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CityViewNC.com | 25 T I C K E T S A V A I L A B L E A T (910) 678-7186 GilbertTheater.com September 16-October 2, 2022 The Man Who Liberty Valance SHOT November 25-27, December 2-4, December 16-18 2022 February 17-March 5, 2023 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE abridged April 21-May 7, 2023 ALL IN THE FOUR SHORT PLAYS TIMING June 23-July 9, 2023 [title of show] 2022/2023 S E A S O N This project is supported by the Arts Council in part by contributions from businesses and individuals, and through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources. Print & Sign Shop Westwood & Fort Bragg Holy Trinity Episcopal and its 577 members also are celebrating the church's 70th anniversary. "Being at Holy Trinity is like wearing a pair of custom-made gloves," says Cekuta, a native of Rochester, New York. "Not a week goes by that I don't pull on some past skill or experience. e relationship between the parishioners and me is a natural fit, so Sunday mornings are fun. I genuinely enjoy having a church with so many young families and children, so sitting on the floor with the children each week during the children's sermon is my favorite time." Parishioners have welcomed Cekuta with open arms. "She is very energetic, detail-oriented and a people kind of person," says Charles Koonce, who along with his wife, Connie, have been members since 1973. "She brings a lot of enthusiasm and has provided solid leadership. She got here when COVID did. But that didn't stop us from having church services on the lawn with social distancing." e church also live streams Sunday services. "It's been two years this coming August" since Cekuta arrived at Holy Trinity, says Nancy Broadwell, 89, who has been a church member since 1955. "It's not been a normal two years for any church. I can't imagine how it has been for her. But she is attracting a lot of new families, which is very good. And she is really good with the little children. And we are doing a lot of outreach projects that appeal to many in our congregation. I think we are in good shape and she is certainly dedicated to making things be the best she can." Arriving at a new church and a new city has had some challenges. "I must say, though, making the transition to a new city, diocese and church in the middle of a global pandemic was a unique experience for me and the members of Holy Trinity," Cekuta says. "I worked as a rector for 17 months before I was officially installed. is Celebration of New Ministry usually occurs within weeks or months of arriving at a new parish. I still have not seen full faces of most parishioners, so now that masks are being relaxed, I will have to get to know them all over again. We have all taken the challenges and the changes in stride, found humor where we can, but we all look forward to where God is leading us." 239 Robeson Street | Fayetteville, NC 28301 | 910.485.0555 www.thecareclinic.org Compassion Assistance Referral, and Education The CARE Clinic provides free quality health care to eligible uninsured, low-income adults who live in our community. The need for these services has dramatically increased during the COVID 19 pandemic, because people have lost their jobs and health insurance. Please consider a donation to help us. A dult patients who qualify for The CARE Clinic services, may receive, free of charge, any of the following services. Clinics are staffed primarily by volunteers and are held every Tuesday and Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Patients are seen by appointment only and clinics are held after 5 p.m. Basic Medical Care Dental Extractions Laboratory Tests Additional Diagnostic Testing Pharmacy Service Health Education Community Resource Information Referrals to Specialists

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