This week the Christian blogosphere and news cycle was filled with news of the how different Evangelicals can be when it comes to news from our southern border. Russell Moore, who is the chief ethicist for the Southern Baptist Convention, an evangelical's evangelical, was ridiculed by Jerry Falwell, Jr., who now runs his father's Liberty University. Here's what transpired on Twitter. Note, I saw this in the news, not on Twitter. I only use Twitter when I'm at General Convention!

 

The summer worship schedule is now in effect. Regular weekend worship services take place on Saturdays at 5:30 pm at St. Ignatius Chapel, on Demere Road, and on Sundays at 8:00 am, 9:15 am and 11:15 am at Christ Church, Frederica. Kidurgy, our Liturgy of the Word for younger children, is celebrated on Sundays at 9:15 am. 

The women's study group meets Thursdays at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. They are currently reading, Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith, by Barbara Brown Taylor. The book is  "...a beautifully crafted memoir . . . . There is a refreshing honesty . . . a slice of courage in a world that too often refuses to admit its vulnerability. . . . Leaving Church does not bash the church. It is a love story about letting go and learning to live with the mystery of what may happen next." -  San Diego Tribune   

Contact: Mtr. Ashton Williston at [email protected].

The fourth annual icon writing workshop will be held August 26-30 in the Christ Church parish hall. The instructor this year is Kara Nelson. Icon writing is much more than learning to paint an icon, a painting depicting Jesus, Mary, angels or saints. Orthodox Christians consider making icons more a form of prayer than art and believe the writer's hand is guided by God as s/he writes in paint. The group will work from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, but you may work more or less as your eyes, body and soul are so inclined. Each day will begin with a brief worship and Eucharist filled with instruction about icons. The cost is $375. No previous experience is needed and all materials will be furnished. Just bring a lunch and a willingness to learn. Contact: Mtr. Becky at [email protected] .

This summer, our youth will have the opportunity to give back to the community with Serving Our Neighbors, a week-long outreach camp, from July 15-19. All youth from rising 5th graders through high school-aged youth are welcome. This is an all day, week-long camp that focuses on outreach in our community. 

We will spend our mornings traveling around Brunswick to different outreach opportunities like The Well, St. Athanasius, Second Harvest, MAP International and back home to Christ Church for Back-Pack Buddies! In the afternoons, we'll have engaging activities like Neptune Park mini golf, bowling, a movie, and on Friday, we will go to Summer Waves Water Park in celebration of a hard work week! 

Register your children here for this great week of serving and fellowship. For more information, please c ontact: Mtr. Katie at [email protected]

There are great camp sessions throughout the summer at Honey Creek for children and youth, and even parents with their children. Summer camp experiences can make wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.  Get the information you need to register for camps  here.

2019 Camp St. Peter II

From Sunday, July 7 at 3:30 pm to Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 9:30 am  - Completed grades 6-8

 

2019 Camp St. Joseph and Mary II

From Sunday, July 14 at 3:30 pm to Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 9:30 am  - Completed grades 3-5

 

Parent & Child Camp Session II

From Sunday, July 14 at 3:30 pm to Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 9:30 am -  The Parent & Child sessions run during the Camp St. Joseph & Mary sessions (Sunday through Tuesday). They serve as an introduction to camp culture for both the parent and the child (K-2).  Parent and child are invited to participate fully in all camp activities as much (or as little) as they are comfortable.

Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook here !

Many hands make light the work...

 

As the planning begins for the March 21, 2020 Tour of Homes, there are openings for committee chairpersons. We are looking for men and women to share their talents in the following areas; advertising, benefactors, marketing, tour buses, sponsors and signage. If you'd like to help with this most worthwhile project please contact the chairs, Susie Henning and Tami Black.

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The Susanna Wesley Guild will meet for their next luncheon on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 11:30 noon, at the King and Prince Hotel. (Bring a sweater, in case the AC is too chilly!) For more information, contact Ethel Horton at  [email protected].

Our new Christ Church Gift Shop, (inside the Parish House, across from the reception area), is now open on Sundays, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Come browse the assortment of unique items available, including hand-made prayer beads and our new history book. We'll also be adding new and seasonal items each week, so come by and check out the inventory. If you would like to make a purchase, cash, checks and credit cards are acceptable.  If you're interested in helping with the shop, please contact Ellen Kuehm at 912-996-3392 or at  [email protected]