CHRIST CHURCH WEEKLY A Newsletter for Members and Friends
Tacoma, Washington
Friday in the First Week after the Epiphany
January 15, 2021
CHRIST CHURCH IS ALIVE AND WELL DURING THE PANDEMIC Our buildings are closed until further notice for the safety of all,
but Christ Church is a people, not a building, and we are not closed.
WORSHIP, PRAYER, LEARNING, FELLOWSHIP and SERVICE
continue in many ways, including online gatherings.
In this Issue
A Prayer for Safety for our Nation and the Inauguration
New this Week
Worship and Prayer
Formation and Study
Service and Advocacy in Community and World
Parish Community Notes
Celebrating the Arts
Christ Church Calendar: Parish Events This Coming Week
Christ Church Prayer List
Sustaining and Building Community in this Time of Pandemic
Christ Church Information
Links to Diocesan News and Informational Resources
A PRAYER FOR SAFETY FOR OUR NATION AND THE INAUGURATION
Following the armed insurrection in our nation's capital on Wednesday and in the uncertainty of the remaining days leading to the inauguration of a new administration, let us pray for our nation.
God of love and peace, watch over our nation in these troubled days. Calm the anger of those who would do harm; restrain extremists planning violent uprisings; give courage to those in our national capital and state capitals charged with keeping the peace; protect our President-elect Joseph and Vice President-elect Kamala and all involved in their inauguration from any danger; and in the days to come give our leaders wisdom in leading our nation toward a new era of justice and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord, the light of the world and the prince of peace. Amen.
NEW THIS WEEK READ MORE- For details see the section indicated for each entry.
In the section "Formation and Study, Adult Formation" - Virtual Field Trip to North Africa with Fr. Torvend!
In the section "Parish Community Notes" - Notice of Parish Annual Meeting - NEW INFORMATION EACH WEEK - Pre-Annual Meeting Budget Meeting and Discussion, January 30 - Nominees for Vestry and Alternate Delegates - Congratulations to Mary Hanneman on the publication of her new book. - Christmas Giving Tree Success
In the section "Celebrating the Arts" - Website Gallery Exhibition of Crosses for Lent
WORSHIP AND PRAYER
CHRIST CHURCH ONLINE RECORDED VIDEO SUNDAY WORSHIP Readings of the Sunday, short homily or reflection, prayers of the assembly, hymns and organ music. Each new Sunday's video link is posted on our website homepage beginning 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening.
Image: "Calling of the Disciples," Jesus Mafa Project See all Christ Church Video Worship Services on our YouTube channel: Christ Church Tacoma https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcx7zVPOU_lHVBZ9fQhkPw
HOUSEHOLD WORSHIP RESOURCE BOOKLET FOR SUNDAYS - Introductory reflection by Fr. Torvend, the Gospel with a written meditation from a variety of sources, prayers, images, links to recorded music, and a Table Prayer for the week. Available on our website here.
CHRIST CHURCH WEEKDAY WORSHIP & PRAYER
WEDNESDAYS - CONVERSATION AND COMPLINE: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (by Zoom) A word to all from Mother Janet, small group conversation in breakout rooms, regathering for Compline, the church's nighttime prayer. Watch your inbox for the Conversation and Compline Zoom link each Wednesday.
MORNING PRAYER (by Zoom) Mondays 9:00 a.m. & Thursdays 7:30 a.m.(25-30 minutes)
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.
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. For Zoom link to Morning Prayer or Lectio Divina:rodblackburn@rodblackburn.com
SECOND MONDAYS, FOURTH THURSDAYS - TAIZÉ PRAYER 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (by Zoom) Join this small ecumenical group for Taizé Prayer every second Monday and fourth Thursday of the month.
For the Zoom link, email Dotti Krist-Sterbick: dkrist.sterbick@gmail.com
FORMATION AND STUDY
ADULT FORMATION
A TRIP TO NORTH AFRICA! - Tuesdays, January 26, February 2 and 9, 7:00 p.m. (by Zoom) Join Fr. Torvend on a virtual field trip to three sites in North Africa. We'll explore three amazing baptismal fonts and the fascinating spiritualities they express. And we'll do this prior to the beginning of Lent: that period of time in which we focus on the renewal of baptism. If you can only join us for one or two sessions, no problem. Register by email to Fr.Torvend: samuel@christchurchtacoma.org no later than Sunday, January 25.
