the nineteenth sunday after pentecost holy …

THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II with HOLY BAPTISM

OCTOBER 3, 2021 at 10:30 in the morning

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EUREKA, CALIFORNIA

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Welcome to Christ Church Eureka, where we seek to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whoever you are and wherever you are in your spiritual journey, your presence enriches us. We hope you prayerfully consider making Christ Church your home church.

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Elizabeth Harper-Lawson.

Remembering Harvey G. Harper at his birthday and with gratitude for St. Francis of Assisi, his teachings and those who perpetuate them.

SERVING THIS MORNING

8:00 AM CELEBRANT The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London PREACHER The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London DEACON The Venerable Pam Gossard READERS Nellie Thompson, Paul Harris

INTERCESSOR David Lochtie ACOLYTE David Lochtie

10:30 AM CELEBRANT The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London PREACHER The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London DEACON The Venerable Pam Gossard READERS Catherine Mace, Dave Tschoepe EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Royal McCarthy INTERCESSOR Daniel Hafer ACOLYTE Anne Van Zandt ORGANIST Merry Phillips CANTOR/SOLOIST David B. Powell ALTAR GUILD Katherine Clague

Elizabeth Harper Lawson LIVESTREAM ASSISTANTS Paul Gossard Michael Tipton USHERS Daniel Hafer, Steven Preston VERGER Thomas Swanger

On the cover: Christ blesses little children. West In the Bowyer Bible in Bolton Museum, England Print

4423. From “An Illustrated Commentary on the Gospel of Mark” by Phillip Medhurst

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The people’s responses are in bold

We worship today according to the appointed order for The Baptism, beginning on page 299 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP – red book). The hymns can be found in The Hymnal 1982 (blue book) in your pew rack.

OPENING VOLUNTARY

Children of the Heavenly Father setting by Henry V. Gerike Children of the Heavenly Father setting by Ralph C. Schulz

Please use this time for silent prayer and meditation. Please rise in body or spirit and join in singing

OPENING HYMN #376 The Hymnal 1982

Joyful, joyful we adore thee (Hymn to Joy)

(We invite you to meditate on the hymn text as the cantor sings.)

THE OPENING ACCLAMATION BCP 299

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Celebrant There is one body and one Spirit People There is one hope in God’s Call to us;

Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, People One God and Father of all.

Masking – In order to protect the vulnerable among us, we request that all individuals

regardless of vaccination status wear a mask during worship services.

Singing – Due to the increased cases of COVID-19 in Humboldt County, all congregational

SINGING is suspended for the foreseeable future.

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THE COLLECT FOR PURITY

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO spoken at 10:30 am service BCP 356

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. THE COLLECT FOR THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST BCP 234

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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THE LESSONS Please be seated for the readings.

THE FIRST READING Genesis 2:18-24

Reader A reading from the Book of Genesis

The LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,

“This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh;

this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken.”

Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become

one flesh.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

The creation of Eve, Michelangelo, between 1509 and 1510, Sistine Chapel, The Vatican, Rome.

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PSALM 8 spoken responsively at the 10:30 am service BCP 592

Domine, Dominus noster

1 O LORD our Governor, * how exalted is your Name in all the world!

2 Out of the mouths of infants and children * your majesty is praised above the heavens.

3 You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries, * to quell the enemy and the avenger.

4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, * the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,

5 What is man that you should be mindful of him? * the son of man that you should seek him out?

6 You have made him but little lower than the angels; * you adorn him with glory and honor;

7 You give him mastery over the works of your hands; * you put all things under his feet:

8 All sheep and oxen, * even the wild beasts of the field,

9 The birds of the air, the fish of the sea, * and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea.

10 O LORD our Governor, * how exalted is your Name in all the world!

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THE SECOND READING Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Reader A reading from Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. But someone has testified somewhere,

“What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them?

You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honor, subjecting all things under their feet.”

Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, saying,

“I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.”

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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Please rise in body or spirit for the Gospel reading. THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 10:2-16

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.” But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Then in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The people are seated at the invitation of the preacher.

