The Watercolors of Michael Doran 2020 Fundraiser to Support Community Outreach of Christ Church made possible by the generosity of Michael and Carol Doran

Oct. 8 - Nov. 5: Christ Church Oct. 15 - Nov. 5: General Public

Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island The Watercolors of Michael Doran 2020 Fundraiser to Support Community Outreach of Christ Church made possible by the generosity of Michael and Carol Doran

Carol Doran, Michael Doran and Rev. Michael Hodges hold three of the 250 watercolors that the Dorans have generously donated to Christ Church. These three and 42 others, all scenes from Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island and painted by Mr. Doran between 2006 and 2018, are featured in this book. The sale of these watercolors support the community out- reach of Christ Church. The paintings go on sale starting Thursday, October 8 for Christ Church members, October 15 for the general public, and continue through Thursday, November 5, or until all the paintings are sold, whichever comes first.

Inside... p. 9 A Thought on Watercolor p. 3 A Letter from the Rector p. 10 The Paintings p. 4 About the Gift p. 28 Community Outreach p. 5 About the Dorans p. 31 Doran Paintings at the Andover Thrift Shop p. 6 How to Buy a Painting p. last 2012 Watercolor Painting of Christ Church p. 7 Painting Details and Prices by Michael Doran & About Our Parish

Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island date of publication: 10/5/2020 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 3 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island 4 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

A Gift to the Parish of Christ Church, Andover from the Dorans

Earlier this year Michael and Carol Doran made a gift to the Parish of Christ Church of 250 paintings, most all of which are watercolors. These paintings, created by Mr. Doran between 2004 and 2019, consist of landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and pieces done from his imagination. They were given with the intent that the sale of them would generate financial support for the church’s commu- nity outreach and provide some inspiration and pleasure to those who appreciate his art. Mr. Doran is a retired architect who has been painting in the watercolor medium for about 60 years.

A committee was formed to catalogue the pieces, make them accessible for purchase and make suggestions to the Vestry on how they might be exhibited and sold. On September 8 the Vestry ap- proved the Committee’s plan to sell the paintings, which is described on page 6. All the money raised will support Community Outreach, which is described in detail starting on page 28. The fundraiser starts on October 8 and runs through November 5, or until all the paintings are sold, whichever comes first.

This book, Book One, contains 45 selections of his works featuring landscapes and cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island. Most are framed or matted. Some are unmatted. The di- mensions and other details are shown in the table of contents and underneath each image. We hope to produce at a later time a similar PDF book, Book Two, of paintings from his travels abroad, includ- ing scenes from England, France and several other European countries.

In addition to this fundraiser, the Christ Church Thrift Shop, located at 10 Park Street in down- town Andover, will be selling selected slightly lower priced works from Mr. Doran’s donated art- work, starting on October 12 and running several months. The proceeds from the sale of those paint- ings will also support the church’s community outreach programs.

Whether you intend to buy a painting or not (and we hope you do), please enjoy the beauty of Michael Doran’s paintings through this book and appreciate Michael and Carol’s generosity by giv- ing a donation to this fundraiser in their honor.

-- For the Committee, Jim McConaughy, October, 2020

Michael Doran Paintings Fundraiser Committee Karen Herman, Terry Morgan, Jane Roberts, John Skelton, Jim McConaughy The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 5 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Michael Doran

Michael Doran grew up in London and became a licensed architect after his studies at North London University. He came to the United States in 1957, working for an architecture firm in New York City. His architectural position there involved the restoration of historic projects for the Met- ropolitan Museum. Mr. Doran moved to Rochester, New York where he practiced for over 40 years, mainly involved in institutional, educational and church related projects. He designed a regional headquarters for Allstate Insurance, a complete remodeling and updating of the Eastman School of Music and a large parking garage to serve the Cultural District in downtown Rochester. His projects were awarded citations by the American Institute of Architects.

Mr. Doran took up watercolor painting early in life because it interested him and because it was “fast, easy and cheap” unlike oil painting or photography, but his long and successful career in architecture took up most of his artistic talent leaving little time to paint. After he retired as a full time architect he and his family moved in 2000 to Alexandria, Virginia where he began revisiting his interest in the watercolor medium while his wife, Carol, taught at the Virginia Seminary. He joined The Art League and started watercolor classes. After a long career of drawing and designing he found painting a good challenge. He exhibited in the Art League’s gallery and received various awards.

