EASTER DAY THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EUREKA, CALIFORNIA

10:30 IN THE MORNING • ONLINE WORSHIP

APRIL 4, 2021 HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II

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Welcome to Christ Church Eureka, where we seek to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whoever you are and wherever you are in your spiritual journey, your

presence enriches us. We hope you prayerfully consider making Christ Church your home church.

SERVING THIS MORNING

CELEBRANT The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

PREACHER The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

DEACON OF THE WORD The Rev. Anne Pierson

DEACON OF THE TABLE The Venerable Pam Gossard

READERS Nellie Thompson, Peg Gardner EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Royal McCarthy

INTERCESSOR The Venerable Pam Gossard

ACOLYTES Heidi Erickson, John Patton

USHER Christina Strevey

ORGANIST Merry Phillips

CANTOR/SOLOIST David B. Powell

ALTAR GUILD Katherine Clague

Elizabeth Harper Lawson

TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS Paul Gossard

Francis Rivinus

VIRTUAL VERGER Thomas Swanger

THE VIRTUAL CHOIR OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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❖ ORDER OF SERVICE ❖ The people’s responses are in bold

We worship today according to the appointed order for The Holy Eucharist: Rite II, beginning on page 355 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

OPENING VOLUNTARY

Let the Bright Seraphim (from Samson) Georg Frideric Handel; arr. Sue Mitchell-Wallace and John H. Head Please rise in body or spirit and join in singing

OPENING HYMN SUNG BY ALL

ALLELUIA JESUS IS RISEN! (Earth and All Stars)

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THE WORD OF GOD THE ACCLAMATION OF THE RESURRECTION BCP 355 Celebrant Alleluia! Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Celebrant Alleluia! Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Celebrant Alleluia! Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please rise in body or spirit and join in singing HYMN OF PRAISE #S280 SUNG BY ALL BCP 356

GLORY TO GOD: Gloria in excelsis Music: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert arr. Richard Proulx

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THE COLLECT OF THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION BCP 222

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Please be seated for the readings.

THE LESSONS BCP 357

THE FIRST READING Isaiah 25:6-9

Reader A reading from the Book of Isaiah

On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Please rise in body or spirit and join in singing. THE PSALM SUNG BY ALL BCP 760

PSALM 118:1-2, 14-24 Confitemini Domino

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for / he is good,* his mercy en/dures for ever.

2 Let Israel / now proclaim,*

“His mercy en/dures for ever.” 14 The LORD is my strength and / my song,*

and he has become / my salvation. 15 There is a sound of exultation and / victory*

in the tents / of the righteous: 16 “The right hand of the LORD has / triumphed!*

the right hand of the LORD is exalted! the right hand of the / LORD has triumphed! ”

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17 I shall not die, but / live,* and declare the / works of the LORD.

18 The LORD has punished me / sorely;*

but he did not hand me / over to death. 19 Open for me the gates of / righteousness;*

I will enter them; I will offer / thanks to the LORD. 20 “This is the gate of the / LORD;*

he who is right/eous may enter” 21 I will give thanks to you, for you / answered me*

and have become / my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders re/jected*

has become / the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the LORD’s / doing,*

and it is mar/velous in our eyes. 24 On this day the LORD has /acted;*

we will rejoice / and be glad in it. Please be seated for the reading. THE SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Reader A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians

I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you--unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them--though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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Please rise in body or spirit and join in singing.

GRADUAL HYMN #191 (vv. 1-3) SUNG BY ALL

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA! HEARTS AND VOICES HEAVENWARD RAISE (sung to the tune Hyfrydol)

1 Alleluia, alleluia!

Hearts and voices heavenward raise:

sing to God a hymn of gladness,

sing to God a hymn of praise.

He, who on the cross a victim,

for the world’s salvation bled,

Jesus Christ, the King of glory,

now is risen from the dead.

2 Now the iron bars are broken,

Christ from death to life is born,

glorious life, and life immortal,

on his resurrection morn.

Christ has triumphed, and we conquer

by his mighty enterprise:

we with him to life eternal

by his resurrection rise.

