| If you would like to take part in Communion this weekend, please call 912-638-8683 to make an appointment. Thank you! |
 When I was a child, I had the sense that God was watching me all the time to make sure I was behaving. Sort of like Santa or the now-popular Elf on the Shelf, who keeps a tally of behavior to see who is naughty or nice. As I got older, I realized that wasn't really how I thought the relationship worked, and as an adult I realize that such a mindset is simply unhealthy for a mature faith. Instead, somewhere along the way, most of us develop a sense of doing what the right thing is because it's the right thing, not because someone (God, parent, government, etc.) is watching.
And yet. Sometimes we don't do what is best or right. Sometimes we do what we want without giving thought to the consequences. Sometimes we do what we want, knowing we act outside of what is expected of us. This is the realm of things done and left undone, intentionally or unintentionally. It's also the subject of a part of our Lenten journey. We have a need to be self-reflective and honest about what we do, and how what we do affects other people and other dynamics of the world around us. We also do well to consider how all of it relates to God.
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| Worship This Weekend |
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As we did last weekend, we will be livestreaming a 9:15 am Sunday eucharist on Facebook with staff-only participation. The March 29, 2020 service bulletin can be found
here if you'd like to participate at home. The service will also be recorded and an email with the link will be sent out later in the week. (If you'd like to watch last week's March 22 worship service, it's available
here.)
For those who would like to receive communion, please call the office to schedule a time for a private distribution (groups up to four persons at a time), following the Book of Common Prayer's "Communion Under Special Circumstances."
Please do not show up to church this weekend unless you have made a reservation for private distribution. We are not following our usual worship service pattern. You must schedule a time for communion. Again, do not show up without having made an appointment. CALL the office at 912-638-8683 to make an appointment as follows:
Saturday - St. Ignatius:
We will see small groups (up to four persons) from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
You must CALL to reserve a time.
Sunday - Christ Church: We will see small groups (up to four persons) from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.
You must CALL to reserve a time.
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| Worship Music This Week |
From the Organist and Choirmaster:
Greetings! This week the music team has taken advantage (5 at a time maximum) of recording hymns and musical offerings to have on hand should we be asked to shelter in place. In addition to our Anglican heritage we recorded favorites like Leaning On the Everlasting Arms, Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling, Blest Be the Tie that Binds and many more. In the next couple of days I'm going to record music on the organ. Any requests? Feel free to email me [email protected].
Living Lent, Meditations on these Forty Days by Barbara Cathorne Crafton (each meditation based on a line from a Lenten Hymn from the 1982 Hymnal). Church Publishing is making it available as a free offering. Barbara C. Crafton is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and author. She is the founder and head of the Geranium Farm, an online institute for the promotion of spiritual growth. She teaches in New York City at Marble Collegiate Church. Enjoy! You can find the meditations here.
Music This Week
XChurch will offer contemplative music including Taize, which are short er, more repetitive songs that are intended to be repeated several times in the hope that listeners will join in singing, too. Music offerings will be
Miserere mei, Deus (Have mercy upon me God) by American composer Arlen Clarke.
Sunday's Liturgy will offer
On Eagle's Wings
as the Opening Hymn and Hymn #304, and
I come with joy to meet my Lord
as the Closing Hymn. The Offertory Anthem is
How Can I Keep from Singing, arranged by English composer John Barnard. Music during Communion is Hymn #325,
Let us break bread together. Sing with gusto!!!
Cum laude digma (with joyful voice),
Kathleen Turner
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| Evening Prayer and X Church |
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If you enjoy hearing Evening Prayer read, please look for it at 5:00 pm on the Christ Church Facebook page. We plan to have different readers and different settings, in the days and weeks ahead. The bulletin for evening prayer can be found
here.
X Church will also be streamed live on the Christ Church Facebook page on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. The bulletin for the March 25, 2020 service can be found
here.
