Paumier Scholars SAT Summer Camp Kickoff June 22, 2022 Christ Church will host a kickoff event this Wednesday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is highly encouraged to join us in New Brick as we celebrate our first Paumier Scholars! In conjunction with the Howard County Public School System, the Applerouth Tutoring Agency, and the Cy Paumier family, Christ Church will be offering a free Summer Camp for 40 students at Oakland Mills High School, made possible by a generous donation from Cy's family. The Paumier Scholars Program is the start of an important and innovative partnership to help provide educational opportunities to more students in our community. To learn more about Cy and the program, please visit our website. Today's Program: 4:30-5:15 pm: Refreshments in the Great Hall (lower level) of New Brick 5:15 pm: Welcome and Introductions by the Rev. Emmanuel Ato Mercer, Rector, Christ Episcopal Church, Columbia MD 5:20 pm: Remarks from Community Leaders, including: Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive Opel Jones, Howard County Council Chair Dr. Michael J. Martirano, HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fink, Principal Oakland Mills High School Talisha Overby, Applerouth Tutoring 5:50 pm: Closing & Refreshments by the Rev. Emmanuel Ato Mercer The presentation portion of this event will be livestreamed on our website, YouTube, and Facebook pages, or you can watch below.

Collect of the Day: O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving­-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings for today: Isaiah 65:1-9 Psalm 22:18-27 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Today's Worship Livestream: You can join us for today's service by using this leaflet.

Second Sunday after Pentecost & Juneteenth Celebration 10:30 a.m. on June 19th Join us for the Second Sunday after Pentecost at Christ Church. We will also commemorate Juneteenth during our Sunday service with a special liturgy that will begin in front of Old Brick at 10:30 a.m., and a meal in the Great Hall of New Brick following the service. We are thrilled that we have the Rev. Canon Christine McCloud, Diocesan Canon for Mission, as our guest preacher. Juneteenth is the commemoration of the day on June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved peoples in the United States learned of their emancipation. It is celebrated across the United States as the day slavery ceased in this country. Please know that masks are still highly recommended while on campus.

Over the past year, Christ Church has held several conversations on issues relating to race. Conversations about race are always difficult, but these are conversations we must have. For our society to be better and for each member of our community to believe that his or her voice matters, we must have these conversations. One of our goals has been to reveal the depth of suffering that the marginalized endure, and to make us uncomfortable enough to work towards racial harmony and reconciliation. I was very motivated by the many conversations that we've had - difficult but uplifting, revealing but inspiring, and dire but hopeful. I could sense that many of us reflected on what we can do - not to perpetuate the wrongs of the past, but how we can invest in our communities. Many reflected on healing the wounds of the past. Many prayed over the best way forward. What can we do to mitigate the effects of past wrongs? As I have shared before, we cannot pray away the past nor can we pray away past sins that have had such a tremendous effect on millions of Americans. Here is one of those past wrongs: a few days ago, I read a story about Opal Lee’s family. They purchased a home on Annie Street in Forth Worth, Texas. Like any new homeowner, they were excited but their neighbors were not because the home was in what was considered a “white neighborhood.” On June 19, 1939, Opal Lee watched in utter revulsion and amazement as a mob of over five hundred (500) White supremacists razed their family home to the ground. In spite of their presence, the police failed to intervene. There are countless similar stories that have shaped people over the years. And the sad tragedy is that the urge that drove these people to raze Opal’s family house hasn’t abated. Recent stories point us to the contrary - that it has only gotten worse. What can we do? Our task is to challenge and change the narrative. Our task is to invest in ourselves and in our communities. Our task is to provide hope in places where hope is lacking. Our task is to inject ourselves with a good dose of some drug I know... the name of that drug is compassion. Our task is to fill the other’s life with laughter. Our task is to ensure that every individual has access to the best that our community has to offer. Our task is to help shape the lives of our future citizens. Our task is to provide these youth with examples of compassion and grace. Many are the different outreach programs that have been initiated by us and others to offer the bare essentials to our poor neighbors. But life is more than bare essentials; we also have to explore the possibility of providing our children the tools they need to change their narrative. As a result of this belief, we thought about investing in the human potential-to offer a gift - an SAT Summer Camp that would offer something substantial to these children and help them chart a different course in life. We dare to do this because we want the children to know that their neighbors believe in them and support their educational aspirations. We dare to do this because investing in their future is investing in the community’s future. There is a story of a corporation that offered one thousand frequent-flier miles for every ten purchases of one of their foods. A smart man calculated that their cheapest product was individual cups of chocolate pudding. Once he realize this, he bought more than twelve thousand cups. And so for $3,000, he received gold status and a lifetime supply of air miles for himself and his family. He also donated the pudding to charity, which netted him an $800 tax write-off. Jesus once told a parable about a cunning manager who, as he was being fired, reduced what debtors owed his master. The man believed that he could rely on their help in the future. We dare to do this because we do not know who it is that we may have to rely on in the future. Although Jesus commended the shrewd manager, he also believed that we could learn from his ingenuity. Jesus said we should shrewdly “use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves so that when it s gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9). I am very, very thankful to Tami Paumier and her husband Glen Warren for graciously accepting to fund the program. They also believe in investing in our children for the sake of changing our narratives. With their help and support, we will launch The Cy Paumier Scholars Program at Christ Church. I am sure they are as proud as we all are about this new ministry. And so, on Wednesday, June 22nd at 4:00 p.m., we will welcome students and staff of Oakland Mills High School, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, HCPSS, and others to Christ Church for a reception and official launch of the program. It is our prayer that many of you will join us in celebrating this milestone. For me, nothing gives me greater joy than the thought of knowing that we can contribute to someone’s life. Nothing gives me greater joy than knowing that little things make a difference in people’s lives. Nothing gives me greater joy than letting someone know that I believe in him or her, that we all believe in them. I believe in these children, and I believe that investing in them is the one gift that can make all the difference in their lives. It is also one gift that can also change their narrative. On this Juneteenth week, we choose to announce that we are all free. We choose to rebuild Opal’s house. We choose to contribute to the lives of our neighbors. We choose to set ourselves free from the bondage in which we hold others and ourselves. We choose to invest in each other because we believe in one another. Manny