Image: The 6th century Baptistery of Demna, Tunisia
THE MONTHLY READING GROUP - Sunday, January 31, 6:30 p.m. (by Zoom). We will discuss Marilynne Robinson’s new book - Jack: A Novel. All who are interested are welcome. If you have questions and for the Zoom link, contact Don Johnson: weddjohnson@msn.com.
CHILDREN’S FORMATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT HOME ON ZOOM - Sunday School for ages 3-11 (Preschool-5th Grade) meets every other Sunday for 40 minutes. Children gather together on Zoom for prayer, a story, and time for projects and sharing. Materials needed are sent to children for each session. For questions, to register, and for the Zoom linkplease email Children's Formation Leader Christi McCarren: christi.mccarren@multicare.org. Upcoming Sunday School Dates: January 24; February 7, 21; March 7, 21; April 4, 18; May 2, 16; June 13
SERVICE AND ADVOCACY
IN COMMUNITY AND WORLD
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS TIME OF PANDEMIC Even while sheltering at home, we can continue to serve the community around us by helping organizations helping others: Food Banks, Homeless Shelters, Blood Banks, Animal Shelters. Donations and volunteers for various tasks (such as fostering a homeless pet in your home) are needed. Contact any service provider first by phone or website for guidance on the best ways to help and donate.
LOCAL FOOD BANKS NEED OUR HELP - There is unprecedented need for food among our neighbors due to the economic impact of the pandemic. Food Banks are stretched to the limit. Can you make a contribution to Emergency Food Network (which distributes food to food banks), or to Nourish Food Banks of Pierce County? Click on the links to donate.
CHRIST CHURCH LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY -
on the K Street side of our campus. Here's what to donate: Non-perishable foods only
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
If the pantry is quite full when you arrive, put in as many supplies as will fit and save the rest for a return visit. Questions?
Contact Len Johnson: lljbrownspt@gmail.com or
Barbara Williams: barbaradaviswilliams@gmail.com
PARISH COMMUNITY NOTES
NOTICE OF CHRIST CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 11:00 a.m. by Zoom
Watch your inbox for Annual Meeting information to come: How to attend, Revised Rules of Order for a Virtual Annual Meeting including voting procedures, the 2020 Annual Report. Save the date, plan to watch the video worship at 10:00 a.m. and come to the meeting at 11:00.
ALL-PARISH BUDGET PREVIEW MEETING- Saturday January 30 10:00 a.m. by Zoom - for all parishioners, to review the budget before the Annual Meeting. This is your time for learning about our financial situation, to discuss and to ask questions. A Zoom link will be sent Friday evening, January 29. NOTE:There won't be an opportunity for budget questions and conversation at the virtual Annual Meeting.
NOMINEES FOR 4-MEMBER VESTRY CLASS OF 2024-
Gordon Craig, Teresa Gutierrez, Lee MacClellan, Christi McCarren
ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO DIOCESAN CONVENTION-At the Annual Meeting, we elect 2 alternate delegates who become delegates the following year. If you would like to be one of them or have questions about the position, please contact Nominating Committee Chair Linda Johnson: lljbrownspt@gmail.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY HANNEMAN on the publication of her book Becoming Nisei, Japanese American Urban Lives in Pre-War Tacoma, co-authored with Lisa M. Hoffman. Based on more than forty interviews, Becoming Nisei shares stories of growing up in Japanese American Tacoma before the incarceration, and counteracts the structural forgetting and erasure of prewar histories in both Tacoma and many other urban settings after World War II.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE AN ABUNDANT SUCCESS! - Thanks to the generosity of our congregation and staff we were able to purchase every item on their wish list plus provide food and gas vouchers for James, James Jr., Sabrina and Gabrielle. James and his family are so grateful and extend their heartfelt gratitude for providing great joy during the season of Christmas.
