Farewell to Mother Lesley, Sunday, January 7

And so it has finally come, the time for me to move on to a different church
community and for you to transition into a new phase of your life, here in this
community of faith. After many months of searching you have called new rector. At
times, it may have seemed that this day would never come, but as we enter a new year,
so we enter a new phase of life at Christ Church with the arrival of Fr. Daniel London
and his wife Ashley. January 28 will be Fr. Daniel’s first Sunday with you as priest and
pastor, and I hope you will be present to greet him.

I have enjoyed sharing ministry with you, and as in all our lives, there have been some
good times and some sad times as we have journeyed together. My thanks go to you
for making this interim period one of joy, of laughter, of commitment, ministry to our community, of love for
one another and especially love for our Lord Jesus Christ. In my work here I have been blessed to be supported
by our Senior Warden Lyn Klay, who has worked long and hard on your behalf. Bob Hines, Peg Gardner and
our Junior Wardens, Beth Powell and Heidi Erickson have also helped, in so many ways, my ministry at Christ
Church.

It has often been said, that priests serve at the pleasure of the parish Altar Guild, and in particular their directors.
My heartfelt thanks go to our Altar Guild and especially Director Katherine Clague, for their tireless attention to
detail, the beauty they bring to our worship and for their ongoing support of the clergy.

I must also thank Merry Phillips our Music Director, John Hammond our Sexton, Shirley Curtis our current
Administrator, and our beloved Barry Ross for their assistance and guidance.

Change brings with it joy and sadness, the anticipation of new and exciting things to come, and sorrow for times
past. As I leave you in the capable hands of Fr. Daniel, my hope and prayer is that you will go forward into 2018
filled with the Holy Spirit, spreading the Good News of Christ in our community.
May God be with you now, and always,

‘Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favor,
and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun,
continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name,
and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.’ BCP page 832

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Holiday greetings from Berkeley CA to Eureka CA!

I am so thrilled to be the new rector elect of Christ Church Eureka and I look forward to experiencing the many
life-giving ways that we will serve Christ together and embody his love in Eureka and in the world.

I also look forward to learning about each of you and hearing your stories. In the meantime, Lyn Klay asked
me to write a short bio so here is a little bit about myself:
I grew up in Los Altos CA, where I had a fun and mischievous childhood while attending evangelical churches
with my family. When I was 12, we moved to Ithaca NY, where the long, cold winters gave this California kid
a rude awakening. In upstate NY, I attended a school that was part of a charismatic church called Covenant
Love Community; and I was soon baptized in the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination. During this
time, I began taking my schoolwork and my spirituality more seriously, thanks to excellent teachers (including
my father); and I started falling in love with literature, thanks to C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. During my
sophomore year of high school, we moved back to California, where I graduated from The King’s Academy in
Sunnyvale. I was accepted to and considered attending Billy Graham’s alma mater Wheaton College, but
decided to remain in sunny California instead and attend “The Wheaton of the West Coast”: Westmont College
in Santa Barbara. At Westmont, I double majored in English and Religious Studies, served as the Co-Director
of an Urban Ministry Team, and worked as a radio DJ and then General Manager of the college radio station. I
also participated in three off-campus programs: in San Francisco, southern Oregon, and the UK, all of which
helped pop me out of my evangelical bubble and put me on “the Canterbury trail” which led to the Episcopal
Church.
After being rewarded the “Most Outstanding Religious Studies Student Award” and being told by the
chaplain supervisor at SF General Hospital that I was called to be a minister, I decided to attend Fuller
Theological Seminary in Pasadena. During seminary, I worked as a café barista, bookseller and then manager
at Borders bookstore while attending All Saints Episcopal Church, where I was confirmed by the Right Rev.
Chester Talton on May 12, 2007. While finishing my Master’s degree, I served as the Director of Youth
Ministries at Church of Our Saviour in San Gabriel, which eventually sponsored me for ordination.
I then pursued a PhD in Christian Spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union while interning at St.
Clement’s in Berkeley and St. Alban’s in Albany CA (not NY). I met my wife, Ashley Bacchi, in 2011 at a
Religious Studies conference in SF and we subsequently helped each other trudge through and eventually
complete our doctorates. During that time, I launched and led a collaborative youth ministry in Marin county;
taught courses in Ethics, World Religions, Bible and Spirituality; earned a Certificate of Anglican Studies from
CDSP; and published a couple academic articles on prayer. I was ordained to the transitional diaconate by the
Right Rev. J. Jon Bruno on June 8, 2013 and then to the priesthood by the Right Rev. Mary Glasspool on
January 11, 2014 at St. John’s Cathedral in Los Angeles. More recently, my wife and I tied the knot at Grace
Cathedral in SF, on the indoor prayer labyrinth, on May 20, 2016. During this last year, I have been serving as
the Priest-in-Charge at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in San Rafael, where the average Sunday
attendance has doubled.
Ashley and I love travelling, exploring, visiting museums, cooking, reading, wine-tasting, eating sushi,
going to the beach, attending theatre, and playing Settlers of Catan (a strategy board game). We are both
thrilled to be moving up to Eureka and I am personally honored, humbled, slightly anxious but mostly excited
to be your new rector. I look forward to meeting you all in January.

