Youth Sunday & Observance of
National Children's Sabbath
In our worship services on October 20th,
Christ Church will join with congregations 
of all faiths across the nation 
as we celebrate our children and youth,
and lift up the needs of the most vulnerable children and youth
in our country and the world. 
Christ Church's children will help lead the service at 10:00am,
at which time representatives of the Youth Group
will reflect on their experiences on their
2019 Mission Trip to North Carolina.

Let us answer the call to love,
protect and celebrate our children,
and all God's children!


ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Week at Christ Church
Newcomers Reception Tomorrow in the Library following the 10AM Service!    
There will be a special reception to welcome newcomers in the Library (on the main level) near the Office Entrance Door. You will have a chance to meet other newcomers and several ministry leaders in the Congregation. The reception will be followed by a brief walking tour of the church’s building and grounds.
THIS SATURDAY - 3rd Annual “Kenya Night” for Nyumbani - Saturday, October 26 at 6-9:30pm in the Undercroft  The Outreach Committee invites you to a night of sheer fun for all ages - dinner and dancing with a Kenyan flair, a Kenyan craft boutique, children’s crafts, raffles and more!  Nyumbani is an orphanage in Kenya that supports children and caregivers infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

 The theme is “Launching Lives – Life After Nyumbani.” The activities of the evening will help raise funds to support the new entrepreneurship/ career center at Nyumbani Home to help the graduates transition to employment and self-sufficiency Make a reservation at www.ccpk.org   Questions? Please contact Tina Cleland at 240-505-0921 or Carol Jones at 301-598-0348.
Children’s Ministry Programs : 
Miss Mary welcomes young children to the Nursery from 9:45 – 12:15. Parents and children are invited to stop by and check out the Nursery this morning. Instead of Children’s Chapel, we will all gather in the sanctuary for the 10 AM Service as we observe National Children’s Sabbath. Children will lead us in our Prayers of the People and will gather up front to hear our youth preach about their summer Mission Trip. Godly Play will meet in the downstairs classroom for The Good Shepherd and the World Communion with different age-appropriate response activities as we extend today’s lessons on how we meet Jesus in others, and how we bring Jesus to others, especially anyone in need.

Please stop by Godly Play if you can help today! 
Youth Group Regular youth group is cancelled for 10/20. Instead, join us in the Undercroft for a presentation about last summer's mission trip to Wilmington, NC! We'll share pictures, tell stories, and answer questions from the congregation. Hope to see you there! Next week's youth group (10/27): Join us for a Día de los Muertos celebration!
Bible Study at 4PM Today in the Library
Come join us! For questions contact Lee Puricelli at leepuricelli@yahoo.com .   
 

 
Come join us for 30 minutes after work to pray!   Every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m., some of us come together for a brief time of Evening Prayer with Holy Eucharist. It combines the end-of-the day liturgy with familiar prayers and a time for personal meditation and communion. Come join us for a time of fellowship and prayer; see what a difference it makes in your week!

 LOOKING AHEAD
Holy Baptism on All Saints Sunday    On November 3rd, All Saints Sunday, we will be baptizing three children at the 10:00 am service. If you are interested in having your child baptized that day, please contact the Rector. If you are interested in baptism, also contact me and we can talk about preparation and scheduling in the future!
 
Jay Hall Carpenter speaking at Christ Church! Here is a rare opportunity to listen to Jay Hall Carpenter, sculptor for the National Cathedral. His career spans forty years and he has designed over 500 exterior sculptures, many in garden settings, including the Jim Henson Memorial at the University of Maryland and the Virginia Patriots in Leesburg, VA. He will show images of his work and offer his strategies for placing garden sculptures for the most pleasing effect. Jay's beautiful Angel, Ascend to Heaven, graces the Columbarium at Christ Church.
 
Samaritan Ministries of Greater Washington Annual Gala on Saturday, November 9 at 6PM    This event will be at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, 3500 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007. Celebrate with us the good work of Samaritan Ministry's participants and volunteers, and the future we are making together! Join us for:
·  Opportunities to mingle with SMGW friends!
·  A chance to hear the stories of inspiring SMGW participants!
·  Bid on great live auction items!
·  Grand baskets to bid on during the silent auction!
·  Multiple opportunities to support the Next Step Program!
·  Abundant food and wine!
Questions? Please contact Doug Leavens at dleavens07@verizon.net .
 
“Love Thy Neighbor” - an Interfaith Education Series on Sunday, November 17 at 4PM   There will be a panel discussion, followed by a vegetarian meal prepared in the community kitchen. This will take place at Guru Nanak Foundation of America (Gurudwara), 12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD. 20904. Interested or have questions? Please contact or RSVP to charlesmbriggs@aol.com  by November 1 2019.
Christ Episcopal Church Kensington
4001 Franklin Street
Kensington MD 20895
301-942-4673
administrator@ccpk.org

Sunday Services:
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Weekday Service:
Wednesdays, 6:30pm

Office Hours:
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