IN THIS ISSUE • July 30, 2021
In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9am
Rev. Benjamin Thomas invites you to worship Sunday in-person or at home Intercessions Altar Flowers Non Food Pantry remains strong in August ~ We are stronger together! March Needful Things Pantry Needs Last call for springtime pavers Chippewa Valley Street Ministry July 5, 2023 Downtown Eau Claire Family Promise Annual Hike for the Homeless Charity Golf Outing benefitting Bolton Refuge House, Inc ~ Sept. 16th Kwik Trip Cards Fundraiser Vanco In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9amJoin us for the Rite II Holy Eucharist service with The Very Reverend Benjamin Thomas, who will preach, at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral, or watch this service livestream via Zoom (instructions & link below) or on our Facebook page (to find us on Facebook type in @cathedralec). 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 Click here to access the bulletin for Sunday service. Access 1.14.2024 'The Rule of Life: an ordered way to follow Jesus' Rev. Benjamin Thomas invites you to worship Sunday in-person or at home
Dear Friends, The early church came together across previously unimaginable social and political boundaries in the name of Jesus for mutual support, encouragement, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. We welcome you to attend our in person worship at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays. We sincerely hope that people will feel comfortable and safe returning to in-person worship. Even so, some will not feel safe or face a greater risk, and so we will provide a Zoom link and Facebook live stream to the in-person worship as a way of keeping our community together in worship. This has been a long journey that is not quite at its end, but I am hopeful, along with the Vestry, that we will be able to travel this last stage together with a renewed sense of hope and purpose in our mission to share the love of God with all the world. Benjamin+ If you choose to continue to join us on Zoom (link below) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cathedralec): Click here to access the Sunday service bulletin. Click here to join our Zoom live for any of our services Access 1.14.2024 'The Rule of Life: an ordered way to follow Jesus' Intercessions• For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort: Elliot, Kevin, • Diocese of Eau Claire Cycle of Prayer: • April Birthdays: Altar Flowers+ Altar flowers are given to the Glory of Almighty God In loving memory of Jim; and in thanksgiving for Katie, David, Theo, and Kevin. Non Food Pantry remains strong in August ~ We are stronger together!Ann Peterson reported that in August, the Non Food Pantry served 56 families. This number represents 188 people all together, 74 children, 93 adults, 22 seniors. There were several new patrons this month. If you are helping to support this ministry, she said that could use shampoo, dish soap, and incontinence underwear size XXL which can be ordered online at Walmart in addition to the regularly advertised needs. Last call for springtime pavers
You can still order a paver and have it placed in the courtyard this spring!! Due to the What is Christ Church Cathedral’s Legacy? IT’S YOU!!!!
Chippewa Valley Street Ministry July 5, 2023Chippewa Valley Street Ministry Journal July 5, 2023 It is incredible to think we're already into July. The days go by quickly for us as we continue to work with our unhoused friends to keep them safe and provide for basic needs. We are dropping boxes of water off in the community on a daily basis to help with hydration needs as the lack of water is a common concern that we hear. The lack of free water sources has been raised as a concern since the beginning of the Street Ministry and we've mentioned it frequently. We encountered a man that looked unwell. He reported that he was being admitted to a local hospital for surgery related to lung cancer. He was told that he'd be discharged back to the street. If you live in this area, you are aware that it has been very hot and very dry. While the following article is not just about our area, it is concerning. Tuesday was world’s hottest day on record – breaking Monday’s record | Climate crisis | The Guardian. We served on Monday when it was 93 degrees and miserable. We know we should not complain knowing that our homes and vehicles have air conditioning and we're living a privileged life. An hour and a half of heat for us is minimal compared to our brothers and sisters who are outdoors all day and possibly nights. By the end of the day, our friends look haggard and tired and are in need of a break. Woman finding some relief from the hot sun.