3 Christ is risen, Christ, the first-fruits

of the holy harvest-field,

which with all its full abundance

at his second coming yield:

then the golden ears of harvest

will their heads before him wave,

ripened by his glorious sunshine

from the furrows of the grave.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 16:1-8

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark People Glory to you, Lord Christ. When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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GRADUAL HYMN #191 (vv. 1-3) SUNG BY ALL

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA! HEARTS AND VOICES HEAVENWARD RAISE (sung to the tune Hyfrydol) 4 Christ is risen, we are risen!

Shed upon us heavenly grace,

rain and dew and gleams of glory

from the brightness of thy face;

that, with hearts in heaven dwelling,

we on earth may fruitful be,

and by angel hands be gathered,

and be ever, Lord, with thee.

5 Alleluia, alleluia!

Glory be to God on high;

Alleluia! to the Savior

who has won the victory;

Alleluia! to the Spirit,

fount of love and sanctity:

Alleluia, alleluia!

to the Triune Majesty.

The people are seated at the invitation of the preacher.

THE HOMILY The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

After the homily, a period of silence is observed.

Christ and St Mary Magdalen at the Tomb, Rembrandt Van Rijn, 1638,

Royal Collection Trust, The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

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THE NICENE CREED BCP 358-359

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form VI BCP 392

Deacon or other leader

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Megan our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Silence

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence

The People may add their own thanksgivings

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

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Deanery Cycle of Prayer We pray for the congregations of our deanery, this month for the people of St.

Francis, Fortuna. Grant them grace to experience, with awe and wonder, the Resurrection of our Lord and his presence with them daily, even as they continue to worship on-line during this time of physical distancing.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Grace Episcopal Church, St. Helena The Rev. Amy Denney Zuniga, Rector The Rev. Anne Clarke, Associate Priest

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE PEACE BCP 360

Please rise in body or spirit. Celebrant The peace of the Risen Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and the People offer a simple wave, gesture, bow or smile in the name of the Lord and then are seated.

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAY BCP 830

Watch over your child, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING FOR AN ANNIVERSARY BCP 431

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church. Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS BCP 831

O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel [in particular _______________]; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

OFFERTORY SENTENCE BCP 377

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Music by Douglas E. Wagner Text by Charlotte Lee

REJOICE! THE LORD HAS RISEN

Rejoice! The Lord has risen from the dead, Alive and with us now, our spirits led,

So as it was when all creation said: “Alleluia, Alleluia!”

From winter’s bitter chill we are reborn; New life is ours on this triumphant morn; With voices clear, we raise the antiphon;

“Alleluia, Alleluia!”

Free from the bonds of earth our Lord did rise,

And bought our freedom with this sacrifice. Therefore, we chant this hymn unto the skies;

“Alleluia, Alleluia!”

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Rejoice, he’s risen from the dead. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,

The Lord has risen!

THE FLOWERING OF THE CROSS

The flowering cross is found in Christian art as early as the sixth century and is based on a legend that says that the cross itself burst into bloom at the moment that Jesus died. The legend of the True Cross describes how the wood of the cross came from a tree that sprang from a seed taken from the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden.

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Please stand in body or spirit and join in singing. OFFERTORY HYMN #174 SUNG BY ALL

AT THE LAMB’S HIGH FEAST WE SING (Salzburg)

The people remain standing.

Celebrant All things come of thee, O Lord, People and of thine own have we given thee.

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DOXOLOGY (Old Hundredth) Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise God all creatures here below Praise God above ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AMEN

All are invited to make a gift to our mission of striving to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit,

please visit https://christchurcheureka.org/giving/. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING BCP 361 Eucharistic Prayer A Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

SANCTUS SUNG BY ALL

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY LORD S #130 Music: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert arr. Richard Proulx

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The people stand or kneel.

The Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP 364

People and Celebrant

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD BCP 364

A period of silence is kept.

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

FRACTION ANTHEM SUNG BY ALL

AGNUS DEI S #164 Music: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert arr. Richard Proulx

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Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION

A spiritual communion is a personal devotional that anyone can pray at any time to express their desire to receive Holy Communion at that moment, but in which circumstances impede them from actually receiving Holy Communion.

