The Rev. Jim Adams, recently called as 13th Rector of Christ Church, was our special guest celebrant and preacher at the 10:00 service on Sunday, July 18. CLICK HERE to listen to his sermon. Jim officially begins his rectorate on Aug. 10. His first Sunday with us will be Aug. 15.
In a July 6 letter to the parish, the Vestry announced that the Rev. James Patrick Adams has accepted the call to become 13th Rector of Christ Church, effective Aug. 10.
Jim Adams, 45, served the last 10 years as Rector of Saint Alban's Episcopal Church in Cape Elizabeth, ME. He is known as a gifted preacher and teacher and his ministry at Saint Alban's was marked by dramatic growth as well as a sense of vitality, warmth and hospitality.
At the 10:00a service on July 18, Jim will be formally introduced to the parish, and will celebrate the Holy Eucharist and preach.
Jim Adams, 45, served the last 10 years as Rector of Saint Alban's Episcopal Church in Cape Elizabeth, ME. He is known as a gifted preacher and teacher and his ministry at Saint Alban's was marked by dramatic growth as well as a sense of vitality, warmth and hospitality.
At the 10:00a service on July 18, Jim will be formally introduced to the parish, and will celebrate the Holy Eucharist and preach.
On April 20, 2010, an offshore oil rig exploded and sank, killing 11 people and causing a massive oil spill that is threatening states along the Gulf Coast. Episcopal Relief & Development is working closely with Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana http://www.ecsla.org (ECSLA) and their partner Bayou Grace Community Services http://www.ecsla.org to reach affected coastal communities in Louisiana's five-bayou parish of Terrebonne.
In many areas, fishing grounds and oyster beds have been closed because of oil contamination threats, leaving those who earn a living from fishing, shrimping, oyster harvesting and other related businesses without the means to support their families. There has not yet been an emergency food stamp program established in the Terrebonne region, southwest of New Orleans. Due to the 10-day waiting period for the standard food stamp program, families cannot get critical assistance when they find themselves in need. In addition, many families do not have the necessary information to make informed decisions about taking out loans or accepting financial settlements related to the spill.
"We're working to leverage our existing ministries and connections in the region to reach people who are falling through the cracks," said Katie Mears, Episcopal Relief & Development's Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response. "This is happening because they can't access sufficient resources, whether because of transportation challenges, lack of information or uncertainty about the different avenues they might pursue for assistance."
Critical support will include distributing grocery cards that can be redeemed at local stores, gas cards for those who must travel to reach stores and distributing food items directly from the Dulac Community Center. In addition to food assistance, volunteers will provide legal assistance, pastoral care and information referrals both at the Bayou Grace office in Chauvin and with the help of an ECSLA vehicle. The RV will travel through the area on a set schedule, bringing information to those unable to travel to Chauvin.
"Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana is proud to support the resilient and hard-working residents of our fishing communities, whose livelihoods and very way of life are so gravely threatened by this disaster," said Nell Bolton, ECSLA's Executive Director. "As the long-term implications of the spill begin to sink in for all of us, we know that the Church needs to be a steady partner through these challenging times. ECSLA is also fortunate to be in partnership with Bayou Grace, with whom we share many values and whose local networks are invaluable to being able to reach the people most in need of our help."
"By helping to meet basic needs for food, providing information and pastoral care and offering guidance to address legal questions, we'll be able to assist families and communities in the face of ongoing anxiety and financial hardship," said Mears. "It will be extremely effective to tap into the existing network of churches and community centers in the area, because leaders connected with these sites already have a good understanding of the people in need in their communities."
To learn more about Episcopal Relief & Development's work or make a donation, please visit www.er-d.org http://www.er-d.org/ or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The agency takes its mandate from Jesus' words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief & Development strengthens communities today to meet tomorrow's challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
In many areas, fishing grounds and oyster beds have been closed because of oil contamination threats, leaving those who earn a living from fishing, shrimping, oyster harvesting and other related businesses without the means to support their families. There has not yet been an emergency food stamp program established in the Terrebonne region, southwest of New Orleans. Due to the 10-day waiting period for the standard food stamp program, families cannot get critical assistance when they find themselves in need. In addition, many families do not have the necessary information to make informed decisions about taking out loans or accepting financial settlements related to the spill.
