Peace CC News
October 2019
THIS MONTH'S FEATURE: DESCENDANTS OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS REFLECT ON IDENTITY, MEMORY & FAITH by Stav Ziv
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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: Were you a Downton Abbey fan when it was on TV? Downton Abbey (the movie) picks up a few years from where the series left off - Excitement is high at Downton Abbey when the Crawley family learns that King George V and Queen Mary are coming to visit. But trouble soon arises when Mrs. Patmore, Daisy and the rest of the servants learn that the king and queen travel with their own chefs and attendants -- setting the stage for an impromptu scheme and other shenanigans. This would be a great opportunity to spend quality time together with family and friends!
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ONGOING EVENTS
THE CHURCH YEAR
The SEASON AFTER PENTECOST: The Season After Pentecost is essentially the part of the year that is left over after everything has been accounted for. The Season After Pentecost begins on 10 June 2019, the day after Pentecost, and ends on 30 November 2019, the day before the First Sunday of Advent.
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BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARYS (If you have birthdays/anniversaries you'd like us to remember, please let us know!)
Lianne Sasson 10/2
Amy Bilden 10/7
Dave Jones 10/13
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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UPCOMING EVENTS
5th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE FOR THE AREA HOMELESS
Now that autumn and falling temperatures are officially upon us, we begin thinking, not only of gathering with family and friends during the upcoming holiday season, but (hopefully) we also think of those who struggle and who are alone at this time of year.
Last year, because of generous donations like yours, Peace CC was able to purchase 385 new coats for the residents of Pacific House & InspiricaCT in Stamford, Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport, The Open Door Shelter in Norwalk and Beth-El Shelter in Milford!
Our goal this year is to meet or surpass that mark!
If you’d like to donate, you can do it in a couple ways:
- click on the "Donate" button to securely donate on our PayPal page; or
- go to paypal.me/peaceccog; or
- send a check, made payable to “Peace Community Chapel,” to 36 Arcadia Rd, P O Box 506; Old Greenwich, CT 06870 (please write "Coats" in the Memo section of your check)
Please note: we are taking monetary donations, but this year, we ARE able to take gently used coats as well!
Once again this year, our friends at Westy Self Storage of Stamford have offered to be a drop center for us this year; so, if you purchase a coat and want to get it to us, please drop your purchase off at Westy Self Storage; 80 Brown House Rd; Stamford, CT 06902, or mail to Peace Community Chapel; 36 Arcadia Road; Old Greenwich, CT 06870.
If you know someone you think might like to help out with our efforts, please forward this email to them!
Thank you so much for helping to make this season a little warmer and for helping to make some very important dreams come true for people who know now that they matter.
Wishing you a wonderful autumn and holiday season!
GIVING TUESDAY
SAVE THE DATE!! #GivingTuesday is Tuesday, December 3! What will you be doing on that day? Check back with us soon to see what Peace CC will be up to!
2nd ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY
This November (date TBA), folks from PCC will hold a food collection for the FoodBank of Lower Fairfield County in front of the ACME in the Riverside Shopping Center. All the other area agencies (New Covenant Center, N2N, etc) get their food from the Food Bank, so it's important to keep their supply shelves stocked! We'll be there from 1p-4p, and according to the guys who picked the food up from us last year, the amount of food we collected made this drive a rousing success! If you'd like to volunteer to take a shift, please let us know (203.829.4767 or pastordka@gmail.com).
BEHIND THE LENS - ADAMS COMPANY DANCE
On Thursday, October 10, Mitzi Adams, Artistic Director of Adams Company Dance, presented “Behind the Lens: Adams Company Dance,” a 90-minute film screening of a compendium of their independent art dance film shorts at the Greenwich Bowtie Criterion Cinema. This event collaborated with Peace Community Chapel’s on-going missions to help fight hunger in Lower Fairfield County, CT. 50% of the ticket prices went toward this mission. This year, Peace Community Chapel decided to help Neighbor to Neighbor, of Greenwich, CT, in their goal of raising awareness of food insecurity in the Greenwich area. Our own Lisa Karmen also sold some of her handmade ornaments, and donated some of her proceeds to PeaceCC. Our resident chef, Pam Illyn, also baked cookies for the event, and knitted hats, some of which were sold. More on Pam's #HatsHelpingHumanity in our next issue.. Thank you, Pam & Lisa! And, thanks to all to bought tickets, attended and donated!
SANDWICH MAKING FOR NEW COVENANT CENTER
Thanks to all who helped make sandwiches! Our November Sandwich Making "meeting, " will be 10/26, 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, 10/1 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/3 Worship (postponed til 10/17)
Tue, 10/8 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 10/8 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/10 Worship (postponed til 10/17)
Mon, 10/14 5TH ANNUAL COAT DRIVE BEGINS!
Tue, 10/15 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 10/15 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/17 Worship 7p
Tue, 10/22 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 10/22 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/24 Worship 7p
Sat, 10/26 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kichen 1030a
Sun, 10/27 Sandwiches at UUCGB (Stratford) 11a
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- The family of David B., on his death
- Kitty & family, on Judy's death
- Todd
- Gus
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Brian
- Sue C.
- Ruth W.
- Judy L.
- Hope L.
- Frieda M.
- Cheryl's mom, Louise R.
- Carol W.
- Gloria F.
- Vicki M.
