WEEKLY E-NEWS
from Christ Church Episcopal
SATURDAY NIGHT VESPERS: A FRESH EXPRESSION
This service will blend ancient and contemporary expressions for a unique time of preparation each Saturday in Advent at 5:00 PM

SUNDAY WORSHIP & FORMATION
We'll gather in worship at 9:00 & 11:00 AM to continue the season of Advent through music, scripture, prayer, Holy Communion, and more.
Beautiful Ornaments available this weekend as part of the "Giving Tree"
Exchange an ornament from the Giving Tree for a donation and your support helps girls and boys half a world away. Proceeds benefit our dear Hope & Resurrection Secondary School , of which Christ Church has been involved since it's inception.
Due this Sunday!
Make a dedication in honor or memory of a loved one this Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, our worship space will be adorned with flowers to celebrate the birth of Jesus. You are invited to dedicate these flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Your dedication will be printed in the worship bulletin so our community can join in giving thanks for the special people in your life. Forms can be found in the worship building and the church office and they are due by December 16 . Contact Rev. Darren Steadman for more information.
Youth Ministry Updates
Register to help single mothers and their children at a fun Christmas party—Saturday, December 14, 10 AM - 12 PM.
  • Benefiting Forward Foundation (formerly Sophie House)
  • We need volunteers to help with games, crafts, and refreshments
  • Get more info and volunteer in Realm Events
 
Don’t forget to RSVP in Realm Events for our youth Christmas parties on Sunday, December 15!
Adult Forum this weekend
Our worship series continues this Sunday, December 15. Join others in the parlor this Sunday at 10:15 AM as we explore another "Way of Love" spiritual practice: Worship.
Notes from Annual Meeting & Congrats, New Vestry!
Last Sunday we gathered for our annual meeting and elected four new persons to serve on our Vestry. Please give thanks for these talented and Spirit-led folks: Scott Arnold, Jim Barron, Kathy Theado, and Jen Wasik. 
One Sunday Worship Service on Dec. 29 at 10 AM
Gather for festive Christmas worship on Sunday, December 29 at 10 AM. There will be no formal programs for children -- your little ones are always welcome in worship!
Diocesan Visioning Tour to begin here at Christ Church. Register now to participate!
During the Pastoral Address at our Diocesan Convention last month, Bishop Goff articulated her vision for our Diocese for the next few years. At the end she said, “If the vision belongs to the bishops alone, it will never be ours. So let’s continue this address as a conversation. I invite the people of the diocese to come together in a series of vision gathering during the season of Epiphany.”

You are invited to take part in the Diocesan Visioning Tour with Bishop Goff and Bishop Brooke-Davidson and the first stop is right here at Christ Church.
As of 12/10/2019, we have 182 pledges totaling $ 725,273. Thank you! There is still time to make your pledge. Additional pledge cards are available in the worship building and office or you can pledge online in Realm. Visit ww.ccerva.org/give .
Support the life-giving ministries of Christ Church. Prayerfully consider making a pledge.
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