CHRIST CHURCH WEEKLY A Newsletter for Members and Friends Tacoma, Washington: Friday, March 6, 2020
PLEASE READ THE COVID-19 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
JUST BELOW THE INDEX IN THIS ISSUE
SPECIAL LENTEN EVENT
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.
THIS SUNDAY THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 8, 2020
Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5; 13-17; John 3:1-7 The texts can be found on The Lectionary Page http://www.lectionarypage.net
Sermon: The Rev. Joseph Hickey-Tiernan 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 Novel Coronavirus Precautions This Weekend at Christ Church
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 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
COVID-19 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
We are following the most recent advice from public health officials and the Office of the Bishop. Please, out of care for yourself and others, observe all public health guidelines and, while gathered at Christ Church, the following:
1. Hand-washing with soap and water. As we are able to get it, hand sanitizer will be available. Avoid touching your face.
2. If you have any of these symptoms of respiratory disease: runny nose, sneezing, coughing, fever, please consider staying home to avoid spreading any infection. If you have a fragile immune system, do stay home to protect yourself.
3. Avoid hand-to-hand and other physical contact in greeting one another before and after the liturgy, at the Peace, and at other times. More about sharing the Peace at that point in this bulletin.
4. Communion – at the directive of the Office of the Bishop, we will not offer communion from the common cup. Communion will be of the consecrated bread only. Ministers of the bread will use hand sanitizer before distribution. To receive the bread, please hold your hand flat rather than cupped, so the minister of communion does not touch your hand when placing the bread in it. At the offertory, you will still see both bread and wine come forward to the altar. A small amount of wine will be poured into the chalice. Bread and wine will be consecrated together, as clear sign and following the scriptural mandate. During communion, the presider will receive only the bread as we all do, but following communion will consume the small amount of wine in the chalice. The Episcopal Church, with other liturgical churches, has long understood that the fullness of Christ, the gift of his life, is present in the bread and in the wine – it is not divided between them. So communion in one kind, bread or wine, is full communion in Christ.
For the most recent information about any updates or changes in scheduled Christ Church events see our website: christchurchtacoma.org.
As we observe these precautions, may we approach everyone we encounter, here and everywhere, not with fear of infection but with great love and tenderness, doing our best to protect them and ensure their safety. Perhaps this virus will bring to us a deeper compassion for one another and help us to remember that we are all in this beautiful, fragile life together.
THIS WEEKEND AT CHRIST CHURCH
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME - CLOCKS HAVE SPRUNG FORWARD 1 HOUR
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. Lent Quiet Morning, Chapel
SUNDAY
THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church
OUR LIFE OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER
LENTEN CHORAL EVENSONG – Sunday, March 15, 5:00 p.m., Church –
for information see “Music Notes” in Our Life Celebrating the Arts section, 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.
THIS WEEK OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR: Members and Friends of our Community: Joanne; David and Lauren;
The Powell Family - Samantha, Anthony, Aaliyah and Aubree; Leslie; Kevin;
Frank O; Angela and family; Jan S; Barbara and Hank; Michael and Mary Kay; Ann S. Those who have died: Gretchen Plotkin; Peter Rockwell, Brad Hahn 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 the COVID-19 coronavirus and for efforts to discover its cause and stop its spread. 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: Holy Apostles, Bellevue; St. Margaret, Bellevue; St. Michael & All Angels, Issaquah Anglican Prayer Cycle: Pray for the Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo; The Most Revd Zacharie Masimango Katanda - Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu 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
COVID-19 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS – See the opening section above. For updates and any changes in Christ Church schedules, please see the website.
MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – Second Wednesdays of the month, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Wells Hall Green Room – Parishioner Amelia Carroll LMHC, CT leads a monthly drop-in Grief Support Group. Support, guidance, and education is offered within a non-threatening environment to those who have experienced loss through death or other life transitions. Next meeting Wednesday, March 11.
MINISTRY OF THE WEEK – SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY AND ACTION INFORMATION – We give thanks this week for the (currently) one-person ministry of Fran Blair, reminding us weekly of the intersection of faith, social justice and politics. Each week, Fran gathers the information you will find in the Social Justice Service and Advocacy Opportunities section of the liturgical bulletin and Weekly. She also provides events flyers and materials for reflection on the Wells Hall stage and tables at coffee hour after the 10:30 liturgy. If you have questions or are interested in joining this important work, contact Fran at fblair39@centurylink.netTo see the many ways to learn and serve at Christ Church go to christchurchtacoma.org
OUR LIFE OF FORMATION AND STUDY
ADULT FORMATION
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
MANY THANKS to Dr. Anne Lyman who conducts the Christ Church Choir and to Dr. Thomas Clark who plays the organ while our Co-directors of Music Ministries are away on Lenten retreat. We are appreciative of their special talents.
LENTEN CHORAL EVENSONG, Sunday 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. Come add your voice to the great choir of the assembly.
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. 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 short reflection on the readings and the season. Invite your friends to enjoy the liturgical riches of Christ Church with you!
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, variations on the Lenten hymn “Forty Days and Forty Nights” by Naomi Shiga, as well as J. S. Bach’s iconic Passacaglia. Join us for 40 minutes of delightful music! Donation at the door.
CHRIST CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WEEKLY UPDATE
Sacred Grounds – Welcoming Spaces:
Building the Future of Christ Church Tacoma Christ Church Capital Campaign
Weekly Update #9 – March 4, 2020
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)
MARCH SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS ARE UNDERWAY
If you haven’t yet signed up, there’s still time. Signup sheets are available in the church entryway or contact Christi McCarren (cmmccarren@multicare.org). Enjoy two hours of fellowship, food, prayer, and learning about our Capital Campaign. No commitments will be asked for at these gatherings.
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
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 8 THE SECOND 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.
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.
Monday, March 9
7:00 p.m. Bible Study, Library Tuesday, March 10
11:15 a.m. Vestry Leadership Team Meeting, Library
6:30 p.m. Capital Campaign Steering Team Meeting, Library Wednesday, March 11
12:00 noon Holy Eucharist, Chapel
2:00 p.m. Grief Support Group, Green Room
6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting, Office Thursday, March 12
11:00 a.m. Capital Campaign Small Group Gathering, Len and Linda Johnson Hosts, Library
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Church Friday, March 13
2:00 p.m. Knitting Group, Library
6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Church
Sunday, March 15 THE THIRD 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. The Gospel of John and Our Experience of Christ, Library.
5:00 p.m. Lenten Choral Evensong, Church
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
Sacred Grounds – Welcoming Spaces:
