CCN Weekly News: August 4, 2022

Weekly news & announcements

August 4, 2022

Collect of the Day

Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer List

Please email us your prayer request.

The Week Ahead

See what's happening this week and month on our online calendar.

Thank you to those serving this weekend!

Lector: Amy Sweeney

Ushers: Amy Sweeney - One more usher needed! Please sign up here.

Acolyte: Ed Brailey

Lemonade Hour: The Hagar Family and Elaine Sweet

The music this Sunday is a gift from the Hagar Family.

We are mask friendly.

Masks are not required, but kindness is.

Worship in Chapel this Sunday, August 7, no online streaming

Due to the forecasted heat, worship this Sunday, August 7 will be in the Chapel. We hope for cooler weather and a return to the Main Sanctuary on August 14.

THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!

Brock's Office Hours Next Week

Brock will be in the office on Thursday, August 11 rather than Tuesday, August 9. He will preside over a memorial service and burial at 10am on Thursday.

Bible Study Begins on September 21 - Sign up today!

The book of Acts of the Apostles chronicles the earliest days of the Jewish movement that became Christianity. Just as Genesis provides a foundation for Judaism, Acts is the foundation for our faith. Join Wednesday Bible Study as we spend the next academic year learning about Peter,

Paul, Jesus’ brother James, the Jerusalem Council in 50 CE, and so much more. We will explore how traditional Jewish practices evolved into the prayers and rituals we know as Christians. We use a discussion format results in deeply personal, meaningful insight.

Classes will meet from Wednesday, September 21, 2022-May 24, 2023. Choose from 10-11:30 AM both in-person and on Zoom or 7-8:30 PM on Zoom.

Companion texts are free of charge and will be distributed at the first class. Contact Ali Heard at office@ccneedham.org to register for this class led by Tracy Rubin, MTS, Harvard Divinity School.

Memorial Garden Care

There are still a few openings over the summer to help care for our lovely Sanctuary Garden. The tasks include light weeding, dead-heading and keeping walkways and benches clean. No watering or lawn care is required. Please contact Ali Heard in the office.

Intercessors, Lectors and Ushers are Needed this Summer!

Lectors read the first & second lessons and the psalm.

Intercessors read the prayers of the people. Scripts are provided in the office.

Ushers greet people, present the gifts, and close down the church (read more here).

All are welcome to volunteer: young and old, experienced or novice!

Lemonade Break!

During the summer Coffee Hour becomes Lemonade Hour following the 9am service – making it even easier to set up and host! Please see the sign-up sheet in Upper Parish Hall if you can help with this ministry of fellowship, and be in touch with office with questions or to volunteer.

The phrase we need you in cut out magazine letters pinned to a cork notice board

Volunteers Needed!

Click on the link to sign up today!

Beyond the Parish

HELP UKRAINIAN FAMILIES

Your immediate support will help Episcopal Relief & Development and other Anglican partners provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Donate here today.

If you or someone in your family is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office so that our clergy or the Pastoral Response Ministry team may be notified and tend to the need. The office number is (781) 444-1469, and you can reach Nick at ext. 113.