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Taste & See! Annual Giving 2018

WORSHIP & BE GLAD

THIS SATURDAY

Men's Breakfast at 8 AM

Worship at 5 PM

THIS SUNDAY

Worship & Children's Sunday School at 9 AM

Financial Forum at 10 AM

Sunday School Extension for Children at 10 AM

Worship & Children's Chapel at 11 AM

Youth Groups at 5-7:30 PM

Asset Mapping Special Event at Christ Church Episcopal RVA

RSVP now and join us for a special Asset Mapping Exercise & Fellowship Meal

Sunday, November 4

Come join us for a fun, positive and powerful group experience called Asset Mapping . Recognize your personal assets (gifts, strengths, passions) and see how they become more valuable when matched with others! When we join these assets together, amazing things can happen in our church, community, and the world around us.

Please make plans to join us on Sunday, November 4, 5:00-6:30 PM for a special asset mapping exercise and dinner to follow.

RSVP

The Christmas Pageant is fun and easy and rehearsals start soon!

Kids age 5 through 12th grade are invited to participate in the Children's Christmas pageant: The Greatest Story Ever Told ... in Fifteen Minutes!

Rehearsals begin Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30-7:30 PM and the Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 16 at 9:00 AM.

Yes, you read that right...Sunday! Every Sunday we hear the acts of God through Holy Scripture and expounded on through the message, in addition to raising our voices in song. Well, the "greatest story ever told" is the nativity, and our music ministry is bringing it to you, live on Sunday, December 16 at the 9:00 AM service. Pageant + Holy Communion = a great celebration of God.

This year’s pageant is easy and fun, all while teaching children that when it comes to the greatest story ever told, the joy is just beginning!

Register in advance if you can, or just come to the first rehearsal. To register, click “Events” in Realm and look for “October 24 Pageant Rehearsals” —

or email Laura McNally.

Men's Breakfast this Saturday and Men's Fall Retreat at Shrine Mont November 16-18

Men's Breakfast

Join other men for a time of fellowship, formation, and food. We will gather in the sanctuary at 8:00 AM for a hearty breakfast, short program, and time together as friends. All are welcome!

Men's Retreat

The Christ Church Men’s Fall Retreat will be held at the beautiful Shrine Mont campus located in the Blue Ridge mountains. The purpose of this retreat is to have a weekend away to relax, enjoy nature, be in fellowship, and recharge for the upcoming holiday season. Whether you are an avid hiker or just like relaxing in the beautiful outdoors, this is the retreat for you. We will have plenty of options. We will be staying in furnished houses so, you don’t need to bring any camping gear. The cost for both nights will be $80. Sign up in Realm Events. Please see below for more information and contact Jeff Kapinos at jkapinos7@gmail.com or Reverend Richard at p.pelkey@ccerva.org with any questions.

FAQs: Men's Retreat

Share your gifts ... in Haiti!

We have a long-standing relationship with two Episcopal parishes and their communities in Haiti. Our call to partner with and serve our brothers and sisters there continues! We are planning mission trips to Haiti and need hearts and hands to serve with us.

Team Hippocrates will work with local doctors at remote medical clinics. Especially needed are doctors, PAs, RNs, NPs and anyone with medical experience.

Team Michelangelo will join locals in painting classrooms, building benches, and upgrading our partner schools and clinic. No special skills are required.

Trip timing will depend on availability and interest. If you’re interested in a mission trip to Haiti in 2019 or 2020, or in learning more about our partnerships, contact Penny Sellers, pennysellers@verizon.net.

Called to serve?

You & God & Money Forum series continues

Sunday, October 21, 10 AM, Parlor

During this brief time together, we'll exploring important topics about money and faith -- sometimes tough to talk about, but so vital to our lives! This Sunday Rev. Richard will lead us in a discussion about debt.

All youth are welcome at the Garage!

The Garage is our ministry for students in 6th-12th grades.

Don's miss Youth Groups & Worship at the Garage this Sunday night.
Youth Small Groups are now meeting, it’s not too late to log into Realm, find your student’s group, and connect with their leaders!
Just a few spots remain on the Sr. High Fall Weekend to Shrine Mont on November 2-4.

When kids learn through adventure, they learn for life. All boys & girls K-5 are invited to join Cub Scouts

Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. It’s hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.

Two thriving Scout Packs meet here at Christ Church and we are blessed by their presence. Cub Scout Pack 788 is having an open enrollment period. All girls and boys in Grades K-5 are invited to attend the next meeting on October 22 in the Garage Youth Building. Come see what scouting is all about!

For more information, please contact Rev. Richard Pelkey or call the 788 Cub Master, Jon Taylor, at 804-337-7002.

Remembering All Saints

Our faith teaches us that we are all in God’s communion of saints. We celebrate this gift on Sunday, November 4. I f you would like a loved one remembered in our reciting of the names of those we honor and love but see no longer, please email Penny by Sunday, October 28.

Called to serve on Vestry?

The Vestry (our governing board) is currently taking nominations to serve a three-year term, starting January 2019. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, first secure the person’s permission, then email Rev. Shirley before October 22. Each year, the vestry identifies skills and experience particularly helpful to upcoming work. Read more about these by clicking below...

Vestry Nominations

A new purpose for the little white shed

Christ is always making old things new. Since the CARITAS ministry no longer needs a donations shed at CCE, we are re-purposing the shed for our Boy Scout Troop 788. Thank you to all who have contributed furniture over the years. Please help spread the word that we are no longer accepting donations and that we actually have to pay to remove anything that is left. We encourage you to support the new CARITAS Furniture Bank at 1108 Gordon Avenue. Please call ahead before you drop off items: (804) 358-0964 Ext: 401.

Two more festive receptions honoring the Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston

To honor Bishop Johnston on his upcoming retirement, all are welcome to celebrate his time as our Bishop. All events are open to all members of the Diocese.

Sunday, October 28 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Virginia Theological Seminary, Scott Lounge | RSVP

Friday, November 2

Holy Eucharist - 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Festive Reception - 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

The Richmond Marriott | RSVP

Special webcast continues Saturday, Oct. 27

Join us Saturday afternoons before worship for the Conspire Webcast Series -- contemplative teachings and conversation with Richard Rohr and others. You’ll leave with an open heart, mind, and body! We’ll meet at 3:30 PM in the Parlor on October 27 and November 3 & 10.