- Eddie
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- Quarry Knoll, New Covenant Center, Open Door & 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
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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: Were you a Downton Abbey fan when it was on TV? Downton Abbey (the movie) picks up a few years from where the series left off - Excitement is high at Downton Abbey when the Crawley family learns that King George V and Queen Mary are coming to visit. But trouble soon arises when Mrs. Patmore, Daisy and the rest of the servants learn that the king and queen travel with their own chefs and attendants -- setting the stage for an impromptu scheme and other shenanigans. This would be a great opportunity to spend quality time together with family and friends!
- - - - - - - - - -
ONGOING EVENTS
THE CHURCH YEAR
The SEASON AFTER PENTECOST: The Season After Pentecost is essentially the part of the year that is left over after everything has been accounted for. The Season After Pentecost begins on 10 June 2019, the day after Pentecost, and ends on 30 November 2019, the day before the First Sunday of Advent.
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BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARYS (If you have birthdays/anniversaries you'd like us to remember, please let us know!)
Lianne Sasson 10/2
Amy Bilden 10/7
Dave Jones 10/13
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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UPCOMING EVENTS
5th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE FOR THE AREA HOMELESS
Now that autumn and falling temperatures are officially upon us, we begin thinking, not only of gathering with family and friends during the upcoming holiday season, but (hopefully) we also think of those who struggle and who are alone at this time of year.
Last year, because of generous donations like yours, Peace CC was able to purchase 385 new coats for the residents of Pacific House & InspiricaCT in Stamford, Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport, The Open Door Shelter in Norwalk and Beth-El Shelter in Milford!
Our goal this year is to meet or surpass that mark!
If you’d like to donate, you can do it in a couple ways:
- click on the "Donate" button to securely donate on our PayPal page; or
- go to paypal.me/peaceccog; or
- send a check, made payable to “Peace Community Chapel,” to 36 Arcadia Rd, P O Box 506; Old Greenwich, CT 06870 (please write "Coats" in the Memo section of your check)
Please note: we are taking monetary donations, but this year, we ARE able to take gently used coats as well!
Once again this year, our friends at Westy Self Storage of Stamford have offered to be a drop center for us this year; so, if you purchase a coat and want to get it to us, please drop your purchase off at Westy Self Storage; 80 Brown House Rd; Stamford, CT 06902, or mail to Peace Community Chapel; 36 Arcadia Road; Old Greenwich, CT 06870.
If you know someone you think might like to help out with our efforts, please forward this email to them!
Thank you so much for helping to make this season a little warmer and for helping to make some very important dreams come true for people who know now that they matter.
Wishing you a wonderful autumn and holiday season!
GIVING TUESDAY
SAVE THE DATE!! #GivingTuesday is Tuesday, December 3! What will you be doing on that day? Check back with us soon to see what Peace CC will be up to!
2nd ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY
This November (date TBA), folks from PCC will hold a food collection for the FoodBank of Lower Fairfield County in front of the ACME in the Riverside Shopping Center. All the other area agencies (New Covenant Center, N2N, etc) get their food from the Food Bank, so it's important to keep their supply shelves stocked! We'll be there from 1p-4p, and according to the guys who picked the food up from us last year, the amount of food we collected made this drive a rousing success! If you'd like to volunteer to take a shift, please let us know (203.829.4767 or pastordka@gmail.com).
BEHIND THE LENS - ADAMS COMPANY DANCE
On Thursday, October 10, Mitzi Adams, Artistic Director of Adams Company Dance, presented “Behind the Lens: Adams Company Dance,” a 90-minute film screening of a compendium of their independent art dance film shorts at the Greenwich Bowtie Criterion Cinema. This event collaborated with Peace Community Chapel’s on-going missions to help fight hunger in Lower Fairfield County, CT. 50% of the ticket prices went toward this mission. This year, Peace Community Chapel decided to help Neighbor to Neighbor, of Greenwich, CT, in their goal of raising awareness of food insecurity in the Greenwich area. Our own Lisa Karmen also sold some of her handmade ornaments, and donated some of her proceeds to PeaceCC. Our resident chef, Pam Illyn, also baked cookies for the event, and knitted hats, some of which were sold. More on Pam's #HatsHelpingHumanity in our next issue.. Thank you, Pam & Lisa! And, thanks to all to bought tickets, attended and donated!
SANDWICH MAKING FOR NEW COVENANT CENTER
Thanks to all who helped make sandwiches! Our November Sandwich Making "meeting, " will be 10/26, 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, 10/1 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/3 Worship (postponed til 10/17)
Tue, 10/8 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 10/8 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/10 Worship (postponed til 10/17)
Mon, 10/14 5TH ANNUAL COAT DRIVE BEGINS!
Tue, 10/15 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 10/15 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/17 Worship 7p
Tue, 10/22 Taize Worship (UUCGB) 7p
Tue, 10/22 Pam's Kitchen sandwiches 11a
Thu, 10/24 Worship 7p
Sat, 10/26 Sandwiches at DHUMC Kichen 1030a
Sun, 10/27 Sandwiches at UUCGB (Stratford) 11a
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- The family of David B., on his death
- Kitty & family, on Judy's death
- Todd
- Gus
- Ginny
- Lori & Cliff
- Brian
- Sue C.
- Ruth W.
- Judy L.
- Hope L.
- Frieda M.
- Cheryl's mom, Louise R.
- Carol W.
- Gloria F.
- Vicki M.
- Eddie
- refugee children, still separated from their families
- Quarry Knoll, New Covenant Center, Open Door & 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