The Celebrant invites the following prayer to be said by all:

Beloved Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. As though you have already come, I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you; never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. (St. Alphonsus de Liguori, 1696-1787)

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COMMUNION HYMN #178 SUNG BY ALL

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA! GIVE THANKS TO THE RISEN LORD (Alleluia No. 1)

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION BCP 365

Celebrant Let us pray.

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE EASTER BLESSING BOS 26

Then the Celebrant blesses the people saying.

May Almighty God, who has redeemed us and made us his children through the resurrection of his Son our Lord, bestow upon you the riches of his blessing. Amen.

May God, who through the water of baptism has raised us from sin into newness of life, make you holy and worthy to be united with Christ for ever. Amen.

May God, who has brought us out of bondage to sin into true and lasting freedom in the Redeemer, bring you to your eternal inheritance. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

CLOSING HYMN #207 SUNG BY ALL

JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY (Easter Hymn)

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DISMISSAL

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CLOSING VOLUNTARY

Thine Is the Glory (tune: Judas Maccabeus by George Frederick Handel) Dallas Blair

MUSICAL NOTE:

Many thanks to Dr. Gilbert Cline for joining us today, 'virtually' on his beautiful trumpets. Gil has played at Christ Church many times over the past few decades and it is always a thrill to have him. Please note the beautiful instruments he is using from the Baroque trumpet to the Flugelhorn. As someone once said, nothing says Easter like organ and trumpet music and how fortunate we are to have Gil join us virtually for our service today!

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The flowers throughout the church are given to the glory of God.

Thank you, God, for all our blessings. Amen.

by Marty Vega

In memory of Dave Cole. by Steve Cole

To the glory of God and in thanksgiving for

our wonderful Christ Church family. And in loving memory of my parents, Dr. Bill and Martha Clague.

by Katherine Clague

With great thankfulness and gratitude for our blessings. by Richard and Susan Whaley

In thanksgiving for COVID-19 vaccinations and

in celebration of the promise of new life! by Daniel L. Hafer and Steven D. Preston

In loving memory of

Flora & Bill Klay Eleanor & Jim Hendry Amber Rose Hendry

and thanksgiving for the birth of our granddaughter Paisley DiLynne Herring by Jim Hendry and Lyn Klay

In loving memory of Jacqueline Houssa

For the gift of life Jeanne and Jean Marie Portanguen

In loving memory of Jean and Josianne

In loving memory of Edward F. and Esther Rivinus

In loving memory of Edward M. Rivinus

by Francis and Gisele Rivinus

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The flowers throughout the church are given to the glory of God.

In loving memory of Thomas and Rosalie Carlson, brothers Thomas, Jr. and Earl Carlson,

sister Cheryl Carlson. Edith Lee.

by Roni Carlson

For the many thanksgivings and blessings in our life, but most of all, for the great gift of Easter - hope.

by Thomas and Sanford

In loving memory of Dick and Jeanne Nash, Madeleine Coonan Johnson,

Rickie Nash; and Arthur and Clare Johnson. by Cathy Nash Hasz

In loving memory of Ernest & Louise Pierson.

by Anne Pierson

With deep gratitude for the presence of Fr. Daniel and Ashley among us.

by Elizabeth Harper Lawson

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The Right Reverend Megan M. Traquair Bishop

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLERGY AND STAFF

The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London - Rector The Rev. David Shewmaker - Associate Priest

The Rev. K Lesley McCloghrie - Associate Priest The Venerable Pam Gossard - Archdeacon

The Rev. Anne Pierson - Deacon

Merry Phillips - Music Coordinator and Organist David B. Powell - Choir Director

Dr. Douglas Moorehead - Organist Emeritus

Thomas Swanger – Parish Administrator

THE VESTRY

Royal McCarthy, Senior Warden; John Patton, Junior Warden; Peg Gardner, Clerk; Dr. Robert (Bob) Hines, Treasurer; The Venerable Pam Gossard; Jim Hendry, Sharon Kalberer,

Bev Olson, Steven Preston, Laura Rose, Nellie Thompson, Jannetje Vrieze, Belinda Zander

Church Office • 625 15th Street • P.O. Box 861 • Eureka, California 95502-0861 Office Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday—9 am to 1 pm

Phone • (707) 442-1797 Email • christchurcheureka@gmail.com