PEACE CC News
September 2020
THIS MONTH'S CO-FEATURES: How to Talk to Kids About Racism & Police by Dani Sandberg
Schools do students a disservice when they fail to teach them about difficult issues.
American Theatre Isn't Dead by Stephanie Sandberg
How the coronavirus pandemic could bring more democracy to US Theatre
Getting Stimulus Payments To Homeless Communities by Lisa Lake
People who are homeless or transient may not know they qualify for the $1,200 Economic Impact Payments (EIP) — also called “stimulus checks" — that went out last Spring.
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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: Troop Zero: In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl (Mckenna Grace) dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA's Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift (and wonderful) troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond. Jim Gaffigan, Viola Davis & Allison Janney round out the adults in the cast and make terrific sparring partners!
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THE CHURCH YEAR
The SEASON AFTER PENTECOST:
The Season After Pentecost lasts from the day after Pentecost to the day before Advent (June 1 - November 29). In most churches, the decorations are green to symbolize the growth and life of the Church.
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NEW & UPCOMING EVENTS
COFFEE TALK
The coronavirus outbreak has us all on edge, I'm sure. On Thursdays, during my office hour (prior to COVID-19), I used to meet people down at Sweet Pea's Coffee in Old Greenwich for coffee, tea, dessert and conversation... humans, by and large, are communal beings, so just because we aren't going out right now, doesn't mean we can't STILL have coffee, tea, dessert and conversation... so, I'm proposing that on Wednesdays, from 2-230p, we meet, via ZOOM, and continue the trend. This, of course, would be a group conversation over coffee (you bring yours & I'll bring mine); but, if you'd like to have an individual chat with me over coffee to talk about something specific, please call/text (203.829.4767) or email me and we'll arrange it. (I'll send a reminder email each week around 10a or so...)
I hope you'll join in the conversation!
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!)
Craig Jones 9/29
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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 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 make 40 bagged lunches each week with: a PB & J sandwich, an energy bar, chocolate, a handy wipe and a bottle of water (That's 160 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:
Tue, 9/1 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/2 No COFFEE TALK 2p (VACATION BREAK)
Thu, 9/3 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
No Online Worship 7p (VACATION BREAK)
Tue, 9/8 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/9 No COFFEE TALK 2p (VACATION BREAK)
Thu, 9/10 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 9/15 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/16 No COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 9/17 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 9/22 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/23 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 9/24 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Sat, 9/26 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kitchen 1030a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Sun, 9/27 Sandwiches at UUCGB (Stratford) 11a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- Nancy, on Gus' death
- Beth Y.
- Harriet D.
- Leslie K.
- Howard K.
- Jan E.
- Zoe B.
- Betsy V.
- Phil D.
- Luz L.
- Kip E.
- Jeanne R.
- Pat
- Sue
- Ruth W.
- Sandra
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Ed
- Gloria
- 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
Schools do students a disservice when they fail to teach them about difficult issues.
American Theatre Isn't Dead by Stephanie Sandberg
How the coronavirus pandemic could bring more democracy to US Theatre
Getting Stimulus Payments To Homeless Communities by Lisa Lake
People who are homeless or transient may not know they qualify for the $1,200 Economic Impact Payments (EIP) — also called “stimulus checks" — that went out last Spring.
- - - - - - - - - -
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: Troop Zero: In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl (Mckenna Grace) dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA's Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift (and wonderful) troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond. Jim Gaffigan, Viola Davis & Allison Janney round out the adults in the cast and make terrific sparring partners!
- - - - - - - - - -
THE CHURCH YEAR
The SEASON AFTER PENTECOST:
The Season After Pentecost lasts from the day after Pentecost to the day before Advent (June 1 - November 29). In most churches, the decorations are green to symbolize the growth and life of the Church.
- - - - - - - - - -
NEW & UPCOMING EVENTS
COFFEE TALK
The coronavirus outbreak has us all on edge, I'm sure. On Thursdays, during my office hour (prior to COVID-19), I used to meet people down at Sweet Pea's Coffee in Old Greenwich for coffee, tea, dessert and conversation... humans, by and large, are communal beings, so just because we aren't going out right now, doesn't mean we can't STILL have coffee, tea, dessert and conversation... so, I'm proposing that on Wednesdays, from 2-230p, we meet, via ZOOM, and continue the trend. This, of course, would be a group conversation over coffee (you bring yours & I'll bring mine); but, if you'd like to have an individual chat with me over coffee to talk about something specific, please call/text (203.829.4767) or email me and we'll arrange it. (I'll send a reminder email each week around 10a or so...)
I hope you'll join in the conversation!
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!)
Craig Jones 9/29
- - - - -
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 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 make 40 bagged lunches each week with: a PB & J sandwich, an energy bar, chocolate, a handy wipe and a bottle of water (That's 160 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:
Tue, 9/1 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/2 No COFFEE TALK 2p (VACATION BREAK)
Thu, 9/3 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
No Online Worship 7p (VACATION BREAK)
Tue, 9/8 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/9 No COFFEE TALK 2p (VACATION BREAK)
Thu, 9/10 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 9/15 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/16 No COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 9/17 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 9/22 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 9/23 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 9/24 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Sat, 9/26 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kitchen 1030a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Sun, 9/27 Sandwiches at UUCGB (Stratford) 11a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- Nancy, on Gus' death
- Beth Y.
- Harriet D.
- Leslie K.
- Howard K.
- Jan E.
- Zoe B.
- Betsy V.
- Phil D.
- Luz L.
- Kip E.
- Jeanne R.
- Pat
- Sue
- Ruth W.
- Sandra
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Ed
- Gloria
- 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.
- - - - - - - - - -
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
