IN THIS ISSUE • May 26, 2023
Volunteer at the Needful Things Non-Food Pantry - Sat., May 27 from 2-5 pm
Altar Flowers Memorial Day 2023 Wanted All Pie Bakers: Delivery Saturday, June 3 or Sunday, June 4 Pie & Ice Cream Social ~ Sunday, June 4 Card Makers ~ May 2023 Chippewa Valley Street Ministry May 31, 2023 Community Table June Newsletter Episcowisco Camp Registration is now open ~ Summer 2023 In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9am Holy Eucharist service ~ In person, Zoom or FaceBook Live ~ 9am Intercessions Sign up now to Host June Coffee Hour ~ Join the Brew Crew Downtown Eau Claire Kwik Trip Cards Fundraiser Vanco Altar FlowersAltar flowers are given to the Glory of Almighty God In celebration of the 54th Anniversary of our wedding. ~ Gary & Jackie Hjelm Chippewa Valley Street Ministry May 31, 2023Chippewa Valley Street Ministry Journal May 31, 2023 It is hot out. There is limited access to bathrooms and water for our brothers and sisters who are without permanent shelter. They have limited places to go where they aren't asked to leave or relocate their positions and possessions. By the time we see them in the evening, many people are worn out, hungry and very thirsty. We always bring 5-6 coolers of water and Gatorade and have left our site with nearly empty coolers several times. We're seeing sunburns and providing sun lotion/block; we're providing shorts, T-shirts and shoes each time we go out. On average, we interact with 45-50 people each outing. The more times we go out, the more it feels like we (the community as a whole) are not doing enough to address the cause of homelessness for so many of the people. Certainly, there are a multitude of causes of homelessness but one main factor is poverty. We are a society of haves and have-nots and in our view, the have-nots population is growing faster than its counterpart. What can be done to end the poverty so many individuals and families are experiencing? What can be done to assure everyone of receiving basic human rights? Until there is equity within the community, there will not be an end to homelessness. If poverty continues at the current rate, there will not be an end to homelessness. There isn't a downside to eliminating poverty. While poverty is an enormous problem to tackle, it would be more cost effective for a community to have minimal to no homelessness. We've been contacted by two separate families in the last two days for help as they have been or will be evicted after falling on hard times and not being able to maintain housing. These are people with education and jobs that for one reason or another have lost a basic need. We're not set up to provide motel vouchers or housing. We help how we can and make suggestions on agencies that might be able to help them. A man came to our table on Monday and gladly accepted the food and drink that we provided. He didn't look well. He proceeded to walk a few feet from us and vomited onto the street. We offered him a chair in the shade of the van and began listening to his story. He hadn't eaten that day and had had one bottle of water. It was very warm that day and he needed additional hydration. Regardless of the cause of him not feeling well, he reminded us that being homeless and feeling poorly is not a good combination. Self-care for oneself when ill is difficult, if not impossible, when your effort to simply survive takes precedent.
Poverty and homelessness are community-owned problems; it will take the entire community to address and treat the situations. We believe that all people deserve to have access to basic human rights and will continue to work towards this. Please continue to keep the people served by the street ministry and those living in poverty in your thoughts. Thank you for your support. Chippewa Valley Street Ministry volunteers ~CVSM Staff Episcowisco Camp Registration is now open ~ Summer 2023
In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9am
There is a link embedded in the middle of the invitation. To use this link, you have to download the free "Zoom" app to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you have that app on your device, all you have to do is click the link on the email and you will automatically connect. (Be sure to allow the app to access your camera and microphone, if requested. If you don't want to use the app, or are using a device that can't download the app, you can go to the website for Zoom: https://zoom.us On the upper right hand side of your screen, there will be a tab titled "Join a Meeting." Click on that tab and you will be prompted to enter a "Meeting ID or Personal Link Name." The "Meeting ID" can be found toward the bottom of the invitation. I've highlighted it in red to be easier to find. In the case of this meeting, the ID is: 924 746 7996. Just enter those digits without a space or dashes and click enter. From there, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera/microphone. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 924 746 7996 One tap mobile Dial by your location Holy Eucharist service ~ In person, Zoom or FaceBook Live ~ 9amWe would love for you to join us this Sunday, at 9 a.m., for a Rite II Holy Eucharist service with Reverend George Stamm, in-person, via Zoom or Facebook live. There is a link embedded in the middle of the invitation. To use this link, you have to download the free "Zoom" app to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Click HERE to download the free app, just choose the correct version for the device you have. If you already have the app on your device, all you have to do is click the link below to automatically connect. (Be sure to allow the app to access your camera and microphone, if requested.) If you don't want to use the app, or are using a device that can't download the app, you can go to the website: Zoom: https://zoom.us or click HERE. Enter a "Meeting ID or Personal Link Name." The "Meeting ID" is: 924 746 7996. Just enter those digits without a space or dashes and click enter. From there, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera/microphone. Click HERE to join the service via Zoom Meeting ID: 924 746 7996 Click Here to access the Sunday bulletin. Intercessions• For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort: Elliot, Kevin, • Diocese of Eau Claire Cycle of Prayer: • May Birthdays: • June Birthdays: Sign up now to Host June Coffee Hour ~ Join the Brew Crew
This is a time to connect with your church family following the service on Sunday. It's fun & easy! We want to keep it simple, coffee, juice, and breakfast items (donuts, donut holes, muffins, cookies, etc.) Please check your calendar and review the available slots below; click on the button to sign up. Help us keep coffee hour brewing! Downtown Eau ClaireDiscover what's happening this weekend in Eau Claire Get out and enjoy Downtown Eau Claire this weekend! Downtown Construction Updates New construction updates are on our website! https://www.downtowneauclaire.org/explore/explore-downtown/constructionupdates/
Kwik Trip Cards Fundraiser
Regular and Fuel-Only gift cards are still available. We purchase these at a 5% base discount. This is a great way to support the church while purchasing the gas and/or groceries you were going to buy anyway. These cards make great gifts for your friends & family, service providers or employees! VancoClick here to make your donation online or 1. To Start: Text 844-307-0451 with the amount you wish to donate, then press send. 2. Register: You will receive a registration link. Click the link and enter your contact & payment info. Tap "Process". 3. Give: After registration is complete, you will receive a verification text as well as a receipt via email. 4. Repeat: For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically. ![]() Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral The Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire To ensure that our messages arrive in your inbox, please add This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to your contacts. If you prefer not to receive news from Christ Church Cathedral in the future, click here to unsubscribe. |
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Rite II with Eucharist service – 9:00 AM;
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Holy Days – Eucharist as announced in the Weekly Update