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Dear Ones of Christ Church,
Below please find an update about our annual pledge campaign, Plenty Good Room. Thank you, thank you to all who give to support the care and ministry of Christ Church. Together, we seek and serve Christ, and as members of the Body of Christ, all of our gifts are needed, honored, and blessed. I am deeply heartened by the many ways we at Christ Church have made good room to meet Jesus in this autumn season. We have gathered around his presence in Holy Communion, at campfires and by Evensong candlelight, at potluck and brunch feasts, at the baptismal font, and at apple pie-making tables. We have made good room for Jesus as we provided a “thank you” take-out chili meal to our neighbors, threw a church school All Saints’ party, and prayed and engaged deeply with the Psalms in our October adult education series. And we continue to make good room for the hospitality, nourishment, and shelter of Jesus through our parish food pantry, parish thrift shoppe, and the overnights of hospitality. Our pledges of financial and volunteer support are making and continue to make room for Christ’s light to shine brightly here at Christ Church and in the wider Plymouth community. Thank you!
Yours in Christ,
Melissa+
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An Update from the Resource Committee
As of last Sunday (November 1st), we have received 56 pledges for a total of $168,535. With two weeks left in our “formal” season of pledging, we are over halfway to our goal of $300k. Thank you to all who have pledged, and thank you to all who are prayerfully discerning a pledge!
- We ask that you return your pledge card by November 13th by mailing it to the church, giving it to David Tyler in the office, or by placing it in the collection basket during worship. No gift is too small, and no gift is too large.
- Pledging by November 13th helps our treasurer, finance committee, and vestry to budget appropriately for the coming year. And, if you need more time to discern your pledge, please know that you can pledge at any time.
- If you need a new pledge card, you can find them by the entrances to the sanctuary or in the church office.
- You can also use the Realm app to make a pledge and keep track of your contributions. To set up a Realm account go to the Church website and click on the Member Portal Tab located at the top of the main page. Once you have created a Realm account you can download the app to your mobile device. You can also access the application directly from your web browser if you do not want to use the application on your cell phone.
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Meal Train for the Lutz Family
Our pastoral care ministry has set up a parish meal train to support parishioners Judy and Bill Lutz and their family. Please go to the following link if you would like to learn more and/or participate in the meal train:
https://mealtrain.com/nywnk7
If you have questions about the meal train, please contact:
Melissa Pechey: melissapechey@gmail.com
Robin Nielsen: robinmarianielsen@gmail.com
| | The Greeters ministry needs more volunteers. Would you like to welcome people as they enter church for the Sunday morning 9/10am service? If you are interested in learning more about this important ministry, please contact Dee Ferguson at 508-224-1680 or email fergusondandb@gmail.com. | | |
Pew Removal: It Has Happened!
In late summer, parish leadership shared our vestry-approved plan to create more space at the front of our sanctuary by removing one row of pews (one pew bench on each side). With thanks to our team of staff and volunteers, the pews have been removed, maintaining the front half-pews on each side as seating for folks with walkers and wheelchairs. You will notice that some of the concrete floor has been exposed—this is temporary. New carpeting will be installed soon to cover the exposed concrete. The removed pews have a new home and purpose as seating in the choir room and in the hallway area between the main office and Rev. Melissa's office.
As we continue to all worship at the floor level, this change will improve accessibility, flow, and visibility, bringing us closer together with the presence of Jesus in Word, Sacrament, and one another. As we experienced last weekend at the Sunday 10a service for All Saints' Day, on high feast days and other services like Baptisms and large funerals, we will celebrate Communion from the high altar. As needed, we will add chairs to the sanctuary to regain the seating from the removed pews.
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Coffee House Fundraiser
We are excited to share with you our talented musicians/poets so far!
* Fr Harry Birkenhead
* Debbie & Don Hill
* Peter Litchfield
* Margaret Hill
* Arnie Kaupp
Children will delight in being able to create art with Kat.
This art ( if the children are okay with this ) can be their free will offering, where their artwork can be displayed on the walls of the parish hall to brighten up the room!
If you know of any musicians or you yourself would like to participate in this wonderful event to benefit our winter program for our overnight guests, please contact Robin Nielsen (774-454-2776) or via email address: robinmarianielsen@gmail.com.
~ Saturday November 7th @ 6:30-8:30
~ CCP Parish Hall
~ No Reservations/Free Will Offering
~ Hot chocolate, decaf coffee, tea and soup
~ Families & children
~ Fellowship
🎶☕️🥣
With gratitude ~
~Kat & Robin
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Pauli Murray:
A Saint for our Time
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Movie and discussion with Deacon Natalie Thomas
Sunday, November 15, 11:30-1:30
Please let Deacon Natalie or Margery Buckingham know if you plan to attend the brunch HERE.
The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray (1910-1985) was a twentieth-century human rights activist, legal scholar, author, labor organizer, poet, multiracial Black, LGBTQ+ Episcopal priest. S/he was the first Black person to earn a Doctor of the Science of Law degree from Yale Law School, and a founder of the National Organization for Women. In 1977 Pauli Murray was the first Black person perceived as a woman to be ordained an Episcopal priest.