In 2006 he and Carol moved to North Andover, Massachusetts. He became active at the New- buryport Art Association where again he exhibited and won awards for his work. Indeed, many of the pieces featured in this publication are from these two towns. His subjects include townscapes, landscapes, architecture, portraits and whimsical renderings. Mr. Doran has created over 400 water- colors and many belong to collectors, family and friends throughout the Northeast. Reproductions of his painting of St. Augustine Church in Andover are displayed in many funeral homes throughout the Merrimack Valley. His watercolor pieces generally sell from $50 to $500, or more.

Since moving to the area, Michael, a life long Catholic, joined St. Augustine’s Church in Ando- ver and Carol joined Christ Church. Michael has been a familiar face at Christ Church concerts and choir events. His painting of Christ Church was purchased by Rosalyn Wood at our silent audtion in 2012 (see last page). An accomplished church musician and published composer (Oxford University Press), Carol has been an active member at Christ Church and has served as one of our substitute organists and choir directors. Her hymns, choral compositions and organ pieces have been featured in our services and musical programs. She has also been a volunteer at Esperanza Academy in Law- rence, where she taught music. The Dorans are pleased that the money raised from the gifts of these paintings will support Christ Church’s Community Outreach programs. 6 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

How to purchase a painting - it’s all done on line October 8 - November 5 www.christchurchandover.org

The paintings go on sale for members of Christ Church starting Thursday, October 8 and continue for four weeks (until November 5), or until all the paintings are sold, which- ever comes first. The sale is open to the general public starting Thursday, October 15.

1. View the 45 paintings in this book (pages 10 - 27). When you see something you like, note its dimensions, whether it is framed, matted or unmatted, its number and price. Paintings are sold as is. You might want to have it matted or framed to your own taste or specifications.

2. Then go to the Christ Church homepage: www.christchurchandover.org and find the link to the online gallery to view the painting and see if it has been sold. If the painting is still for sale, pay on line with a credit card. Choose one of the pickup times from those listed. Please consider making a contribution to the Out- reach Programs at this time, even if you are not making a purchase.

3. Pick up your painting at the church at the time you selected when you made the purchase. A member of the paintings committee will be waiting for you.

Additional Michael Doran Paintings are at the Andover Thift Shop

Starting Monday, October 12 and running several months, the Andover Thrift Shop, 10 Park Street, Andover, will be selling some of Michael Doran’s slightly lower priced paintings. The viewing and purchase are done in person. See page 31 for the some of the paintings for sale at the Andover Thrift Shop. The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 7 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island The Paintings

Size: The measurements, width x height, refer to the dimensions in inches of the paper the painting is on; or if matted, the dimensions of the matting; or if framed, the dimensions of the frame. The size of the image itself will be smaller.

Paper: Mr. Doran uses premium water color paper produced by the French company Arches.

Code: f = framed, m = matted, # or no prefix = unmatted (not framed or matted). Unmatted and matted are protected in plastic sleeves.

Page Num. Title, Location & Date W” x H” Price 26 223 Nubble Lighthouse - Cape Neddick, York, Maine 2015 20 x 14.5 $150 16 238 Ipswich River - Ipswich 2006 19.5 x 15 $125 12 242 Trinitarian Congregational Church - North Andover 2007 15 x 21 $125 25 243 Seven Gables - Salem 2007 20 x 15 $200 10 247 Memorial Library & First Baptist Church - Andover 2018 24 x 18 $175 13 255 Stevens-Coolidge Garden Wall #2 - North Andover 2006 13 x 18 $150 12 259 North Parish Church - North Andover 2012 16 x 12 $150 15 267 Maine Coast 2010 21 x 15 $125 16 294 Chimney - Methuen 2012 12.5 x 16 $125 10 295 St. Augustine Church - Andover 2009 14 x 20 $200 16 303 Pine Trees - Chatham 2016 14 x 20 $125 17 322 Inn Street - Newburyport 2010 12 x 16 $150 17 323 Former Factory - Newburyport 2007 13.5 x 19 $150 9 328 Self Portrait 2015 11 X 14 $125 12 349 Stevens Creek - Millpond, North Andover 2013 16 x 12 $175 20 350 Inn Street - Newburyport 2011 16 x 12.5 $175 22 355 Greenwood Farm - Ipswich 2017 16 x 12 $175 18 f 06 The Dunes at Crane Beach - Ipswich 2012 24 x 18 $150 21 f 07 Market Square - Newburyport 2012 20 x 26 $300 15 f 14 Lowell Chimneys - Lowell 2009 10 x 16 $150 25 f 16 St. Anne’s Church - Kennebunkport, Maine 2018 24 x 18 $250 8 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

