Peace CC News
May 2020
THIS MONTH'S FEATURE: The People We Feed by Shane Mitchell
"No picnics on the beach or suppers under a live oak for this pandemic either. Corner grocery po-boys and fried chicken dinners. The ice cream truck and the tamale cart. The backyard barbecue. The tailgate party. Tomato festivals. Boiled peanut stands. The Miss Vidalia Onion pageant. All cancelled."
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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: Dead To Me: Jen's husband recently died in a hit-and-run, and the sardonic widow is determined to solve the crime. Optimistic free spirit Judy has recently suffered a tragic loss of her own. The ladies meet at a support group and, despite their polar-opposite personalities, become unlikely friends. As the women bond over bottles of wine and a shared affinity for "The Facts of Life," Judy tries to shield Jen from a shocking secret that could destroy her life as she knows it. The dark comedy -- which explores the weirdly funny sides of grief, loss and forgiveness -- features a cast that includes TV veterans Christina Applegate and Ed Asner.
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THE CHURCH YEAR
The SEASON AFTER EASTER (EASTERTIDE):
OK, so we've observed and celebrated Holy Week. We celebrated Easter; but, now what? Is that all there is to Easter? Not by a long shot! The Season of Easter is a celebration of The Resurrection on Easter morning, and it continues through the next fifty (50) days until Pentecost.
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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!)
Mitzi & Don Adams 5/11
Dori & Dave Jones 5/14
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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; 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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FOOD/SUPPLIES DRIVE
If you would like to continue to donate toiletry and/or dry good food items, please bring your donations to our office, 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4, in Old Greenwich. We'll be accepting donations on Mondays & Thursdays from 11a til 6p. Thanks again for your generosity...
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, or you can bring donations to our office in Old Greenwich, 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4. We'll accept donations on Mondays & Thursdays from 11a to 6p, and we'll deliver them to New Covenant House. 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! 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
On our last visit, we went to Quarry Knoll, and the folks in attendance (21) enjoyed and appreciated it so much! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we're suspending our Sandwich Ministry 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
We've been meeting in our space at 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4 in Old Greenwich for worship. We’re also 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:
Wed, 5/6 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/7 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 5/12 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 5/13 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/14 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 5/19 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 5/20 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/21 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 5/26 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 5/27 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/28 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Sat, 5/30 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kitchen 1030a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Sun, 5/31 Sandwiches at UUCGB (Stratford) 11a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- 1st responders/essential workers
- Ruth W.
- Denise
- Mike H.
- The family of Kristen J.
- The family of Patsy & Ken Olshan
- Yazmin's family
- Jan
- Betsy V.
- Lexy
- Sandra
- Faith
- Dave T.
- the family of Mark P.
- Gus & Nancy
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Jim & Audrey
- Ed
- Carol
- Gloria
- Vicki M.
- worldwide community, as we struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreak
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- all victims of natural disasters, who cope with rebuilding, amid the COVID-19 pandemic
- 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
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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Let's make CHURCH a VERB instead of a NOUN!
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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
"No picnics on the beach or suppers under a live oak for this pandemic either. Corner grocery po-boys and fried chicken dinners. The ice cream truck and the tamale cart. The backyard barbecue. The tailgate party. Tomato festivals. Boiled peanut stands. The Miss Vidalia Onion pageant. All cancelled."
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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: Dead To Me: Jen's husband recently died in a hit-and-run, and the sardonic widow is determined to solve the crime. Optimistic free spirit Judy has recently suffered a tragic loss of her own. The ladies meet at a support group and, despite their polar-opposite personalities, become unlikely friends. As the women bond over bottles of wine and a shared affinity for "The Facts of Life," Judy tries to shield Jen from a shocking secret that could destroy her life as she knows it. The dark comedy -- which explores the weirdly funny sides of grief, loss and forgiveness -- features a cast that includes TV veterans Christina Applegate and Ed Asner.
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THE CHURCH YEAR
The SEASON AFTER EASTER (EASTERTIDE):
OK, so we've observed and celebrated Holy Week. We celebrated Easter; but, now what? Is that all there is to Easter? Not by a long shot! The Season of Easter is a celebration of The Resurrection on Easter morning, and it continues through the next fifty (50) days until Pentecost.
- - - - - - - - - -
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!)
Mitzi & Don Adams 5/11
Dori & Dave Jones 5/14
- - - - -
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; 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
- - - - - - - - - -
FOOD/SUPPLIES DRIVE
If you would like to continue to donate toiletry and/or dry good food items, please bring your donations to our office, 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4, in Old Greenwich. We'll be accepting donations on Mondays & Thursdays from 11a til 6p. Thanks again for your generosity...
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, or you can bring donations to our office in Old Greenwich, 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4. We'll accept donations on Mondays & Thursdays from 11a to 6p, and we'll deliver them to New Covenant House. 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! 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
On our last visit, we went to Quarry Knoll, and the folks in attendance (21) enjoyed and appreciated it so much! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we're suspending our Sandwich Ministry 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
We've been meeting in our space at 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4 in Old Greenwich for worship. We’re also 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:
Wed, 5/6 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/7 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 5/12 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 5/13 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/14 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 5/19 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 5/20 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/21 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Tue, 5/26 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Wed, 5/27 COFFEE TALK 2p
Thu, 5/28 Sandwiches to Beth-El Center 11a
Online Worship 7p
Sat, 5/30 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kitchen 1030a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
Sun, 5/31 Sandwiches at UUCGB (Stratford) 11a *SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19*
- - - - - - - - - -
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- 1st responders/essential workers
- Ruth W.
- Denise
- Mike H.
- The family of Kristen J.
- The family of Patsy & Ken Olshan
- Yazmin's family
- Jan
- Betsy V.
- Lexy
- Sandra
- Faith
- Dave T.
- the family of Mark P.
- Gus & Nancy
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Jim & Audrey
- Ed
- Carol
- Gloria
- Vicki M.
- worldwide community, as we struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreak
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- all victims of natural disasters, who cope with rebuilding, amid the COVID-19 pandemic
- 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
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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Let's make CHURCH a VERB instead of a NOUN!
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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