FIRST or SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ALL-PARISH ZOOM COFFEE HOURS. SAVE THE DATES: We send a special coffee hour link Sunday Morning. Enjoy our Video Worship (link arriving at 6 p.m. Saturday night) and then click on the coffee hour link at 10:55 Sunday morning to enjoy community and conversation. - FEBRUARY 14: Christ Church Annual Meeting, the SECOND Sunday, 11:00 a.m. -MARCH 7: the FIRST Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Watch your inbox for Annual Meeting information to come: How to attend, Revised Rules of Order for a Virtual Annual Meeting including voting procedures, the 2020 Annual Report. Save the date, plan to watch the video worship at 10:00 a.m. and come to the meeting at 11:00.
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
WEBSITE GALLERY EXHIBITION OF CROSSES FOR LENT -
The Liturgical Visual Arts Group invites you to participate in their Lent exhibition of "The Cross in My Life" by submitting a photo of the cross or crucifixes in your home that are part of your devotional life. Please send photos to Mother Campbell: janet@christchurchtacoma.org by Monday February 1. Please include the "provenance" (what you know about the origin) of your cross - where it came from, the materials, the artist if you know, the date it was made. Our gallery will be available for contemplation during Lent. Image: Hobo Cross, "160 Matchsticks," n.d.
MUSIC
VIEW CHRIST CHURCH ARCHIVE VIDEO MUSIC RECORDINGS on our YouTube channels:
THIRD FRIDAYS AT NOON CONCERTS - suspended during the pandemic
CHRIST CHURCH CALENDAR: PARISH EVENTS THIS COMING WEEK
The Second Sunday after The Epiphany January 17
- Christ Church Recorded Worship
Link available on our website homepage from 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening
- Household Worship Resource for Epiphany 2
Available on our website when posted.
Monday January 18 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Staff Day Off)
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (by Zoom)
Tuesday, January 19
7:30 a.m. Lectio Divina (by Zoom)
11:00 a.m. Vestry Leadership Team Zoom Meeting
6:30 p.m. Vestry Zoom Meeting Wednesday, January 20
7:00 p.m. Conversation & Compline Zoom Gathering with Mother Campbell Thursday, January 21
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer (by Zoom)
10:30 a.m. Program Staff Zoom Meeting
7:00 p.m. Choir Zoom Gathering
The Third Sunday after The Epiphany January 24
- Christ Church Recorded Worship
Link available on our website homepage from 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening
9:00 a.m. Sunday School Zoom Gathering
- Household Worship Resource for Epiphany 3
Available on our website when posted.
CHRIST CHURCH PRAYER LIST
Members and Friends of our Community: Dashawna and Michael (friends of James Standley); Sandy and Ed (friends of Fred Langton); Bryce (son of Mary Smiley); Megan and Gracey; Tom and Corey; Dixie and Truman; Florence Sandler; Milana and Doug; Dennis, Liz, their daughter Greta and grandson Jack; Barb Fox; The Rev. Connie Carlson; Kris and Dominic; Jim Pierson (brother of Vikke); James Standley Preparing for Baptism James Tedrick and his sponsor Kevin Montgomery Those who have died Elodie Vandervert; Deacon Jean Carmichael; Maryleen (sister of Kelly Sanford); Tommy LaSorda For President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris and all those newly-elected or appointed to public service. For peace in state capitals and our nation's capital in these days of governmental transition. For the African American community and communities of color everywhere in this time of anguish and protest. That God's spirit will spread abroad healing in our land, give our leaders the wisdom and courage to confront and root out American racism, and teach and lead each one of us in the path of witness and reconciliation. For all in need For all affected by the novel coronavirus: for those treating the sick and those working toward treatments and prevention. For people in prisons and detention centers, where Covid-19 infection is rife, and for their families. For a spirit of cooperation in stopping the current rise in infections. For all who risk their health to care for others by keeping essential businesses and resources open. For all who have lost jobs or businesses. For our Governor and his staff. For our Bishop and his staff. For solutions for the crisis of homelessness. For progress in reversing global warming. For all affected by wildfires, especially those who have suffered great losses. For all working to eliminate bigotry, racism and violence. For all serving in the military. Diocesan Prayer Cycle St. Andrew’s, Seattle; St. Luke’s, Seattle Anglican Prayer Cycle The Anglican Church of Australia To request prayer e-mail mary@christchurchtacoma.org. If you're 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.
