This Week
  • Thanking Rev. Richard
  • Join a Circle
  • We have a gift for you: update your address in Realm
  • Drivers need for special project
  • Candle fundraiser
  • & more!
Ways to Worship, Connect, and Grow throughout the week

*New* Lenten Circles of Connection | Online or In-person | Gather with a very small group to connect through fellowship | see details below

Sunday Morning Worship | Online | Sunday | Live-streamed on YouTube at 10 AM

Curbside Communion | In-person | Sunday | Drive by anytime 11:15-11:45 AM (may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather -- please stay tuned)

Continue the Conversation | Online | Sunday | 12 PM | Chat with the preacher of the day about the sermon, scriptures, etc. The Zoom meeting link is listed in Realm Events.

Monday Compline Service | Online | Monday | 9 PM | Join in via Zoom for a beautiful way to end the day every Monday. Get the link in Realm Events.

Wednesday Morning Prayer | Online | Wednesday | 8 AM | Join others for a morning prayer service. Get the link in Realm Events.
Craving some connection? Join a short-term small group for fellowship and study
Would you like the chance to connect with a few others during our Lenten journey this year? Christ Church offers Lenten Circles of Connection to its church family. The idea is to give our parishioners a chance to connect in weekly small groups, during Lent. These groups will be small--six or fewer--and hosts will present and share material as each group decides. There's no "Official Bible Study" about this. Just a chance to join, share God's time, and connect with others.

Groups are available

Click the titles above to register or contact staff.
Upcoming palm cross delivery: help us make sure you get yours!
How we gather for worship during Lent and Holy week will be different than in year's past. As a special initiative, Christ Church is hoping to deliver palm crosses to each member household prior to Palm Sunday.

#1) update your address in Realm
Take a moment to make sure we have your address on file so the Palm Cross can be delivered to you. Click here to log in to Realm and click here for how to update your record. Please contact Laura McNally if you need help.

#2) Volunteer to be a delivery driver
Please sign up below if you are willing to drive to at least 10 homes and leave a door hanger with a thoughtful, pre-printed note from the church attached to a dried palm shaped as a cross. Every attempt possible will be made to have the 10 homes grouped close together. This would be a great family activity for adults and kids of all ages. By signing up, you would be committing to picking up the bags/crosses from the church starting 3/13 and delivering them by 3/21. We're hoping to bring a little added joy during this season of Lent when we can't be together in person.
Thanking Rev. Richard for his ministry to Christ Church

Saying goodbye is always hard and especially so during a pandemic. We hope you will save the date and make plans to gather on March 21 at 12 PM as we wish Rev. Richard Godspeed on his way to Christ Church, Cedar Park TX. Please hop on Zoom, share a favorite memory and/or a wish for prosperity and joy. We’re meeting on Zoom to include as many folks as possible, but if you’d like to connect with Rev. Richard in a different way, please email him at r.pelkey@ccerva.org.

In the Episcopal Church, it is the custom to honor and support our clergy when they accept a new call. One way we do this is to collect a "purse" -- a non-deductible gift to be given in gratitude and thanksgiving to Rev. Richard for his ministry among us. If you would like to contribute, please click here to give online or text "CCE Richard" to 73256. You may also mail a check to CCE with “Rev. Richard” on the memo line of the check.
Visit our website every day to read these meditations, thoughtfully prepared by 40 members of the CCE family. You can also click "subscribe" on the page (click button below) to have new posts emailed to you. Take time for your soul! 
Candle Fundraiser helps CCE and brings the Light of Christ to our homes!
Lighting a candle has long been a spiritual practice. We light a candle as a prayer of intention; to banish the darkness; to illuminate our souls. Now you can purchase candles to light in your own home and to give as gifts to others.

Each unscented candle is contained in an 8-oz. glass jar, handcrafted with pride by Heritage candle company in the USA, and bears our personalized label proclaiming: May the Light of Christ Shine Upon You. Proceeds will go toward our general fund, enabling ministries that reach people in our neighborhoods and around the world. Consider purchasing a candle for yourself, as a gift for friends, or to donate to our pastoral care ministries.
Watch: Video Witness from 17-year old Ella Williams
"Growing up at CCE, I've always been encouraged to be the heart and hands of God in the community," says Ella. Your support of Christ Church enables missions, formation, and worship ministries that grow disciples of all ages. Thank you for giving!
Too many emails? Or not enough? Set your notification preferences in Realm to receive communications YOUR way
Realm is our church database and online community. We use Realm to manage small groups, facilitate giving and pledging, schedule events, and communicate important news.

Clergy, staff, and lay leaders post news and events every day. Please take a moment to set your communications preferences so you can get alerts for things important to you, enable the Daily Email Digest to simplify your inbox, and silence the noise for things that don't interest you right now.
Our Campus is Open to You
While we are not currently gathering in-person, we hope you know that the church is always open to you. Stroll around campus, pray in the sanctuary, sit in the memorial garden walk the labyrinth. We welcome you! The side door to our worship building (near the piano) is unlocked during the day and evening hours. (Note: several support groups meet regularly in the sanctuary: click here for a schedule.)
A few more contributors are needed for our Daily Lenten Devotional
Online | Daily through Lent

Christ Church is providing a short reflection for our community each day of Lent and contributors are needed! Please consider signing up to share a short reflection. It's easy. It can be a few written sentences, a song or poem, a video you've recorded -- anything goes.
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