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November 3, 2020

Collect for the Week

Eternal God, your Word of wisdom goes forth and does not return empty: Grant us such knowledge and love of you that we may perceive your presence in all creation and every creature; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, now and for ever. Amen. Click here to see this week's readings.

Learn more about Expanded Advent.

Refreshing the prayer list

Email your prayer request to our office.

We are refreshing the prayer list on November 8, the First Sunday of Advent.

Give online

Your pledge keeps our foundation firm. Thank you for being a Living Stone. To give online click here.

Be part of our "firm foundation" by joining the 2020 Annual Appeal. Learn more here.

Parish Elections

It's time in the annual rhythm of parish life to choose nominees to be elected to leadership positions at the Annual Meeting February of 2021. Click here to see the invitation for nominations from the Election Committee. It is a challenging and exciting time to be the Body of Christ. Pray about saying yes! Nominations due by December 7.

Taizé Evening Prayer - THIS SUNDAY at 4:30 p.m.

Join us online or IN PERSON this Sunday, 11/8 at 4:30 p.m. for an Advent Taizé Evening Prayer Service ushering in the extended Advent season.

Dozens of candles and icons set the scene in the dimly lit church. The worship of Taizé is marked by simplicity, consisting of repetitive singing and periods of silent meditation of the assembled community.

Learn more and register to attend in person here.

"In n' Out" Eucharist

With Diocesan approval we are offering “In n' Out” communion on November 15 & 29 and December 20. Details to come. Register here.

Election Season Prayer Vigil

As part of Christ Church’s participation in the Monday Election Eve Prayer Vigil sponsored by our Cathedral of St. Paul, parishioner Abby Carr gave a reflection about asking for help with anger in this anxious election season. Click on the image above to read it. The last of this week’s Diocesan prayer election season vigils are tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Click here for a Zoom link.

Thank Our Poll Workers

We are proud of Christ Church members who have helped make this election season happen. Tedi Eaton, our Town Clerk, presided over a smooth exercise of this foundational practice of our democracy. John and Myra Anderson, Kim Benner, Barbara Brailey, Stan and Emilie Hitron, and Marcia Mather have all worked this cycle. Thank you to all.

Convention!

Our Diocesan Convention Embracing Brave Change The 235^th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts is this

Saturday, November 7.

Read about the items to be voted on and watch the live streamed conference here.

Needham Diversity Initiative’s 9th Annual Diversity Summit is November 15th from 12pm-5pm. Click on the image to learn more.

Neighbor to Neighbor Launch and Learning Event on November 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. Click on the image to learn more.

Organ Notes: The Great Organ and a Simple Twist of Fate

In 1884, the Great Organ had been unceremoniously ousted from Boston Music Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) had edged the organ off the stage to make way for its performers. In 1900 the BSO left Music Hall for Symphony Hall. Music Hall underwent its own changes, first into a vaudeville theatre and then into a motion picture theatre. Today we know it as the.....

Click here to find out the theatre.

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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.