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Every year the Christ Church Food Pantry has had the opportunity to provide 110 Thanksgiving dinners for members of our community who suffer from food insecurity. With the assistance from the Christ Church parishioners and donations from the community we are happy to again be providing bags of meal preparations to those in need. If you would like to contribute to this year’s efforts, we could use the following items to place in bags provided to us. Cash donations are always welcome.
Cans of cranberry sauce
Canned vegetables
Turkey stuffing mix
1/2 gallon (64 fl oz) apple juice
Turkey gravy (preferably in jars)
Crackers
Thank you so much for holding our efforts in your thoughts and prayers,
The Christ Church Food Pantry Leadership Team
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Grief Support Group
Are you dreading the upcoming holiday season because of a recent loss or painful memories? Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are major occasions for families to gather and celebrate. It can be difficult to join in when you are mourning. Together we can express our true feelings and look for alternative ways to experience the special days ahead.
Because of the Thanksgiving parade we will be meeting this month ONLY on Friday, November 20th at 1:00pm in the Hospitality Room.
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Notes from the Vestry Meeting of October 21, 2026
Please note that all Vestry meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board outside the parish office following approval at the subsequent Vestry meeting. Electronic copies are available by request through the church office.
At its October meeting, the Vestry:
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Approved an updated Vestry norm clarifying voice and voting privileges during meetings.
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Continued discussion of a potential capital campaign following the October 7 meeting with Brian Raiche, development consultant for our diocese. Next steps, should the vestry decide to move forward, include developing a comprehensive list of building needs, obtaining cost estimates—particularly for the roof—and considering firms to assist with campaign planning. No decision was made to launch a campaign or begin a feasibility study.
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Reviewed the financial outlook for 2026 and 2027. Although Thrift Shop revenue is projected to exceed budget, rising expenses and regular giving below budget contribute to projected operating deficits. The Vestry discussed the need to address these shortfalls through increased giving and revenue, careful consideration of expenses, and a parish-wide financial presentation to be planned for early December.
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Reviewed the progress of the annual pledge campaign, with gratitude for all who have given to the campaign. At the time of the October meeting, approximately $86,000 had been pledged by 30 households. Parishioners are encouraged to prayerfully consider their support of Christ Church and its ministries.
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Voted not to continue the practice of annual commemorative memorial plaques at this time. The vote was taken after three months of discernment and discussion.
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Discussed building maintenance and repairs, including the removal of a damaged tree near the double doors by the bathrooms. The Vestry supported removing the tree. Updates on ramp and paving work were also discussed.
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Received an update from the Nominating Committee, which is scheduled to meet Sunday, November 15, at 11:30 a.m. Vestry members are encouraged to speak with parishioners who may be interested in serving.
Upcoming Dates
● November 15, 11:30 a.m.: Nominating Committee meeting
● November 18, 6:00–8:30 p.m.: Regular Vestry meeting
● November 20–27: Rev. Melissa’s vacation
● December 8–15: Rev. Melissa’s retreat
● January 24, 2027: Annual Meeting
● February 21, 2027: Visit from Bishop Mary Glasspool
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Adult Sunday School
Sundays, 9a to 9:45a, in the hospitality suite
| Gather upstairs in the hospitality suite Sundays at 9a for a time of wondering, discussion, listening, fellowship, prayer, and sharing about the Scripture readings we will hear in worship, the seasons of our liturgical year and life, and our relationships with God and one another. No sign up or registration is necessary. Come as you are. Come for one week or every week. Feel free to grab some coffee from the parish hall beforehand (or bring your own!). | | |
BLUES, ROCK & A GOOD CAUSE: YELLOWHOUSE BLUES BAND RETURNS TO PLYMOUTH FOR HOMELESSNESS BENEFIT
Nine-piece New England blues powerhouse YellowHouse Blues Band to headline special fundraising concert at The Spire Center on November 14
PLYMOUTH, MA — The YellowHouse Blues Band will bring its high-energy blend of blues, rock, soul and Motown to Plymouth on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for a special benefit concert supporting the Plymouth Taskforce to End Homelessness.
The concert will be held at The Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25½ Court Street, Plymouth. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with music beginning at 8:00 p.m.
The YellowHouse Blues Band has once again partnered with the Spire Center for Performing Arts to raise money for the Plymouth Taskforce to End Homelessness, whose mission is to end homelessness in the Plymouth, MA area.
Tickets are $49 and are available through Etix, or can be found at: https://spirecenter.org/event/plymouth-taskforce-to-end-homelessness-fundraiser-ft-the-yellowhouse-blues-band/
Plymouth Taskforce to End Homelessness Benefit Concert
Featuring: YellowHouse Blues Band
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m.
The Spire Center for Performing Arts
25½ Court Street, Plymouth, MA
Tickets: $49
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Christ Church Thrift Shoppe
The Thrift Shoppe has been undergoing a transformation and everyone is encouraged to stop by, take a look, and perhaps make a purchase or two. There’s always a sale going on, making the low prices even more of a bargain. Also keep in mind that the Thrift Shoppe offers a great opportunity for volunteering, making friends while contributing a few hours of your time.
Thrift Shoppe Hours:
Thursday and Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-1
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Bedtime Chapel Podcast
Nightly Family Prayer & Weekly Bible Study
Deuteronomy 11:18,19
Bedtime Chapel helps families draw nearer to Jesus by gathering for nightly prayer and deepening their understanding of the Gospel.
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