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| Worship in the Age of Social Distancing |
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Photo: Bobby Haven/Brunswick News
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The health and safety restrictions that have been imposed because of the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting our community, have given birth to a number of creative strategies for how churches can stay in touch with their congregations. Fr. Tom was recently featured in an article in The Brunswick News that highlights the challenges ministers face in keeping their flocks together during a time of social distancing. Read the article here. |
| Easter Lilies |
 We will continue the annual tradition of decorating the the church for Eastertide this year, even if the circumstances are different. You can remember a loved one at Easter this year with a memorial Easter lily. Send the name(s) and a check for $30 for each memorial to Ethel Horton, 402 Palm Court, St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522. Make checks payable to "Christ Church Flower Guild." Please order by Monday, April 6, 2020. Contact: Ethel Horton at
[email protected] or 912-634-8327
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| Diocesan Decision Made to Suspend In-Person Worship Through Easter |
 This past Monday, Bishop Benhase wrote to the deacons and priests of the Diocese to offer new guidance based on information coming from the CDC and from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. He wrote, "as much as it grieves me to decide this, we need to cancel in-person worship for Holy Week and Easter," and added, "We still are on the upside of the curve and until we are on the downside, we must do this." READ MORE HERE
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| Adult Sunday Class, Lenten Contemplative Group and Icon Writing Group on Hiatus |
The Adult Sunday Class, led by the Rev. Bob Brown, the Lenten Contemplative Group, led by Randy Siegel, and the Icon Writing Group, organized by David Blatchford, are currently on hiatus until further notice.
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| Wednesday Men's Study Group Meeting Remotely |
The Men's Study Group that meets on Wednesdays, at 10:30 am, has begun meeting remotely using Zoom. If you'd like to join the group
, please contact Te Turner at
[email protected]
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This Is Your Life Lenten Study
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Father Tom's Lenten Class,
This is Your Life, has resumed on Wednesdays, at 1:00 pm, via Zoom. Join Fr. Tom as the journey continues.
If you'd like to read or download a copy
This Is Your Life: A Lenten Journey
, a booklet created by Fr. Tom, it is available
here
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Zoom Login information:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 378 803 655
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| Women's Book Study |
 The Women's Book Study Group will begin meeting remotely, via Zoom, on Thursday, April 2, at 1:00 pm. The book they'll be reading is Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All by Karen Ehman.
The book is available at Christian book stores and on Amazon. Please contact Mtr. Ashton at [email protected] if you'd like to join the group and for more information about meeting using Zoom.
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| EC101 |
 EC101 is being conducted remotely, via Zoom, on Thusdays, at 5:30 pm. All are welcome to join the class. If you're interested in joining the group, please contact Mtr. Becky at
[email protected]
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Youth and Children's Activities
 All in-person classes and activities for children and youth at Christ Church are cancelled until further notice. Mtr. Katie is communicating with our families through emails (click here for the latest) and on the Chris
t Church Families Facebook page
here
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n touch with Mtr. Katie, please contact her at [email protected].
Mtr. Katie's suggested devotions for youth can be found at
d365.org
. These
daily devotions are geared towards teenagers - put together by youth ministers. You can even sign up to have the devotion emailed to you daily.
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| Christ Church Families on Facebook |
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Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook
here
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| Tour of Homes Cancelled for 2020 |
 Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 2020 Tour of Homes was canceled this year. This action was taken to help safeguard the health and well-being of our ticket holders, volunteers and homeowners. We elected to follow the lead other large events are taking in our region due to the coronavirus.
All proceeds from the Tour go directly to area charities primarily benefiting women and children. Cancellation will impact many programs that depend on our event. We hope you will consider donating all or part of your ticket purchase.
To receive a full or partial refund, or to donate, please visit the Tour of Homes website
here. If you purchased a ticket from a local retailer, we ask that you provide the location of the purchase, whether the purchase was made with cash or a check, and ask you provide us with your mailing address. If you have questions, please call 603-969-1047.
We look forward to seeing you March 20, 2021, for the 68th Tour of Homes.
Kathryn Saunders
ECW President
TOH Ticket Chair
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| ECW Scholarship |
 The Christ Church ECW is still accepting applications for the ECW Scholarship for young women. This scholarship is available to graduating seniors or those who have graduated from high school and want to further their education. The applicant must be from Glynn or McIntosh County and be an active Episcopalian. The application deadline is April 20, 2020. Get more information
here.
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| Backpack Buddies Prevail! |
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From Susan Shipman:
Kudos for small teams packing! Over a 24 hour period, this collective of ace packers packed 708 food bags for distribution to disadvantaged students attending Oglethorpe, St. Simons, and Burroughs Molette elementary schools.
You all ROCK!!
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| Helping the Community in Times of Need |
 We invite all parishioners to support community relief efforts as they are able. We are doing the same from the church's perspective and will continue to do so. If you can help support St. Athanasius' food pantry, the needs are great and expected to grow. Donations may be left on the front porch of the Christ Church Parish House at any time, or the back porch at St. Ignatius on Saturdays, during Communion hours, and we will deliver the food to Brunswick.
