st. christopher's | burlington - november 27, 2020 · 2020. 11. 26. · if you no longer wish...
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November 27, 2020
Table of Contents
Join us on Sunday
Worship in December
Calling All Kids
Anti-Black Racism Discussion
Message from the Bishop
Last Chance
Open Doors Update
Men in the Park
Youth News
Organ Recital Series
Donation Opportunities
Contacting the Church
Join us on Sunday …
In-Person Worship – currently SUSPENDED Due to the rising cases of Covid 19 and the recently imposed Red Zone for Halton, we are suspending in-person worship, in the interest of safety for all. Please watch for updated information each week. Church & Chat from St. Christopher’s on Sunday morning begins with us gathering as a virtual community on Zoom at 10:45 am. Our Church Worship starts at 11:00 am, which is followed by a Chat Time (talking amongst ourselves). All who come enjoy being together, so why not join us this week? (If you require assistance in setting up Zoom, please let Andy Elmhirst know in advance of Sunday morning at [email protected] or call the church office at 905.634.1809. Click the link below to enter the Zoom room at 10:45 am:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88046961595?pwd=NC9pUG1pTm43UWs0dGNjYmdnSS9vZz09
Meeting ID: 880 4696 1595 Passcode: 036958
Break out rooms have become a part of our Sunday morning time together so, following our time of worship at 11:00 am, we will move into groups of less than 10 people for 10 minutes. We will then come back together before our final blessing and dismissal. Enjoy this time and get to know one another a little better. If you missed last week’s Church and Chat and would like to view now: https://youtu.be/J2uYrFxOFh0 Drive-thru Communion Is now suspended at St. Christopher’s at 12:30 pm. Please check our YouTube channel if you missed any of our previous worship services at: https://www.youtube.com/user/stchris2011 The December Messenger may be viewed at: https://stcb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mess-231-December-b-2020.pdf
Worship in December at St. Christopher’s Church & Chat at 11 am on Sunday mornings will feature the following next month: Dec. 6 Advent 2 - St. Nicholas Dec. 13 Lessons & Carols (including members of the choir and guest artists) Dec. 20 Jazz Vespers with Daniel, Tommy-Lee and Kevin Dec. 24 4 pm Family Service 7 pm Adult Service Dec. 25 10 am Music with John Stephen Dec. 27 Christmas 1
Calling All St. Christopher’s Kids!
Because of Covid-19, the Children’s Service on Christmas Eve will look a little different this year - and we need your help to make it extra special! We are asking all kids to create a special craft, picture or painting that will be shared during the online Children’s Service. You could see your art in the accompanying slides on Zoom of prayers, during a hymn or even through a reading! Some suggestions for Christmas crafts include: The Nativity Scene A Star An Angel A Jesse Tree What Christmas Means to You Gifts of Jesus Love and Peace We are also looking for a youth member to write The Christmas Story which will be read during the service. If you are interested, please let us know. Please send pictures of all crafts to Erick Nettel at [email protected] by December 17th. Feel free to include your name in the picture so we know who made each piece of amazing artwork! One last note, if possible, please take your picture in landscape format (horizontally) as it will work better for video. Be creative and have fun! We look forward to sharing your talent and excitement for the birth of Jesus with St. Christopher’s. Jillian Stewart
Reflections on Anti-Black Racism
On Sunday, November 1st, several members of St. Christopher's gathered on Zoom to discuss Anti-Black Racism. This was our introductory chat so we focussed on our own personal experiences with racism, and recognized how society has changed in the last few decades. Words and attitudes that were once considered socially acceptable, we now know to be quite harmful.
