Updated information about Christ Church activities
CHRIST CHURCH WEEKLY A Newsletter for Members and Friends
Tacoma, Washington Friday, August 13, 2021
We are an accepting Episcopal parish renewing its people as disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, music, the visual arts, formation,
service, and acts of justice and peace.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
Explore multiple topics below, including these:
Eucharistic Liturgy, August 15 in our building!
In-person and online opportunities for worship and study
Rental Assistance Grants
Those we are upholding in prayer
WORSHIP AND PRAYER You'll receive a warm welcome, whether in person or online!
In Person on Sunday
HOLY EUCHARIST in our Building
August 15 at 10:30 a.m. The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Masks and physical distancing required for all,
both inside and outdoors on our campus.
Please arrive early to sign in for contact tracing.
Reservations are not required.
Sadly, if wildfire smoke is at an unhealthy level, the service will be canceled as we will not be able to use our indoor ventilation system mandated for building use.
We will post an alert by 8:00 a.m. on our website on Sunday morning
if there will be no service.
Presiding and preaching Mother Janet Campbell Deacon The Rev. Donna Arellano Reader and Intercessor:
Liz Heath Cantor Ronn Johanson Organists Dr.Mark Brombaugh, The Rev. Kathryn Nichols Acolyte Caroline Huckaby Altar Guild Harriet Fields UshersCiara Aysworth, Truman Coggins,Doug Worth Sign-in Greeters Gordon Craig, Lee MacClellan
Weekdays In Person SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER IN THE COURTYARD, 9 a.m. Led by parishioners.
Join your voice with others and experience the joy of praying together!
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken,
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31)
Masks required outdoors, regardless of vaccination status.
ONLINE WORSHIP RESOURCES
LIVE-STREAMING PROJECT
Live-streaming of Christ Church services and other in-church events will become a possibility when we have gathered the necessary funds.
Please support this project by sending your donation to the church, marked "for Live-streaming Fund" or donate online at our secure Online Givingportal directly into our CC Live-streaming Fund.
Prayers, psalms, canticles and scriptures from the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship. Participants share in reading the passages aloud. Each service begins and ends with a recorded musical offering. The short service is a peaceful and centering way to start the day. For Zoom link, Email: rodblackburn@rodblackburn.com
CONVERSATION AND COMPLINE(by Zoom)
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Greetings, conversation in breakout rooms, Compline. Hosted by Archdeacon Gen Grewell and Deacon Donna Arellano.
Zoom link sent each Wednesday to subscribers.
LECTIO DIVINA(Meditative reflection on a passage of scripture, by Zoom)
Tuesdays 7:30 a.m.(25-30 minutes)Participants listen to a passage (usually of Scripture) several times, engaging deeply with the text as its meaning unfolds and evolves with each reading. Those who wish briefly share their "take-aways" from the passage with each other.
Forward Day by Day, daily devotions based on scripture readings, provided by the Episcopal Church since 1935. Also included: a suggested action based on each day’s meditation, along with a suggested focus for prayer. Daily meditations are availablehere.
TAIZÉPRAYER (by Zoom)
Monthly, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7-8 p.m.
Join this friendly ecumenical group next on August 26.
For Zoom link, Email: Dotti Krist-Sterbick <dkrist.sterbick@gmail.com>
SERVICE AND ADVOCACY
IN COMMUNITY AND WORLD
OUR MISSION OF SERVICE AND JUSTICE
RENTAL & UTILITY ASSISTANCE GRANTS AVAILABLE
Washington State Department of Commerce’s rental and utility assistance program, funded with state and federal dollars, may prevent evictions by paying past due, current and future rent for people impacted by the pandemic. If you or others in our state are seeking assistance, grants (not loans) are available. Check here for all counties, and here for Pierce County.
Additional services and resources are available here. Thanks to King Schoenfeld for drawing attention to this information.
OUR LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
We need non-perishable foods with easy-open containers.
Bottles of water, Pouches or boxes of juice,
Individual tubs of fruits & vegetables,
Tab-top cans of pastas, meats, fruits, vegetables,
Peanut butter & Nutella.
For pets, Tab-top canned dog and cat food
The pantry is located on No. K Street in front of Wells Hall.
In a pastoral emergency(a serious diagnosis, an accident, hospitalization, a death) please contact the Rev. Kathryn Nichols as soon as you can: Kathryn.nichols@aya.yale.edu
Parish Help Team Errands run, groceries, meals provided, medication pickup, vaccination transportation, etc. contact Deacon Gen Grewell: ggrewell@ecww.org (email preferred) or call her cell phone 360-280-5593. You may speak directly with a deacon on Sunday at Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
Support the ministries of Christ Church by making a contribution.
FORMATION
THE MONTHLY READING GROUP
Sunday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.
In person, with masks and social distancing, at the home of Sandy
and Ronn Johanson to discuss: Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom by Albert Nolan.
