PEACE CC News
February 2021
#FairfieldCountyGives is less than a week away! In the spirit of giving, we hope that you'll visit Peace Community Chapel's Fairfield County Gives Day webpage. If you're not familiar with this organization, this page will help you get better acquainted with us and the work we do in the Fairfield County community. THANK YOU in advance for your generosity & supporting our efforts to address homelessness & hunger. #kindnessmatters
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THIS MONTH'S CO-FEATURES:
The Pandemic Shows Us The Genius of Supermarkets by Bianca Bosker
Nearly Two-Thirds of the American Public Believes Social Media is Undermining Civility in America by Weber Shandrick
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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: Brian Regan: On The Rocks (2021). The comedian known for his self-deprecating humor, debuts on Netflix this month! If you watch, you're in for a night of hilarity! Also on Netflix, if you like crime chillers, check out Lupin (2021), a retelling of the classic French story about Arsène Lupin, the world-famous gentleman thief and master of disguise. Starring Omar Sy. A lot of fun!
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THE CHURCH YEAR
LENT:
The season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17 (Ash Wednesday), and lasting until Saturday, April 3, is a 40 day season of soul-searching and reflection. It is a season for reflection and taking stock, and originated in the very earliest days of the Church as a preparatory time for Easter.
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NEW & UPCOMING EVENTS
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL: 5-FINGER PRAYER SERVICES
I'd like to invite you to join us for a brief (15-20min) Lenten prayer service, every Wednesday morning at 9AM during Lent, beginning TOMORROW on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. If you're not able to join us at 9a, I'll be posting the audio version on anchor.fm and SoundCloud shortly following the service.
Here's the link to connect to our service tomorrow:
https://zoom.us/j/5877256516
Meeting ID: 587 725 6516
Password: 755765
I hope you’ll be able to join us tomorrow and each Wednesday; and as always, I hope you'll join us on ZOOM each Thursday at 7p for our regular worship service.
Looking forward to seeing you!
PEACE CC 6TH ANNUAL COAT DRIVE FOR THE AREA HOMELESS RECAP
During the months of October and November 2020, Peace Community Chapel (PCC) held its 6th Annual Coat Drive for the Area Homeless. Your donations flooded in this year, topping last year’s total of 400 coats purchased -- and in a year of pandemic, no less! We were able to purchase 512 new coats and by December 1, all coats were delivered!!
The four primary shelters that received the coats were: InspiricaCT and Pacific House (Stamford); Bridgeport Rescue Mission (Bridgeport); and The Open Door Shelter (Norwalk).
The centers were overwhelmed with the donations made, and most especially, the generosity from the community.
PeaceCC would like to thank all who donated to this year’s coat drive. We couldn't have done it without your support!
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To see what you helped do for those in need, here's the link to our photo album...
Thank you so much, once again, and here's to a better and healthier 2021!
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!
DONATING TO FOOD BANKS & FOOD PANTRIES
During this time, a lot of people live with food insecurity, and food banks and pantries are 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! Peace.
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ONGOING EVENTS
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES (If you have birthdays/anniversaries you'd like us to remember, please let us know!)
Dori Jones 2/4
Mitzi Adams 2/5
Kristen Hannigan 2/15
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HATS HELPING HUMANITY: CALLING ALL KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS!
Our resident knitter, Pam Illyn, knitted 100 hats, which we donated to the folks at the Beth-El Shelter (Milford) and the New Covenant Center (Stamford); and she's off to a great start already in 2020! If you're a knitter and would like to help out by knitting a few hats, please contact Pastor Don at 203.829.4767. 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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**ALL OF OUR - IN PERSON ACTIVITIES (EXCEPT ONLINE WORSHIP AND SANDWICHES) ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC**
SANDWICH MAKING FOR NEW COVENANT CENTER
Thanks to all who help in making sandwiches! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we're suspending our Sandwich Ministry until it has been deemed safe to return to doing so. Now, if YOU would like to make PB & J or cheese sandwiches and bring them to the New Covenant Center in Stamford, we'd love you to do it! Just let the New Covenant Center know they're coming from PCC! Let me know if that's something you'd like to do, and I'll give you instructions.1
SANDWICHES IN MILFORD
Several PCCers have been making bagged lunches for the folks at Beth-El Center in Milford for the last year 1-1/2 years or so. We're making 30 bagged lunches each week with: a PB & J sandwich, an energy bar, chocolate, a handy wipe and a bottle of water (That's 120 lunches/month)! Thank you for all your support and your dedicated work... it is truly sacred and most appreciated. If you'd like to donate to help defray some of the cost to make these lunches, you can donate to the church via check (see above)! You can also donate via our PayPal site. Thank you! See our sandwich making schedule for our Milford location, Pam's Kitchen, below.
