Brotherhood BBQ
Friday, September 27
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 5
Christ Church Women's Retreat
October 18-20
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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**Tickets available from any Brotherhood member, in the Parish Office,
and on Sunday mornings following services.**
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Saturday, October 5 ~ 10:00 AM ~ Front Courtyard
Each year on the weekend closest to St. Francis Day we have the Blessing of Animals. This year it will be on Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 AM in the front courtyard. Any animal you can bring is welcome — along with a donation of canned or packaged pet food for our local animal shelter!
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Show your team spirit!
CHRIST CHURCH APPAREL NOW ON SALE
We are now selling Christ Church t-shirts, dri fit collared shirts, and quarter zip pullovers. T-shirts are $15; collared shirts & pullovers are $25. Available in the Parish Hall after both services on Sundays!
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CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN'S RETREAT
~ October 18-20 ~
Still time to register!!
There is still time to register for the Christ Church Women's Retreat to be held at Beckwith October 18-20. The theme of this year's retreat is "Growing God's Kingdom" and will be led by the Reverend Canon Paige Hanks. Paige is a friend of both our rector, Father Michael, and Reverend Katie, who was in seminary with Paige at Duke University. Both are enthusiastic about having her as our keynote speaker. In addition, for the first time we are offering the opportunity for those who cannot attend the entire weekend to come for Saturday only. The fee for the one-day retreat will be $75. Forms for attending the full weekend or one-day retreat are available on the information table in the Parish Office. If you have questions, please call Bonnie Benz at 572-4086 or Mia Jerrems at 292-0338.
**Please note: if you are staying for the entire weekend (Fri-Sun), final payment is due Monday, September 30; if you are coming for Saturday only, final payment is due Friday, October 4.
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SERVE AT MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY
With the new school year, our relationship with Montclair Elementary continues to blossom. There are many ways to extend your hands in love to students in need. Montclair has asked for mentors and volunteers to continue blessing the work of their teachers and staff. Become a mentor and spend time with a student each week, helping to tutor and empower them as a person. Mentors generally spend an hour each week with a student during school hours at Montclair at a time that works for you and the teacher. If you are not able to commit to an hour each week, become a volunteer and help out in a variety of areas including appreciating teachers, helping out with classroom parties, and helping out in the library. To become a mentor or volunteer, please fill out the form
here
and attend the training on Saturday, September 28 at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall. Please email Rev. Katie with any questions (
kathryn@christ-church.net
). Your support of Montclair through volunteering and mentoring can change a child’s life.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, September 18 ~ 2:00 PM ~ Parlor
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, September 19 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Saturday, September 21 ~ 8:00 AM
Parish Hall
Speaker:
Rev. Katie Gillett
"My Freshman Year:
Reflections from the Border; Serving in the Community"
All invited! Please sign up for breakfast reservations
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NEEDLEPOINT GROUP ~ Tuesday, September 24 ~ 10:30 AM
We will meet upstairs in the Christian Education Building.
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***Please note:
Lunch reservations are required
***
Please sign up on the information table in the Parish Office.
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, October 2 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
Human By Design,
by Gregg Braden, takes a look at a controversial topic — why evolution is not a proven theory, and the implications this has for us as human beings. We will meet October 2nd in the Parlor for a lively and civil discussion of this divisive idea. All are welcome. Especially for this meeting, it will benefit you to have read the book and be familiar with the author’s ideas.
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United Ministries is excited to invite you to an interactive experience featuring games and performances throughout the night along with an auction/raffle, specialty packages, The Wiz and Wizard of Oz cast members/nostalgia, ruby slippers, art, jewelry, etc.
featuring
Mama Tammye
of Netflix fame for her powerful faith in Christ
and her message of making all feel at home
in God’s love!
Cash Bar & Comfort Food from
All in One
Adults: $35 (Early Bird) Kids: $15
VIP: $60
(Meet & Greet/Dessert w/ Mama Tammye)
Table (8-10): $250.00
Tickets available on Eventbrite, the United Ministries Facebook page and the UM website.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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EYC VOLUNTEERS WITH CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
~ Sunday, September 22 ~
Meet at the Church at 1:00 PM; we will be back by 4:00 PM.
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***Bible Study Opportunities***
Tuesdays
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Middle School Girls' Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Undercroft
Honey butter chicken biscuits, cinnamon rolls, & chocolate milk will be provided.
September 17
— We will be doing a service project decorating duffle bags for foster care children.
Wednesdays
- Middle School Boys' Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Undercroft
**Please note: no meeting on Wednesday, September 18**
Honey butter chicken biscuits, cinnamon rolls, & chocolate milk will be provided.
Thursdays
- High School Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Bagelheads
**Please note: no meeting on Thursday, September 19**
Bring yourself and a friend!