-Fr. Daniel +

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Dear Friends ,

My last Sunday at Christ Church as Associate Priest (December 31) was

meaningful and deeply gratifying to me! I appreciate the thoughtfulness that
went into planning the farewell litany, the music, the gifts, the flowers, the
food, and - oh my - two giant chocolate cakes! We were able to send the
German chocolate cake to Betty Chinn, which was received with joy and
gratitude! It meant so much to me that the choir came out to sing after all their
preparation and service over the Advent season and Christmas. From the
fullness of my heart, I thank the deacons for the lovely orchid and the choir
for the glorious flowers and for the gift of Laura's awesome Celtic Raku art
piece (see photos).

I have been enriched and transformed by participating these last thirteen years at Christ Church in various
capacities, including especially the foster family ministries, Music & Arts Camp, Concert Series, making music with
my flute and the choir, Betty Chinn's food program, and Vestry. I am grateful to Mother Susan and Mother Lesley
for inviting me to serve as your deacon and then associate priest over the last three and a half years and for their
guidance, mentoring, and friendship.

From a distance, but not too far away, I will continue to make music and to serve the congregation at St. Alban's
and other congregations around the deanery and the diocese. And while I do, Christ Church will be close to my
heart as I wish you and Father Daniel well in this new beginning. May God continue to bless you all in the coming
year!

With Love in Christ's Friendship,

Mother Nancy+

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All things come of thee O Lord. And of thine own have we given thee. Book of Common
Prayer

January, the month of new beginnings and cherished memories, beckons. Winter
weaves her wondrous spell: cold, crisp days, long dark evenings of hearty suppers,
lively conversations, or solitary joys. Outside the temperature drops. All of nature
is at peace and we should be too. This is the month to dream, to look forward to
the year ahead and the journey within.
We are starting this New Year with goodbyes to some of our cherished clergy;
Mother Nancy on December 31, 2017, and Mother Lesley on January 7, 2018. It is
difficult to say goodbye to ones who have been such influential persons in our
spiritual and personal lives. We know it is not forever, but when one leaves it
always brings change.
We will also begin the year with a fresh start. A new chapter in Christ Church’s life waiting to be written with the
coming of our new rector, the Rev. Daniel London on January 28th. There will be new questions asked and
answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year while we get to know Father Daniel.
How exciting it will be to have a young priest and his wife coming to our church, getting to know us as we hope to
know them. And being the first to live in our rectory, the Transfiguration House.
So let us welcome the New Year and the journey ahead of us with excitement of new beginnings and faith in the
gifts that God is sending to us.

