HOLY COMFORTER WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
Thursday Nov 4
6:00 - 7:30 pm
BYOB
Outside at Holy Comforter (we will have a cozy bonfire)
Bring a chair and beverage of your choice and join us outside for a casual evening getting to know one another and time to reconnect with others. See you there! Questions? Contact Cathy Brown at. 231.758.2465 or Jessica Dunlap
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How have you been
blessed this year?
Generosity - How we are giving back to Promising Pages
This year, for every new or increased pledge, we are matching $11 toward Promising Pages. Promising Pages is a nonprofit organization that collects new and donated books and shares them with children living in the Charlotte Area Book Desert: those with few, if any, books at home. Their mission is to provide ownership of books to underserved children and cultivate a lifelong love of reading through innovative literacy programs and partnerships. Fueled by studies showing that children who can’t read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, Promising Pages provides more than 180,000 free books annually
Our own Loaves & Fishes here at Holy Comforter has been distributing books through the Promising Pages for quite some time. As Sarah Lofton explains: "We give the books to the clients who come to our mobile pantry…it is a wonderful program. I just want our congregation to know that the books they contribute remain 'close to home'."
Where does the match come from? $10 comes from the Rector's Discretionary Fund and $1 comes from Father Greg personally.
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It's Time to Fall Back!
Don't forget turn your clock back Saturday night - Daylight Savings Time Ends this Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 a.m.
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This Sunday, November 7
- 8 am service in the church
- The Bible as it Is with Tom Cooper (see details below), between the services, 207 Van Every
- 10 am service in the church and on Facebook Live with nursery and Children's Chapel
- Coffee Hour, after the service
- 12:30 La Misa in church
- Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) 5-6:30 p.m.
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Oyster(less) Roast on Nov. 13
Join us for the Oyster(less) Roast on November 13th at 6 p.m.! We will still have tasty food and good music! The event is BYOB and the cost is $20 (scholarships available). Please RSVP to Jessica or at this link: http://evite.me/GD2YNTK1RV (Your RSVP is a commitment to pay.)
Mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting the next morning on November 14.
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Volunteers needed for the Oyster(less) Roast on Nov. 13.
We can use help with setup, cleanup, cooking and serving for this beloved event. We are also in need for firepits and firewood. Contact Jessica at jessicad@holycomfortercharlotte.org for details or to help.
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Annual Meeting Is November 14
Sunday, Nov. 14 is our annual meeting. We will gather in the church at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14 to hear updates on the previous year, look ahead to 2022 and elect members for of Vestry.
The Vestry has received a slate of candidates for Vestry from the Nominating Committee and additional parish nominations. The nominees for Vestry are: Joyce Bott, Simms Doster, Jason Evans, Margaret Kahn, Carlyle Knox and Bill Wilder. Click this link to learn more about your nominees. (The file is being updated regularly, so check back often.)
Please note that while you can watch the Annual Meting via our Facebook page, you must be physically present in church (and meet the other requirements) to vote for Vestry nominees.
The meeting will be followed by a bilingual service at approximately 11 am to allow us all to worship together.
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Submit information for our new parish directory!
To help us all reconnect, we will be printing a new parish directory. Please submit an updated photo of yourself or your family to directory@holycomfortercharlotte.org by November 24th! The contact information will be printed from our online directory, Realm. In order to be included, your privacy settings in Realm must allow anyone in the church to view your contact information. This setting may be changed by logging into www.onrealm.org, or by emailing us at directory@holycomfortercharlotte.org and requesting we make your information available.
We will have a sample directory available at coffee hour over the next few weeks for you to preview. This will also allow you to see what information we have for you and your family. Don’t wait! Submit your photo and permission to publish your contact information by November 24th!
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Parent's Night Out
Mark your calendars- The next Parents's Night Out will be NOVEMBER 12TH at 5:45-7:45pm. This event is for children 5th Grade and younger. During this time, we will have children's formation with bible stories, music, games and crafts! Think Vacation Bible School, but for two hours on a Friday night! We will start outside on the playground, and move inside when it gets dark, at that time, everyone age 2 and up will be required to wear masks. Also, for our extra little friends, we will have special caregivers for children under two years old.
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Celebration of Mother Amanda!
Last year, due to the pandemic, we did not get to properly celebrate when Mother Amanda was called to be the Rector of The Church of the Good Shepherd in York, SC. We are going to finally have that celebration on Friday, November 19 at 6:30 pm. She and her family will be with us when we have a bilingual Holy Eucharist followed by a reception in the Van Every courtyard. We hope to see you there!
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Prayer List for All Soul's Day
We ask parishioners to submit names of deceased family members or friends you would like to see included in our Parish Prayers for All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day (Nov. 7). Of particular emphasis are those who have passed since All Saints' Day 2020. You may email Jessica with names you' like to include.
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The Bible As It Is
With Tom Cooper
Tom Cooper will be exploring various themes in the Bible, some corresponding with the lectionary texts while at other times the class will look at the relationship between Old and New Testament subject matter. For example, how Jesus had two fathers. These will be more in the nature of discussions rather than lectures, and those attending these classes will be invited to introduce their own ideas as we explore one of the most interesting books ever written. Between the 8 and 10am services in Room 207. Class materials can be downloaded from the website at this link.