“Getting to Know You” — Outreach Members Visit Saint Luke’s Youth Center to Learn about Plans and Needs as Its Summer Camp Approaches Leaders of St. Luke’s Youth Center (SLYC) gave five members of the Christ Church Outreach Commission a warm welcome during a visit on June 10. The field trip to SLYC (It’s pronounced “slick”) allowed us to get a first-hand look at needs and aspirations beyond the upcoming summer camp. The non-profit organization, which operates year-round from the former St. Luke’s Episcopal parish at 217 N. Carey Street in Baltimore, has been in the news as the recipient of a reparations grant. Among other things, the funds will go toward an arts instructor. Christ Church is scheduled to hear more about reparations on Sunday as the parish marks Juneteenth. During the field trip, Outreach members observed SLYC After School, a program that engages young people from the surrounding West Baltimore community. After completing homework, some of the children played volleyball on the tree-lined grounds. Others remained in the newly-painted basement space to read or to play chess with a neighborhood volunteer. SLYC’s collaborative model includes families, staff members, supporters, and volunteers from several Episcopal parishes. Administrative coordinator Jackie Franklin and her husband, Jordan Franklin, a construction-trades expert, led a tour of the historic building, which has suffered water damage since it ceased being used for worship more than a decade ago. According to a post by the diocesan archivist, St. Luke’s from its inception in the mid-1800s was an outpost of the Anglo-Catholic movement that had begun in England. The immense sanctuary reflects that background. Please mark your calendars for two opportunities to engage with SLYC: ● On Sunday, Aug. 7, leaders including Amanda Gardner Talbot and Darlene Clark will speak at Christ Church, during both worship services. ● On Friday, July 1, at 4:30 p.m. SLYC’s will hold an online and in-person poetry program, “The Dream Project, Visions of Renewal in West Baltimore.” The fundraiser for summer camp will be available on Facebook Live. Youth who participate in Camp Imagination will share original works of poetry, dance, music, and art. Enjoy guest performances by Granny Slam (aka Grandma Clark), Gayle Danley, and Jazz by Aaron Hill. You can enjoy the event by going online to the SLYC Facebook page. For the second year in a row, the Christ Church Outreach Commission has donated $500 in Vestry-approved funds to support SLYC’s summer camp. Thanks to all parishioners for your contributions to make that possible. Last month, the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland presented SLYC and five other organizations with reparations grants, as outlined in a May 25 announcement by the Reparations Committee. The award was described in a May 26 news article in The Washington Post and in coverage of the presentation, including photos, that appeared on May 27 in The Baltimore Sun. Parishioner Sonni Aribiah, a member of the Reparations Committee and of the Christ Church Outreach Commission, took part in the field trip to SLYC. Also making the visit were Dione Mahoney, Melanie Yaksich, Patricia Fanning, and Michon Semon. To learn more, please email the executive director at amanda@bmoreslyc.org or email outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org, and ask to be put in contact with Michon, who is the Outreach Commission’s liaison to SLYC. Columbia Community Care Needs Diapers, Personal Care Items At Christ Church, members of R.A.G.E and the Outreach Commission ask parishioners to continue supporting the all-volunteer organization, Columbia Community Care (CCC). Please collect diapers, baby wipes, sanitary and personal care items and adult diapers. You can put any of these items in the yellow bin, marked “CCC,” inside the Parish Hall. Drop off items on weekdays when the church office is open or on Sunday. You’ll find the group’s updates, such as requests for volunteers, posted in the CCC Facebook Group. Donate Snacks, Crackers, and Cookies to FISH in Bin on our Breezeway Organizers for FISH of Howard County are continuing to ask for cookies, crackers, and snacks to fulfill its shopping lists. The yellow bin is between Old Brick and the Parish Hall. Thanks for your contributions to our neighbors in need. In general, if you have suggestions about ways to help the community, if you want to get involved, or if you need assistance, please email Christ Church Outreach at outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org. Your help is greatly welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.

