| Join us on Shrove Tuesday, February 25, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for the 3rd Annual PANCAKES AT THE PIER, at the St. Simons Village Casino! You don't want to miss this! (Scroll down for details!) |
 Over a year ago I Rambled about my upcoming sabbatical, planned for summer 2020 - this summer. I wrote about it then because we were forming a committee to apply for a grant to fund the sabbatical, a grant we were ultimately awarded last fall. So the sabbatical is on. While some people thought I was going to be away last summer, (some folks were surprised to see me in June and July!) I will actually be away from Christ Church this summer, beginning in May and ending in August. May isn't that far away. I will be rambling a few times about the sabbatical; what it means, what it will involve, and how everyone will be a part of it in some ways. For today, I want to start with the why.
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| The Season of Epiphany and After the Epiphany |
Join us for weekly worship
at Christ Church. Holy Eucharist worship services take place on Saturday at 5:30 pm at St. Ignatius Chapel, on Demere Road, and on Sunday at 8:00 am, 9:15 am (services in both historic Christ Church and the Parish Hall), and 11:15 am at Christ Church, Frederica. Kidurgy, our Liturgy of the Word for younger children, takes place during the 9:15 am worship service at Christ Church.
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| Festive Choral Evensong |
 On Sunday, February 23, at 5:30 pm, there will be a Festive Choral Evensong celebrating the end of Epiphany. The Frederica Setting of the Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, and Preces and Responses will be offered for the first time. All of our Choirs will participate in this Liturgy. The service will last 45 minutes. Please make plans to join us!
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| Ash Wednesday |
 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season and
falls on February 26 this year.
Worship services with Holy Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes will take place at 7:00 am at St. Ignatius Chapel, at 12:00 noon at the Christ Church Frederica and at 6:00 pm at the convocation service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, in Brunswick. Please join us as we enter into this holy season together.
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| Guest Preacher - Bishop-Elect Frank Logue |
 Join us for worship on the weekend of February 29 and March 1, 2020, when Bishop-Elect, the Rev. Frank Logue, will be our guest preacher on Saturday, at the 5:30 pm service, at St. Ignatius Chapel and on Sunday, at the 8:00, 9:15 and 11:15 am services, at Christ Church.
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| Lenten Contemplative Group |
 There's a difference between knowing about God and knowing God. Contemplative practices help us know God. Through prayer, worship, scripture, meditation, and silence, we experience God's presence and are healed, renewed and transformed by God's love. Our group format includes chanting, centering prayer, and lectio divina. We enter and leave in silence. All are welcome to join us. While this group is being formed primarily within the Christian faith, contemplation is practiced by most faith traditions. If you're new to contemplative practice and have never practiced centering prayer and/or lectio divina before, no problem. Call Randy to schedule a 15-minute orientation before your first meeting. We will meet in the Vestry Room of the Christ Church Parish House for five Thursdays from 11:00 am to Noon (March 12, 19 & 26 and April 2 and 9). Come when you can! For more information, contact Randy Siegel, 828 301-0819 or
[email protected].
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| Wednesday Lenten Study |
 Beginning Wednesday, March 4 and concluding on April 8, Fr. Tom will lead This Is Your Life: A Lenten Journey. The study will focus on the different periods of our lives, through the lens of faith. The sessions will begin each week at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall, with lunch at 12:30 pm for those who can attend. All are encouraged to join the Healing Service that precedes the book study, at noon, in the historical church. Contact Fr. Tom at [email protected] for more information.
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| Adult Sunday Morning Class |
The Adult Sunday class is completing a study of
Reckless Love: Jesus' Call to Love Our Neighbor
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During the season of Lent, the group will take up a special study using a book by Adam Hamilton entitled,
The Walk: Five
Essential Practices of the Christian Life
. The study begins on the first Sunday in Lent, March 1 and will continue through Palm Sunday, April 5. The class meets in the Adult Sunday school room in the Parish Hall at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings.
How do we walk with Christ - daily follow him, grow in him, and faithfully serve him? In the Gospels, Jesus modeled for us the Christian spiritual life. The apostles taught it in their writings. And the Church has, through the last 2,000 years, sought to pursue this Christian spiritual life. Deepen your walk with Christ as we explore the five essential practices of worship, study, serving, giving, and bearing witness to our faith. All adults are welcome. Books will be available in the CCF Book Shop.