The Paintings (continued)

Page Num. Title, Location & Date W” x H” Price 10 f 19 South Church - Andover 2009 19.5 x 24 $250 24 f 21 Three of Seven Gables - Salem 2008 16 x 22 $275 26 f 27 Back Cove - New Harbor, Maine 2007 23 x 17 $275 14 f 36 Shade, Stevens-Coolidge Garden - North Andover 2006 12.5 x 15.5 $150 18 m 003 Church in Haverhill - First Church of Christ, Bradford 2008 24 x 18 $200 11 m 004 North Parish in the Fall - North Andover 2009 22 x 18 $275 27 m 009 The Lonely Frog Pond - Tiverton, Rhode Island 2010 20 x 16 $150 11 m 011 Weir Hill Sunlit - North Andover 2012 20 x 16 $125 16 m 016 Winter on Crane Beach - Ipswich 2009 24 x 18 $125 12 m 017 Stevens-Coolidge Garden - North Andover 2009 18 x 24 $250 27 m 020 Rhode Island Estuary - Tiverton, Rhode Island 2004 26 x 18 $300 14 m 021 Stone Arch # 2 - Weir Hill, North Andover 2009 20 x 16 $175 27 m 022 Steps to the Beach - Tiverton, Rhode Island 2009 22 x 18 $175 17 m 023 Ipswich River at Sunset - Ipswich 2009 20 x 16 $175 13 m 027 North Parish at Sunset - North Andover 2008 16 x 22 $175 11 m 029 Stone Arch at Weir Hill - North Andover 2010 20 x 16 $150 15 m 031 Pemaquid Point Lighthouse - Bristol, Maine 2007 12 x 22 $150

19 m 034 Church in Newburyport First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist 2007 18 x 24 $200 10 m 100 St. Augustine Church, Andover 2009 12 x 18 $175 23 m 130 The Kite Flyer - Plum Island 2013 14 x 18 $175 14 m 134 Stevens-Coolidge House - North Andover 2006 14 x 20 $200 21 m 139 Newburyport Market Square 2010 20 x 16.5 $250 13 m 140 Stevens-Coolidge Garden - North Andover 2010 20 x 16 $350 14 m 143 Weir Hill Tunnel - North Andover 2009 20 x 16 $200 20 m 150 Newburyport 2016 24 x 18 $275 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 9 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island A Thought on Watercolor

Watercolor depends on transparency, light shining through color to white paper. Oil and acrylic paints are opaque. Watercolor needs to stay wet so that colors can be moved around and blended to create effect. The subjects to paint are limitless: land- scape, buildings, still life, portraits, abstracts, cartoons and wild ideas. Watercolor is a fast technique which has to be kept moving and wet; however, details can be added over a dry painting to give definition. One can work from photographs, models, in plein aire or completely out of one’s head to find a result. As one’s lover, watercolor can be charming, challenging, colorful, unforgiving, fun, beautiful or disastrous!

- Michael Doran, 2020

Michael Doran, Self Portrait 2015 ummatted 12.5 x 16 #328 $125 10 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Memorial Library & First Baptist Church - Andover 2018 unmatted 24 x 18 #247 $175

South Church - Andover 2009 framed 19.5 x 24 f 19 $250

St. Augustine Church, Andover 2009 St. Augustine Church - Andover 2009 matted 12 x 18 m 100 $175 unmatted 14 x 20 #295 $200 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 11 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Weir Hill Sunlit - North Andover 2012 Stone Arch at Weir Hill - North Andover 2010 matted 20 x 16 m 011 $125 matted 20 x 16 m 029 $150

North Parish in the Fall - North Andover 2009 matted 22 x 18 m 004 $275 12 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Stevens Creek - Millpond, North Andover 2013 unmatted 16 x 12 #349 $175

