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July 30, 2023 Worship Materials

July 30, 2023 Worship Materials

Join us for “Embrace,” a soulful and liturgy of healing and reconciliation, especially in the wake of our June 11 meeting. In the safe and spiritual space we create, water’s symbolism will guide us towards renewal and unity. Through compassionate sharing, we will honor each other’s truths and emotions without judgment. Discover the power of vulnerability and the embrace of God’s love as we journey together towards harmony and understanding. Your presence is cherished, and voluntary participation is entirely at your comfort level. If you wish to share, please refer to the liturgy at the end of this email as your prepare your remarks.

We are thrilled to have the talented Will & Lynne Joseloff grace our liturgy with their captivating offerings on violin and piano. Their inspiring and lush music always elevates our spirits.  Join us as we immerse ourselves in the embrace of their beautiful music, uniting us in a shared journey of reconciliation and hope.

We will also welcoming New Member and award the Ruth Richardson Scholarship.

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July 23 Worship Materials

July 23 Worship Materials

Get ready to be blown away this Sunday as the sensational Trombone Quartet takes center stage in worship! Myles Blakemore, Greg Hammond, Clayton Heath, and Corey Sansolo, four virtuosic talents, will grace us with an extraordinary experience. This talented quartet’s passion for music is evident in every note they play, ensuring an unforgettable, heartwarming experience for all. Join us and let your spirit soar through the power of their music!

Pastor Matt continues a sermon series on Romans, diving into chapter 5,  “Radiant Waters: Hope in Suffering.” As we learn to navigate life’s currents with faith, hope, and unyielding love, we will discover how faith becomes the steady current that guides us through life’s uncertainties.

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July 16 Worship Materials

July 16 Worship Materials

Join us for worship and communion in-person and online on Sunday July 9 at 10:00 AM. Pastor Matt returns to the pulpit, continuing a series on the Book of Romans, chapter 4 entitled “The Road Less Taken.”

All are welcome to join us on journey of the heart as we embark on “The Path Less Taken.” As conflicts abound and wounds run deep, Sunday’s sermon unveils the transformative power of courage, vulnerability, and healing. We will delve into the life of an individual who dared to embrace vulnerability and walk a different path—a path guided by faith and resilience. As we immerse ourselves in this tale of courage, vulnerability, and healing, we are reminded that faith is not just a distant concept but a powerful force that propels us forward. It is the faith that allows us to step into the unknown, to trust that our vulnerabilities can be the catalysts for profound connection and restoration.

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Bettye Jean Whitney Memorial Service

Bettye Jean Whitney Memorial Service

Monday, July 10 @ CCC

10:30am – Family Hour in Sanctuary

11:30am – Service Begins in Sanctuary

(Cemetery Committal Services at Gate of Heaven Cemetery)

2:30pm – Repast in Social Hall

Condolences for the family can be sent to:

Howard Whitney
21080 Concord
Southfield, MI 48076

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July 9 Worship Materials 10AM

July 9 Worship Materials 10AM

Join us for worship and communion in-person and online on Sunday July 9 at 10:00 AM. Leeann Irwin (Stewards of the Earth) will lead the worship service, which will include guest speaker Jesse Dolojan, who is a member of the UCC’s Climate Hope Internship Program. The service will include music by The Men’s Quartet (Dave Ackerman, Tom Ault, Rick Brush, Dan Pence).

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July 2 Worship Materials 10AM

July 2 Worship Materials 10AM

Join us for worship and communion in-person and online on Sunday July 2 at 10:00 AM. Reverend Aubra Love will be in the pulpit this Sunday to lead worship and communion. Music will include Colin Carmody on the organ, Sam Wack on piano, and Jessica Bland, soloist. 

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June 25 Worship Materials 10AM

June 25 Worship Materials 10AM

Join us on June 25 at 10:00 AM for a service led by Carlean Ponder and CCC’s Racial Justice Circle, with music by Estelle Franklin, Spencer Clark, Ingrid Baynes, Brad Sperber, including spirituals like “Go Down Moses,” “Motherless Child,” and “Heal the World”. 

Then, stay after the service to join the Silver Spring Justice Coalition (SSJC) for its 5th Anniversary Celebration and Remembrance of the life of Robert White in the Social Hall. See details below.

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On June 11, 2018, Silver Spring’s acclaimed diversity suffered a tragic reminder that racial healing remains a goal still far from accomplished. A Montgomery County police officer accosted, pursued and then shot and killed Robert White, an unarmed Black man strolling in his own neighborhood. Robbie White (as he was known), had mental health challenges, but had never harmed anyone and was known for his friendly disposition. Why stop and persist in questioning a Black man in his own neighborhood engaged in walking — a man who asked to be left alone? Where was the credible evidence that Robbie White posed a threat to anyone? Subsequent incidents over the years have shown various police forces reflecting little strategic thinking about patrolling practices in a highly diverse community. How do we as a faith community further engage the police profiling and the use of deadly force? The first is to hold up the humanity of Robbie White and others affected by police violence. The second is to engage the community in an effort to change police practice in Montgomery County. Today’s service is one way we continue our work. 

— Adapted from “Policing Reform in Montgomery County: Facing a Challenge, Responding to a Call,” Prepared for CCC’s Racial Justice Circle by Clarence Stone

June 18 Worship Materials 10 AM

June 18 Worship Materials 10 AM

Join us for in-person and online on June 18 at 10:00 AM. The youth will lead the service. Stay after the service four our special Juneteenth Celebration. Food! DJ! Dancing! The party starts right after worship in the parking lot. Bring a friend to the liberation celebration.

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All are invited to stay after worship for music and soul food for a Juneteenth Celebration at CCC. This Juneteenth event is sponsored by BCDVI Congregational Partnership for Health Equity. Spread the word — Friends, family, and neighbors are all invited to join us for a party!

Food: catered by Chef Harri, Flavas of the Culture, Washington, D.C.
Music: DJ Harry O of the DMV

June 11 Worship Materials

June 11 Worship Materials

Sunday June 11 — Join us in person or online as we take time to thanks the many volunteers who give their time and energy at CCC. Ice cream reception to follow in the lobby.

A Special Congregational Meeting follows the reception. All CCC members are encouraged to stay for this important vote.

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June 4 Worship Materials

June 4 Worship Materials

On June 4 we celebrate our H.S. graduates, with a reception to follow the service. We also celebrate the sacrament of communion. Join us in person or online. If you are celebrating communion online, please prepare some food to break and a cup to bless for our celebration.

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