Christ Congregational Church

The Saturday Stitchers are Back!

The Saturday Stitchers are Back!

Do you enjoy doing handwork – knitting, quilting, crocheting, counted cross stitch? Or would you like to learn a new craft? You are welcome to join the stitchers on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month from 9 – 11 in the upstairs conference room. We invite you to bring a project to work on, or if you would like to try something new, we can help you get started. Join us for a cup of tea, conversation, and stitching. If you would like instruction in something new, we have plenty of supplies available. Let us know what you are interested in learning. Submitted by: Barbara Redmond, Kathy Stedman, and Susan Gray.

Faith Explored – Adult Education Class

Faith Explored – Adult Education Class

Exploring Faith – CCC’s Adult Sunday School Class

 
The adult education Exploring Faith class convenes by Zoom at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.  We welcome new participants.  We just began a new book recently, and will read this chapter by chapter for the next month or so.  It is “Sacred Nature” by Karen Armstrong, a noted religious scholar. Our early convening time allows time after class for folks in the choir or otherwise attending church in person to get there.

On Sunday, Dec. 18, we discussed Chapter 1 in “Sacred Nature.” We reconvene after the holidays on Sunday Jan. 8 for Chapter 2. For more information or to get on the Zoom notice list, please contact Mary Stone.

CCC Beach Weekend 2022

CCC Beach Weekend 2022

Dates: Thursday August 18 – Sunday August 21
Location: At the Bethany Beach Conference Center

After two years of COVID restrictions, Beach Weekend is happening! Reserve your place now for a fun-filled weekend. Click on the link in the Wednesday e-news to sign up.

The costs for this year are:

  • $288 for Adults and Older Youth (completed grade 9 and above)
  • $207 for Younger Youth (completed grades 3-8)
  • $144 for Children (completed grades K-2)
  • Preschool Children (ages 5 and under) are free.

The price includes lodging Thursday through Sunday in Campbell Hall and seven meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Mail your check made out to CCC to the church with “Beach Weekend” on the memo line.

Meet new friends and re-connect with old friends. Beach Weekend provides a wonderful intergenerational opportunity to end the summer with fellowship, fun, and worship. Sign up now!

Women’s Retreat 5/20-5/22/22

Women’s Retreat 5/20-5/22/22

Spring 2022 Women’s Retreat - Home Where You Belong, Rewilding our Spirituality

Date: Friday evening May 20 – Sunday morning, May 22, 2022 at the CCC Retreat Center in West Virginia

Time:
The retreat will begin at 8:30 p.m. Friday evening. You may arrive as early as 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, however if you do plan to arrive in the afternoon, bring your own evening meal.

For those arriving on Saturday, the first morning session will begin at 10 a.m.

Retreat Leader: Rev. Sarah Anders

What in your life is calling you, when all the noise is silenced, the meetings adjourned, the lists laid aside, and the wild iris bloom by itself in the dark forest, what still pulls on your soul?
 – Rumi

Who Can Attend:
The retreat is open to all CCC women. Come for the entire weekend or for the day on Saturday.

Accommodations:
Overnight space is limited to 23 on a first-come-first-served basis, in three heated cabins with bunk beds and full bath in each cabin. There is no limit on those who wish to come for the day on Saturday.

Meals:
We do our own cooking in the newly renovated, fully equipped kitchen.

There will be four meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and brunch on Sunday.

When you register, you will be asked which meal you would like to help prepare. Meals are an opportunity for creativity and simplicity. Your team is free to choose its own menu.

Costs:
The cost for the weekend is $55 for the entire retreat, or $30 for Saturday only.

Mail your checks, made out to CCC, to the church with Women’s Retreat on the memo line.
Christ Congregational Church
9525 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901

**In addition, bring cash ($20 in small bills) to cover meal costs shared among all the participants. If bringing food, please bring your receipts labeled with your name. The receipts are totaled and divided by the number of participants to determine the fair share for each. Some may need to be reimbursed for paying more than their share, some may need to add to what they have already spent for purchases. For those who are not supplying food, come prepared to help reimburse those who are.

What should I bring:
Besides your bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blanket), pillow, towel and personal belongings, please bring:

  • A reusable water bottle to use throughout the weekend
  • A cloth napkin for meals
  • One roll of paper towels
  • One septic system friendly roll of toilet paper
  • Snacks to share
  • Favorite beverage

COVID Restrictions?
Due to increased mild cases of COVID among CCC’s church community, we are requiring that you take a rapid COVID test 24 hours before the retreat.

How do I sign up and register?
The registration date has passed.

Those who have signed up will receive more information via email. 

What is the deadline to register?
The deadline for registering was April 30, 2022.

To inquire about scholarships, call Susan Gray at 301-593-5454