And now let us welcome the New Year, full of things that have never been.
– Rainer Marie Rilke

Lyn Klay, Senior Warden

The Annual Meeting of

Christ Church Parish
Sunday, January 21, 2018
beginning at 10:30am
Lunch will follow

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Deacon Dialog

The ministry of Deacons in the Diocese of Northern California is one of servant

leadership that seeks to inspire, empower, and enable the people of the Church
(within and beyond the Congregation) to realize their own ministries in the world.

Anne Pierson and I serve directly under Bishop Beisner who has assigned us to serve
at Christ Church. In liturgical ministry we have the charge and privilege of proclaim-
ing the Gospel and assisting in the ministration of the Sacraments. It has been a great
joy and blessing to share this together.

Last November at our Diocesan Convention, I was assigned to serve as one of two Archdeacons in our diocese.
Along with Gary Brown, our task as Archdeacons is to assist the Bishop in growing the diaconate, help in the care
of the forty plus deacons in our diocese, provide leadership, and facilitate continuing development.

So far, this new adventure has involved significant out of the area traveling for conferences, retreats, ordination
responsibilities, and visitations. I also attend many meetings via the computer with a program called Zoom. Much
of this work has been during the week and has allowed me to continue to participate in ministry in our community
and serve at Christ Church on Sundays.

Upcoming opportunities and responsibilities include a Jan-

uary ordination at the cathedral in Sacramento, a February
Conference in Atlanta offering an Archdeacon 101 class,
and working on the Deacon Retreat to be held in March
with the Bishop.

An often unspoken but highly significant part of this min-

istry is shared with my husband, Paul. Besides being a
great driver and excellent traveling companion, he is also
gaining a broader perspective on the important work in
our diocese. As we continue to learn what is going on in
Northern California communities we also have many occa-
sions to share the wonderful things going on in our dean-
ery.

I truly thank you for your support and covet your contin-
ued prayers as we move forward together.

Pam

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“The Afterglow: Endings as New Beginnings”

I cannot claim credit for the title above; it is the title of the preface of a book that
came in the mail yesterday. While I had already written my Chronicle article, I could
not stop thinking about the words “The Afterglow: Endings as New Beginnings” and
how they speak to me of this month of January; of the ending of the year 2017 and
the beginning of 2018; of the memories we hold dear of family and friends who have
passed on ; of saying “goodbye” and “thank you” to Mtr. Lesley and Mtr. Nancy; and
of welcoming Father Daniel London as our new rector at Christ Church.

I am still basking in the “afterglow” of Advent and Christmas. Thanks to many,

many people, our Christmas Eve services were beautiful. The church was lovingly transformed through the
artistry of those who decorated and created beautiful flower arrangements, cleaned and polished brass, and set
the altar for each service. Many may only see the final result - but being present on an almost daily basis helped
me fully appreciate and feel grateful for all of the time that altar guild, clergy, and office staff and volunteers
devote to preparing for each service.

The choir spent many hours rehearsing and preparing for our special services at Christmas and for their
dedication and commitment, I want to extend a huge “thank you” to each of them. I’d want to recognize and
thank our soloists: Caren Diebold for her lovely solo at the Christingle service, and, at Midnight Mass, Paul
Gossard (guitar) and Nancy Streufert (flute). I have to day, that singing “Silent Night,” with guitar
accompaniment and by candlelight was an especially magical moment for me.

So now we move forward, and look to new beginnings. We carry the “afterglow” of many past relationships
that, whether difficult, challenging, or joyful, have given us the opportunity to grow and learn about ourselves.
Even as our circumstances change, we remain connected to people who have been in our lives through memories
and shared experiences. Coming to terms with those changes in our relationships can help us to move forward.
It is not always easy, but I have discovered it is a very important part of moving forward.

Something I often remind the choir of is the need to move the music forward … keep it flowing, keep the
listener interested and connected to the music. Last night at rehearsal, I used the analogy of the “last push” at
the car wash. I still find it a bit disconcerting at the car wash to find myself sitting and doing nothing while my
car moves (magically on its own) through the car wash. I have no control … even up the last, where the sign
says, “wait for the second push before starting your engine.” I sit there and wait, is this it? … No … wait … it’s
coming … and there it is, that gentle “push” as my car moves forward on its own, and then waits for me to start
the engine. I’ve come to enjoy that wait, to enjoy the anticipation of that gentle second push … and then to
move forward as I re-start the engine.

