November 6, 2020
Worship on
Sunday, February 23rd
Join us as we celebrate the Installation of
Cory Glover at
Tapestry Church.
Woven Worship 9:15
Traditional Worship 10:45
A reception for Cory will be held between services.
Sunday, November 8th - Scripture
Ruth, Ruth 3:6-9
6 So she went down to the threshing floor and did just as her mother-in-law had instructed her. 7 When Boaz had eaten and drunk, and he was in a contented mood, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then she came stealthily and uncovered his feet, and lay down. 8 At midnight the man was startled, and turned over, and there, lying at his feet, was a woman! 9 He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant; spread your cloak over your servant, for you are next-of-kin.”
Sunday, November 22nd, from 2-4 pm
This will be a come-and-go experience that will allow you to see the new space and offer prayer for our future within it. Registration will be required. Time is allotted in 15-minute increments and only 10 people may register for each increment.
Click here to register
ReEntry Plans
On November 29 (The first Sunday of Advent), we will plan to formally welcome those who feel comfortable coming back to in-person worship in addition to the live-stream broadcast. Preregistration will be required and there will be a limited of 25 spots in each service (not counting staff).
There will be no congregational singing, but we will have one or two masked singers to lead us in song, as well as several more established protocols.
There will be no congregational singing, but we will have one or two masked singers to lead us in song, as well as several more established protocols.
Masks Required
Temperature checks upon entry
Social distancing
In addition to live and in-person, you will also be able to join from the parking lot by listening via FM transmitter.
Also, on November 29th, Tapestry groups will be able to expand from 10 to 25 people following the same protocols.
Open & Affirming Process
In the past few weeks, we have provided several opportunities to join in the conversation around Tapestry Church officially becoming an Open & Affirming congregation. This designation means that we would publicly identify ourselves as an inclusive church that welcomes persons of all gender expressions and sexual identities into the full life and leadership of the church.
We hope that you were able to join us for one or more of these sessions. If you could not, please reach out to any of our Elders.
What does it mean to welcome all? What does it mean to be Open & Affirming?
When we WELCOME persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations, we commit to including persons regardless of their gender expression or sexual orientation, welcoming all as Christ welcomes us. We do not use these attributes as a barrier to communion, membership, service, leadership, or employment in our ministry, nor as a barrier among those served.
A ministry is OPEN when it commits to communicating its welcome publicly. This may come in many forms, and most ministries do this in several ways: communicating their O&A status to Regional and General Church leadership, placing signage on their church building, publishing their O&A statement on their website, in their Sunday bulletin and in their newsletter, and wherever possible naming itself ‘an Open & Affirming Congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
A ministry is AFFIRMING when it commits to preaching and teaching a gospel which understands that God does not reject or condemn people solely for their gender expression or sexual orientation (nor any of the other attributes listed in their Open & Affirming statement).
Does every member of our congregation or ministry have to be
Open & Affirming?
No. We are Disciples, after all, and we don’t expect every member of our congregations to agree about much of anything! Open & Affirming is an attribute of the congregation or ministry as a whole: what it teaches and preaches, how its members treat one another, how its members welcome newcomers, whom it serves, and what policies it adheres to when hiring, evaluating, and compensating staff.
Staying Connected
New Alarm System
We have installed a SimpliSafe alarm system at the church. The keypad is just above the light switches. Please contact the church office at (317) 784-4431 or office@gototapestry.org to get the code and simple instructions on how to arm and disarm.
M&M’s
M&M’s (Mary &Martha) will meet on November 10th at 9:30 at the church/office. All women of the church are invited for fellowship, Bible study and service.
Outreach - Holidays
Tapestry Church will be collecting Thanksgiving food for the Food Pantry at the Social of Greenwood and Christmas gifts for families identified by The Refuge. The Congregation will be invited to help with donations. STAY TUNED!
First Tuesday Fellowship
What fun we had on a gorgeous fall day as several of us enjoyed food, fellowship, and Bingo at Northwest Park Annex on Oct. 5th! We were able to gather together as we were outside, masked, and socially distant, Sadly, meeting outdoors is not an option, and our indoor meeting spaces are not yet allowing in-person gatherings. FTF will not be meeting in November and December. We continue to pray for our first responders, church, government leaders, and family/friends during these challenging times. We all look forward to when we will once again be able to meet in person and resume First Tuesday Fellowship. May each of you stay safe and well and have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas. God Bless, Jane Kixmiller.
Women’s Circle November Event
Join us at Teal Canary for Women’s Circle on November 11th at 6:00 pm.