For more information, contact Bob Brown at
[email protected]
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| Men's Study Group |
The Men's Discussion Group gathers on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am in the Youth Room in the Parish House. They are currently reading,
The Great Spiritual Migration
by Brian D. McLaren.
The Christian story, from Genesis until now, is fundamentally about people on the move - outgrowing old, broken religious systems and embracing new, more redemptive ways of life.
If you'd like to join this study
, please contact Te Turner at
[email protected]
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| Episcopal Church 101 |
Episcopal Church 101 is an eight week offering for those interested in joining the Episcopal Church or simply learning more about our practices, history, theology and why we do what we do. Classes will take place on the following Thursdays: February 27, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 and April 2, 23 & 30, at 5:30 pm. If you would like to join this group, please contact
Mtr. Becky at
[email protected]
or call the church office at 912-638-8683.
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Youth and Children's Activities
Christ Church Youth Group for our youth in 6th-12th grades meets every Sunday from 6:30-8:00 pm in the parish house. We have a meal, play games, and engage in scripture, tradition, discussion and outreach. Our Pathfinders, (children in grades 3-5) meet once a month for an activity or trip and sometimes help with youth outreach projects. Contact: Mtr. Katie at
[email protected]
YOUTH AND PATHFINDERS ACTIVITIES
February 23, 2020
6:30-8:00 pm - Youth Group Meeting
Save-the-Date
March 15, 2020
10:00 am - 8:00 pm - Cumberland Island Trip
Below are the dates for upcoming Diocesan youth events. For more information, please contact Mtr. Katie at
[email protected]
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New Beginnings
March 20-22, 2020
Honey Creek, Grades 6-9
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| Pancakes at the Pier |
Before the Lenten Season officially begins on Ash Wednesday, Christ Church, Frederica and Holy Nativity Episcopal Church will be hosting the third Pancakes at the Pier on Tuesday, February 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Neptune Park, in Saint Simons Village. We'll be serving pancakes at the Casino and parading through the park, for this festive, jazzy salute to Mardi Gras. There will be games, pancake relays and fun for all ages! All are invited to this event for the community, so bring your friends and neighbors! If you'd like to help out, please contact Mtr. Katie at
[email protected].
 Calling musicians young and well, not so young! If you know "When the Saints Go Marching In" either voice or instrument (kazoo included) then we need you in the Marti Gras Parade at Pancakes at the Pier! We'll start to gather at 5:30 for a 5:45 start. Come join us!
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| Safeguarding God's Children |
 The Episcopal Church is committed to providing a safe and loving environment for our children and youth to come and explore their faith and spirituality. One of the ways we do our best to accomplish this is training our children and youth workers, as well as our church leaders in the prevention of sexual abuse happening with any children trusted in our care. Mother Katie will be leading Safeguarding training classes for all who need to take the course on March 5, from 10:00 - 11:30 am or 5:30 - 7:00 pm. If you'd like to join the group, please call the office at 912-638-8683, by Monday, March 2.
Contact Mtr. Katie at
[email protected]
for more information.
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| Youth Confirmation Class |
 If you are 16 or older and interested in being confirmed (making a public commitment of faith) in the Episcopal Church, or are in high school and would enjoy learning more about the Episcopal Church, please contact Mother Katie at
[email protected]
and let her know if you'd like to be part of the confirmation class. Confirmation will take place during our Bishop's annual visit - May 17, 2020.
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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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| Appreciation Brunch for Our Women Clergy |
 Women of Christ Church, please join in a celebration to honor our women clergy: Mothers Ashton Williston, Katie Knoll-Lenon and Becky Rowell, at a brunch on Saturday, February 29, 10am to noon in the Parish House. This will be an opportunity for us, as a community of women, to express our appreciation for their commitment, leadership and care. The brunch is sponsored by the ECW and will include a very brief ECW business meeting. Contributions of desserts will be very welcome. Child care available. Please RSVP so we can get a headcount, by calling the church office at 912-638-8683 by February 23. For more information, contact Kathryn Saunders (
[email protected]
) or Beryl Blatchford (
[email protected]
).