Trinitarian Congregational Church - North Andover 2007 unmatted 15 x 21 #242 $125

North Parish Church - North Andover 2012 Stevens-Coolidge Garden - North Andover 2009 unmatted 16 x 12 #259 $150 matted 18 x 24 m 017 $250 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 13 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Stevens-Coolidge Garden - North Andover 2010 matted 20 x 16 m 140 $350

North Parish at Sunset - North Andover 2008 Stevens-Coolidge Garden Wall #2 - North Andover 2006 matted 16 x 22 m 027 $175 unmatted 13 x 18 #255 $150 14 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Weir Hill Tunnel - North Andover 2009 matted 20 x 16 m 143 $200

Stevens-Collidge House - North Andover 2006 matted 14 x 20 m 134 $200

Shade, Stevens-Coolidge Garden - North Andover 2006 Stone Arch # 2 - Weir Hill, North Andover 2009 framed 12.5 x 15.5 f 36 $150 matted 20 x 16 m 021 $175 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 15 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Maine Coast 2010 unmatted 21 x 15 #267 $125

Lowell Chimneys - Lowell 2009 Pemaquid Point Lighthouse - Bristol, Maine 2007 framed 10 x 16 f 14 $150 matted 12 x 22 m 031 $150 16 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Pine Trees - Chatham 2016 unmatted 14 x 20 #303 $125

Chimney - Methuen 2012 unmatted 12.5 x 16 #294 $ 125

Winter on Crane Beach - Ipswich 2009 Ipswich River - Ipswich 2006 matted 24 x 16 m 016 $125 unmatted 19.5 x 15 #238 $125 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 17 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Inn Street - Newburyport 2010 unmatted 12 x 16 #322 $150 Former Factory - Newburport 2007 unmatted 13.5 x 19 #323 $150

Ipswich River at Sunet - Ipswich 2009 matted 20 x 16 m 023 $175 18 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Church in Haverhill 2008 First Church of Christ - Bradford matted 24 x 18 m 003 $200

The Dunes at Crane Beach - Ipswich 2012 framed 24 x 18 f 06 $150 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 19 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Church in Newburyport 2007 First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist matted 18 x 24 m 034 $200 20 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Newburyport 2016 matted 24 x 18 m 150 $275

Inn Street - Newburyport 2011 unmatted 16 x 12.5 #350 $175 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 21 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Market Square - Newburyport 2012 framed 20 x 26 f 07 $300

Newburyport Market Square 2010 matted 20 x 16.5 m 139 $250 22 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Greenwood Farm - Ipswich 2017 unmatted 16 x 12 #355 $175 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 23 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

The Kite Flyer - Plum Island 2013 matted 14 x 18 m 130 $175 24 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Three of Seven Gables - Salem 2008 framed 16 x 22 f 21 $275 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 25 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Seven Gables - Salem 2007 unmatted 20 x 15 #243 $200

St. Anne’s Church - Kennebunkport, Maine 2018 framed 24 x 18 f 16 $250 26 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Back Cove - New Harbor, Maine 2007 framed 23 x 17 f 27 $275

Nubble Lighthouse - Cape Neddick, York, Maine 2015 unmatted 20 x 14.5 #223 $150 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 27 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Steps to the Beach - Tiverton, Rhode Island 2009 The Lonely Frog Pond - Tiverton, Rhode Island 2010 matted 22 x 18 m 022 $175 matted 20 x 16 m 009 $150

Rhode Island Estuary - Tiverton, Rhode Island 2004 matted 26 x 18 m 020 $300 28 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

All proceeds of this fundraiser support Christ Church Community Outreach

(Reprinted from the Christ Church website: christchurchandover.org)

Where Our Outreach Dollars Go

Reaching Out: locally and globally

Ministries of service, compassion, empowerment and advocacy for the most vulnerable in our community and in the world

The following is an alphabetical list of organizations that have received material, financial and volunteer assistance from Christ Church Andover in the recent past.