Everyone is highly encouraged to join us next Wednesday afternoon, as we celebrate our inaugural Paumier Scholars! Christ Church will be hosting a kickoff reception to announce our SAT Summer Camp program on June 22nd at 5:00 p.m. In conjunction with Howard County Public School System, Applerouth Test Preparation Agency, and the Cy Paumier family, Christ Church will be offering a free Summer Camp for forty students at Oakland Mills High School, made possible by a generous donation from Cy's family. The Paumier Scholars Program is the start of an important and innovative partnership to help provide educational opportunities to more students throughout our community. Cyril Paumier, a beloved member of Christ Episcopal Church, lived in Columbia for over fifty years. He worked for the Rouse Company where he served for several years as Chief Land Planner, overseeing and coordinating land planning, site planning, and landscape design for the new city of Columbia, Maryland. In his heart, Cyril considered himself an original resident of Columbia. He was committed to the belief that the city could, and should, enhance the quality of life of its residents, with a particular focus on the well-being of children. The purpose of this partnership is to provide forty enthusiastic, yet economically-challenged, 11th-grade Oakland Mills High School students of color the opportunity to experience a six-week intensive SAT preparation class. This intensive summer program is meant to provide the students with tools and skills that will help prepare them for successfully taking the SAT to increase their college acceptance. We'll have more information in the coming week, but to hear all about it firsthand we invite you stop by New Brick at Christ Church this Wednesday at 5 p.m. We'll have a brief reception in the lower level's Great Hall, and then head to the Sanctuary to hear from representatives of Christ Episcopal Church, Oakland Mills High School, Howard County Public Schools, and Applerouth. We are excited about this new endeavor and would like to include you in this unique opportunity to support the students of Oakland Mills High.

Collect of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings for today: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 This Sunday's Sermon: Today's Sermon is given by Father Manny, and you'll find the text here. Today's Worship Livestream: You can join us for today's service by using this leaflet.

