PEACE CC News
April/May 2023
THIS MONTH'S FEATURE:
We're continuing with hunger crisis in America, but this month we'll focus on CT. I hope you'll take a look at this article from Feeding America, to see astounding numbers of people here in CT, who struggle with food insecurity; and, that you can find a way for you and/or your family to help, by donating to a food bank or pantry, or taking action.
Hunger in Connecticut
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THIS MONTH's GOOD READ(S): I’ve included the link to this month's best reads on amazon.com, because it’s easy to find the books; but if possible, see about buying your books from a local bookseller… they may be a little more expensive, but you’ll be benefiting the local community…
THIS MONTH'S ENTERTAINMENT: If you're a basketball fan, Netflix has a great offering this month! Bill Russell: Legend tells the story of the Boston Celtics' superstar, Bill Russell, the winningest champion in NBA history and civil rights icon, who built a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary. I hope you'll take a look!
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NEW & UPCOMING EVENTS
PEACE CC'S NEW PHONE NUMBER
Peace CC has a new number! It is 203.726.0014.
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PEACE COMMUNITY CHAPEL'S 5TH ANNUAL SPRING 'SOCK HOP' SOCK DRIVE FOR THE AREA HOMELESS
Peace Community Chapel's 5th Annual Spring "Sock Hop" Sock Drive for the Area Homeless is in the history books for another year! Socks are the #1 most requested item at homeless shelters, and PeaceCC, along with our supporters, are doing our best to help solve this problem, to support the homeless community, and to bring awareness to an under-publicized problem in our area, as well as in the United States.
This Spring, we raised enough money to be able to donate 120 pr of new socks to the Beth-el Shelter in Milford, and a whopping 2200 pr of new socks to the New Covenant Center in Stamford. THANK YOU all for your love and support!!
With gratitude, from
All of us at PeaceCC
PEACE CC SUPPORTS UKRAINE RELIEF
As the war in Ukraine wages on, Peace CC is continuing its support of the Ukraine Relief Effort by donating to World Central Kitchen, founded and run by Chef José Andrés. We also managed to donate 1000 pair of socks (men & women) to front line soldiers last year, as well.
If you'd like to help the Ukrainian Relief Effort, please consider supporting WCK.org or any number of other Relief agencies!
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LOVE LAUNDRY
We are asking people to collect spare change (especially quarters!) and either donate them to PCC or to donate them directly to a local laundromat, so that customers can use them to help do their laundry. In these trying times, any little bit helps - plus, #kindness is always a good thing!
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DONATING TO FOOD BANKS & FOOD PANTRIES
A lot of people live with food insecurity, and, with rising inflation, food banks and pantries are even more depleted! If you are fortunate enough to have extra resources, I hope you'll consider donating either money or dry goods to a food bank or your local food pantry. What a blessing you'll be to those in need! Also, if you've been following the crisis in Ukraine/Russia, you know how much the Ukrainian people need help. Please consider making a donation to Ukrainian relief organizations, like UkraineRelief or World Central Kitchen. Peace.
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ONGOING EVENTS
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES (If you have birthdays/anniversaries you'd like us to remember, please let us know!) - Our Sunshine Committee will drop them a note! Just let us know mailing addresses when you contact us!
Sonny Jones 4/17
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HATS HELPING HUMANITY: CALLING ALL KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS!
Our resident knitters knitted 300 hats this year, and we donated those hats, to the folks at the Beth-El Shelter (Milford) and the New Covenant Center (Stamford)!! If you're a knitter and would like to help out by knitting a few hats, please contact please Pastor Don at 203.726.0014. I'll put you in contact with Pam and she can tell you all about it!
DONATING TO PEACE CC
I hope you’ll consider donating to Peace CC when/what you can… that's how we are able to do what we do for the church and for our community. Remember, your gift is tax deductible, as Peace Community Chapel is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You can donate with a credit card on our DONATE page (click on the DONATE button on the bottom of that page); or you can go directly to our PayPal page to make a one-time donation or a regular, recurring donation.
If you'd like to write a check, please send it to :
Peace Community Chapel
P O Box 506
Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0506
Simply put what ministry you'd like the funds to go toward in the MEMO section (General, backpacks, food, sandwiches, pantry, etc)... Thank you so much for helping to make some very important dreams come true in our community! #KindnessMatters
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NEW COVENANT CENTER
Our friends at New Covenant Center in Stamford, are looking for dry goods for their food pantry. I spoke to Rafael and he sent me their donation list (click here to see what foods are needed). He also sent me a list of supplies needed, as well (you can get that here).
If you'd like to help them out, you can take your donations directly to their facility, 174 Richmond Hill Avenue in Stamford. Thanks for your help!
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PEACE CC MEETINGS
Since 2015, we've been gathering online each Thursday at 7p on ZOOM for worship. Please let me know if you'd like to join us, so I can send you an email to show you how! I look forward to seeing you!
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- Evan J.
- Theresa K.
- the family/friends of Robert S.
- Bob W.
- Bill A.
- Patricia
- Iris L.
- Barbara
- Midge
- Ruth W.
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff L.
- Indie J. & family
- Evan J.
- Zoe B.
- Earl S.
- Andrew B.
- family/friends & victims of recent shootings
- the unemployed
- the people of Ukraine, Russia and those affected by our world's violence
- Quarry Knoll, New Covenant Center, Open Door, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Beth-El communities
& the food Bank of Lower Faifield County
Let's also remember:
- those closest to us
- those who teach
- our leaders
- those who are grieving
- ourselves
If you have joys or concerns you’d like us to remember, please call or email Don or fill out the prayer request on the website. If you know someone who has been hospitalized, please notify Don. I'd rather you tell me 5 times than not at all!
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LIGHT A CANDLE
If you'd like to light a candle in honor or remembrance of someone, or as just a meditation practice, please visit our own LIGHT A CANDLE site, by clicking on the link or by clicking on the icon at the bottom of this page.
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We may not always attend church, but remember:
WE can always BE the CHURCH!
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Peace Community Chapel
36 Arcadia Rd
P O Box 506
Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0506
PeaceCCOG@gmail.com
(203) 726-0014