"We're working to leverage our existing ministries and connections in the region to reach people who are falling through the cracks," said Katie Mears, Episcopal Relief & Development's Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response. "This is happening because they can't access sufficient resources, whether because of transportation challenges, lack of information or uncertainty about the different avenues they might pursue for assistance."
Critical support will include distributing grocery cards that can be redeemed at local stores, gas cards for those who must travel to reach stores and distributing food items directly from the Dulac Community Center. In addition to food assistance, volunteers will provide legal assistance, pastoral care and information referrals both at the Bayou Grace office in Chauvin and with the help of an ECSLA vehicle. The RV will travel through the area on a set schedule, bringing information to those unable to travel to Chauvin.
"Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana is proud to support the resilient and hard-working residents of our fishing communities, whose livelihoods and very way of life are so gravely threatened by this disaster," said Nell Bolton, ECSLA's Executive Director. "As the long-term implications of the spill begin to sink in for all of us, we know that the Church needs to be a steady partner through these challenging times. ECSLA is also fortunate to be in partnership with Bayou Grace, with whom we share many values and whose local networks are invaluable to being able to reach the people most in need of our help."
"By helping to meet basic needs for food, providing information and pastoral care and offering guidance to address legal questions, we'll be able to assist families and communities in the face of ongoing anxiety and financial hardship," said Mears. "It will be extremely effective to tap into the existing network of churches and community centers in the area, because leaders connected with these sites already have a good understanding of the people in need in their communities."
To learn more about Episcopal Relief & Development's work or make a donation, please visit www.er-d.org http://www.er-d.org/ or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The agency takes its mandate from Jesus' words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief & Development strengthens communities today to meet tomorrow's challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Come to Breakfast for a Buck for fellowship and food between the 8:00 & 10:00 services through
(Episcopal
News Service) Presiding Bishop Katharine
Jefferts Schori has issued a pastoral letter to the Episcopal Church, in
which she refers to the Pentecost letter from Archbishop of Canterbury
Rowan Williams and urges continued dialogue with those who disagree with
recent actions "for we believe that the Spirit is always calling us to
greater understanding."
In his May 28 letter, Williams acknowledged the tensions caused in some parts of the Anglican Communion by the consecration of Los Angeles Bishop Suffragan Mary Douglas Glasspool and the ongoing unauthorized incursions by Anglican leaders into other provinces. Glasspool is the Episcopal Church's second openly gay, partnered bishop. MORE
In his May 28 letter, Williams acknowledged the tensions caused in some parts of the Anglican Communion by the consecration of Los Angeles Bishop Suffragan Mary Douglas Glasspool and the ongoing unauthorized incursions by Anglican leaders into other provinces. Glasspool is the Episcopal Church's second openly gay, partnered bishop. MORE
For rising 7th-12th graders. We'll work with the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry in Newton Grove, delivering food, clothing and hygiene bags. To register, youth need a current medical release & covenant (if you have been on an overnight retreat since January you are covered) and $75 to help cover costs. Contact Liz Stroff.
The youth of Christ Church will go once again to Newton Grove this August to serve the migrant farmworkers and we need your help! We are looking for donations of gently used long sleeve oxford shirts and baseball caps. The shirts help protect the workers from tobacco poisoning while working in the fields and hats provide some shade and shelter during the long hot summer heat. There will be a collection box in the parish lobby. Thanks for your support!
The youth of Christ Church will go once again to Newton Grove this August to serve the migrant farmworkers and we need your help! We are looking for donations of gently used long sleeve oxford shirts and baseball caps. The shirts help protect the workers from tobacco poisoning while working in the fields and hats provide some shade and shelter during the long hot summer heat. There will be a collection box in the parish lobby. Thanks for your support!
Wednesday Evenings 8:00-9:00pm
Bible study meets weekly rotating to different students' houses. Make plans to join us whenever you can ... all you need to do is bring yourself!
High School Bible Study will return in the fall.
Bible study meets weekly rotating to different students' houses. Make plans to join us whenever you can ... all you need to do is bring yourself!
High School Bible Study will return in the fall.
The Cock-a-doodle Doo! is now being sent electronically. Hard copies are available in the lobby. You can also download it from the website here!