Andover Thrift Shop Christ Church members and friends donate clothing and household items that are sold at low cost to indi- viduals and families in our areas. Items that do not sell are donated to the neediest people in the surrounding communities. This ministry is enabled by thousands of hours of volunteer efforts each year by Christ Church members and friends. On the web at http://www.andoverthriftshop.com

ABC House (A Better Chance) This nonprofit program offers outstanding students from under-performing urban schools the opportunity to prepare for college at Andover High School, one of Massachusetts’ top performing schools. This year’s Christ Church Christmas Fair gave some of its proceeds to this worthy cause. On the web at http://andoverabc.org/

Barbara Harris Camp Scholarships Part of the tithe on the prior year’s fair helped needy children have a summer camp experience at the Barbara C. Harris Camp. Ad- ditional funds from the Rector’s Discretionary Fund aided families from our parish to send their children. On the web at http://www. bchcenter.org/

Bread and Roses Christ Church supports this feeding ministry in Lawrence through financial contributions as well as volunteer support from parishio- ners. On the web at http://www.breadandroseslawrence.org/

Communities Together (formerly Greater Lawrence Council of Churches) Christ Church participates in CT to support a variety of ministries in our community: chaplaincies at the hospitals, vacation Bible schools in area churches, an after school program in Hancock Courts for some of Lawrence’s most vulnerable children, and ministries to area nursing homes. We also participate in their annual diaper and underwear drive during Lent. On the web at http://communitiestogether.cfsites.org/

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem We supported the construction of a home for the elderly in Beir Zeit, near Ramallah, in Palestine. In addition, our Good Friday offering each year goes to the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem, supporting ministries of par- ishes, schools and hospitals throughout the diocese in Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. On the web at http://www.j-diocese.org/ The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 29 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Through the outreach portion of our annual commitment to the Diocese of Massachusetts (25% or our total assessment), we support literally hundreds of ministries both locally and globally, including feeding programs, AIDS relief in Africa, college chaplaincies, and many other ministries. On the web at http://www.diomass.org

Episcopal Relief and Development ERD enables Episcopalians to reach around the world to ad- dress pressing needs arising from poverty and disaster. On the web at http://www.er-d.org/

Esperanza Academy Now in its eighth year, Esperanza Academy is a free-tuition Episcopal middle school for girls in Lawrence. Many Christ Church members contribute as staff, board members, volun- teers and individual donors in this important ministry. On the web at http://esperanzaacademy.org/

Family Service, Inc. Family Service is a social service organization in Lawrence whose mission is help people help themselves by building their skills, increasing their knowledge, and providing them with opportunities to live positive and productive lives. On the web at http://www.familyserviceinc.com/

Gulf Coast Task Force Sponsored by the Diocese of Massachusetts, this ministry enables us to partner with churches on the Gulf Coast to continue the rebuilding efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. In addition to financial support, six men from our parish spent a week on mission to the Gulf Coast helping rebuild homes. On the web at http://www.diomass.org/mission/gulf_coast

Habitat for Humanity (Merrimack Valley) Founded over twenty years ago at Christ Church, this ministry enables home ownership for low income work- ing people. It also provides wonderful opportunities for hands-on service and fellowship by a growing num- ber of Christ Church parishioners. On the web at http://www.merrimackvalleyhabitat.org/

Heifer Project Part of the tithe on last year’s fair bought livestock for fami- lies in Africa so that they would have a means of sustaining their families. On the web at http://www.heifer.org/

Lazarus House Ministries Many Christ Church parishioners participate in the Hike for Hope to benefit the work of Lazarus House Ministries in Lawrence. Others serve on the Board of Lazarus or play other volunteer roles through their gifts of time, talent, and treasure. On the web at http://www.lazarushouse.org/

Merrimack Valley Project MVP organizes local communities to address pressing social needs. We are partners with many other churches and unions here in the Merrimack Valley, addressing concerns around housing, immigration, and worker rights. On the web at http://www.merrimackvalleyproject.org/ 30 The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Neighbors in Need Food gifts to our little red wagons on Sunday are a tangible and visible reminder of our call to feed the hungry. Christ Church parishioners donate and transport food, including entire Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, to Neighbors in Need. Others serve on the board and volunteer in a variety of ways. On the web at http://www.neighborsinneed.net/

Partners in Health This organization is making a real difference in improv- ing health care for the poor in countries worldwide. Christ Church parishioners saw their work firsthand in Cange, Haiti in 2011 and in 2014. On the web at http://www.pih.org/

Prayer Shawl Ministry Contributions of yarn and other supplies, not to speak of the countless hours of knitting, enable us to reach out to those who are sick, grieving, lonely, or facing many of life’s challenges.

