April 2, 2023

Hosting:  Debbie on Zoom.us

MonthProjectOffering
   
JanuaryFireside Legacy Fund – Over and Above100
JanuaryFireside Legacy Fund – Scheduled Giving Deposits (Through June 30) 
FebruaryDisciples Mission Fund – Week of Compassion (Feb 19 & 26) 1851
MarchThe Nature Conservancy1090
AprilDisciples Mission Fund – Easter (April 2 & 9)810
AprilProject Angel Heart – Dining Out for Life (April 27)25
MayDisciples Mission Fund – Pentecost (May 21 & 28) 
JuneFood Bank of the Rockies200
JulyColorado Village Collaborative – Over and Above 
 Colorado Village Collaborative – Scheduled Giving Deposits (Through June 30) 
AugustDisciples Mission Fund Giving Day 
AugustAlliance Q1230
 Alliance Q – Scheduled Giving Deposits (Through June 30) 
SeptemberAlzheimer’s Association  
OctoberDisciples Mission Fund – Reconciliation (September 24 & October 1) 
October/DecTennyson Center for Children 
NovemberDisciples Mission Fund – Thanksgiving (November 12 & 19) 
DecemberDisciples Mission Fund – Christmas (December 17 & 24) 
   
 WHI/CHUM Collection Items 
 Interfaith Alliance 
 Anti-Racism Support520
 Food Justice Support 
 Ecojustice / Creation Care Support205
 Housing Justice Support 
 Health Justice Support40
 Gun Violence Prevention/Education Support 
 Anti-Poverty Support40
   
   
Total 6111
   
 Fireside Legacy Fund Amount Dispersed   834.38
 Fireside Legacy Fund Total Remaining – CC Foundation (December 2022)$20,284.51

Ongoing Mission and Service Projects:

  • Any contribution to support those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
  • Any contribution to support anti-racism pro-reconciliation efforts.
  • Items for WHI/CHUM.

Our Mission First Goal:

  • to be a church that acts on God’s overwhelming call to respond with compassion to the vulnerable
  • to educate ourselves and others about our life with undocumented people, refugees, and immigrants and to provide assistance as much as possible
  • to address issues of health care, disabilities, and special needs children
  • to work for human rights for all people, including Muslims, Jews, other minority religious groups, women, LGBTQ+, and more
  • to remain committed to the poor, the hungry, the homeless, people with mental health issues, the uneducated, the powerless, and those who are afraid

Calendar:

  • Our Zoom Socials will continue as desired every Wednesday at 6:00.
  • April 2:  For the Beauty of the Earth,              Leader:  Debbie                      Communion:  Judy
  • April 9:  HAPPY EASTER!  Celebrate the day with family and friends!
  • April 16:  Colors of Hope, Orange                  Leader:  Debbie                      Communion:  Debbie
  • April 23:  Colors of Hope, Yellow                   Leader:  Judy                          Communion:
  • April 30:  Colors of Hope, Green                    Leader:  Debbie                      Communion:  Debbie
  • May 7:  Colors of Hope, Turquoise                Leader:  Sherrill                      Communion: 
  • May 14:  Colors of Hope, Blue                       Leader:                                    Communion:
  • May 21:  Colors of Hope, Purple                    Leader:                                    Communion:
  • May 28:  Colors of Hope, Rainbow                Leader:                                    Communion:

Discussion:

  • Debbie concluded our Lenten conversation today – Palm Sunday to Easter, eco-crucifixion to eco-resurrection. 

Joys and Concerns:

  • Continued prayers for Janet and her family during this time of grief.
  • Continued prayers for Cookie.
  • Cheryl has made the painful decision to euthanize her sweet dog, Mookie.  Let’s hold her close, especially on Thursday.
  • Judy appreciated listening in on the Transgender Day of Visibility; she learned a great deal!
  • Cheryl lifted up the fact that the media continues to refer to the shooter in the recent Nashville shooting as “she,” when in reality, the accused used male pronouns.
  • Bev, whose granddaughter is transgender, is hoping that the Denver airport is a safe place.
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