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Inviting * Growing * Living
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Christ Church
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What's happening August 20-27
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Help Children Succeed! Donate to the Backpack & School Supply Drive
Each year we collect backpacks and school supplies for the children of George Mason Elementary School. CCE is partnered with this under-served school as part of the Micah Initiative.
Our goal is to collect
75 backpacks
filled with school supplies. Please consider giving whatever you can and bring your donations to the milling area between now and Sunday, September 6.
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Please contribute to Rev. Doug's Farewell Gifts
On
Sunday, September 6
at 12:15 PM we will celebrate the Rev. Doug Wigner's ministry with us and we hope you can join us.
On that day, we
will be presenting Doug with some gifts from the congregation and we need your help! In the hallway to the Parlor, there is a table with two vases. In one vase, you have the opportunity to leave a note of thanks and farewell to Doug. You can bring a note in from home or use the supplies provided. In the other vase, you are invited to place a small item that will be used to make stepping stones for Doug's garden. You can choose something significant to you or something that you think he'd like -- something small such as a coin, stone, key, bottle cap, marble, etc.
The table will be set up through Sunday, August 30. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Guzman.
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Bluegrass & BBQ
A Celebration of Christ Church
Sunday, September 13
4:00 - 6:00 PM
We hope you can
join us for our annual picnic and celebration of Christ Church, featuring the fine family dining of Tanglewood Ordinary and the musical stylings of East of Afton.
This is a chance to kick-off the fall at CCE with some old-fashioned country fun -- BBQ and all the fixings, games for the youngun's, toe-tapping music, and a chance to catch up with your church friends. The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham will be our honored guest.
Purchase tickets now through CCE Online and pick-up your tickets at the Welcome Table at the event. Adults & Teens: $8; Kids 4-12: $4; 3 & under FREE. To purchase tickets offline, please bring your payment to the church office.
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Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
Sunday School shapes the lives of our youngest parishioners. Sunday School is everyone’s ministry! We are looking for anyone who loves children and is age 16+ (those under 16 can sign-up to be a youth assistant). Many different spiritual gifts and talents are needed to be Greeters, Small Group Leaders, Assistants and even do work “Behind the Scenes.” Sign up with a friend and teach together and/or make new friends. All materials are provided in the classroom and the lesson can be previewed online. Training will be provided! We will be concentrating on building community with our Sunday School Volunteers. There will be many opportunities throughout the year to meet together, talk, give feedback and get to know each other as a ministry group!
Sign up now or contact Ryan Giorgis for more information.
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Women's Book Discussion
Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 - 8 PM
Register now and join us for a fun ladies night with cheese, wine, and conversation at Julie Finnegan's house in Rockville (about 10 minutes west of the church).
We'll be discussing The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist by Craig Groeschel.
The founding and senior pastor of the multi-campus, pace-setting LiveChurch.tv, Groeschel's personal journey toward a more authentic God-honoring life is more relevant than ever. Readers everywhere will be nodding their heads as they are challenged to take their own honest moment and ask the question: am I putting my whole faith in God but still living as if everything was up to me?
Read a synopsis and REGISTER NOW!
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Kids, Welcome Back to a School Year of New Adventures
The Children’s Ministry Team is very excited about our new Children's Sunday School curriculum this year from Sparkhouse. Highlights include fun Bible Story movies, colorful leaflets to bring home, and less prep for leaders & teachers. It all begins Sunday, September 13.
We are changing things up. Offerings will differ at each of the two worship services this fall. At the 9:00 AM service we will use three different Sparkhouse curriculums, so we can customize for the specific age groups and needs of these groups. There will be a curriculum just for preschoolers (potty-trained 2s & 3s, 4s&5s), an exciting new plan for K-3, and even one just for the tweens in our Club45! For the 10:45 AM service, the kids will all gather in one large room to experience the Bible story and then divide into groups for age-appropriate discussion and activities. Stay tuned for more!
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Education for Ministry Resumes Sept. 14
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a transformative way to grow your faith as part of a small, trusted community. Participants learn together through study, worship, discussion and reflection, and experience how to connect our faith tradition with our daily lives. Past participants and graduates say it is life-changing.
EfM will resume on Monday nights from 7:30-9:30 beginning September 14.
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Youth Choir Camp
This Monday and Tuesday, August 24-25
All 6th-12th graders interested in participating in Youth Choir this season are invited to take part in an awesome 2-day Youth Choir Camp. We'll gather at church
August 24 and 25
from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM to learn, grow, and have fun together. All current and prospective members are highly encouraged to attend. To sign up or for more information, please email
[email protected]
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Adult Choir Workshop
Saturday, August 29, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Enjoy music, singing, food, and fellowship at this year’s Adult Choir Workshop! We will meet at the church at 8:30 AM and spend the day in work and worship together. We promise you’ll leave with some improved singing skills (and some full stomachs – lunch is provided!) This workshop is for all current choir members, anyone interested in joining the choir, or those simply interested in learning more about singing – 16yr-olds and older. Since we are preparing food, please let us know if you are coming so we can plan accordingly.
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Garage Student Ministries
There will be one combined youth group this Sunday, August 23, as we take part in the annual Youth Group Olympics. Join us at 6:00 PM in the Garage
and bring a friend!
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It's not too late to Join Your Neighbors for an Ice Cream Social
Meet others who live in your community and learn more about the 10:25 Ministry's monthly small groups.
The next gatherings are:
- Thursday, August 27, 6:30—8 PM, Baxter residence hear Three Chopt and Church Rds. RSVP to [email protected]
- Thursday, August 27, 6:30- 8 PM, Johnson residence in Manakin Sabot. RSVP to [email protected]
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Congrats to our Adult Softball Team who came in 2nd place in the Western Henrico Church Softball League. During the final tournament, the team won 3 out of 4 games. What a great season of fun and fellowship in Christ's name!
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Christ Church Episcopal 804.364.0394 www.christchurchrichmond.com
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