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM
The Stained Glass of Christ Church: A Bible Study — Father Michael and Rev. Katie lead a Bible Study based on the stained glass windows of Christ Church (Martha and Mary, Jesus knocking, etc.).
This class will start in the Sanctuary.
The Beauty of Brokenness: A Study for Moms — This new Sunday School class addresses the pressures and imperfections of motherhood. A combined fellowship group and book study, The Beauty of Brokenness allows mothers not only intention time to recharge and refocus, but also the opportunity to experience love and support from fellow moms. This semester’s discussions will be loosely based on Shauna Niequist’s book,
Present Over Perfect.
Led by Jen Leahey. This class will be held in the Library, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
Lectionary Class —
The Lectionary Class will resume in the fall to discover in the Gospels how Jesus leads us. The fall is green or ordinary time, but we will discover this time in the lectionary is anything but ordinary. Come and be a part of the discussion.
Led by Dick Hooper.
This class will meet in the Parlor.
Adult Education Round Table
—
Rachel Held Evans book,
Searching for Sunday,
is a fascinating combination of memoir, inspiration and theology. She shares her life experiences, questions and relationships to encourage others to continue growing in faith. And she does this by offering insights, both new and traditional, into the sacraments of the church. During our class time this week we will talk about Evans’ writing (pages 43-94), personal understanding and experiences of the sacrament of Confession. If you would like a book or more information about the class, contact David Starling by text or phone (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
.
Led by David Starling.
This class will meet in Rm. 32, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
Sunday Centering Prayer Group
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Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, in which we experience God's presence within us. We begin by taking a few minutes to go over the basic guidelines of the practice for anyone who is new. We then sit together in the 20-minute prayer period, followed by a brief time for sharing and intercessory prayer. All are welcome — newcomers and experienced practitioners.
This class meets in the Centering Prayer room on the administrative hallway.The facilitator is Joan White.
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM ~ 2nd Floof of the Christian Ed Bldg
Godly Play ~ PreK3 – 2nd grade, Room 37
Children and Family Ministries is proud to utilize the Godly Play curriculum in our Sunday School classes. Godly Play is unique in that it encourages children to explore their faith through wonder and play. Each week, a bible story is told to the children using the Godly Play method, after which children utilize their “work time” to create something in response to the story. Class is concluded with a “feast” (graham crackers and water), during which the children appreciate the fellowship of their peers.
3rd- 5th Grades, Room 39
In our Extended Godly Play program, tweens will get the experience of Godly Play stories with the additional of Bible Literacy and critical thinking-based discussions with their peers.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL (Middle & High School) ~ 9:30 AM
Middle School and High School youth are invited to join the
Stained Glass of Christ Church: A Bible Study
class in the sanctuary. They will have a small group leader who will lead discussion for all the youth who attend.
NURSERY ~ 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Infants - 2 yrs. old — Nursery, first floor of the Christian Ed Bldg.
Infants — Rm. 24, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Preschool Toddlers — Ages 2 & 3 — Rm. 21, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Bible lessons are provided each week during the 10:30 service.
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SUNDAY
WORSHIP LEADERS
XV Pentecost
September 22, 2019
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - Braden Barkley, Lindsay Lurate,
Cannon Boyles
10:30 - Grace Bradshaw, Joshua Bradshaw, Tripp Clarke,
David Kane, Erin Kane, Elizabeth Owens, Paige Sellars,
Sarah Grace Stafford, William Stafford
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - John Hendrix, Hannah Smith
10:30 - Steve Fluegge, Nancy Matthews, Ray Jones, Brandi Lane
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BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Sunday bulletin. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Parish Office foyer. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.
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ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS
Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. The altar flowers are a memorial, a thanksgiving for an anniversary, a birthday, a new birth, or a thanksgiving for God's blessings. The donation is listed in the weekly bulletin. Forms to participate in this ministry are available on the information table in the Parish Office.
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IMPORTANT PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
Have an emergency and need a priest?
Call the Parish Office, 850-432-5115.
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HEARING LOOP
Christ Church has a hearing loop system f
or hearing-impaired individuals who wear hearing aids with activated telecoils (or T-coils)
. Users should turn their hearing aid to the setting marked "T". This will allow your hearing aid to act like a speaker directly connected to the church’s sound system. After the service has ended, you should turn off the "T" setting. Background: A telecoil (or T-coil) is a small coil of wire inside a hearing aid that is designed to pick up a magnetic signal. When using the telecoil setting on your hearing aid it turns off the microphone so that it will only pick up the electromagnetic signal and convert it to sound. This allows you to hear only the magnetic signal from the hearing loop system. Ask your audiologist or hearing health care provider about telecoils and if it is right for you.
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TRANSITIONS
We welcome
Jamal M. Brown
and
Jim Rigsbee
who visited with us on 15 September, 2019.
We wish Godspeed to
Sheridan Francis Rudolph, II
who has transferred to Holy Trinity, Gainesville, FL.
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