The Weekly E-news of Christ Episcopal Church, Binghamton, New York
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Committed to Service + Formed by the Faith + Centered on Worship
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From the Rector's Desk
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This weekend the Diocese of Central New York will gather for our annual convention at Trinity Episcopal Church in Watertown. The annual convention is a time of worship, prayer, fellowship, and ministry as we conduct the ministry of the Diocese. Shirley Simeck is the our lay delegate.
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This year, Deacon Kay is up for re-election to the Standing Committee and I am standing for Disciplinary Board. The Standing Committee is the council of advise for the Bishop, and they meet every six weeks or so. The Disciplinary Board is the panel that is convened in cases of clergy misconduct. Each of these are vital to our common diocesan life.
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I ask your prayers for Shirley, Kay, and myself as we travel to Watertown.
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Announcements
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Bible Study - Our fall Bible Study continues next Thursday. We will be studying The Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30).
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Winter Warmth Project - If you are interested in supporting this year's winter warmth project, consider purchasing one of these items, here. They are shipped directly to the Church. Notice - if you purchase these, it will show you that it will be sent to "Scott Parnell in Binghamton NY" -- this is the correct thing.
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St. Andy's Workday - On October 20 at 10:00 a.m., we will have our next St. Andy's workday at the Church. We will be removing AC units, replacing ceiling tiles, and painting the Chapel. Please email Susan MacLennan at standys@christchurchbinghamton.org to let us know you're planning on coming.
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"See Me, Hear Me, Treat Me" - Save the date of Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m. as we join with Trinity-Memorial to hear information gathered at a recent listening session on the experience of homelessness in Broom County. In addition to the presentation, we will be celebrating the arrival of Trinity-Memorial's new Priest-in-Charge, the Rev. Cole Gruberth.
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All Soul's Requiem - Save the date of Monday, November 2, as we mark All Souls Day with the Episcopal Congregations of the Southern Tier. This service will be a traditional requiem, with an abbreviated homily and time for reflective prayer. Parishioners from across the Southern Tier congregations will offer short reflections on the challenges of our times. This will be a time to lay bare your concerns, fears, anxieties, and griefs and offer them up to God.
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Monthly Ladies Lunch - The next Ladies Lunch will be at noon on Tuesday, November 17. If you are interested, please email Susan MacLennan at ladiesluncheon@christchurchbinghamton.org with your cell phone number. The week before the lunch date, you will receive a text from Susan with the location for that month's lunch. Please reply to the text so we have a head count for the lunch reservation. You are not obligated to come each month. Come when you can and enjoy the fellowship.
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Flooring in the Chapel - A few folks have asked about carrying the LVP that is in the chapel throughout the upper level of the parish house (the hallway outside the chapel and towards the elevator, as well as the Great Hall). We reached out to the folks who did the work, and they estimate it to be just over $32,000. If you are interested in supporting this in the future, please let Fr. Scott know.
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Katie’s Closet - This ministry is flourishing with an increasing amount of both patrons and donations!! As a result, we find we are in need of more volunteer staff. It is an extremely fulfilling opportunity for anyone who enjoys giving back to the community. It is entirely possible to volunteer for as little as an hour a month. Please prayerfully consider joining us in our very much needed mission. Diane Button - the volunteer coordinator - can be contacted at katiescloset@christchurchbinghamton.org.
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Christ Church Shirts - If you would like to order a Christ Church t-shirt (short or long sleeve), you can order one here (and have it shipped directly to your house)!
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From the Bishop's Office
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Pastoral Care Training - The Diocese of Central New York is offering Pastoral Care training to lay persons interested in pastoral care ministries. Taught by Dr. April Stace, this program will equip participants with foundations in pastoral presence, deep listening, responding to difficult situations, recognizing the limits of our role, and knowing when and how to connect someone with additional support.
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On-site, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; location TBD
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On-site April 10, 2027, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; location TBD
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Online sessions/check-in every 4 - 6 weeks in between on-site meetings; times TBD
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Diocesan Literary Magazine - The Summer 2026 edition of Wonder In All is available now on the diocesan website. Visit cnyepiscopal.org/wonder to read poetry, stories and essays submitted by people from across the Diocese of Central New York.
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The Week Ahead
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Food Pantry/Katie's Closet
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5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Girl Scouts
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10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
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11:45 a.m. - Confirmation Class
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Food Pantry/Katie's Closet
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10:00 a.m. St. Andy's Work Day
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7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal
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7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. - Al Anon
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Food Pantry/Katie's Closet
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5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Girl Scouts
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5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - PAST Rehearsal
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PAST
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10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
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11:45 a.m. - Confirmation
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Prayer and Worship
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In the week ahead, please pray for comfort and healing for:
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Angel, David, Don, Doris, Eddie, Ellen, Heidi, Henry, Holly, Jeanne, Jennifer, John, Lilly, Linda, Lynne, Margaret, Marguerite, Marion, Mark, Mike, Nancy, Phil, Rick, Rian, Saide, Scott, Shaz, Steven, Theo, Ticia, Victoria
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