SUNDAY SERVICE INFORMATION
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Our current worship schedule is as follows:
8:00 AM Indoor Worship, Masks Required
10:30 AM Indoor Worship, Masks Required and the service will be live streamed.
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Recently the number of cases of COVID in Travis and Williamson Counties have increased sharply, due to the Omicron variant. A few congregants have asked if we plan to suspend in-person church services and revert to only live streaming. At this time, we plan to keep having in-person church services. We will also continue to stream the service live for those who wish to stay at home.
The COVID situation is something that the Vestry monitors on a regular basis. In a Vestry meeting earlier this week we discussed the recent increase in cases and how it should affect our church gatherings. We decided that we would continue having in-person church services since the COVID vaccine is now widely available to most of the population. Additionally, the medical community reports that the Omicron variant is not as severe, especially to those individuals that have been vaccinated.
The Vestry did decide to re-implement social distancing at our church services. Please follow the usher's lead while selecting a pew. There should be one empty pew between each group of people. Two small families, not related, may sit in the same pew at opposite ends, as long as they can maintain a separation of six (6) feet between them. Everyone attending the service must continue to wear a mask. The serving of communion during the service will continue. At this time, we do not intend to re-implement the reservation system since there is currently enough room at the services to maintain social distancing.
Gatherings of small groups may continue at the church as long as everyone can maintain social distancing. Everyone must continue to wear a mask. Serving food may continue during your small group meeting.
The Vestry will continue to monitor the COVID situation and will make changes as recommended by the CDC and local officials. We will keep everyone informed through articles in the Church newsletter and announcements during the church service. Should you have any questions about the Church’s current COVID procedures please feel free to contact the Sr. Warden, Craig Strauss at craig.strauss@gmail.com or Rev. Pelkey at rector@cectx.org.
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Sunday, January 16, the Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet to knit and crochet. Everyone interested in learning these skills is welcome to join us from 4 until 6 PM in the church library. Contact Cindy Wells for more information.
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SENIOR SHEPHERDS
The Senior Shepherds of CEC will have our January Potluck Luncheon on Wednesday January 19th in the church library. We will gather about 11:45 and plan to eat at 12:00 after a blessing from Rev. Pelkey. We will have our usual delicious potluck lunch and afterwards discuss the arrangements for the Valentine's Day Celebration for the Children on Sunday February 13th. As we agreed, the February Potluck luncheon will take place a week early on February 9, 2022, which is the second week in February. This will allow us to put the Valentines Day Surprises for the children together at the meeting after the Potluck so they are ready to give the children on Sunday February 13th at church.. Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome at the Senior
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SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Come help our youngest parishioners grow in Christ. Sunday school at CEC is currently offered on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Lesson plans and supplies will be provided. Please visit the Sign-Up Genius to sign-up for the next quarter. Questions, please contact Brielle Giard at ceckids@cectx.org.
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You can give online at www.cectx.org OR you can mail your check to 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
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“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above…” – James 1:17
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If you would like to submit a prayer request please click the image above
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Prayers for comfort, peace, and strength for the family and friends of Myrna as they mourn the loss of their loved one; comfort and strength for the family and friends of Linda W., especially her husband, Jim who mourn her unexpected passing; comfort, peace, and strength for Lena C. and her family who mourn the loss of their beloved daughter, Sophia, may Sophia rest peacefully in God’s eternal light; for Julia P., Duncan M., Mary Kay, Michaela H., Jeanne, Laurie C., Jeff W., Jenna L., Willine W., Barbara B., Jack F., Shelia F., Joyce M., Jan B., Ella, Rebecca, Marlene, Jeff B. Sr., Sarah G., Dave G., Eden G., Kevin, Cindy, Tom F., Bob P., Mike F., Macy, Aaron, Craig L., Rick T., Frank W., Stennett, Karen, Alan, Cindi, Angela; peace and healing in our nation; strength, peace, and a sound mind for those who suffer from anxiety, depression, or any type of mental duress.
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Discipleship Group - This group meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. It includes study of the Sunday service gospel readings and is open to anyone wishing to participate. Please contact Bill Sterling at sterling.william@sbcglobal.net for more information.
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Our Tuesday Book Club is studying The Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy by Alexander Schmemann. Please join us at 10:30 in the library. The book can be ordered on Amazon. Please wear masks and remember we will be adhering to CEC COVID guidelines. Hope to see you there! Questions, please contact Mary Wybenga at EJayW@msn.com or at 303-850-7347.
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Please join us for Sunday Worship:
8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist Service
9:00 AM Adult Forum Class (Library)
10:30 AM Rite II Holy Eucharist Service
Please visit our website (cectx.org) for more information.
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Our church nursery is open from 9 AM to 12 PM so that parents can attend Fr. Richard's Adult Forum class at 9:00 AM, in addition to attending the 10:30 AM service. The nursery is located in Deacon Jan's old office in the stone building. Make sure to tell other church members and friends that our nursery care worker is here and can't wait to love on all our little ones! The nursery serves kiddos through the age of 4 and is open every Sunday morning.
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Children's Sunday school meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month during the 10:30 service in the Family Life Center. If you have children in your life (invite your neighbors too!) aged pre school (3 years old) thru 6th grade, invite them to come learn about Jesus and the parents join us for worship.
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Check out the Calendar of Events here for youth group meetings, social activities and more!
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All third party events held at the church are listed here. For parents, if at the church campus while the event(s) is taking place, children should be supervised by a trusted individual, as Safeguarded personnel / volunteers will not be present.
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Christ Episcopal Church | 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | 512.267.2428 | www.cectx.org
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