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| ECW Scholarship |
 The Christ Church ECW would like to announce that applications are now open 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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| Bridge Run 2020 |
 This year's SGHS Bridge Run offered a tremendous opportunity for the Christ Church team to get involved with the community, as we joined with the other Episcopal churches in Glynn County in hosting a hospitality tent and offering blessings to all who were present. Our team of 40 walkers and runners braved strong headwinds to make it over the bridge and back, and we even had a few runners place in the top ten, in their particular categories. Congratulations to Julia Jordan (6th Place; Girls 9 and Under), Calleigh Purdy (7th Place; Girls 10-14) and Pamela Hamilton (1st Place; Women 70-74)!
See photos of the winners
and all the other fun and excitement of the Bridge Run
here
. To read the moving blessing that was given that morning, click here.
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| SOAR Mardi Gras Party |
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There will be a Mardi Gras parade and party for the members of SOAR (Social Opportunities & Active Recreation, Inc.) on Monday, February 24 at 1:00 pm in the parish hall. We're hoping that lots of our parishioners will come out and show some hospitality and support for the developmentally disabled folks who will be attending this event. Kathleen Turner will be providing music and entertainment and refreshments will be served. Join us!
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Volunteers Needed for Reading Program at Burroughs Molette Elementary School
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 Would you consider a volunteer opportunity that will change the life of a child? In 2015, Glynn Episcopal Ministries formed a tutoring program that does just that. Your commitment would include a 3-5-year period with the same child at Burroughs-Molette Elementary School during the academic year. You will tutor twice each week for not more that 45 minutes using a program that is fully developed: The Barton Reading and Spelling System. You will learn how to deliver the lessons and be well prepared before beginning. Want to learn more? Contact T. Boles, member of Christ Church and program coordinator, at 231-360-9591 or at
[email protected]
Two Christ Church members, Sharon Moser and Judy Lance have been tutoring in our program for more than two years. They would be happy to chat with you about their experiences.
Sharon Moser - 802 498-3156
Judy Lance - Talk: 912 634-9392
Text: 912 223-4513
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| Church Docents Needed! |
 With Spring just around the corner, our Afternoon Docent Team ranks are beginning to thin. Some of our members have moved away, others have had to go on leave, some prepare to fly north for the summer, and many enjoy travel plans. At the same time, busloads of visitors will begin arriving in the afternoons, eager to learn about our historic church. We could use some help!
Our docents familiarize themselves with the history of the church in order to answer questions from interested visitors; they also sell cookbooks and history booklets, and keep a few simple records. The best part is interacting with people from all over the world who have come to hear about our historic island church. We always receive more than we give!
You will receive a packet of information on the church building, history and docent duties to review, and be assigned someone to "shadow" during one or more shifts before flying solo. While some of our team enjoy working several days a month, one day of docent duty a month is all that is asked of our docents. We are open from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
We are also looking for "greeters" to provide a second pair of hands on busy afternoons - typically mid-week. The docent on hand would provide the history and answer questions; your job would be to direct traffic and help with cookbook and history pamphlet sales. If this job is of interest to you, we can put you to work immediately.
PLEASE CONTACT: Susan Garrett, Docent Team Leader by email:
[email protected] or phone: (912) 230-8566. The best way to know if this is for you, is to come shadow one of us - no obligation.
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| Backpack Buddies - Packapalooza! |
 
Breakdown on the assembly line? No worries! Our crack team had it up and operating again in no time!
Wednesday, March 4 will be the launch of Packapalooza, where our Olympic-class Backpack Buddies team will pick up food, set up, and pack hundreds of bags by noon.
Those wanting to help set up, as well as pack, can come to the parish hall at 9:15 am that Wednesday, and those who only want to pack may come at 10:30 am. Many hands not only make light work, but help us set the land speed record for food bag packing.
Hope you will join us for one or both segments of Packapalooza!
