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Repose of the Soul Service for Mark Nelson ~ December 21, 2024 at 10 AM

On December 21st, as we continue our journey through Advent, we will gather at Christ Church Cathedral to remember and honor our dear friend, Mark Nelson, on what would have been his birthday. In this season of waiting and hope, we come together to commend Mark’s soul to God’s eternal care.

At 10:00 AM, Fr. George Stamm will celebrate a Repose of the Soul service, offering prayers of remembrance and thanksgiving for Mark’s life, his kindness, and the impact he had on all who knew him. As we reflect on his life, we are reminded of the hope we share in Christ—that death is not the end, but a transition into eternal life with God.

In this sacred time, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, we find comfort in knowing that Mark now rests in peace, surrounded by the light of God’s love. Please join us as we gather in prayer, finding solace in the assurance of eternal life.

Dear Friends,

The early church came together across previously unimaginable social and political boundaries in the name of Jesus for mutual support, encouragement, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God.

We welcome you to attend our in person worship at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays. We sincerely hope that people will feel comfortable and safe returning to in-person worship. Even so, some will not feel safe or face a greater risk, and so we will provide a Zoom link and Facebook live stream to the in-person worship as a way of keeping our community together in worship.

This has been a long journey that is not quite at its end, but I am hopeful, along with the Vestry, that we will be able to travel this last stage together with a renewed sense of hope and purpose in our mission to share the love of God with all the world.

Benjamin+

If you choose to continue to join us on Zoom (link below) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cathedralec):

Click here to access the Sunday service bulletin.

Click here to join our Zoom live for any of our services

 

Chippewa Valley Street Ministry Journal
May 21, 2025
 
We hope this journal note finds you all well. We continue our work on the street with our unhoused brothers and sisters, with growing concern for the increased number of people we're serving. We have been seeing a steady increase and are now going to start preparing for 70 guests each time we're out. It's a challenge to know how much to bring out, as we never want to leave someone in need of food or hydration; some people tell us that the food we provide is what gets them from one day to the next, especially if they're working and cannot get to other resources. 
 
We've been blessed to have some young visitors from the local family shelter over the last few visits. The pictures are used with the mother's permission. She said the children had clothing needs, and our partner, Shepherd's Closet, filled the needs, and we provided the items at the next visit. The mother reports that they will be moving into housing in the next few weeks, which is very exciting news.  At each visit, the children are gracious and interactive. We're happy to be of service to all ages and needs.
 
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                The children love the Prime drinks that we distribute!
 
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                             Lots of smiles and hugs from our young friends.
 
The people we serve often have to carry everything they own from place to place.  To the outsider, it may be curious why someone who has nowhere to store their belongings would attempt to bring so much with them.  There is likely a psychological explanation that I suspect relates to trauma and/or the need to have some control in their lives.  It is not our place to judge the behavior; we do not know the past traumas or triggers of each person. Our role is to support the current needs of those we serve to help keep them safe from the elements from day to day.  We do set limits on how many items a person receives in order to ensure that there is an adequate supply for as many people as possible. 
 
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Everything a person owns is strapped onto this bicycle. Somehow, the person manages to balance and ride it. 
 
 
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This person has a cart to wheel her belongings from place to place. 
 
 
We were happy to talk with a man who independently obtained housing!  His presentation has changed drastically: housing has taken several years of stress off his appearance. He smiled throughout the conversation, appeared to be more confident, he stood taller. We believe that he has the skills to be successful, but did encourage him to keep in touch with us for basic needs.  
 
As always, thank you for your ongoing interest and support of the street ministry. We absolutely cannot provide our services without you and need donations, both financial and material.  Please check out our needs list for more information.
 
Blessings to all!
 
CVSM staff
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