SUSTAINING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY
IN THIS TIME OF PANDEMIC
INTEREST GROUPS
Join any of the groups below by emailing the person listed. Each group convenes virtually (Zoom, Email, Facebook, etc). Enjoy new relationships, fellowship, interests, worship, ideas.
Fall-Winter 2020-21 Parish Contact Directory - To receive a copy or to add or update personal information please contact Parish Coordinator Shannon Farley (shannon@christchurchtacoma.org).
In a pastoral emergency(a serious diagnosis, an accident, hospitalization, a death) please contact Mother Campbell as soon as you can: janet@christchurchtacoma.org
Parish Help Team Errands run, groceries, meals provided, medication pickup, etc. contact Deacon Gen Grewell: ggrewell@ecww.org (email preferred) or call her cell phone 360-280-5593 Parish Pen Pal and Telephone Team Team members call parishioners without internet service and write regularly to parishioners without internet and personal telephone service. Like to join? Contact Deacon Gen, as above.
THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGE OF THIS TIME
Use these ways to give to the ongoing mission and ministry of Christ Church:
+ Online giving at christchurchtacoma.org
+ Mail your weekly or monthly pledge to the parish office
+ We understand hardships. Please let us know if you are unable to meet your pledge. Contact Shannon Farley shannon@christchurchtacoma.org
As always, thank you for your generosity and support of our common life and ministry.
CHRIST CHURCH INFORMATION DURING THE PANDEMIC
To submit an announcement for the Weekly e-newsletter, send an electronic copy to Parish Coordinator Shannon Farley by TUESDAY NOON. Announcements may be edited for content or length.
NO ON-SITE OFFICE HOURS DURING THE PANDEMIC Office Staff Shannon Farley and Mary Smiley are working from home and are in the office only for necessary business operations. They are available by email (see below) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
VESTRY Mr. Dennis Johnson, Senior Warden, Ms. Linda Johnson, Junior Warden. Class of 2021: Ms. Cynthia Anthony, Mr. Eddie Bang, Mr. Tim Chen, Ms. Linda Johnson
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 Ex officio, non-voting: Winfield Giddings, Treasurer; Shannon Farley, Vestry Clerk
STAFF
The Rev. Janet Campbell, Priest in Charge janet@christchurchtacoma.org Working from home during the pandemic;
Happy to meet with you by Zoom or telephone; please email to set up a time.
The Rev. Samuel Torvend, Associate Priest for Adult Formation samuel@christchurchtacoma.org working from home during the pandemic
The Rev. Robert Carver, Priest Associate
The Rev. Bill Tudor, Priest Associate
The Ven. Archdeacon Gen Grewell, ggrewell@ecww.org working from home
The Rev. Deacon Donna Arellano, donna@christchurchtacoma.org, working from home
The Rev. Kathryn Nichols and Dr. Mark Brombaugh, Co-Directors of Music Ministries, music@christchurchtacoma.orgworking from home and in the church building
Mr. David Dahl, Director of Music Ministries Emeritus
Ms. Shannon Farley, Parish Coordinator, working mostly from home shannon@christchurchtacoma.org • 253-383-1569 ext 18
Ms. Mary Smiley, Secretary/Receptionist, working mostly from home mary@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, Nursery Assistant
LINKS TO DIOCESAN NEWS AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES: Episcopal News Service (ENS): https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/ -- digital 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
THE MONTHLY READING GROUP - Sunday, January 31, 6:30 p.m. (by Zoom). We will discuss Marilynne Robinson’s new book - Jack: A Novel. All who are interested are welcome. If you have questions and for the Zoom link, contact Don Johnson: 
CHRIST CHURCH LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY - 
Nisei, Japanese American Urban Lives in Pre-War Tacoma, co-authored with Lisa M. Hoffman. Based on more than forty interviews, Becoming Nisei shares stories of growing up in Japanese American Tacoma before the incarceration, and counteracts the structural forgetting and erasure of prewar histories in both Tacoma and many other urban settings after World War II. 
generosity of our congregation and staff we were able to purchase every item on their wish list plus provide food and gas vouchers for James, James Jr., Sabrina and Gabrielle. James and his family are so grateful and extend their heartfelt gratitude for providing great joy during the season of Christmas.
