SHARE A CUP OF TEA WITH US

The Choir is finally going to go to Ireland this July! But before they do, they are providing yet another satisfying treat for us. On Sunday, May 31, the choir invites you to join the gang for expertly brewed tea, homemade scones and other goodies, and (of course) musical entertainment. This will be its final fundraiser before traveling to Ireland and will be held in the Preston Cutler Room (or in case of sunshine, in the courtyard). Donations will help to underwrite the cost for the choir to spend a week in residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland. Let’s hope for sunshine!!

 Speaking of the choir, their May 3rd Evensong was a wonderful occasion, and as I listened, I thought of the time commitment that it took to be a choir member. My husband heard this poem on NPR the other day, and it captures what Christ Church choir seeks to do week after week and for special occasions such as May 3rd’s Evensong—and with great success. Let’s all make an to support the Christ Church Choir’s fund raising efforts; their gift to us has been great. To read poem,

Continuing Church & its Sister Church

Christ Church is establishing a new sister parish affiliated with the Anglican Communion in the fall.

The continuing church’s information can be found at the following Web site address:

ttp://www.cchw-episcopal.org

The Anglican sister parish can be found at the following Web site:

www.nsanglicans.org

You can also sign up for automatic emails sent to you that contain any new information.

 Both sites are frequently updated.

May’s Artist of the Month: George Wingate

George’s recent whimsical and witty drawings and paintings, Adam and Eve at Life, are on exhibit in the Preston Cutler Room. George is a multi-dimensioned artist. Although he is best known for his paintings, he excels in numerous other disciplines: bronze sculpting, photography, installations, book illustrations and poetry. He has received numerous awards for his art that has been exhibited internationally and throughout the US.  George was the first artist to show his works in a solo exhibit in the Parla Torio, Orvieto, Italy. His art has been featured in a number of publications including The Language of Objects. George received his BA from the University of Rochester, his MFA from Vermont College, and also studied at The New School and the Art Student’s League in New York City. He is a former Artist in Residence at Gordon College and frequent exhibitor in the Barrington Gallery. George also sings in the choir and is known far and wide for his beautiful garden.

  George Wingate

Bounty from October’s Bulb Sale

Last fall, the Peace and Justice Fellowship hosted a bulb sale, with all proceeds going to support their mission. Yours truly bought some bulbs and here is the bounty from the bulbs! Pretty thrilling for this old gal known as the “Black Thumb of Death.” It encouraged me and reminded me of the Psalms reading in to this week’s Daily Office: “Happy are they who consider the poor and needy! the LORD will deliver them in the time of trouble.” (Psalm 41)Last fall’s bulb sale, with David Cottingham and Peggy Wingate pictured above.

Lenten Series: March 22 at 6:30 PM

Dr. Timothy Tennent, Professor of World Missions and Director of Missions Programs at Gordon-Conwell Seminary, will speak this Sunday evening, March 22, at 6:30,  on the topic of “Buddhism ‘Over There’ and In Your Own Backyard.’” His talk will be preceded by Choral Evensong, a brief worship service with hymns, choral music, and Scripture, led by the choir of Christ Church under the direction of Dan McKinley. You are welcome to come for either or both. The talk will take place in the main church. Refreshments will follow.

Dr. Tennent is eminently qualified to speak on the subject of Buddhism. In his talk, Dr. Tennent plans to address the following questions:

• What is Buddhism?
• Is Buddhism growing in America?
• Why do people become Buddhists?
• How does the Christian gospel respond to the claims of Buddhism?

As a speaker, Dr. Tennent is warm, clear, and engaging. 

Dr. Tennent is the author of several books, including Christianity at the Religious Roundtable and his newest book, Theology in the Context of World Christianity: How the Global Church is Influencing the Way We Think About and Discuss Theology. He also is the co-author of a forthcoming book about challenges to theological education in North America, to be published by E.J. Brill in 2008.

Questions? Please call Jack or Robin Davis, 978-468-2060.

March’s Artist of the Month

Maureen Pelletier’s art show, “Be Still and Know” is a real delight for those who love the beautiful buildings of Christ Church. Her art work can be a source of contemplation and meditation all month long in the Preston Cutler Room.

 Maureen with her friend Joy Bergner

The Continuing Church & Building the Church Events in March

• CONTINUING PARISH MEETING: Bishop Tom Shaw would like to meet with those people planning to stay with the Episcopal Church  in the Chapel on Sunday, March 22, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. 

• BUILDING THE VISION, Saturday, March 28, hosted by North Shore Anglicans: On Saturday, March 28, all who have joined or are curious about the new Anglican parish being birthed out of Christ Church, are invited to engage in a day-long workshop to shape the mission, purpose and profile of our new worship community. Facilitating and guiding us in this important task will be the Reverend Tom Herrick, Executive Director of the Titus Institute for Church Planting. Tom has served the Anglican Communion Network as its Director of Church Planting since January 2005 and is currently a member of the Mission Committee of the newly forming Anglican Church in North America. Come and let your voice and vision be heard as we seek God’s divine will and purpose.

 

Films Worth Talking About, March 21

FILMS WORTH TALKING ABOUT presents its final feature on Saturday, March 21. The film is Marty, from 1955, and it won Ernest Borgnine an Oscar for Best Actor, playing a shy, overweight butcher who yearns desperately to fall in love. The script by Paddy Chayevsky is exquisitely tender and sweet, never corny, and downright funny at times; it hasn’t aged a bit. You’ll leave my screening room with a good feeling in your heart—this is a lovable, joyous movie. 

Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 PM

Join Mike at his home theater screening room for pizza and a movie,

with good fellowship and discussion of films worth talking about!

39 Glidden Street, Beverly MA 

RSVP to Michael Chiusano at 978-927-3095

The Many Hats of Jürgen

Monty Python had its Ministry of Silly Walks and Jürgen has his Ministry of Silly Hats. If you would like your own silly calendar but did not order one, the choir will be happy to sell you one. But beware! There are only a few left, both large and small. Order yours by calling Judy (978-526-4671). Support the choir’s trip to Ireland in this fun way!

January’s Artist of the Month

January’s artist is Jean Sbarra Jones. Jean is an award-winning artist who has shown locally and nationally. She teaches painting at Gordon College, The Art Institute or Boston, The New England School of Art and Design, and The Montserrat School of Art in Beverly. Her gallery, Visions and Revisions Gallery, is located in Salem (10 Derby Square) where she lives with her husband actor-director and Gordon professor, Norm Jones. Included in this exhibit are recognizable scenes of the North Shore as well as landscape and cityscape paintings of England and Scotland. Her exhibit will be up all during the month of January in the Preston Cutler Room; do not miss it! She is selling her terrific notecards, three versions, for 10/$10; take advantage of this great value.