Two local non-profits (there are others) that will be doing good works to address this current crisis include:
Firebox - a relief organization here in Glynn County, started by the folks as Southern Soul to support restaurant workers in need. Many restaurant works are or will soon be out of work.
https://ssbbqfirebox.com/mission/
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| Outreach Groups Shift to Remote Meetings |
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In the days to come, Mother Ashton will be reaching out to all groups she oversees with information about how to meet remotely, using Zoom. You will find the dates of the meetings below. Please contact Mtr. Ashton at
[email protected] if you need further details.
Mission Committee
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 1:30 pm
Christ Church Comforters
Friday, April 3,2020 - 10:30 am
Newcomers Committee
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 5:30 pm
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| Mom's Night Out Goes Inside and Online |
The Mom's Night Out group will be meeting "In" on Friday, April 17, at 6:00 pm. Mtr. Ashton will be contacting the group with more details about how this will be done. Contact: Mtr. Ashton at
[email protected].
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| Daughters of the King |
The Daughters of the King will meet remotely on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:45 pm. Mtr. Ashton will be in touch with group members to explain the details. For more information, you can contact her at
[email protected].
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| Honey Creek Closed |
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Effective today and continuing through May 31, 2020, all activity at Honey Creek is postponed or cancelled. This includes disc golf, fishing, and even strolling along the trail.
Read a statement by Honey Creek's Executive Director, Dade Brantley, online here.
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| Life Keeps Moving Forward at Christ Church, Despite Social Distancing! |
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Even though we're apart from one another, the work of Christ Church continues. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Backpack Buddies team, children in Brunswick continue to receive their weekend meals. With regard to church improvements, the old Dodge Home has finally been demolished, new windows have been installed in the Christ Church Parish House and St. Ignatius is getting a beautiful new paint job. Meanwhile, the clergy and staff continue to meet, work and plan, (albeit remotely), to keep everything running a smoothly as possible. Thank you to all who are pitching in above and beyond the call of duty to
BE the church, even when we can't actually
be in the church!
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| Diocesan News Regarding Ordination of Bishop-Elect Frank Logue |
 Due to the current circumstances involving the potential spread of COVID-19 and the CDC's recommendations for social distancing, the plans for the Ordination of Bishop-Elect Frank Logue have been changed. You can find complete details
here.
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| Giving Made Easy |
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You may use the CCF website to make pledges, donations and payments for some activities. Just select "Giving" at the top of the CCF
homepage. This brings you to the pay portal. The process is fast and easy and allows you to pay by credit or debit card or by electronic bank transfer. You may change or add new payment methods at any time. Contact: Stan Kyker, CCF financial administrator at 912-638-8683.
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Pastoral Care and Prayer List
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Pastoral Care
Your pastoral care team is here for you! If you have a pastoral concern, a blessing you'd like to share, want to arrange a hospital or home visit, and/or receive Holy Communion, please contact Mother Ashton Williston at 912-638-8683 or
[email protected].
Prayer List
To amend our prayer list or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Ashton Williston at [email protected]
or call the church office at 912-638-8683.
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Nancy
Acree
Carl Alexander
Bob Baker
Beryl Blatchford
Tory Braden
Roland Bradford
Gene Broadwell
Bob Dart Brown
Beverly Burns
Jackie Byrne
Colleen Cassidy
Zoann Covington
Jim Crankshaw
Jackie Davis
Linda Davidson
Mary Lou Detwiler
Godfrey Draviam
Dave Geiszler
Carole Goad
Mary Hanley
Burgess Hartsell
Larry Hartsell
Andrew Hobbs
Carol Hoffine
Lise Hofmann
Angela Holland
Jessica Hope
Gordon Jackson
Holly Lamb
Bill Littleton
Dorothy Lowery
Dott Marler
Tom Martin
Kathy Marvel
Claire McCarty
Frank Owenby
Pep Peppiatt
Art Pierson
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Dale Pierson
Johnny Riddle
Julia Riddle
Terry Hall Robbins
Clyde Smith
Willou Smith
David Somerville
Sam Spak
James St. Clair
Edith Tayloe
Sarah Whitman
Jennifer Willingham
Mell Wray
Hollis Youngner
Ava
Betty
Carol
Chip
Dale
Dave
Dick
Earl
Fran
Jake
Joanne
Lara
Marianne
Megan
Olivia
Pidge
Richard
Susan
Traci
Virginia
Walter
Departed:
Gloria Ramsaur
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