It was a very soul stirring discussion. The chat room was a safe space for people to talk about where they are on the journey to becoming anti-racist. As a result, four main themes came out of the chat: Systemic Racism has created divisions of "us v.s. them" - which builds some people up, while tearing others down. Faith in Action - St. Christopher's Church has a responsibility to be proactive and be a leader in Anti-Black Racism. Action is needed - we must walk the talk. Personal Awakenings to the reality that traditional systems have hurt people of colour, and now that we all know better we must do better. Education - we need to learn more about our history to understand our current systems and how they have impacted People of Colour. After the chat we had a bit of homework to do - reading some articles and watching some short films. Now we are ready for our second chat and would like to invite you all to participate. Our next Zoom chat will be on December 6th from 1:00 to 2:00. Please contact Erick Nettel at [email protected] for an invitation to the chat.
Last of Last Chances!
The Christmas Market will close Saturday afternoon. There are a few packages of cookies and squares. Also frozen soups and preserves. Many crafts and knitted goods are looking for a home! If you forgot something, or need more, send me an email and I can tell you if it is available. I have photos of every product to confirm it is the item you want. Thank you all for your support of our fantastic first adventure with an online market! [email protected]
Open Doors Update
Thank you for all of your clothing donations this far. We are in need right now of winter coats and boots - essential as we anticipate colder temperatures ahead! These may be brought by on Mondays between 10 am and 3 pm.
Don’t miss our 2nd Soup-er Saturday! This will be your last chance for Jon’s Scotch Broth!
Please have a look below to see how you can take part in our Christmas Families, Children and Youth project for 2020…
If you would like to donate on-line to the Open Doors Christmas Families 2020 project, please go to our website’s following link: https://st-christophers-anglican-churc.myhelcimstore.com/home/
This means that you can make someone else’s Christmas special AND stay home by the fire, order in pyjamas (if you like), and stay safe. Please check it out, even if you don’t want to participate! The Burlington Fire Dept. is getting on board too - they will be doing a drive in support of our Christmas Families and collecting pyjamas and books! Thank you, Scott and friends!
Men in the Park
Bob C, Bob G, Dave W, Gerry A and David E enjoyed a beautiful Sunny morning in Central Park Burlington in Friday, November 20th. Hollis H was there too, but someone had to record the moment. The men, sometimes numbering 12 or more, have been meeting there since the COVID-19 shutdown to keep in touch and catch up on happenings.
Youth News Please have a look at the ways you can take part in this Virtual Family Christmas Play. It would be exciting to see some familiar St. Christopher’s faces in this pageant being aired on December 24! Volunteers are needed to sing, speak and play instruments. This special contribution in telling the Christmas story of 2020 could be very fun, and meaningful, for all involved!
Advent Virtual Organ Recital Series Place: St. Matthew on-the-Plains Anglican Time: 12:15 pm Who: Mark D. Himmelman, Organist Dates: Nov. 27 J. S. Bach Dec. 4 Mark D. Himmelman Dec. 11 Buxthude, Pachelbel, Brahms, Peeters and Duprè Dec. 18 Daquin, Balbastre, Guilmant, Langlais and Vierne To watch recitals visit: www.stmatthewburlington.ca
Donation Opportunities If you would like to donate to St. Christopher’s, there are several options:
1) Mail us a cheque (we are bringing in the mail each weekday). Please never mail cash. 2) Go to stcb.ca and choose “Donate” (top right). Options there include:
a) Regular offerings by pre-authorized payment from your bank account or by Visa. b) Special gifts, such as memorials or gifts to be directed to a particular ministry, by Visa or
Mastercard. Be sure to specify where your gift should be credited. 3) E-transfer from your bank account to this email address: [email protected] 4) Phone the church and leave a message for staff to call you back - we can receive your credit
card information over the phone and process the transaction.
Contacting the Church Pastoral Emergency Our staff are working mostly from home during this time so there is more limited access to the telephone messages. However, if you have experienced a pastoral emergency such as a death, sudden illness or personal crisis, our clergy may be reached at 289.925.8725. Leaving a General Message If you would like to call the church at 905.634.1809, please leave a message in the general mailbox #5 or send an email to [email protected] and a staff member will respond, as soon as possible.
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