November 21, 2008

connecting the Community of Christ staff community

Thanks-Living

Everyone has two hands, and this year we’re asking each one to give generously for the benefit of the Independence Community Services League Food Pantry.  What would it look like if each individual gave something from each hand – 2 cans of tuna, 2 boxes of cereal, 2 bottles of juice or 2 bags of groceries. 

Donation barrels are available in the Auditorium West foyer and the Temple break room through Monday, November 24.  As you shop this weekend remember our Independence neighbors and what your two hands could share in a life of thanks-living!

Welcome

We are pleased to welcome Greg Clark to the IHQ staff as the new copy editor.  Greg joins the Multimedia Publishing Team located in the Auditorium, 4th floor, east side, after more than thirty years with the Kansas City Star; most recently serving as an Assistant City Editor.  We are excited to have Greg as a part of the IHQ family.  

Open Enrollment

Health and Dental Benefit Open Enrollment will begin November 12 and will close November 30. Human Resource Ministries has sent individual information to staff. If you have questions, please contact Francie Dickensheets at ext. 2341

Messiah Performance

The Independence Messiah Choir will present George Frederic Handel’s Messiah with the Kansas City Symphony on Saturday, November 22, at 8:00 p.m. at Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Tickets are available through the symphony at (816) 471-0400.

Holiday Closings

IHQ will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will be closed until Monday, December 1.

Advent Concert

An Advent concert by the Graceland University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, University Chorus, and Orchestra will be held at Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri, on Sunday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. Student and faculty soloists will be featured.

IHQ Staff Worship

Just a reminder that all staff are invited to participate in worship on Wednesday, December 10 at 3 p.m. More details will be shared soon.

Thread Project

The Thread Project encourages diversity, tolerance and compassionate community through the uniqe stories woven into each panel. The project is on display in the Temple foyer for the next year as it awaits a permanent home at the National Peace Center in Washington, D.C. The Thread Project came to be at the Temple through their connection with the Community of Christ Peace Support Network.

We invite you to find out more at www.threadproject.com and click on “story threads.”

Transfer Folder Use

The Transfer Folder on the M:drive is intended to be a space that allows temporarily sharing. Beginning January 1, the Technology Support team will automatically remove files older than 30 days from the Transfer Folder. If you have files currently in the Transfer Folder, please move them before January 1.

New Content from Peace Colloquy

You can listen to an audio file of the following workshops from the 2008 Peace Colloquy.

• "Theologies of Zion: Continuity and Change in the Community of Christ" (1:03:13) David Howlett
• "Co-Housing: Potential for Signal Communities" (51:13) Randall Pratt
• "New Monasticism: A New Chapter in an Ancient Story" (1:02:10) Will Samson

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