Hot Dog Church
Our annual Memorial Day "Hot Dog Church" event is coming up on Monday, May 27. It's an all hands-on-deck affair, but short and sweet. This extravaganza started years ago as a way to feed the Mt. Everett Band kids, who play for 3 different towns' parades, between their second and third parade. It gradually morphed into a feed the community event and is great fun.
There will be a signup sheet in the Parish Hall this Sunday.
We need helpers to set up outside, starting at 9:30 am, and then servers, runners, cat-herders, and a cleanup crew for the actual event, which begins on the Sheffield Green at 11am.
As volunteers you get to wear one of the lime-green CTC shirts! If you have any questions ask Trudy at
trudymiller3@gmail.com
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Welcoming Celebration June 2
As Christ Trinity prepares to officially launch our updated Welcome Statement, we’re featuring short stories about church members who feel, for any number of reasons, a part of that inclusive welcome.
We asked Martha what made her feel welcome and she told us, “Coming into a new community can be intimidating for anyone. Friends made it possible.”
Martha explained that as a single, older woman with a difficult and traumatic past, entering into new situations can be particularly daunting. Martha was introduced to Christ Trinity by church members doing music in the larger Berkshire’s community. Having trusted friends introduce her to the church helped. Once inside, the beauty of the church, the Tiffany windows, and the people she met continued to draw her in. From that beginning, Martha has since brought her gifts to the choir, the parish fair and church activities. Her artistic gifts have brought much joy to both children and adults in the congregation. She’s made dolls for the children at the Mampong Babies Home in Ghana, a ministry Christ Trinity has long supported, and has made an entire Nativity that is displayed every Christmas.
A new church can indeed be a daunting prospect for anyone. Moving through the difficulties of her past and walking through the door, Martha has become a wonderful part of who and Whose we are.
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ADIRONDACK CHAIR ASSEMBLY: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help assemble the Adirondack chairs in preparation for the Celebration. We are meeting at 10am this Tuesday, May 21st, and assembly shouldn’t take more than two hours if we have several enthusiastic folks.
June 2, 2019
We will reveal our colorful Adirondack Chairs and have a
WELCOMING CELEBRATION
right after worship.
If you are planning to attend the big celebration on June 2nd, please either sign the RSVP sheet on the table in the Fellowship Hall, or email Kelly at
kellykaras@gmail.com
. The deadline to guarantee a lobster roll for you and your guests is Sunday, May 26th.
FOOD DONATIONS: If you would like to help provide a dish for the celebration on June 2nd, please sign the sheet next to your choice in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
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WALI TEAM MEETING: There will be a meeting of the WALI team immediately following the 10am worship service this Sunday, May 19th. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize details of the Welcoming Celebration on June 2nd.
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The Owles
(Older, Wiser Lutherans and Episcopalians) will have their last outing of the season on Wednesday, June 5. We will drive to Kripalu for a tasty, healthy, all-you-can-eat lunch for the amazing price of $10.71 each. After lunch if the weather is good, we can stroll the lovely grounds overlooking Stockbridge Bowl and walk the beautiful labyrinth on the property. We do not have to make reservations, but each diner is asked to bring the exact change in cash when we check in. For carpooling, we can meet at the church at 11:AM or near Marshall's in Great Barrington at 11:20, planning to check in at the Kripalu front desk at 11:45, rain or shine. Everyone is welcome to attend OWLES' events! Please let Nancy King know if you are coming and where you will meet the group by June 4.
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Color Our
Rise Against Hunger
Christ Trinity needs to contribute 240 packs of crayons to Episcopal Revival Year 2 Mission.
We would like everyone to participate.
June 1 deadline.
Feel free to THINK BIG!
Buy a case.
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LAST CHANCE FOR MUSICAL FIELD TRIP
This summer, Barrington Stage will be doing Stephen Sondheim's musical
, Into the Woods
. This is a Church Musical Field Trip! We can buy group tickets at a discount and we are aiming for the Sunday, July 7th 5 p.m. performance. If you would like to join our group, we need to know NOW! Tickets, with the group rate will be a maximum of $60 each but we won't know an exact price until we get a head count and they send us a contract.
Email
me
if you would like a spot reserved and remember, the Woods are a metaphor for life!
- Kelly
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Have you ever wanted to be a worship minister? Pastor Erik will be holding Lay Reader Training sessions after each service on Sunday, May 26th. We could use your help. Why not give it a try?
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Note change in location for the study of The Story of Lydia
.
The May meeting of Women's Bible study will be on Friday May 17 at 1pm at the Home of
Imelda Muller
. We will discuss the story of Lydia, from the book of Acts, chapter 16; using the guide,
Bible Women: All their words and why they matter.
All are welcome.
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AUGUST PARISH FAIR MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 11:30 A.M.
We need you!!!
We have some FANTASTIC leaders who have come forward to manage this year's Parish Fair, but we need you this Sunday to come and give us your input as well. We want to hear what went well, what needs help, what might need to be retired, AND how you are willing to help this year. Our hope it to put it all on the table and make it less stressful, more profitable, more fun and include more people than ever before! See you Sunday!
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Christ Trinity Church | 413-229-8811
180 Main Street
PO Box 127
Sheffield, MA 01257
Our worship services are Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00
Consider following us and watching our livestreams on:
Office hours Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 - 4:00
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