5x18 Wooden Christmas Sign Art - $30 All materials supplied
Bring a favorite snack or appetizer to share!
“Space is Limited” (RSVP to Dawn 317-507-0003)
Bring a favorite snack or appetizer to share!
“Space is Limited” (RSVP to Dawn 317-507-0003)
Bible Study
Join us for an advent zoom Bible study! Families can join as well as adults. Let's learn about the meaning behind the different names of Christ and the difference He makes in our lives this Christmas. "Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas" is a 4-week study that we will start on Thursday, November 19th at 7 pm. We will not meet on Thanksgiving Thursday (11/26) but pick up again on 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17. The book is available at Cokesbury for $12 or a Kindle version for $10. Rev. John Kixmiller and Paula Peterson will co-lead this study.
Westwood Weekend Bags
Weekend Bags is a program where we will assemble weekend bags of food for those children that may not have the nourishment they need over the weekend! There are currently 15-20 students that are in need of this program at Westwood Elementary School. No child should be left hungry. School starts August 6th and our program will start the week after. We are asking for non-perishable, easy to prepare food for the children to ensure they receive enough food on the weekends to avoid hunger when they can't depend on a school meal. Two entrees (pasta bowls, chef boyardee, ind. cereal, two snacks, one juice box, applesauce, pudding cup, raisins, granola bars, crackers) are just a few ideas!!! Please contact Dawn Arnold (317-507-0003) to arrange pick-up/drop-off.
Dear Tapestry Family,
I want to thank you for your contribution to making my ordination day such a special occasion. Your sponsorship means a great deal to me, as does the support and encouragement I have received from my Tapestry friends. Thank you to John Kixmiller for leading a very personal and meaningful service; to Paula Peterson and Cory Glover for their participation in the service; to Jane Kixmiller, Paula Peterson, and Jake Roberts for the lovely outdoor reception; and to all the Tapestry folks who attended, in person or virtually, and who blessed the day with their prayers. Thank you also for the beautiful white clergy robe - I know I will wear your blessing each time I put it on. You have clothed me to share Christ with others, as you have shared Christ with me.
With much love and appreciation,
Rev. Kyrmen Rea
Giving
You can continue to give online through this link or you can mail your tithes and offerings to the church office (1001 State Road 135, Suite A1, Greenwood, IN 46142). The work of the church is ongoing, and we are always grateful for your sustained generosity.
Your Tapestry
Ministerial Team
Cory Glover
cory@gototapestry.org
(731) 924-8676
Shannon Sedgwick
shannon@gototapestry.org
(317) 450-9099
John Kixmiller
john@gototapestry.org
(317) 691-2587
Upcoming Events
- Woven Worship: November 8th @ 9:15 am - YouTube
- Traditional Worship: November 8th @ 10:45 am - YouTube
- Youth Care Packages: November 8th @ 6 pm
- Elders Meeting: November 9th @ 6 pm - Click here for link
- Bells Rehearsal: November 9th @ 6 pm at Tapestry Church
- Stewardship and Finance: November 9th @ 7 pm - Click here for link
- Ukulele Jam Session: November 9th @ 7:30 pm at Tapestry Church
- Martha and Mary's: November 10th @ 9:30 am at Tapestry Church
- Oversight Meeting: November 10th @ 6:30 pm - Click here for link
- Women's Circle: November 11th @ 6 pm at Teal Canary
- Choir Rehearsal: November 11 @ 7 pm at Tapestry Church
The password for all Tapestry Zoom meetings is
tapestry (all lower case)
Click HERE to view the full Tapestry calendar.
Contact the Tapestry staff if you would like help
setting up a Zoom meeting for your group.
- We pray for June Coffey and her family, especially her sister, Julie, and her son, Randy, as they face health challenges.
- We pray for Susan and Clint Hicks and their family as Susan continues her treatments for cancer.
- We continue to pray for Larry and Debbie Bolen as Larry recovers from cancer treatments.
- We pray for Cindy Dennis, Barb Moore’s sister, as she battles bladder cancer.
- We pray for our church, our country, and our world as we strive to combat racial injustice.
- We pray for all those affected by COVID-19 and those caring for them, as well our governmental leaders as they make decisions regarding COVID-19 relaxing of restrictions.
Middle and High Schoolers: Interested in joining us for a mission trip this summer? We will be going over the week of July 4th. Let Shannon know ASAP if you are interested in attending!
Announcements for the Friday, November 13th Update must be submitted by noon Wednesday, November 11th. Prayer requests must be submitted by 5 pm on Thursday, November 12th
Office Hours
If you need access to the office and do not have a key please contact the office at office@gototapestry.org
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