THE HOMILY The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London

After the homily, a period of silence is observed.

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THE PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION BCP 301

Fr. Daniel The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

Parents and Godparents We present Jensen Charles Lasell to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Celebrant Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?

Parents and Godparents I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow

into the full stature of Christ?

Parents and Godparents I will, with God’s help.

Fr. Daniel Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?

Parents and Godparents I renounce them.

Fr. Daniel Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?


Fr. Daniel Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?


Fr. Daniel Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Parents and Godparents I do.

Fr. Daniel Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Parents and Godparents I do.

Fr. Daniel Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Parents and Godparents I do.

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Fr. Daniel Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Jensen in his life in Christ?

People We will.

Fr. Daniel Let us join with Jensen who is committing himself to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT BCP 304

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People I will, with God's help.

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Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?


Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?


Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?


Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?


Celebrant May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

THE PRAYERS FOR THE CANDIDATE BCP 305

Celebrant Let us now pray for Jensen who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.

Leader Deliver him, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Open him to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Fill him with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Keep him in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Teach him to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Send him into the world in witness to your love. People Lord, hear our prayer.

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Leader Bring him to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer.

The Celebrant says

Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen. THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER BCP 306

The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying

Fr. Daniel The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Fr. Daniel Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Fr. Daniel We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.

We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water

Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.

To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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THE BAPTISM BCP 307

Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant who pours water upon, the candidate, saying

Fr. Daniel Jensen, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person's head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to each one

Fr. Daniel Jensen, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. Amen.

Celebrant gives a Candle to the baptized and saying

Fr. Daniel Jensen, receive this candle and know that you are the Light of the World. Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.

When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop or Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying Fr. Daniel Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon Jensen your forgiveness of sin, and have raised him to the new life of grace. Sustain him, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give him an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

When all have been baptized, the Celebrant says

Fr. Daniel Let us welcome the newly baptized.

Celebrant and People

We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

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HYMN LEVAS #222 Lift Every Voice and Sing II

Jesus Loves the Little Children


Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world;

Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in His sight,

Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Words: Anonymous Music: George F. Root (1820-1895) THE PEACE Please rise in body or spirit. BCP 360

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and the People offer a simple wave, gesture, bow or smile in the name of the Lord and then are seated.

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAY BCP 830

Watch over your child, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING FOR AN ANNIVERSARY BCP 431

O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church. Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS BCP 831

O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel [in particular _______________]; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

OFFERTORY SENTENCE BCP 377

Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.

All are invited to make a gift to our mission of striving to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit,

please visit https://christchurcheureka.org/giving/.

Please be seated for the Offertory Music.

OFFERTORY MUSIC VF #163 VOICES FOUND (We invite you to meditate on the hymn text as the cantor sings.)

Jesus Loves Me

1 Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so; little ones to him belong; they are weak but he is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! for the Bible tells me so.

2 Jesus loves me! He who died, heaven’s gates to open wide; he will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. Refrain 3 Jesus take this heart of mine, Make it pure and wholly thine; on the cross you died for me, I will try to live for thee. Refrain

Words: Anne B. Warner (1820-1915). Music: William B. Bradbury (1816-1869); arr. Carl Haywood © 2002 Carl Haywood. All rights reversed. Used by permission.

The people stand while the alms are presented and placed on the Altar.

The people remain standing.

Celebrant All things come of thee, O Lord, People and of thine own have we given thee.

https://christchurcheureka.org/giving/

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DOXOLOGY (Old Hundredth)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise God all creatures here below Praise God above ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AMEN

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING BCP 361

Eucharistic Prayer A Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

SANCTUS spoken at the 10:30 am service

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

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The Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

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And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP 364

People and Celebrant

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD BCP 364

A period of silence is kept.

