Peace CC News
February 2020
THIS MONTH'S FEATURE: 12 TRUTHS I LEARNED FROM LIFE & WRITING by Anne Lamott
A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. In this TED Talk podcast, she dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic, life-affirming wisdom and humor on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and more.
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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: Did you watch the Academy Awards last week? Have you seen any/all the nominated movies? Great performances from Joaquin Phoenix (Joker); Brad Pitt (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood); Renee Zellweger (Judy). Laura Dern (A Marriage Story) did a great job, but the movie was a bit depressing. May I recommend JoJo Rabbit? It's a very satirical black comedy where a young boy and Hitler youth member (JoJo) who finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. He must then question his beliefs, while dealing with the intervention of his imaginary friend, a fanciful version of Adolph Hitler. Hope you enjoy!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
5th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE FOR THE AREA HOMELESS
Thank you so much for your ongoing support of the church, its ministry and its missions. 2019 was our 5th Annual Coat Drive for the Area Homeless, and due to your overwhelming support, we were able to purchase 402 brand new down coats, which were split between Pacific House Men's Shelter and InspiricaCT (Stamford) and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission (Bridgeport). Thank you again to all who donated... We couldn't do all that we do without you!
2nd ANNUAL "SOCK HOP"
Put your best foot forward and donate to PCC's 2nd Annual "Sock Hop" Sock Drive! Shelters associated with Peace Community Chapel are in need of socks -- as a matter of fact, socks are the #1 needed item in area shelters. PCC is reaching out to ask for your help by donating gently used and new socks for children and adults.
STAY TUNED FOR OUR START DATE!!
HATS HELPING HUMANITY
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!
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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 Jones 2/15
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.
Also, we have a new address! So, if you 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)... and remember, your gift is tax deductible, as Peace Community Chapel is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 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!
OFFICE HOURS
My office hours will be on Thursdays from 1-2p at Sweet Pea's Baking Company in Old Greenwich. I hope you'll stop by to visit!
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SANDWICH MAKING FOR NEW COVENANT CENTER
Thanks to all who helped make sandwiches! Our November Sandwich Making "meeting, " will be 2/29, in Cos Cob, at the Diamond Hill UMC kitchen at 1030a.
SANDWICHES IN MILFORD
Several PCCers have been making bagged lunches for the folks at Beth-El Center in Milford for the last year or so. We're making 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 bring items to our office at 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4, Old Greenwich, between 11a & 5p on Monday & Thursday. 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! Our next meal will be on Saturday, 10/19 at 6p. I hope you'll take part in this event... it's so rewarding and a wonderful way to show kindness, justice and love to those who may not get it ANYWHERE ELSE IN THEIR LIVES. If you can't be there in person, You can also 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. I look forward to seeing you! This month's updates are posted below, and will be posted monthly, as well:
Tue, 2/4 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 2/6 Worship 7p
Tue, 2/11 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 2/11 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 2/13 Worship 7p
Tue, 2/18 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 2/18 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 2/20 Worship 7p
Tue, 2/25 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Tue, 2/25 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Thu, 2/27 Worship 7p
Sat, 2/29 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kichen 1030a
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- Betsy V.
- Melissa & Todd, on their son's suicide
- Lexy
- Sandra
- Lisa
- Faith
- Dave T.
- the McAvity family, on Jim's death
- Mark P.
- Gus & Nancy
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Jim & Audrey
- Ed
- Carol
- Ruth W.
- Judy L.
- Gloria
- Vicki M.
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- people of Puerto Rico & Australia, as they deal with fallout from hurricane/earthquakes and fires
- 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
A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. In this TED Talk podcast, she dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic, life-affirming wisdom and humor on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and more.
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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: Did you watch the Academy Awards last week? Have you seen any/all the nominated movies? Great performances from Joaquin Phoenix (Joker); Brad Pitt (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood); Renee Zellweger (Judy). Laura Dern (A Marriage Story) did a great job, but the movie was a bit depressing. May I recommend JoJo Rabbit? It's a very satirical black comedy where a young boy and Hitler youth member (JoJo) who finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. He must then question his beliefs, while dealing with the intervention of his imaginary friend, a fanciful version of Adolph Hitler. Hope you enjoy!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
5th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE FOR THE AREA HOMELESS
Thank you so much for your ongoing support of the church, its ministry and its missions. 2019 was our 5th Annual Coat Drive for the Area Homeless, and due to your overwhelming support, we were able to purchase 402 brand new down coats, which were split between Pacific House Men's Shelter and InspiricaCT (Stamford) and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission (Bridgeport). Thank you again to all who donated... We couldn't do all that we do without you!
2nd ANNUAL "SOCK HOP"
Put your best foot forward and donate to PCC's 2nd Annual "Sock Hop" Sock Drive! Shelters associated with Peace Community Chapel are in need of socks -- as a matter of fact, socks are the #1 needed item in area shelters. PCC is reaching out to ask for your help by donating gently used and new socks for children and adults.
STAY TUNED FOR OUR START DATE!!
HATS HELPING HUMANITY
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!
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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 Jones 2/15
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.
Also, we have a new address! So, if you 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)... and remember, your gift is tax deductible, as Peace Community Chapel is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 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!
OFFICE HOURS
My office hours will be on Thursdays from 1-2p at Sweet Pea's Baking Company in Old Greenwich. I hope you'll stop by to visit!
- - - - - - - - - -
SANDWICH MAKING FOR NEW COVENANT CENTER
Thanks to all who helped make sandwiches! Our November Sandwich Making "meeting, " will be 2/29, in Cos Cob, at the Diamond Hill UMC kitchen at 1030a.
SANDWICHES IN MILFORD
Several PCCers have been making bagged lunches for the folks at Beth-El Center in Milford for the last year or so. We're making 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 bring items to our office at 26 Arcadia Rd, Suite 4, Old Greenwich, between 11a & 5p on Monday & Thursday. 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! Our next meal will be on Saturday, 10/19 at 6p. I hope you'll take part in this event... it's so rewarding and a wonderful way to show kindness, justice and love to those who may not get it ANYWHERE ELSE IN THEIR LIVES. If you can't be there in person, You can also 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. I look forward to seeing you! This month's updates are posted below, and will be posted monthly, as well:
Tue, 2/4 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 2/6 Worship 7p
Tue, 2/11 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 2/11 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 2/13 Worship 7p
Tue, 2/18 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 2/18 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 2/20 Worship 7p
Tue, 2/25 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Tue, 2/25 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Thu, 2/27 Worship 7p
Sat, 2/29 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kichen 1030a
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- Betsy V.
- Melissa & Todd, on their son's suicide
- Lexy
- Sandra
- Lisa
- Faith
- Dave T.
- the McAvity family, on Jim's death
- Mark P.
- Gus & Nancy
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Jim & Audrey
- Ed
- Carol
- Ruth W.
- Judy L.
- Gloria
- Vicki M.
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- people of Puerto Rico & Australia, as they deal with fallout from hurricane/earthquakes and fires
- 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