Inviting One and All to Get Involved in Christ Church Outreach by Virtually Attending Our Next Meeting on Monday, June 13th The Outreach Commission invites you to join in during our monthly meeting to learn more about opportunities this summer. In keeping with our mission, the scope is local, national, and international. The meeting will be held virtually at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13th, and feel free to email us at outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org for the Zoom details if you'd like to join us. Everyone is invited, and there's no better way to get more fully involved in helping others! Christ Church Extends Extra Help to the Homeless in June and Invites Parishioners to Join In by Bringing Menu Items or Volunteering on June 13th Imagine living in a tent or in your vehicle as spring turns to summer, with few chances to get out of the heat. One oasis – literally – is the Day Resource Center (DRC), which offers services at Dorsey Center three days a week to homeless men, women, and, occasionally, their children. The DRC is operated by Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. The center was in need of bottled water and sports drinks that people could take with them for hydration. Last week, Outreach member Dione Mahoney and her husband, Jim, responded to the DRC request by delivering eight cases of sports drinks and six cases of bottled water. Also, she addressed a renewed request from Dr. Joseph Gagliardi to meet the needs of patients at his free medical clinic. Replenishing his supply of vitamins and over-the-counter medicines, along with the purchase of the drinks, cost approximately $350. The funds came from parishioners who donate through the church to “General Outreach,” A hearty thanks goes out to you from “Dr. G” and the DRC friends! This month the DRC is relying on Christ Church in more ways than one. We traditionally serve its midday meal on the second Monday of each month, and on June 13, we’ll be filling a last-minute gap by purchasing enough fried chicken for its evening meal, too. The rest of our routine remains the same, and this is where you come in. On Monday, June 13th, there are two drop-off times for side dishes and desserts at Christ Church: 12:45 p.m. for the DRC menu and 3:15 p.m. for the menu at Grassroots’ Live-in Facility’s evening meal. We most recently donated items on May 9th. The fact that Grassroots operates both venues has made it easier for Christ Church to consolidate our approach to feeding the hungry. It’s efficient to provide for groups at two separate venues on the same day. Your donations and Vestry-approved funds pay for the fried chicken. Thank you. The first group is made up of about 40 homeless friends at the DRC in Jessup. A team of four Christ Church volunteers will serve their midday meal in person. The second group resides at Grassroots’ Live-in Facility, where the staff serves the food that we supply. If you're volunteering, cooking, or shopping for the midday meal at the DRC, plan to arrive between 12:45 and 1 p.m. at the parking lot outside Old Brick. Bring a side dish, a dessert, or items for the DRC pantry. Click on the Christ Church Dorsey/DRC Meal link on SignUpGenius to view requested items and say how you’ll help. We usually carpool to Jessup. If you're cooking or bringing pantry items for both meals, plan to arrive between 12:45 and 1 p.m. at the parking lot outside Old Brick. Put your items for the evening meal in the Parish Hall kitchen. Or, depending on the dish or the supplementals, such as cookies or fruit, you can put them in the kitchen on a Sunday if your items are clearly marked. If you’re cooking or shopping solely for the Live-In Facility’s evening meal, plan to arrive between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. for the dropoff in the parking lot outside Old Brick. Bring a side dish, a dessert, or items for the pantry. Click on the Christ Church Grassroots Meal link on SignUpGenius to view a menu. Please sign up by noon on Sunday. In-person volunteers are asked to have a flu shot and full COVID-19 vaccination. For information, email outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org to contact co-coordinator Nancy Winchester. Both the DRC and the Live-In Facility have wider needs for their pantries and welcome in-kind donations to be dropped off for delivery on the second Mondays. Look for the monthly needs list under the words “Related Files” on each of the sign-up sites. Columbia Community Care Needs Diapers, Personal Care Items At Christ Church, members of R.A.G.E and the Outreach Commission ask parishioners to continue supporting the all-volunteer organization, Columbia Community Care (CCC). Please collect diapers, baby wipes, sanitary and personal care items, and adult diapers. Put any of these in the yellow bin, marked “CCC,” inside the Parish Hall. Drop off items on weekdays when the church office is open or on Sunday. Donate Snacks, Crackers, and Cookies to FISH in Bin on our Breezeway Organizers for FISH of Howard County are continuing to ask for cookies, crackers, and snacks to fulfill its shopping lists. The yellow bin is between Old Brick and the Parish Hall. Thanks for your contributions to our neighbors in need. In general, if you have suggestions about ways to help the community, if you want to get involved, or if you need assistance, please email Christ Church Outreach at outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org. Your help is greatly welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.

