Blackburn, Tim Chen, Caroline Huckaby, Dennis Johnson, Linda Johnson, Matt Lonsdale, Vikke Pierson.
Ex officio, non-voting: Winfield Giddings, Treasurer; Mary Smiley, Vestry Clerk
STAFF
The Rev. Janet Campbell, Priest in Charge janet@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-383-1569 ext 11 Usual office hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
The Rev. Samuel Torvend, Associate Priest for Adult Formation samuel@christchurchtacoma.org
The Rev. Robert Carver, Priest Associate;
The Rev. Bill Tudor, Priest Associate
The Ven. Gen Grewell, Deacon ggrewell@ecww.org
The Rev. Kathryn Nichols and Dr. Mark Brombaugh, Co-Directors of Music Ministries, music@christchurchtacoma.org
Mr. David Dahl, Director of Music Ministries Emeritus
Ms. Shannon Farley, Parish Coordinator shannon@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-383-1569 ext 18
Ms. Mary Smiley, Secretary/Receptionist
mary@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-383-1569 ext 10
Mr. Tim Williams, Sexton tim@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-310-5178
Ms. Emily Verdonk, Accountant accountant@christchurchtacoma.org Usual office hoursThursdays: 10:00 – 12:30
Ms. Karen Jeffery, Lead Nursery Attendant
Ms. Mary Smiley, Nursery Assistant
To report a pastoral emergency (a serious diagnosis, an accident, hospitalization, a death) please contact Mother Campbell as soon as possible. During office hours, call the office. If the emergency occurs after 2:00 p.m. on a weekday, or on a weekend or holiday, email Mother Campbell janet@christchurchtacoma.org and she will respond as soon as possible.
LINKS TO DIOCESAN NEWS AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES: Episcopal News Service: https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/ -- electronic newspaper delivered to your inbox with news stories, responses to social and political events, and links to posts from various Episcopal bishops and leaders and from the broader church. Episcopal Church on Facebook: www.facebook.com/episcopal-news-service-260131260715544/ The Diocese of Olympia: www.ecww.org The Diocesan website. Bishop Rickel’s Blog: www.bishoprickel.com