For more information about Backpack Buddies, please contact Susan Shipman at [email protected]. |
| Join the Shepherds for Seniors |
 Shepherds for Seniors is a ministry to the elderly poor in Glynn County, celebrating its tenth year of service. The mission of Shepherds for Seniors is to improve the quality of life for elderly and/or disabled people who may be living below or near the poverty line. Over the years, community members have been assisted with monthly grocery gift cards, errand assistance and other non-monetary help. Please consider supporting this mission by contributing financial assistance or by becoming a volunteer. Contact The Rev. Dcn. R. V. Cate at
[email protected]. More information about the program can be found
here.
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| Farewell to George! |
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On Sunday, February 16, we bid a very fond farewell to George Ingram, who has been Christ Church's Assistant Organist and Choirmaster for the last three years. George is returning to First UMC, in Brunswick, where he served as organist for many years, prior to coming to Christ Church. We will miss George's many talents and wish him all the very best! See more photos from the morning
here.
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| Mom's Night Out |
 On Friday, February 21, at 6:00 pm, the Mom's Night Out group will gather at Barrier Island Brewing, on Ocean Boulevard, for dinner and fellowship. If you'd like to join the group, please contact Mtr. Ashton at
[email protected] by Wednesday, February 19 and let her knowing you're coming.
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| March 13, 2020 Music Excursion: The Atlanta Opera Presents Porgy and Bess |
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Ellen and David Abell and Kathleen and Te Turner, of Christ Church Frederica, are organizing a trip to the Atlanta Opera to see Porgy and Bess at 8:00 pm, on Friday, March 13, 2020. The performance is being conducted by the Abells' son David Charles Abell, a conductor of opera, symphony and music theater. He lives in London and Provincetown, MA, and performs all over the world. (Get complete information about the trip here.)
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| Dodge Society Information Session |
 We are offering a Dodge Society information session on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Attorney Rees Sumerford and Fr. Tom will share information about the Dodge Society and the basics of legacy giving. They will also answer questions about gift options and the various types of gifts Christ Church can receive (e.g., unrestricted, endowment, designated purpose, named fund, etc.). A light lunch will be served. Please call the office at 912-638-8683, by March 13, and let us know if you'll be attending.
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| Gift for Retiring Bishop Benhase |
 As a token of our appreciation, the Diocese of Georgia would like to give retiring Bishop Benhase the diocesan automobile that he has been driving for the past few years. If you would like to contribute to this gift, please write a check payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, with "Bishop Transition Gift" in the memo line. Then mail it to The Episcopal Diocese of Georgia 18 East 34th Street Savannah, GA 31401. Or give online by visiting: http://bit.ly/BishopTransitionGift. Text to give: Text EDOG to 73256 For both options, select the Bishop Transition Gift Fund in the dropdown menu. Given the timeline for the ordination on May 30th, it is our hope that you can respond generously by April 1, 2020.
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Christ Church Gift Shop
It's still February, so the Christ Church Book Shop continues its jewelry sale!
Come browse the unique assortment of locally-made necklaces, bracelets and earrings, all if which are 25% off during February.
The store can be found in the parish hall, across from the church office and is open on Sundays 10:30 am until 1:00 pm and Tuesday - Friday 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Contact: Ellen Kuehm at 912-996-3392 or at
[email protected]
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Fitness for Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength:
This Month Is Friend February |
Christ Church is going to work on wellness this year through Wellness 2020: I Will with God's Help. Wellness 2020 will include monthly initiatives for an aspect of wellness, all of which flow from our need to love God with with our heart, soul, mind and strength. This commandment is at the heart of a Living Compass, the program that is inspiring these initiatives. For more information, contact Fr. Tom at
[email protected]
. To see the list of monthly goals set for the clergy, staff and all who wish to join us, click here.
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| Emergency Contact Information Needed |
 We are in the process of adding emergency contact information for parishioners into the Christ Church Realm database. When you log into your Realm profile, you may enter the information yourself. If you need help with Realm, please contact Glenn at [email protected]. If you prefer not to use computers, call Mother Ashton at the church office, at 912-638-8683, and she will happily take your information and enter it into the database.