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Wednesday Bible Study Nov. 10
Until further notice, Fr. Greg's Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Bible study has moved to Zoom
Zoom call in info: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 873 3238 1527
Passcode: hoco
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,87332381527#,,,,*466583# US (New York)
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Men's Fellowship Breakfast on Nov. 11 at The Flying Biscuit
If you missed this morning's breakfast don't worry! Fr. Greg would like to invite the men of the congregation to fellowship with him at a new location weekly at 8:30 am. on Thursdays. We'll be meeting at The Flying Biscuit Cafe in the Park Road Shopping Center.
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Circle Group Leadership Training Moved to November 11
That was originally slated for October 25 has been moved to Thursday, November 11 at 6 p.m. in VE 207. This is a great way to understand how we are empowering ministry within the church here at Holy Comforter. All interested are welcome to attend.Please pre-register with Father Greg.
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Imagining with Scripture, November 21
Imagining with the Scripture meets from 4-6 p.m. via Zoom only at the link below on November 21.
Meeting ID: 898 0180 9315. Passcode: hoco
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,89801809315#,,,,*270241# US (New York)
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Next Rector's Book Study is November 21
Fr. Greg will host a Rector's Book Study after the 10:00 service on select Sundays (usually the Third Sunday of the Month). These will be stand alone events that cover topics that might be of theological or spiritual interest. November 21: "Falling Upwards" by Richard Rohr. Plan on attending even if you haven't read the book for some lively discussion! We'll meet outside after the service at approximately 11:15 a.m. (weather permitting - or in Room 207 Van Every in case of inclement weather.
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Phone System Changes
We are thrilled to have upgraded internet and phones installed throughout our campus. One change you may notice is that you must now dial a 2 before staff extensions. Please dial 704.332.4171 followed by these new staff extension numbers:
Father Greg 2205
Deacon Gene 2219
Lauren Cavins 2209
Sarah Cavins 2206
Jessica Dunlap 2201
Patrick Pope 2212
Trish Stukbauer 2210
Holly Williams 2202
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The Flower Ministry is running low on glass vases to deliver weekly arrangements. If you have any vases you would like to donate, please leave them in the sacristy. Our group is alway welcome to new members. If interested in joining or questions about the vases, please contact Jane knox at 704-502-4057 or janedknox@gmail.com.
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YOU’RE INVITED: Tell Your Holy Comforter Story!
Have you been inspired by hearing other’s stories about the difference Holy Comforter has made in their lives? Now it’s your turn. We want to create a space on our website and in our services to share more of our stories. Tell us:
- What first drew you to Holy Comforter and what keeps you here?
- How have you been blessed by your time at Holy Comforter?
- How does LOVE grow here?
- How is God at work here?
Reflect on any of these and send in your story in 500 words or less, send in a picture that captures it, or take an iPhone video and send it to Trish Stukbauer at trishs@holycomfortercharlotte.org or call her for more information at 704-332-7141 ext. 101.
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A Note on Sunday Services
Also, if you are the first one in the pew, please sit in the middle! This makes it easier for those who arrive later to safely space out in the pews. We are currently sitting in every other pew to allow ample room for social distancing.
Services may include masked singers, which can elevate the possibility of COVID-19 transmission. If you are not fully vaccinated, you are at a higher susceptibility of contracting COVID-19, please weigh your risk accordingly before deciding whether to participate.
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A note to group leaders
If you are planning on hosting an event on campus, please let either Holly or Jessica know so that they can ensure that there is a sufficient space for your needs. |
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Deadline for the Blast
As we prepare to return to more in-person events and our calendars start to fill up, here's a reminder that the deadline for the Blast and the Sunday Spirit is the Tuesday before publication.Send information to Trish as early as possible to ensure inclusion.
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Sunday Worship Online
Please note: You DO NOT need to have a facebook account to watch a facebook live broadcast if you have the direct live link - which is sent out a few minutes before the service begins on Sunday morning. Having technical issues? Here is a link to our guide on how to connect as well as some folks who have volunteered to help with technical issues.
Looking for the Book of Common Prayer online? You can find it at this link.
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Weekday Worship
We are so fortunate to have parishioner-led prayer on Facebook Live and via Zoom during the week. Below is our regularly planned schedule. Please be aware that life (and technical connection difficulties!!!) happen during these unusual days, as such, times are subject to change and new services may be added as folks are able to lead.
Monday
Tuesday
Morning Prayer at Toast on the first Tuesday of every month.
Wednesday
Bible Study on Zoom (4:30 p.m.) Greg Brown. Meeting ID: 873 3238 1527
Passcode: hoco
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,87332381527#,,,,*466583# US (New York)
Thursday
Friday
Vocare on Zoom (7 a.m.) Jim Muse
CMCP on Zoom (7:30 a.m.) Susanne Shaw ( Meeting ID: 726 7771 4118
Password: hoco)
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Want to read the latest Spanish Blast?
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Contact Us
If you need to reach a member of the staff, their email address are first name last initial @holycomfortercharlotte.org (example: trishs@holycomfortercharlotte.org). We also have a pastoral care phone line in place (980.819.1225) to connect parishioners to clergy in case of a true emergency.
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