February 19, 2023

Hosting:  Debbie on Zoom.us

Month	Project	Offering
January	Fireside Legacy Fund – Over and Above	100
January	Fireside Legacy Fund – Scheduled Giving Deposits (Through June 30)
February	Disciples Mission Fund – Week of Compassion (Feb 19 & 26)	1200
March	The Nature Conservancy
April	Disciples Mission Fund – Easter (April 2 & 9)
April	Project Angel Heart – Dining Out for Life (April 27)
May	Disciples Mission Fund – Pentecost (May 21 & 28)
June	Food Bank of the Rockies
July	Colorado Village Collaborative – Over and Above
	Colorado Village Collaborative – Scheduled Giving Deposits (Through June 30)
August	Disciples Mission Fund Giving Day
August	Alliance Q	950
	Alliance Q – Scheduled Giving Deposits (Through June 30)
September	Alzheimer’s Association
October	Disciples Mission Fund – Reconciliation (September 24 & October 1)
October/Dec	Tennyson Center for Children
November	Disciples Mission Fund – Thanksgiving (November 12 & 19)
December	Disciples Mission Fund – Christmas (December 17 & 24)
	WHI/CHUM Collection Items
	Interfaith Alliance
	Anti-Racism Support
	Food Justice Support
	Ecojustice / Creation Care Support
	Housing Justice Support
	Health Justice Support
	Gun Violence Prevention/Education Support
	Anti-Poverty Support
Total		2250
	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.
• February 19:  Colors of Hope, Red.               Leader:  Debbie                      Communion:  Debbie
• February 26:  For the Beauty of the Earth,    Leader:  Debbie                      Communion:  Debbie
• March 5:  For the Beauty of the Earth,           Leader:                                    Communion:
• March 12:  For the Beauty of the Earth,         Leader:                                    Communion:
• March 19:  For the Beauty of the Earth,         Leader:                                    Communion:
• March 26:  For the Beauty of the Earth,         Leader:  Sherrill                      Communion:  Debbie
• April 2:  For the Beauty of the Earth,              Leader:  Debbie                      Communion:  Debbie
• 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 led our Colors of Hope study today on the Red + Life chapter.  We talked about the coding we received in our early years, how we have resisted negative messages, and how we have reprogrammed ourselves through the love of community to be hopeful and courageous.      

Joys and Concerns:

• Bev is very excited that her trans granddaughter is coming for a visit in July.
• Cheryl’s last day as our CRMR interim minister was Friday.  She had a great time serving in this capacity but is happy to welcome Joan back and turn over the reins.  Many thanks to Cheryl for her ministry and leadership during Joan’s sabbatical. 
• Rev. Reginald Chapman’s wife, Lesley, passed away this morning after a long illness.  We send love to Reggie, the family, and Lakewood Christian Church.    
• Michael loved playing an ancestor in Smoky Hill High School’s production of The Addams Family.
• Ellen is recovering well from her surgery.  She’ll be on health leave for about six weeks.   
• Natalie is starting a new job on March 1.  She’s very excited for the new opportunity.
• Lisa is planning a trip to California where she’ll visit Lorraine, as well as Max, Janet, and Cookie.