November 30, 2007

connecting the Community of Christ staff community

Open Enrollment

Today is the last day to change your benefits during the open enrollment period.

It’s important that everyone evaluate their current benefits and even if no changes are necessary, it is still essential to log on to the self-service site and step through the enrollment process. If you have questions, please e-mail hrm@CofChrist.org.

Holiday Open House

Food, fun and fellowship are the order of the day at the Holiday Open House on December 5, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.  Food, fun, and fellowship will make this an afternoon to remember. Take time to visit with friends new and old throughout the complex as you check out areas you may not have visited for a while.

A scavenger hunt is in the works (more details to come).  Make plans now to decorate your office suite area and if you’d like to provide munchies to share please feel free to make these available as we celebrate the joy of this season. 

Advent Worship

Please join us for a celebration of the advent season on Sunday, December 9 at 7 p.m. in the Temple sanctuary. This worship will feature the students and staff from the music department of Graceland University. This worship will be available as a live webcast and details can be found at www.CofChrist.org/broadcast/upcoming.asp.

A reception organized by Graceland will be held after the worship. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with friends and colleagues in an informal setting.

Blood Donations

The Community Blood Center will be at International Headquarters in the lower assembly room of the Auditorium on Monday, December 10, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., for a blood drive. There is no substitute for blood. It has to come from one person in order to give to another. A critical number of voluntary donations are required every day to meet the need for blood in the areas we serve.

Every blood donation counts.  Please e-mail sknapp@CofChrist.org or call Claire Smith at ext. 2136 to schedule a blood donation appointment.

Holiday Closings

International Headquarters will be closed during the Christmas break from Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1.

Technology Support Tools and Tips

The Technology Support team has created some tips and tools about some of the technology options at the IHQ complex. These include a way to search for extensions by last name, changing the busy setting on Outlook and more. Check out http://ts/tsweb/index.htm for these topics and more.

January Enrichment Group Meetings 

Enrichment Group meetings in January are scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, when Wim van Klinken, Director of International Headquarters, will meet with each group.

Photos Around Headquarters

Thanks to Dirk Ellingson for taking some great photos as our roving photographer.

Allissa Hughes works on wiring under each sanctuary pew prior to the installation of new carpeting in January.
Volunteers Steve Fouth (left) and Dick Booth, father of Greg on the Fiscal Services Team set up the Christmas tree inside the Temple near the World Plaza.
Shelley Ruhlman decorates the upper Temple foyer with garland and poinsettias.
New artificial poinsettias can be seen in the Temple foyer and on the main staircase. These gorgeous flowers will continue to look beautiful through several holiday seasons to come.
	There was a flurry of decorating this morning all around headquarters as the Christmas trees were dressed in all their holiday finery.

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