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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
Kris Barkley
Miller Barron
Beryl Blatchford
Tory Braden
Roland Bradford
Gene Broadwell
Bob Dart Brown
Beverly Burns
Jackie Byrne
Colleen Cassidy
Dargan Cole
Zoann Covington
Jim Crankshaw
Jackie Davis
Linda Davidson
Mary Lou Detwiler
Terry Doster
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
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Frank Owenby
Pep Peppiatt
Art Pierson
Dale Pierson
Johnny Riddle
Julia Riddle
Terry Hall Robbins
Clyde Smith
Willou Smith
David Somerville
Sam Spak
James St. Clair
Ethelynn Stuckey
Edith Tayloe
Sarah Whitman
Jennifer Willingham
Mell Wray
Ava
Betty
Carol
Chip
Dale
Dave
Dick
Earl
Fran
Jake
Joanne
Lara
Marianne
Megan
Olivia
Pidge
Traci
Virginia
Walter
Departed:
Tappan Peterson
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Serving This Weekend
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 5:30 PM (St. Ignatius Chapel)
Ralph Wade - Chalice Bearer
Susan Shipman - Altar Guild
Sunday, February 23, 2020 8:00 AM (CCF)
Carl Baumgardner - Chalice Bearer
Carl Baumgardner - Lector
Peg McBride - Usher
Anna Belle McCaskill - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Andrew Kaminer - Acolyte C
Maya Solsona - Acolyte TB
William Temple - Acolyte TB
Calleigh Purdy - Acolyte PW
Alana Andrews - Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Chancel Master
Alana Andrews - Lector - First Lesson
Margie Dorsey - Lector - Second Lesson
Brenda Davis - Greeter
Rip Graham - Greeter
Amy Jenkins - Usher
Andy Jenkins - Usher
Ed Turner - Kidurgy Shepherd
Sandy Rice - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica Parish Hall)
Johnny McQuade - Acolyte C
Hugh Brown - Chalice Bearer
Hugh Brown - Lector - First Lesson
Jody Bradford - Lector - Second Lesson
Oscar Covington - Usher
Bascom Murrah - Usher
Lynne Turner - Kidurgy Shepherd
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild
11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Bruce Bland - Acolyte C
George Steelman - Chalice Bearer
George Steelman - Lector - First Lesson
George Steelman - Lector - Second Lesson
Diane Ansley - Greeter
Henry Ansley - Greeter
Alice Barlow - Altar Guild
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild
Weds. Feb. 26, 2020 NOON Ash Wednesday Service
Jeannie Wade - Altar Guild
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Friday, February 21, 2020
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
6:00 pm - Mom's Night Out
Saturday, February 22, 2020
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, February 23, 2020
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Worship in Parish Hall (CCF)
9:15 am - Kidurgy
10:30 - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
5:30 pm - Choral Evensong
6:30 pm - Youth Group
Monday, February 24
, 2020
9:30 am - Manna House
11:00 am - Yoga
1:00 pm - SOAR Mardi Gras Party
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
5:30 pm - Pancakes at the Pier
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
7:00 am - Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist (St. Ignatius)
12:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist (CCF)
6:30 pm - Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist (St. Mark's)
Thursday, February 27, 2020
10:00 am - ECW TOH Ticket Assembly
5:30 pm - EC101
Friday, February 28, 2020
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
Saturday, February 29, 2020
St. Athanasius Food Pantry
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
10:00 pm - ECW Winter Brunch
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, March 1, 2020
St. Athanasius Food Pantry
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Worship in Parish Hall (CCF)
9:15 am - Kidurgy
10:30 - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
6:30 pm - Youth Group
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February 29 & March 1, 2020
Guest Preacher: Bishop-Elect Frank
March 5, 2020
Safeguarding Training
Special Save-the-Dates
April 17, 2020 - 6:00 pm
Bishop Benhase Retirement Party at Starland Park
May 30, 2020 - 11:00 am
Ordination and Consecration of Bishop-Elect Frank Logue at the Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah.
May 31, 2020 - 10:30 am
Pentecost Service at Forsyth Park
* Holy Eucharist at the bandshell in Forsyth Park,
Presiding Bishop Curry preaching
* BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR
* Food trucks will be on site after the liturgy
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