In a previous journal, we noted the area's poverty and that there seems to be few efforts to combat the suffering of the growing number of individuals and families experiencing poverty. Just recently, we noted an article that not only discusses the poverty in the country but reports that poverty is the fourth leading cause of death. It's a good read: The fourth leading cause of death in the US? Cumulative poverty | Reverend William Barber and Gregg Gonsalves | The Guardian. It seems that it would make sense to address poverty here and nationwide to curb the effects it has: medical, mental health, homelessness, life spans. Is it such an enormous problem that it's being ignored? We have talked about the poverty question in our journals for the last decade, when will we address it for real? Our numbers continue to rise: we're regularly serving 55-60 people. We are fortunate to have not run out of water, Gatorade or food although it has been close a time or two. We've given out countless t-shirts, shorts and tennis shoes. Our guests have been pleasantly surprised when they ask if there's any chance at all that we'd have sunscreen for them and we've handed over a small bottle. The same is true for a belt or shoelaces. We've been in service for 11 years and it never gets tiring seeing the relief on people's faces when we can fill a need. They are truly grateful for our service and for the donations we receive from you and pass on to them. We are taking a break from purchasing bus passes as financially, it isn't a viable practice to regularly do. Unfortunately, that leaves some people without transportation and out in the elements. The relentless heat from the sun. Thank you for your continued interest and support of the street ministry. Please keep our homeless brothers and sisters in your thoughts and prayers. Our needs list is attached, we appreciate your donations. Feel free to share! ~CVSM Staff Thank you for considering Chippewa Valley Street Ministry for your donation! Monetary donations can be made via check or PayPal. Checks should be mailed to: Chippewa Valley Street Ministry PayPal can be accessed by clicking on the "Shop Now" button on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/chippewavalleystreetministry or the "Donate" button on our web page: https://www.chippewavalleystreetministry.org/
Tennis Shoes, mens -- sizes 11 & 12 Donations can be dropped off Mon-Thurs 9:30am-12:00pm at: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Downtown Eau Claire
Discover 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/
Charity Golf Outing benefitting Bolton Refuge House, Inc ~ Sept. 16thIt is my pleasure to inform you that SERVPRO of Eau Claire will be hosting our charity golf event on September 16th, 2022 at Lake Wissota Golf & Events. Last year was a HUGE success! We aim to make this year’s program considerably larger than last year. This year we are supporting the Bolton Refuge House, who provides invaluable services to victims of domestic violence and abuse. Bolton Refuge House has operated for over 45 years in our community, with most of their funding coming directly from generous donations. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for the Bolton Refuge House so that they might continue to serve victims in our community. This program does fill up quickly, so if you would like to take advantage of the special ‘early bird’ pricing please contact me before July 1st, 2022. Attached is the full PDF flyer for the event which is complete with our cover letter, donation form and registration form. If you are unable to submit a monetary donation but would still like to help, we would greatly appreciate a raffle donation item. Last year the raffle alone generated a substantial amount of funds that contributed to our goal, we would love to see several more raffle items this year. All checks can be made payable to ‘Bolton Refuge House’ and returned with the attached form to 323 N. Dewey Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703. Our website is also set up to take payments online: https://servpro-of-eau-claire-annual-charity-golf-outing-5639.perfectgolfevent.com/ Our Greatest asset in this community is each other, I sincerely hope that you might join me in providing support for the Bolton Refuge House. Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. Thank you for your consideration, James Johnson Click Here to access the full flyer / cover letter / donation form / registration form Kwik Trip Cards FundraiserWe are still partnering with Kwik Trip Fundraising Card Program! As of November 1st, the program is changing slightly. They are now offering a new Grocery Only/In-Store card that we purchase at a 15% base discount. This card can be used toward in-store products. Items not eligible to be purchased with the new card offering include fuel, tobacco, alcohol, gift cars, lottery/lotto, and stamps. This allows us to take advantage of the discount at the point of purchase instead of having to wait for a rebate on grocery items. 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! 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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