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 Lay Ministries

Our lovely and exciting Advent, Christmas and Epiphany services are over and we give thanks to our many volunteers in the
following groups who made our worship so special. I’m sure you know someone who served, or even served yourself. I hope you
are inspired to join one of these as we look forward to Lent and Easter.

Nursery and Sunday School

Eucharistic Visitors
Contribution Counters
Ushers and Greeters
Acolytes and Eucharistic Ministers
Announcers
Lectors and Intercessors
Coffee Hour Hosts

Contact:

Anne Pierson Acolytes and Eucharistic Ministers 442-2025

Sanford Pyron Announcers 444-0968
Lynne Bean Coffee Hour 822-6086
Bob Hines Contribution Counters 445-8974
Elizabeth Harper-Lawson Eucharistic Visitors 445-1726
Marty Vega Lectors and Intercessors 443-9782
Vickie Patton Nursery and Sunday School 443-1825
Susan Whaley Ushers and Greeters 445-2924

Marty Vega

An Invitation - Come to ECW on Wed., Jan. 10

It's a new year and all women of the church are welcome at the January 10 gathering for ECW (Episcopal
Church Women). (Actually, men are welcome too if they'd like to come and share a meal and fellowship.) Bring
something to share at the potluck that begins at noon in Lewis Hall. We will have a time to have good
conversation and talk about the coming year. Questions? See Peg Gardner or Renee Ross.

Food for People

Food for People wants to thank all of you for being so generous throughout the year. Hardly a Wednesday went
by without something being in the basket. In fact, at times it was more than I could handle and needed
help. And not to be boasting but I can probably handle about thirty pounds. Everything that was put in the
basket gets to Food for People - in fact I have seen some of the items on the distribution shelves and gone before
I leave my three hour shift. I'm sure more was donated this year than last and I'm anxiously awaiting the totals.

Many thanks,

Bev Olson
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 Highlight from Diocesan Convention –– Young People explore Pathways

A highlight of November’s Sacramento Convention

was hearing about some of the good things that are
happening among young people. Pathways is one such
annual event. Now in its third year, Pathways provides
those finishing grades 7-12, as well as young adult
leaders aged 18-30, opportunities for pilgrimages
within the United States. In June, 24 young people and
12 leaders went to Yosemite and the Central Valley.
After a day of hiking through Yosemite, and talking
about the national parks system and John Muir, they
boarded a bus to visit Cesar Chavez’s 40 Acres and
Allensworth State Park, the site of a failed farming
community that had started as a place of refuge for
African-Americans after the Civil War. At Chavez’s
Farm, in 109 degree weather, they spoke with Chavez’s
personal assistant, Marc Grossman. One of the pilgrims, Giovanna Zampa from St. Paul’s, Benicia, said, “I didn’t
think I’d learn much more, since we had already heard about Cesar Chavez in school, but being there where he
was on his hunger strikes…” — it made history come alive.
Pathways 2018 will be in Sonoma County where participants will explore matters of social and eco-justice as they
journey to the ocean, visit historical sites of immigration in the Bay Area, and meet with people in these
communities who are engaging in the work of reconciliation. http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/
pathwaysyouthpilgrimage
Dates: June 24-30, 2018
Location: Sonoma County
Participants: Those finishing grades 7-12
Young adult leaders: Ages 18-30
Cost: $500 per participant

Madelon Moore January 8 Shirley Davis January 11

Bill & Barbara Walser January 11 Jeanne Fish January 15
Evan Smithler January 17 Doug & Nellie Thompson January 21

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 Bishop Beisner and The Rev.Dr. Ann Hallisey will
lead a trip to the Holy Land

In late January/early February Bishop Barry Beisner and his wife

the Rev. Dr. Ann Hallisey will be leading a trip to the Holy Land.
They are providing us with an opportunity to participate by
providing funds to some of the charities and institutions they
plan to visit. If you would like to donate, please make a check
out to “Christ Episcopal Church” and write “Bishop’s
Pilgrimage Appeal” in the memo and on the envelope.
Donations need to be submitted by January 21st.