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

AGNUS DEI spoken at the 10:30 am service BCP 337

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are invited to the Lord’s Table. Please move at the direction of the ushers. Please remain masked, receive the bread in open and outstretched hands and respond to receiving Communion by saying “Amen.” You may consume the bread once you have returned to your seat. Gluten-free wafers are available; please make your need known to the minister. If you prefer to receive a blessing instead, please indicate your choice by crossing your hands across your chest. Those who wish to have Holy Communion brought to them at their seat should notify an usher.

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COMMUNION MUSIC

Communion, op. 8 Louis Vierne

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION BCP 365

Celebrant Let us pray.

People Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE BLESSING

The Celebrant blesses the people, and the people respond, Amen.

CLOSING HYMN #657 The Hymnal 1982

Love divine, all loves excelling (Hyfrydol)


DISMISSAL

Deacon Alleluia. Go in peace to glorify God, follow Jesus Christ, and serve all people through the power of the Holy Spirit.

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia. CLOSING VOLUNTARY

Joyful, joyful we adore thee Beethoven; arr. by Don Hustad

PERMISSIONS: The texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version

Bible, copyright 1989. Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA. Used

by permission. All rights reserved. • The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.

Public domain. Reprint and Podcast of service music and hymns under One License 734882-A

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NOTICES AND EVENTS

Welcome: we are delighted you chose to worship with us this morning. If you

are here for the first time, we ask that you sign our guest book on the “Welcome Table”

in the room situated immediately behind us, and take one of our “Welcome Bags”, also

on that table. Know that our ushers and parishioners will be only too happy to help,

should you require any assistance.

VIRTUAL STEWARDSHIP DINNER and AUCTION

Saturday, October 16, 2021

5:30 p.m. The 2021 Stewardship Committee is delighted to kick off the Stewardship campaign with our annual dinner on October 16, at 5:30 p.m. from the comfort of your living or dining room. We will have a catered, box dinner again this year for you to enjoy while participating in the activities via Zoom. We will still enjoy each other’s company, celebrate our accomplishments, and look forward into the next program year. Reservations can me made by clicking on the MAKE MY RESERVATION link found in your weekly email update. Dinners must be reserved in advance and the deadline to make a reservation is Friday, October 8. If you need assistance making a reservation you can email the church office at: [email protected] or telephone (707) 442-1797.

mailto:[email protected]

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CHRIST CHURCH PRAYER CIRCLE

Our Prayer Circle will pray for your special need if you request it by contacting Deacon

Anne Pierson. She emails it to Prayer Circle members, and they add the request to their

regular prayers.

Three good things to know:

1. Prayer Circle members practice strict respect and confidentiality.

2. If you ask for prayers for another person or persons,

they must know about it and agree.

3. Best access to Deacon Anne email: [email protected]

Rector’s Discretionary Fund – On the first Sunday of the month the loose collection

plate monies will go towards Fr. Daniel’s Discretionary Fund. The Rector's Discretionary

Fund gives the clergy a pool of funds to pull from when un-anticipated requests arise.

These requests may be for utilities, food, clothing, education, car repairs, or any number

of other needs among the congregation and community members.


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The Right Reverend Megan McClure Traquair Bishop

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLERGY AND STAFF

The Rev. Dr. Daniel D. London - Rector The Rev. David Shewmaker - Associate Priest

The Rev. K Lesley McCloghrie - Associate Priest The Venerable Pam Gossard - Archdeacon

The Rev. Anne Pierson - Deacon

Merry Phillips - Music Coordinator and Organist David B. Powell - Choir Director

Dr. Douglas Moorehead - Organist Emeritus

Thomas Swanger – Parish Administrator

THE VESTRY

Royal McCarthy, Senior Warden; John Patton, Junior Warden; Peg Gardner, Clerk; Dr. Robert (Bob) Hines, Treasurer; The Venerable Pam Gossard; Jim Hendry, Sharon Kalberer,

Bev Olson, Steven Preston, Laura Rose, Nellie Thompson, Jannetje Vrieze, Belinda Zander

Church Office • 625 15th Street • P.O. Box 861 • Eureka, California 95502-0861 Office Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday—9 am to 1 pm

Phone • (707) 442-1797 Email • [email protected]


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