For the past few years, Christ Church’s Racially Aware Group of Episcopalians ministry has worked to educate the congregation about racial injustice, explore ways to combat racism, and raise awareness of our own church history related to slavery. Now we look to Juneteenth to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. On that historic day, almost two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union leaders issued a proclamation of freedom for enslaved people in Texas, the last Confederate state with institutional slavery. Though this will be Christ Church’s first liturgical commemoration of Juneteenth, the day has long been celebrated in communities across the nation, with “people of all races, nationalities, and religions…joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society.” As racial injustice in our nation continues to run rampant and the reality of system racism continues to rear its ugly head in our justice system, in schools and housing, and in violence against people of color, apathy is not an option. Christians are called to be a people of reconciliation. The national Episcopal Church defines reconciliation as “the spiritual practice of seeking loving, liberating and life-giving relationship with God and one another, and striving to heal and transform injustice and brokenness in ourselves, our communities, institutions, and society.” The national Church and our own diocese are deeply entrenched in this work of reconciliation. Please take some time to review the multitude of resources available to learn more about fulfilling our baptismal promises to seek and serve Christ in all persons, strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being. Beyond this, how does Juneteenth apply specifically to our parish? Established in 1727, Christ Church has evolved from a predominantly white rural church into a multi-cultural congregation in the community of Columbia. Our earliest records indicate our lay founders used proceeds from the sale of tobacco grown by enslaved people: to fund the building of the church, procure a communion set still used today, and pay the salary of our first rector. Additionally, a number of slaves were baptized at Christ Church. These details are often not mentioned when we speak of the history of Christ Church. But this part of our history cannot remain shrouded in silence. Our Juneteenth commemoration offers the opportunity to honor the contributions of those enslaved people who are part of Christ Church’s legacy—and to immerse ourselves in the experience of these souls, so we can set our sights on the work of reconciliation and healing. Please join us on Sunday, June 19th to commemorate Juneteenth during both of our services. We will begin our special liturgy in front of Old Brick, joined by the Rev. Canon Christine McCloud, Diocesan Canon for Mission, as our guest preacher. Canon McCloud will also lead a special adult forum in between services, from 9:30-10:15 a.m. A meal will be provided after the 10:30 a.m. service. I hope you’ll join us in worship, formation, and fellowship on this special day. -Denise

From May 15-21, 2022, seven DreamBuilders missioners from several member religious organizations (Ascension, Christ, St. Mark’s, Temple Isaiah, and Trinity) traveled to Puerto Rico to help with the renovation of a home damaged in Hurricane Maria. This was the first DreamBuilders mission trip since before COVID. We worked in San Juan on a home owned by 44-year-old Kaisy Ramírez París and her 16-year-old son. Kaisy was eight months old when her family moved into the home. When asked about her favorite memories of the house, Kaisy answered: “I am the second of five siblings; we all grew up together in this house. We had a lot of friends, so my house was always full of neighborhood kids. It was the center of gatherings. I will always cherish my childhood memories in my house.” During Hurricane Maria, the roof leaked and the place flooded. Kaisy Has been waiting five years for the renovation! DreamBuilders worked with SBP Puerto Rico during the week. Our tasks included painting the interior and exterior of the home, cleaning up trash and debris from the yard and laying ceramic tile in the bathroom and bedrooms. It was hot and humid, but SPB provided fans to keep us cool while we worked. We visited Old Town San Juan where we had invited our SBP partners to a dinner as a “Thank You!” for their wonderful support of our work and to continue to build relationships with them begun during the week. Plus, some of us even got to the beach after work! The SBP leadership was very complimentary of our work and enthusiasm. Kike (pronounced “Key-Kay”) Garcia, the SBP house project leader, said, “Working with DreamBuilders volunteers was an example to follow. They are full of energy and wisdom, with hearts to serve and help. Thank you!” According to KiKe, the project is now ahead of schedule, with completion scheduled before the end of June. Bottom line: very successful trip and it’s great to be back doing what our Lord asks of us: to help those in need.

Collect of the Day: Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Readings for today: Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104:25-35, 37 Acts 2:1-21 John 14:8-17, (25-27) This Sunday's Sermon: Today's Sermon was given by Father Manny, and you can find the text here. Today's Worship Livestream: You can join us for today's service by using this leaflet.