News from Christ Church
An evening of Wine & Song
Next month some of our choir members will be hosting a relaxing evening of Wine & Song on Friday 2nd August from 6.30pm in the Church hall. Just bring along your own snacks & drinks and let's enjoy a musical evening together.
Sunday School
Children of all ages are welcome at Christ Church! For more information of Sunday school activities please contact Audrey using the contact page of this website.
Ministry of Prayer
Please let us know of any people you would like us to pray for. Names for prayer can be sent in through our YCC email or via the contact page on our website HERE.
Making Music ~ Praising God!
If you would like to contribute to the music ministry here at Christ Church please send us a message through the contact page. You can sign up to our weekly email that includes the hymns for the coming Sunday. We welcome all instruments, so long as you're prepared to turn up for the practice on Sundays at 9am.
Church Flowers and Cleaning
YCC continues to provide flowers, normally for the 4th Sunday of the month, subject to Yamate Sei Ko Kai events and schedule. If you would like to donate flowers on a future date please contact Noriko using the contact page of this website. Since we are a small congregation, YSKK do not expect us to join the regular roster for cleaning but we did pledge full support twice a year, at which time please lend your support; many hands make light work and a couple of hours will be much appreciated.
YCC Parking
Please park your cars in the lot next to the Parish Hall. The parking lot on the Rectory side of the church is reserved for YSKK members.
John Berg
John Berg wrote a short memoir of his life and experiences in 2016 entitled 'One more step'. It is now available in electronic form and can be accessed HERE
Supporting the People of Gaza
Many will have seen the shocking pictures of suffering experienced by the people of Gaza at this time. If you would like to support work that seeks to alleviate the suffering of the Gazan people please consider the following charities that are continuing to work in the region.
The UN agency UNRWA and also Central World Kitchen are working tirelessly to bring food aid into the region. You can find ways to donate to support their efforts by following the links below:
Noto Earthquake Appeal
There will be a special offering at Church on Sundays to aid the victims of the recent earthquake on the Noto peninsula. You can also donate online: https://aarjapan.gr.jp/en/donate/
Ukraine Emergency Appeal
USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe need your help as we support humanitarian work both in Ukraine and with refugees fleeing into neighbouring countries. Churches and agencies are already responding to the crisis.
This appeal will provide critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of people still in Ukraine and those who have left as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.
Here's the LINK
YCC Charitable giving
We have now reviewed our charity donations with the help of our Annual Vestry and can confirm the following donations going forward:
1. Busoga Trust
2. Good Shepdherd Education Foundation
3. WelGee NPO Japan
4. YMCA Asia Pacific (for Myanmar)
In addition we are making a smaller donation to TELL the English helpline for foreigners in Japan.
Thank you!
YCC Tea Towel
We have souvenir tea towels available for sale at a cost of ¥500 and Notelets with envelopes for ¥100. The tea towels are 100% cotton and made in England.
Please ask at Church for more details.
