Visit of Our Bishop-Elect Sunday, March 26 Please join us to welcome our Bishop-Elect, The Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. She will be with us for both the 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Eucharists.

How do you speak about the unspoken? Discover the subliminal and blatant messages in our culture around race, and explore ways to start courageous conversations about it.  During this event, hear the experiences of people of color and ask questions in a non-threatening, respectful environment. Come join us and talk about what is still an enormous social issue.

Registration is requested but not required at: https://stchriscarmel.formstack.com/forms/register_racism_the_elephant_in_the_room

Overview of Transition Process Sunday March 19, During Coffee Hour The Rev. Canon Debra Kissinger, the Canon for Transition Ministries and Leadership Development, will join us during coffee hour on Sunday, March 19, to provide a brief overview of the rector transition process and answer questions from the congregation. We encourage you to attend if your schedule permits.

"Introduction to Contemplative Prayer"

Mondays through April 10, 6:00 p.m. 

The Andres Library

This group is focusing on various practices of silence and stillness, deepening our spiritual lives and receiving the multitude of health benefits associated with meditation. Enjoy the support of a safe and open group atmosphere, experiential learning, and education about these contemplative practices. Gina Mercurio-Brown is facilitating this class, which is open to both youth and adults. Join at any time.

"Faith and Practice (aka Episcopal 101)

Sundays through March 26, 11:30 a.m.

Choir Classroom (upstairs above the Parish Hall)

Father Steve is facilitating a six-week class for people wanting to know more about the Episcopal Church and the Christian faith. This Sunday is the fourth week of this class.  Topics covered during the course include worship, the Book of Common Prayer, history, polity, Holy Scripture, moral decision making, and prayer. You may join at any time. For more information or to sign up, please email Father Steve at frsteve@stchriscarmel.com.

View the Spring 2017 Catalog and Register 

for other Adult Christian Development Classes

http://www.stchriscarmel.org/adults 

Thankfully, the advent of the GPS has saved many a traveler from straying from the route that will lead them to their desired destination and has probably helped to preserve marital harmony on countless family road trips. Much like the GPS in your car, the goal of our new GPS is to help keep us on track, but our GPS helps us stay on track financially. GPS allows parishioners and guests to "choose their destination" to provide financial support to help address some of the financial potholes and detours we face, or to provide funds to "build new roads." Each month we will highlight a different wish list item (road building), bill (pothole filling) and program (planned road maintenance). Here are our GPS items for March:

•  Grant a Wish: Deep Cleaning of the Sanctuary (estimate $1,125). We're hoping to give the sanctuary a thorough "spring cleaning" before some major events to be hosted at St. Christopher's. In addition to our Easter celebration on April 16, St. Christopher's is hosting the Liturgy to Celebrate the Life and Ministry of Bishop Cate on April 22.

• Support a Program: Adult Formation and Confirmation ($450). After all, spiritual growth is what we're here for. 

• Pay a Bill: We've already been hit hard with repair bills in 2017!          

          Little bill: Repair Exhaust/Baffle on tractor ($184)
 

How to Give Through GPS

GPS Envelopes are available on the large table in the Narthex. You can also give electronically through our Online Giving page by using the button below.  

Thanks for helping us get there from here. 

Anne Long

Senior Warden and formerly Mapquest-dependent traveler

The City of Carmel has announced a long list of construction projects that will continue throughout 2017. There is one project which may change your travel from St. Christopher's. Beginning March 15, construction will affect eastbound traffic on Main Street from Guilford to 4th Avenue SW. Westbound traffic will not be affected. Detours to other streets will be posted. We will have copies of the project list in the Narthex. To receive emails and alerts, subscribe to CarmelLink.com.