CMRB – December 2021

We’re all aware of the importance of our clergy for the spiritual, physical, and fiscal health of our church. Our ministers lead us in worship; come to our bedsides when we are ill; coordinate the work of a host of boards and committees; lead us in visioning the future of the church; represent our community…

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Post-Christmas Office and Staff Schedules

The church office will be closed following the 10am service on Christmas Day and through January 2 (New Year’s Day observed).  The front office answering machine will be checked daily for messages. Any situation that needs immediate attention will be referred to one of the ministers or to the appropriate staff person; you may also reach out…

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Vinery Update

At the October congregational meeting, I shared a bit about the Vinery Program, a grant funded program for cohorts of congregations to consider together how they might grow or enhance their relationships with neighboring colleges and universities. While the program does not officially begin until January, with a retreat in January in South Carolina, the…

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Eat Local, Grow Hope Global

Let’s all join with our CIA Committee and celebrate its 3rd annual outreach project:  Eat Local, Grow Hope Global (ELGHG). Through ELGHG we are acting together to ensure access to local food.  We are giving together to improve access to food for our global neighbors in Guatemala. And we are growing hope together as we…

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Opening and Affirming Committee

For those who joined us for the “Emerging Language” seminar, and for all who are interested in language that has emerged as we strive to describe our identities and relationships, please refer to these expansive glossaries:  https://pflag.org/glossary   https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/glossary

Grushers Needed

Your Assistance is Needed on Sundays We will be holding TWO services inside the Sanctuary starting Sunday, November 7th. Your support is needed now more than ever with greeting our members and friends at either (or both!) the 9:15AM and 11:15AM services. For the 9:15AM: Come at 8:45AM and assist with preparations for the first…

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