QUARRY KNOLL
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we're suspending our Quarry Knoll dinners until it has been deemed safe to return to doing so.
*COVID-19 UPDATE* Governor Lamont declared Civil Preparedness and Public Health Emergencies in response to the emerging COVID-19 crisis. The State of Connecticut’s Emergency Preparedness Team is immediately adopting policies and practices consistent with Governor’s recommendations and directives issued on March 9.
If you'd like to donate to this ministry you can donate via our PayPal site. Thank you for your help!
PEACE CC MEETINGS
Due to the coronavirus, we've suspended any meetings or gatherings at our OG office... but, we’re STILL gathering online on Thursdays at 7p. You can go to https://zoom.us/j/5877256516 to join us. 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! This month's updates are posted below, and will be posted monthly, as well:
Mon, 2/1 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Thu, 2/4 Online Worship 7p
Mon, 2/8 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Thu, 2/11 Online Worship 7p
Mon, 2/15 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Wed, 2/17 Lenten Prayer Service 9a
Thu, 2/18 Online Worship 7p
Mon, 2/22 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Wed, 2/24 Lenten Prayer Service 9a
Thu, 2/25 Online Worship 7p
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- Michelle, on her mother, Maureen's passing
- Margaret J.
- Jayer
- Philomena D., on her husband, Roger’s death
- Steve J.
- Kent T.
- Lorinda C.
- Murray K.
- Todd & family
- Clara C.
- Sondra & Lexy
- Sharon
- Carrie J.
- Harriet D.
- Ruth W.
- Jan
- Leslie; Zoe & Carrie
- Valarie & family
- Susan M.
- Tracie, Michael, Jillian
- Beth Y.
- Betsy V.
- Gloria
- prayers for all those recovering from COVID-19 and for other injury or illness
- prayers for our leaders
- 1st responders/essential workers
- worldwide community, as we struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- Quarry Knoll, New Covenant Center, Open Door, Bridgeport Rescue Mission & Beth-El communities
Let's also remember:
- those who are refugees, homeless, or hungry
- those who are going through family turmoil
- those who have lost employment and are making career/life choices
- those who have loved ones in Middle East, or elsewhere in service to our nation
- those who grieve the loss of loved ones
- our national, state, and local government officials, that they would work for the common good
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 might not be able to GO to church, but remember:
WE are the CHURCH!
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Peace Community Chapel
36 Arcadia Rd, #506
P O Box 506
Old Greenwich, CT 06870-7721
PeaceCCOG@gmail.com
(203) 829-4767
The Pandemic Shows Us The Genius of Supermarkets by Bianca Bosker
Nearly Two-Thirds of the American Public Believes Social Media is Undermining Civility in America by Weber Shandrick
- - - - - - - - - -
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: Brian Regan: On The Rocks (2021). The comedian known for his self-deprecating humor, debuts on Netflix this month! If you watch, you're in for a night of hilarity! Also on Netflix, if you like crime chillers, check out Lupin (2021), a retelling of the classic French story about Arsène Lupin, the world-famous gentleman thief and master of disguise. Starring Omar Sy. A lot of fun!
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THE CHURCH YEAR
LENT:
The season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17 (Ash Wednesday), and lasting until Saturday, April 3, is a 40 day season of soul-searching and reflection. It is a season for reflection and taking stock, and originated in the very earliest days of the Church as a preparatory time for Easter.
- - - - - - - - - -
NEW & UPCOMING EVENTS
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL: 5-FINGER PRAYER SERVICES
I'd like to invite you to join us for a brief (15-20min) Lenten prayer service, every Wednesday morning at 9AM during Lent, beginning TOMORROW on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. If you're not able to join us at 9a, I'll be posting the audio version on anchor.fm and SoundCloud shortly following the service.
Here's the link to connect to our service tomorrow:
https://zoom.us/j/5877256516
Meeting ID: 587 725 6516
Password: 755765
I hope you’ll be able to join us tomorrow and each Wednesday; and as always, I hope you'll join us on ZOOM each Thursday at 7p for our regular worship service.
Looking forward to seeing you!
PEACE CC 6TH ANNUAL COAT DRIVE FOR THE AREA HOMELESS RECAP
During the months of October and November 2020, Peace Community Chapel (PCC) held its 6th Annual Coat Drive for the Area Homeless. Your donations flooded in this year, topping last year’s total of 400 coats purchased -- and in a year of pandemic, no less! We were able to purchase 512 new coats and by December 1, all coats were delivered!!
The four primary shelters that received the coats were: InspiricaCT and Pacific House (Stamford); Bridgeport Rescue Mission (Bridgeport); and The Open Door Shelter (Norwalk).
The centers were overwhelmed with the donations made, and most especially, the generosity from the community.
PeaceCC would like to thank all who donated to this year’s coat drive. We couldn't have done it without your support!
###
To see what you helped do for those in need, here's the link to our photo album...
Thank you so much, once again, and here's to a better and healthier 2021!
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!
DONATING TO FOOD BANKS & FOOD PANTRIES
During this time, a lot of people live with food insecurity, and food banks and pantries are 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! Peace.
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ONGOING EVENTS
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES (If you have birthdays/anniversaries you'd like us to remember, please let us know!)
Dori Jones 2/4
Mitzi Adams 2/5
Kristen Hannigan 2/15
- - - - -
HATS HELPING HUMANITY: CALLING ALL KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS!
Our resident knitter, Pam Illyn, knitted 100 hats, which we donated to the folks at the Beth-El Shelter (Milford) and the New Covenant Center (Stamford); and she's off to a great start already in 2020! If you're a knitter and would like to help out by knitting a few hats, please contact Pastor Don at 203.829.4767. 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
- - - - - - - - - -
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!
- - - - - - - - - -
**ALL OF OUR - IN PERSON ACTIVITIES (EXCEPT ONLINE WORSHIP AND SANDWICHES) ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC**
SANDWICH MAKING FOR NEW COVENANT CENTER
Thanks to all who help in making sandwiches! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we're suspending our Sandwich Ministry until it has been deemed safe to return to doing so. Now, if YOU would like to make PB & J or cheese sandwiches and bring them to the New Covenant Center in Stamford, we'd love you to do it! Just let the New Covenant Center know they're coming from PCC! Let me know if that's something you'd like to do, and I'll give you instructions.1
SANDWICHES IN MILFORD
Several PCCers have been making bagged lunches for the folks at Beth-El Center in Milford for the last year 1-1/2 years or so. We're making 30 bagged lunches each week with: a PB & J sandwich, an energy bar, chocolate, a handy wipe and a bottle of water (That's 120 lunches/month)! Thank you for all your support and your dedicated work... it is truly sacred and most appreciated. If you'd like to donate to help defray some of the cost to make these lunches, you can donate to the church via check (see above)! You can also donate via our PayPal site. Thank you! See our sandwich making schedule for our Milford location, Pam's Kitchen, below.
QUARRY KNOLL
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we're suspending our Quarry Knoll dinners until it has been deemed safe to return to doing so.
*COVID-19 UPDATE* Governor Lamont declared Civil Preparedness and Public Health Emergencies in response to the emerging COVID-19 crisis. The State of Connecticut’s Emergency Preparedness Team is immediately adopting policies and practices consistent with Governor’s recommendations and directives issued on March 9.
If you'd like to donate to this ministry you can donate via our PayPal site. Thank you for your help!
PEACE CC MEETINGS
Due to the coronavirus, we've suspended any meetings or gatherings at our OG office... but, we’re STILL gathering online on Thursdays at 7p. You can go to https://zoom.us/j/5877256516 to join us. 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! This month's updates are posted below, and will be posted monthly, as well:
Mon, 2/1 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Thu, 2/4 Online Worship 7p
Mon, 2/8 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Thu, 2/11 Online Worship 7p
Mon, 2/15 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Wed, 2/17 Lenten Prayer Service 9a
Thu, 2/18 Online Worship 7p
Mon, 2/22 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Wed, 2/24 Lenten Prayer Service 9a
Thu, 2/25 Online Worship 7p
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- Michelle, on her mother, Maureen's passing
- Margaret J.
- Jayer
- Philomena D., on her husband, Roger’s death
- Steve J.
- Kent T.
- Lorinda C.
- Murray K.
- Todd & family
- Clara C.
- Sondra & Lexy
- Sharon
- Carrie J.
- Harriet D.
- Ruth W.
- Jan
- Leslie; Zoe & Carrie
- Valarie & family
- Susan M.
- Tracie, Michael, Jillian
- Beth Y.
- Betsy V.
- Gloria
- prayers for all those recovering from COVID-19 and for other injury or illness
- prayers for our leaders
- 1st responders/essential workers
- worldwide community, as we struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- Quarry Knoll, New Covenant Center, Open Door, Bridgeport Rescue Mission & Beth-El communities
Let's also remember:
- those who are refugees, homeless, or hungry
- those who are going through family turmoil
- those who have lost employment and are making career/life choices
- those who have loved ones in Middle East, or elsewhere in service to our nation
- those who grieve the loss of loved ones
- our national, state, and local government officials, that they would work for the common good
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!
- - - - - - - - - -
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 might not be able to GO to church, but remember:
WE are the CHURCH!
- - - - - - - - - -
Peace Community Chapel
36 Arcadia Rd, #506
P O Box 506
Old Greenwich, CT 06870-7721
PeaceCCOG@gmail.com
(203) 829-4767