All are welcome. If interested, contact Don Johnson: weddjohnson@msn.com.
PARISH COMMUNITY NOTES
CHRIST CHURCH PRAYER LIST
Our baptismal commitment calls us to pray for the world and the needs of our community, including those who are experiencing any sort of trouble, illness, or grief.
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people;
in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us
and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls,
and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,now and forever. Amen.
Members and Friends of our Community Carl Kirchner (at home); Debbie and Doug Oakman; Dixie and Truman; James McGinnis; James Standley; Jim Pierson; Karen Peña; Keith Davidson; Kris and Dominic; Susan and David Cherwien.
Preparing for Baptism when we can regather in person: James Tedrick and his sponsor Kevin Montgomery.
Those who have died in Christ, who holds us in life and death, and all who grieve for them:
Bert Stibbe; Joan Brooks (sister of Liz Johnson); Kathy Russell; Fr. Philip Thirlwell (father of Rosemary Ponnekanti); Thad Martin (father of Shannon Andersson)
Funeral Service for Bert Stibbe will be held in our church on Saturday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Details to be published closer to the day.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Holy Family of Jesus (Cambodian), Tacoma Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Anglican Church of South Africa
To request prayer e-mail the Rev. Kathryn Nichols, <kathryn.nichols@aya.yale.edu> If 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. Names remain on the list for four weeks, unless renewed by the one who submitted them.
MOTHER JANET'S RETIREMENT
Mother Janet's last Sunday at Christ Church is September 26. If you've not seen her retirement announcement you can read it here. Mother Janet remains Priest in Charge until her retirement and will continue to work with the Program Staff and Leadership Team. She will concentrate on assuring a smooth transition and will help with the orientation of our new Parish Administrator Deborah Breneman and preparing the rector's office and files for transition to an Interim Rector. After Deborah is settled, Mother Janet will work mainly from home due to Covid precautions, and will be with us on Sundays for worship. Her email address remains the same until her departure: janet@christchurchtacoma.org
NEXT STEPS: Announcements will follow as the Wardens, Program Staff and Vestry work with Canon Arienne Davison on calling an Interim Rector and then the process for seeking and calling a new rector.
CHRIST CHURCH WEBSITE Explore a wealth of information about possibilities for worship, prayer, Adult Formation Classes and Materials, Opportunities for Service and Advocacy, Ways to Connect with Others, inspiring music, and online giving. Enjoy photos of our community life together.
Parish Contact Directory To receive a copy or to add or update personal information, please email info@christchurchtacoma.org.
We never share your information outside the church family.
Let us give thanks to the Creator for the Puyallup and Nisqually people on whose ancestral land this church and many of our homes stand. Their descendants live among us still. For their wise stewardship of the creation, we offer our gratitude. May we never forget that their land was taken by force and broken treaty.
To submit an announcement for the Weekly e-newsletter,send electronic copy to the Rev. Kathryn Nichols: kathryn.nichols@aya.yale.edu by WEDNESDAY NOON. Announcements may be edited for content or length.
NOTE: OFFICE HOURS Parish Administrator Deborah Breneman will continue in orientation this week.
Check back next week for office hours. She will be available by email: administrator@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-383-1569, ext 10
Class of 2022:
Ms. Susan Beer, Mr. Rod Blackburn, Mr. Dennis Johnson, Ms. Vikke Pierson Class of 2023:
Ms. Ciara Aylsworth, Ms. Mary Hanneman, Mr. Robert Hicker, Ms. Nancy Gow Knudsen Class of 2024:
Mr. Gordon Craig, Ms. Teresa Gutierrez, Ms. Lee MacClellan, Ms. Christi McCarren Ex officio, non-voting: Mr. Winfield Giddings, Treasurer
STAFF
The Rev. Janet Campbell, Priest in Charge janet@christchurchtacoma.org The Rev. Samuel Torvend, Associate Priest for Adult Formation samuel@christchurchtacoma.org
The Rev. Kathryn Nichols, Clergy for Administration and Pastoral Care
during August and September kathryn.nichols@aya.yale.edu
The Rev. Robert Carver, Priest Associate
The Rev. Bill Tudor, Priest Associate
The Ven. Archdeacon Gen Grewell, ggrewell@ecww.org
The Rev. Deacon Donna Arellano, donna@christchurchtacoma.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. Deborah Breneman, Parish Administrator administrator@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-383-1569 ext 10
Mr. Tim Williams, Sexton, on-site, managing the buildings and security tim@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-310-5178
Ms. Karen Jeffery, Lead Nursery Attendant Nursery closed during the pandemic Ms. Mary Smiley, Concluded her work in the office on Aug. 10;
Working remotely until Aug. 31: <mary@christchurchtacoma.org>
e-streaming of Christ Church services and other in-church events will become a possibility when we have gathered the necessary funds.