Here are the charities and institutions being supported:

-- The Rosary sisters School in Gaza City. This school was

seriously damaged in 2007 by militants.
-- Parents Circle: Started in 1995 the Families Forum (PCFF) is
a joint Palestinian Israeli organization of over 600 families, all of
whom have lost a close family member as a result of the prolonged conflict. They seek to demonstrate that
reconciliation is possible and a prerequisite to a sustainable peace. http://www.theparentscircle.com/

-- The St. Vincent Creche/Orphanage. This orphanage in Bethlehem has run by the Daughters of Charity of
Saint Vincent de Paul for 127 years. It hosts young Palestinian orphans and children from troubled families up until
they are six when they transfer to the “SOS Children’s Village” who care for them up to age 18. Staff includes
teachers, psychologists, and music tutors. https://cmc-terrasanta.com/en/video/healing-the-wounds-of-
abandonment-the-orphanage-of-the-creche-3496.html

-- The Princess Basma Center assists Palestinian children with disabilities. Started in 1965 to help those with
polio, the Center has expanded to treat all disabilities, and recently started special programs for those with autism.
http://www.basma-centre.org/

-- The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem includes parishes in Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Syria, Lebanon. The Right
Rev'd Suheil Dawani desires Jerusalem to be a model for peace between the three Abrahamic faiths. He says, “It is
our task to give hope to the hopeless. In our daily lives may we be guided by the star of God’s love.” Healthcare
and education ministries provide hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and schools. http://j-diocese.org

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 January 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 The Holy Name 2 3 4 5 6 Epiphany
Office closed
Noon Centering 5:30 Holy Eucharist
5:30 Choir Practice Prayer and Twelfth Night
Party
7 1 Epiphany: The 8 9 10 11 12 13
Baptism of Our Lord Office closed Noon ECW Potluck
8:00 Holy Eucharist Noon Centering
10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:30 Choir practice Prayer
10:40 Sunday School
14 2 Epiphany 15 16 17 18 Confession of St. 19 20

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8:00 Morning Prayer Office closed Peter
10:30 Morning Noon Centering
Prayer 5:30 Choir practice Prayer
10:40 Sunday School
21 3 Epiphany 22 23 24 25 Conversion of St. 26 27
No 8:00 service Office closed Paul
10:30 Holy Eucharist Noon Centering
& Annual Meeting 5:30 Choir practice Prayer
with Luncheon
10:40 Sunday School
28 4 Epiphany 29 30 31
8:00 Holy Eucharist Office closed
10:30 Holy Eucharist
10:40 Sunday School 5:30 Choir practice
 The Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner
Bishop, Diocese of Northern California

Staff
The Rev. Lesley McCloghrie
Interim Rector

The Rev. Nancy Streufert

Associate Priest

The Venerable Pam Gossard

Deacon

The Rev. Anne Pierson

Deacon

Merry Phillips
Organist and Music Director

Dr. Douglas Moorehead, Organist Emeritus

John Hammond, Sexton

Shirley Curtis, Administrative Assistant

Vestry
Lyn Klay, Senior Warden
Heidi Erickson, Junior Warden
Jackie Moore, Julie Cairns, Irene Hannaford, Lin Chase,
Helen Taylor, Elizabeth Harper-Lawson, Belinda Zander,
Bob Hines, Rex White, Gail Freeman Asst. treasurer
Bob Hines, Treasurer, Peg Gardner, Clerk
Church office: 625 15th Street
P.O. Box 861
Eureka, California 95502
Phone (707) 442-1797
Fax (707) 442-5647

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