WORSHIP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS
May 18 Worship Services at 9:30 and 11:15 AM "Coming of Age" Coming of Age Youth with Rev. Thom Belote Join us for our annual Coming of Age service as we celebrate the youth in the Coming of Age program and hear them share their Credos. MUSIC NOTES: This week, most of the Special Music will be provided by the “Coming of Age” speakers. Kieran Hallquist will delight us with jazz pieces by the likes of Charlie Parker and George Shearing, playing Gathering Music and music during the service. Also, Salla Marine and Liesl Walukewicz will sing a touching duet from the musical “Wicked.” Lastly, the Community Church Singers will continue their tradition of giving musical advice to the group, this year with a song by Sara Bareilles. 
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MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD
Side With Love On May 13, 2025, representatives from The Community Church joined with faith leaders active with Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Freedom. The group of progressive faith leaders met with legislators to voice our concerns about bills that are anti-trans, anti-DEI, anti-teen medical rights, and a broadly-stated book ban in schools. The morning ended with a media conference. If you would like to help out with such efforts, contact our Side With Love team. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHALICE CIRCLE -- SATURDAY MAY 17 -- RIGIDITY AND FLEXIBITY
This is an opportunity to get to know new people in a deeper way. Chalice Circles are offered 2x a month. Chalice Circles will begin with Chalice lighting and a reading. Then, we will break out into small groups for an hour or so before returning to the large group for a closing. Chalice Circles are an opportunity for connection that emphasizes the practices of deep listening and vulnerable sharing around a monthly spiritual topic. Register for May 17 Chalice Circle. Questions? Contact Marion Hirsch. 
WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH
(OR, JUST LEARN MORE)? Join Rev. Thom & Rachel Rose to "Explore Membership"! SUNDAY, May 18, 1 - 3:30 PM To become a Member of The Community Church, one must:
PLEASE RSVP WITH RACHEL ROSE. Childcare provided with RSVP! CAN'T MAKE IT THIS TIME? Let Rachel Rose know, so she can let you know about upcoming opportunities. MAY 15 - DEADLINE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO JUNE / JULY MONTHLY NEWSLETTERThere is a combined Newsletter for the months of June and July, and the deadline for contributions is May 15. Please contribute your announcement by May 15.
MAY 15 & 17 CHALICE CIRCLES -- CONNECT WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS The theme of our May Chalice Circles is "Rigidity and Flexibility". This is an opportunity to get to know new people more deeply. Chalice Circles are offered 2x a month. Chalice Circles will begin with Chalice lighting and a reading. Then, we will break out into small groups for an hour or so before returning to the large group for a closing. Chalice Circles are an opportunity for connection that emphasizes the practices of deep listening and vulnerable sharing around a monthly spiritual topic. Register for May Chalice Circles -- May 15 (7:30 PM) and May 31 (10:30 AM). Questions? Contact Marion Hirsch 
ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE 2025-2026!
Your pledge is a promise to financially support the 2025-2026 church year starting July 1. Pledges guide staff in creating a budget for next year's services and programming. Pledging information will be available after each service at the Stewardship table and online. Your generosity supports our church, each other, and the wider community. Questions? Bonnie Crotty Nelson, Stewardship Chair (919-724-3926). 
FRIENDLY REMINDER - STAY SAFE ONLINE THIS SEASON
Scams targeting religious communities are increasing. Scammers create fake email addresses (and sometimes phone numbers) impersonating the minister, staff members or lay leaders and contact congregants -- asking for contact information, login credentials, the Directory, etc., or to buy gift cards. Rachel Rose (Directory, contact info) and Franklin Hirsch (Finances) are the best people to help with these requests - they will always have the latest versions of our secure documents and are happy to help. If you receive a scam email, phone call or text, please report and delete it. If you're unsure, please contact Rev. Thom, Rachel Rose or Franklin Hirsch and see if the communication is legitimate. |
WE ARE A WELCOMING CONGREGATION
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We are a congregation that has historically stood for the civil rights of all people, especially those affected by racism and homophobia. We are a Welcoming Congregation, celebrating and affirming the active presence in our congregation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual members and friends and their families. We are actively engaged in dialogue about how to be a more racially diverse, multicultural, anti-oppressive congregation. |
SUNDAY PARKING: Please honor the parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities and limited mobility at the front of the church, as well as the spaces reserved for the Auction Winners. We encourage folks to carpool and/or park offsite, if at all possible. Parking is available at The Community Church, as well as alternate parking options. See a map here. Please note: Parking is not allowed at the Kehillah across the street. WEEKDAY PARKING (for church functions): The Main Lot is fully rented; please use the small Front Lot directly in front of the church, the wooded Pine Lot along Purefoy Road, or in the Rear Lot behind the church.