Bach on the Uke
Author Archive for Betsy Downard
I was headed back to New Bern yesterday evening and there was a rainbow straight ahead. Thought of this song. And it has a ukulele. Peace.
The worship RSVP links for August are now available. We have separated the worship RSVPs by week so that you don’t have to scroll all the way through the month. Below is a list of the weekly August sign ups:
August 16
August 23
August 30
You can also contact Ellie Roberts (252.633.2109 Ext. 4 / ellieroberts@
Last week, the Trinity Center Board of Managers announced Penn Perry’s upcoming retirement. Penn has served Trinity Center as Executive Director for 14 years. You can read more about this transition here.
Christ Church has been an active part of Trinity Center since its inception, and we extend our thanks, love, and best wishes to Penn in this next phase of life.
We are happy to announce that all of the Apple Tags for this year’s Interfaith Refugee Ministry (IRM) back-to-school supply drive have been adopted. Thank you to all those who have supported this outreach effort. Here are some additional details:
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- Additional donations of supplies (notebooks, paper, crayons, etc.) are welcome.
- You can make in-store or online purchases.
- Items should be either delivered or dropped off directly to IRM (1913 Trent Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560)
- Delivery deadline is this Sunday, August 16.
It is especially important that students have these materials since the first nine weeks of instruction will consist of virtual instruction at home.
Many thanks in helping these children in beginning a new school experience. Contact Rebecca Liberty (252.670.7601) with any questions or for more information.
Many thanks in helping these children in beginning a new school experience. Contact Rebecca Liberty (252.670.7601) with any questions or for more information.
Cliff and Jean have taken Song Lovers Online. Check out session #13 below. Click here for this week’s notes.
We will be have Backpack Blessing Sunday on August 23 at the 5:00 pm service. Students will receive treats to have back-to-school blessings around their house. You can bring your backpack if you wish.
While my ukulele gently weeps
Something Silly for Sunday
The theme from “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” For ukulele orchestra.
You’ll hear more about ukuleles soon. I promise.
World Folk Hymns
Siyahamba , or We are marching in the light of God. From South Africa. It’s a simple text, but according to author Michael Hawn, “‘we’ is the community of the living and the dea; ‘marching’ unifies the community, which moves physically and spiritually in the same direction in a kinesthetic response to the Spirit; ‘the light of God’ is a symbol of the creation and Jesus Christ as well as an African refrain for seeing clearly through struggle and darkness to hope.” Quote from Paul Westermeyer, Hymnal Companion to Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
Join Us for Worship
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This Week’s Worship Opportunities
(Click here for weekly Zoom meetings. Email christ@christchurchnewbern.com for password)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 – 8:30 am Morning Prayer
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 – 12:15 pm Noonday Prayer
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 – 8:00 am Morning Outdoor Worship
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 – 10:00 am – Morning Outdoor Worship
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 – 5:00 pm – Evening Outdoor Worship
NIGHTLY STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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