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WELCOME TO CHRIST HOPE CHURCH
1301 Davis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Father Bill Hausen, Pastor
SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Saturday 6:00pm
Sundays 10:00am
We are an Inter-Denominational Community We welcome all people, regardless of Race, Sex,Color, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Nationality.
All Present for Services are welcome to Holy Communion, inclusively.
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Christ Hope Church in Brighton Heights
(7 min. from Heinz Field, off Rt. 65)
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Weekly Seminars (Held in our Rectory Fellowship Room)
Tuesday Evenings
At 7:30 pm "Conversations" in Theology will
begin Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.
l. Spirituality in the 21st Century
2. The Road to Excommunication- it's meaning and the
Joys there in...a matter of conscience.
3. Freedom of Conscience as found in the documents of
Vatican II.
4. World Religions, especially Islam
Wednesday Evening 7:30 pm
GRIEF, ANGER AND DEPRESSION COUNSELING-MANAGEMENT
Fr. Bill Hausen leads the group. There are no fees. Come as you are, with your grief and your pain. We teach Cognitive Behavior Principles to help Manage our Emotions.
All are Welcome!
The 5 World Religions
Fr. Bill began in 2006 with notes and lectures on the World Religions... Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These are considered "world religions" because they exist, in great numbers, on every continent. It may surprise some, but the common element of all 5 Religions is COMPASSION. So, we studied the history of each, but we are more interested in the "wisdom literature" of each. Whether we talk about God, Yahweh, Brahman, Allah, or the Eternal Spirit... we're all talking about the same reality. It seems we get hung up on words, a lot. Knowledge is our destiny. Knowledge is our hope.
We, the Parishioners of Christ Hope Church, invite ALL PERSONS, WHO BELIEVE IN SELFLESS, AGAPIC LOVING, to join US in our effort to give some STRUCTURE to this great insight. We have made a good beginning, and we invite the Jewish Community, the Hindu Community, the Buddhist Community, the Islamic Community, the Protestant Community, the Catholic Community, and all Communities and Persons who want to unite with us, under the Banner and Theme of Agapic Loving. Forget all the Titles, and help us develop a new structure for All MANKIND, no matter what your background or experience. We are eager to go forward with a united message of agapic loving
The following is taken from DIGNITATIS HUMANAE...
THE DECLARATION ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (Vatican II):
It is through his conscience that man sees and recognizes the demands of the divine law. He is bound to follow this conscience faithfully in all his activity so that he may come to God, who is his last end. Therefore he must not be forced to act contrary to his conscience." Ch.1, #3.
Christ Hope Church is an inclusive Faith Community, centered in the Eucharist, and the Agapic Love of Jesus, expressed therein. We do not impose particular "doctrines" or beliefs on anyone. We are most interested in loving, mature, interpersonal relationships.
Our emphasis is on Behavior, not Doctrine.
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About our Logo...
It represents the Eucharist, the Center of our Community Worship, with the Chalice and Host, which also represents The Risen Christ, with Christ's arms outstretched.
At the base of the Chalice you will see the Diversity of mankind, gathered around the Eucharist, holding hands in Celebration of Unity for Prayer, Song, Hope & Love for all Peoples of the World.
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THE FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SPIRITUALITY
1. ACCEPTING THE IMPERFECT, INCOMPLETE WORLD, INTERNALLY. HUMAN BEINGS ARE CREATURES, NOT GODS. WE ARE LIMITED. Probably, the most basic Theological Statement is, "God is God, and we are not." We are always restless.
2. COMING TO SEE THE GOOD IN BEING HUMAN AND BEING LIMITED.... FINDING THE GOOD IN OURSELVES AND IN EACH OTHER, AND CAPITALIZING ON THE GOOD.
3. BRINGING AGAPIC LOVE (unselfish love) TO THE SITUATIONS OF OUR LIVES, IMPERFECT AS THAT LOVE MAY BE.
4. GRATEFUL PRAYER. WE DID NOTHING TO DESERVE ALL THE GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN US. None of us did one little thing to deserve even one breath of life. THEREFORE, THANKFULNESS.
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YOUR OFFERINGS HELP...
We Thank those of you who are sending weekly donations through the mail ~ Knowing that some of you are unable to attend regularly. We APPRECIATE your support and love.
Many Thanks to all of you!
CHRIST HOPE CHURCH
P.O. Box #7
Sewickley, PA. 15143-0007
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AND NOW WE CAN EARN MORE WITH...
GOODSHOP
Now Christ Hope Church can earn money when you shop online! By clicking on the GoodSearch page retailer links, the retailer will donate a percentage of your sales to Christ Hope Church. You’ll get the same great prices, but every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause – CHRIST HOPE! It’s that easy!
(NOTE: Please be sure to enter Christ Hope Church as the charity you wish to support.)
Give without spending a dime
What if Christ Hope Church earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Well, now we can! You can help make a difference just by changing the way you search the Internet!
GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it’s powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results.
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter
Christ Hope Church as the charity you want to support.
Please help us Spread the Word!
For Christ Hope Church to benefit from GoodSearch, we need you to spread the word.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Send an email out to your friends and family.
2. Encourage everyone you know to download the GoodSearch toolbar. http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/
Thank you for your support!
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Please feel free to Email us with your thoughts, concerns or suggestions:
ChristHopeEcc@aol.com
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