REACH Rwanda Founded by the Rev. Philbert Kalisa in 1995 following Rwanda’s genocide, REACH engages individuals and communities in transformational healing and reconciliation, forgiveness, empowerment and economic devel- opment. Christ Church parishioners have donated goats and corrugated roofing materials to REACH for them to distribute to both the victims and the perpetrators who have sought forgiveness.

Rector’s Discretionary Fund Gifts to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund help provide confidential assistance to parishioners and members of our community who are in need, as well as support to ministries in and beyond our local community.

Refugee Immigration Ministry RIM provides basic services to immigrants in eastern Massachusetts who are seeking asylum because of politi- cal or religious persecution in their homelands. On the web at http://www.r-im.net/

Sisters of St. Margaret The Wednesday morning Eucharist and breakfast group supports the work of the Sisters in Haiti through weekly offerings. On the web at http://www.ssmbos.com/

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Merrimack Valley TIP is a group of specially trained citizen volunteers who are called by police officers, fire fighters and hospital personnel to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. This year’s Christ Church Christmas Fair gave some of its proceeds to this worthy cause. On the web at http://www.traumaintervention.com/

United Thank Offering (UTO) Through our blue boxes we contribute to UTO’s work around the world, “…significantly impact[ing] the lives of women and children because of Christ’s love.” On the web at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/uto/ The Watercolors of Michael Doran Fundraiser 31 Book One: Landscapes and Cityscapes of Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island

Michael Doran Paintings for Sale at the Andover Thift Shop Starting Monday, October 12 and running several months, the Andover Thrift Shop, 10 Park Street, Andover, will be selling a variety of lower priced Michael Doran paintings to support Christ Church Community Outreach. Visit the Andover Thrift Shop to view and purchase these paintings. Hours: M-F 12-4, Sat 10-2. A sampling: Christ Church

Christ Church is a parish of the Episco- pal Diocese of Massachusetts serving the town of Andover and surrounding communities. It was established in 1835 and continues to enjoy a thriving congre- gational life of worship, fellowship, and service. Parishioners come from all walks of life, and from many denominational backgrounds.

We are a community of young and old, of those who are firm in the faith and those struggling to make sense of it all. We welcome people of all ages and stages in life and in the journey of faith. Everyone is encouraged to participate in our pro- grams of Christian Formation, where we strive to present the faith in ways that are understandable and accessible to Christ Church - Andover 2012 all. We are a community of support for painted by Michael Doran, donated by Claire Wilkes individuals and families —– traditional families and non-traditional families alike. All are welcome here.

Opportunities for service abound at Christ Church, whether through our well-established Thrift Shop and Children’s Center ministries, through worship and Christian education, participating in our fabulous music program, or in one of our many ministries of outreach and mission such as our youth mission projects, Habitat for Humanity, Neighbors in Need, Bread and Roses, or Esperanza Academy, School of Hope. First and foremost, we are a community that gathers week by week to offer worship to God and to be fed for our journey in the Eucharist. Every hun- gry soul is welcomed at the table in this place. We invite you to join us!

Vision Statement It is the Vision of Christ Church to be an open, welcoming Episcopal congregation living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the power of the Holy Spirit, we seek to nurture our spiritual growth through worship and prayer, learning and teaching, support and service. We aspire to put God’s love into action within our own lives, in our congregation and in our world.

Where We’re Located Christ Church is located at 33 Central Street, two blocks off Route 28, at the corner of Central and School streets, in down- town Andover. Our church, restrooms and meeting space are handicap accessible. The church offices are located in the Claire Wilkes, daughter of Rosalyn Wood, holds Glebe House at 25 Central Street, at the corner of Central Michael Doran’s painting of Christ Church and Brook Streets, two doors down to the right of the church that her mother purchased at a silent auction building. in 2012. When she heard about this fundraiser and tribute to Michael Doran she decided to Contact Information: donate this painting back to the church. Rosalyn Mailing address: 25 Central Street, Andover, MA 01810 Wood was a long time devoted parishioner and a Phone: 978 475-0529 generous patron of the church, its music and its Email: [email protected] community outreach. Website: www.christchurchandover.org