Chalice Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) THE SOJOURNER January 29, 2014 Ash Wednesday is March 5th and the service will be at Chalice. There will be a performance by a combined Choir from Desert Heritage and First Christian Mesa Churches. If you are interested in participating in a choir, please let Kelly Pearson (kellywaz@yahoo.com) know. Rehearsals will tentatively be before worship on February 23rd and March 2nd. A question and a request on our Facebook page right now What about our broken world makes your heart break? Grab your phone, your webcam, your whatever, and shoot a short video of yourself telling us. Short-- like 20 seconds max. Post it here (on Facebook). Email it to us. Message it to the pastor. Post it on You- Tube and share the link. Whatever floats your boat. But come on--answer the question! Baptism and Confirmation If you are interested in being baptized or confirmed on Easter Sunday, please email the Chalice office or contact Rev. Abigail directly by email or text (rev.abigail.conley@gmail.com or 480.489.1779.)
Interfaith Power & Light PREACH-IN On Valentine s Day weekend, 2014, religious communities across the U.S. will participate in the national Interfaith Power & Light Preach-In on Climate Change. On February 16th Arizona Interfaith Power & Light is sponsoring a Preach-Off at Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler, AZ at 4:00 pm. Faith leaders will tell 3-5 minute green stories, recite Earth-friendly poetry, and recount sermon illustrations that feature a religious response to climate disruption. A panel of judges will offer their feedback and affirmations. The public is invited to this playful/serious event imagining ways we can be better stewards of the Earth. Yes, Rev Abigail is participating! Save the Date!! Dee Lobdell is celebrating her 88th birthday on March 6th and Christie Raney, her daughter, has requested that we shower her with cards. Her address at her other daughter s is Dee Lobdell c/o Cathie Patterson PO Box 543, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Why should the Church Care about Marriage The GLAD Alliance is sponsoring their third Easter Writing Project and the subject is Why should the church care about marriage. As the climate of our country changes with 15 states now legalizing same-sex marriage and the District of Columbia, it begs the question What does the church have to do with it? In many places, it is the courts who seem to have the final say. Should the church be in this conversation as well? What should it say? Where should it say it? All Disciples are asked to prayerfully think about and consider contributing an essay on this subject. For more details about the project go to http://gladalliance.org/site/2013_12_12/glad-easter-writing-project-2014/. The Commentary Tempe Interfaith Library, The Commentary, is housed at St Augustine s Episcopal Church next door to Tempe Community Christian Church. They are sponsoring a series of classes this winter that will be held at Community & St A s. Be sure and mark your calendars and plan to attend these interesting sessions. January 30 at 5:30pm February 11 at 7pm February 25th at 6pm Islam 101 at Community Judaism 101 at St. A s Understanding UU at St. A s Imam Ahmad Shqeirat Rabbi Susan Schanerman Rev Andy Burnett Life Line Screening Comes to Chalice in February Life Line Screening is coming to Chalice on 2/19/2014. As many of you may not know, stroke is a leading cause of death today, affecting over 750,000 people each year. Every 45 seconds in America, someone suffers a stroke and every 3 minutes, someone dies from one. Stroke can change your life, but it can also take your life. Please consider taking part in these life-saving screenings. By signing up for this health event, not only will you be able to take your health into your own hands, but you will also receive $10 off any package of $129 or more. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up only by either calling our members-only phone number, 888-653-6441 or by visiting www.lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners. Join in the fight against vascular disease!
Circle of Friends Talent Night Do you have a special talent to share? Do you dance, sing, play an instrument, tell jokes, perform magic tricks, or maybe even juggle? Chalice is hosting the Circle of Friends Talent Night on Saturday, March 1st at 7:00 pm and we need acts of all sorts - solos as well as group numbers. Feel free to invite friends to join you in a group performance. What a wonderful way to bring new faces to Chalice! If you would like to perform at the Talent Night, please contact Clara Row at 480-323-9659 or claramozelle@yahoo.com by February 15th. 50th Birthday Party for Scottsdale First Christian Church Share with First CC in the celebration of fifty years of ministry in Scottsdale on Sunday, February 9th. 10:15 am Morning Worship 12 Noon Hosted Brunch 1:30 pm Celebration of their 50 Year History Thank you to all who participated in the Bingo Night to help raise money for Worship and Wonder materials. Many helped by organizing and contributing the white elephant prizes, organizing and bringing snacks and drinks, AV support, calling the numbers, and setting up and tearing down of the tables and chairs. Everyone helped to make the event a great success and great fun! Many thanks to all. God in your mercy hear our prayers Continued prayers for Jim Corner Send prayers to prayers.chalice@gmail.com
Lauren Ingraham 5 Robert Howard 7 Kathy Corner 10 David Cubbage 12 Ethan Bowe 14 Betsy Hatfield 26 Keith Garrett and Brad Skaggs mark 11 years together on the 14 th. Jim and Kathy Corner will celebrate on the 25 th. And David and Carol Grisez will be wed 49 years on the 27th. Community Garden is Taking Shape On February 15 th there will be a work party to begin our community garden. For the planning, we need the following things if any of you have it or can look into getting it to help us out: Compost, manure, and/or sand. Local dairy farmers especially are often willing to allow some to take manure off their hands, and it s often already composted if some are willing to ask. Soil amendments like Ironite, fertilizer, etc. Clear plastic to cover the ground/hold in moisture. A truck and/or a trailer to haul the compost, manure, and/or sand. A tiller, tractor, or anything to help us break up the soil and mix in the good stuff. A border material for the garden. It doesn t need to be fancy, so old 2x4s, plastic border, etc. would work. Wood stakes if certain border materials are used. PVC pipe and connectors to irrigate the garden. Extra plantings from your personal garden, starting seedlings at home to donate/transplant in a few weeks, or bought at the nursery, Lowe s, Home Depot, etc. to provide a head start. Seeds I heard the 99c store has seed packs for 25c and others may have similar bargains. Several folks to help on the 15 th especially if no tiller is found/used, so we just do it with shovels & rakes. Pastor/Elder/Volunteer to check on the garden and water as needed. Pastor/Elder/Volunteer to manage our compost bin (add leaves, water, & turn periodically).
Chalice Christian Church 15303 South Gilbert Road Gilbert, Arizona 85296 480.227.1442 Rev. Abigail Conley, Pastor Chaliceoffice@gmail.com ww.chalicechristian.com Prayer chain prayers.chalice@gmail.com Sunday Schedule 8:30..Oasis Coffee House Opens 8:45..Faith Development Table Talk 9:30..Fellowship Time 10:00.Worship Worship Participants Look for Worship information in email by Thursday of each week. Check out February s schedule on the Tools Page of the website. This Week at Chalice Thursday Islam 101, 5:30pm, Tempe CCC Oasis Coffee House, 7-10p Sunday See Sunday Schedule above Alas de Salvacion Worship, 1:30p Monday Wednesday Alas de Salvacion Worship, 7p Thursday Oasis Coffee House, 7-10p Watch for Details of Evolution Weekend coming in February! Sunday, February 2, 2014 10am Elder..... Bill Shea Liturgist...Betsy Hatfield Diaconate...Kate Barton Ren Haws Fry s Gift Card Program Register at http:// www.frysfood.com/ community/pages/ community_rewards.aspx & benefit Chalice when you shop. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK