The Season of Epiphany at
Christ Church
Episcopal
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Thank you for your generosity in 2019
God be praised! Your contributions enabled us to do the ministry of Be-ing the Church. Because of your gifts (pledge, non-pledge, and vision), we were able to join God’s heart in caring for people, growing in formation as disciples of Jesus, and practicing radical hospitality. In 2018, our leadership stretched to live more fully into this vision, adopting a budget deficit to get there. But together, with your help, we ended the year with a modest surplus. Thank you for helping us see what we believe: that the Lord provides the manna when we’re faithful to the mission. Rejoice, and again, I say rejoice. And, for more information, please join us at our Annual Meeting Part II on Sunday, February 3 at 12:15 PM in the Library. Remember, financial assets make the ministry of Jesus possible.
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Adult Forum Series continues this Sunday
"Civility is simply demonstrating respect for the dignity of our fellow humans—
even those humans with whom we have sharp disagreement. Civility is allowing others to speak, and having the humility to admit that we may have something to learn. Civility favors truth over cheap gain, and patience over knee-
jerk judgment." - Rabbi Steve Gutow
All are welcome to gather in the Parlor at 10:15 AM on Sunday mornings as we learn more from our clergy about
Civil Discourse
. This 3-part series seeks to help us all with some of those tough conversations. Join Rev. Richard as we seek to move from political divide into
Holy Conversation
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Helping people cope during financial stress
The church has discretionary funds administered by clergy to confidentially help with needs such as housing/shelter, food, medical care, and transportation. If you are affected by the partial federal shutdown, please remember that we have limited funds that may be of help and contact one of the clergy. Also pastoral care is available.
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Support our CARITAS Ministry
Next
week, we have the opportunity for God’s power and love to be made manifest at Christ Church. From Saturday to Saturday, January 19-26, we will host a CARITAS Family week. Because this is an “unplanned” week, we had not budgeted to host CARITAS. We are sharing much of the expenses with our faith partners of Shady Grove UMC and the West End Islamic Center. However, if you are able to contribute to cover the expenses associated with hosting the CARITAS families and providing for their needs for the week, please
click here to give online
or
text CCE to 73256
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Please donate books for young children
Help us support the children of George Mason by donating your gently used books for our annual book fair and ice cream social.
We are specifically looking for
picture books for early readers, grades Kindergarten through 3rd grades.
Our goal is to collect 400 books so each child can take home books this year.
Bring your donations to the milling area through January 27.
We also need help sorting and moving the books, if you can assist, please contact Kimberly Kimball at
kimberly.kimball@me.com.
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Youth Ministry at the Garage
Location Change! Youth Groups & Worship this Sunday, January 20
All Mid-High (6-8 Grade) and Sr. High (9-12 grade) students are invited to a special edition of Youth Group & Worship this Sunday at the
Shady Grove YMCA
from 6:00-7:30 PM. Together we’ll enjoy fellowship, group games for everyone, and worship in a cool and different location. So grab a friend and come join us!
Mission Trip Registrations
open February 1—be sure to check into Realm for more registration info!
February 3 is our
Super Bowl Party
at the Garage: 3:00-4:30 PM. All Mid-High and Sr. High students are invited for games, fellowship, and worship before the big game!
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Annual Meeting Part II: Manna from Heaven, Investment in Mission
Please join us
Sunday, February 3 at 12:15 PM
in the Library to find out how richly God blessed us in 2018, through your faithful gifts, and how we are investing in mission for 2019. The presentation will be led by our Treasurer, Steve Rogers, and Rev. Shirley. After the presentation, we hope you will share your thoughts and questions.
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Take your Episcoplian-ness to the next level in Episcopal 301
Our popular a
ll-things-Episcopalian series continues! This year, we offer a brand new course, Episcopal-301. Rev. Richard will lead participants in an insightful look at
the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist.
The 4-week class begins February 5. No prerequisite required! Learn more and sign up in Realm Events.
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Please make plans to join us on February 23, 5:00 PM, for a special benefit concert supporting the Episcopal Relief & Development's disaster recovery efforts for the people of North Carolina and South Carolina. Our neighbors to the south are still recovering from last fall's back-back hurricanes that left entire towns devastated. Your support will help displaced families hear a message of hope: Welcome Home. The event is free, open to the public, and participants will have the opportunity to donate toward the cause of hurricane recovery.
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Register a child for Preschool
Our Preschool is an active ministry of CCE and our mission is to provide a nurturing, developmentally appropriate Christian environment for children as they begin their journey to become independent lifelong learners. We serve children ages 2-PreK and are a half-day preschool program. Hours of operation are 9:00-12:00. For more information, please contact Cheri Erk, Executive Director at 804-364-5905 or
cheri@christchurchprseschool.com
or by visiting their website: christchurchpreschool.com.
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Attend a Recall & Reconnect Listening Session with the Diocese
The Rt. Rev. Susan E. Goff, Bishop Suffragan and Ecclesiastical Authority for our Diocese of Virginia, invites us all to renew our mission together in Christ's Name. See a list of Listening Sessions below and click on a location to register.
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Always Inviting • Growing Deeper • Serving Others •
Christ Church Episcopal
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