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Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.
We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING
God's love.
There are three ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:
you can mail in your pledge, give online, or text GIVE to (850) 403-6673.
We experience God's love (Worship)
Sunday 10:30 AM service streamed on Facebook Live or YouTube
Click here to listen to last week's sermon.
**An email is sent on Saturdays with links for Sunday worship and Christian Education.
In-Person services on Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM (masks welcome)
In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (masks welcome)
We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)
Living the Resurrection
Sundays, 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649
Sharing a meal is the way in which the gospels of Luke and John say the first disciples of Jesus recognized him after his resurrection. Chapter two of Eugene Peterson's book, Living the Resurrection, is an examination of these stories he calls "Resurrection Meals." The ways in which meals assist the experience of the resurrection is the central focus for this Sunday's class which gathers in Room 31 of the Education Building or by Zoom at 9:15 AM.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
"Bee" a Friend to Children in Crisis – Gift Cards Needed
Children in Crisis (CIC) provides the only 24/7 emergency shelter in Circuit One for young children removed from an unsafe environment on short notice. Most often these traumatized children arrive at the shelter with no serviceable clothing, shoes, personal items, or luggage. Gift cards and monetary donations enable CIC staff to quickly purchase supplies for each child. Please see the "Bee A Friend To CIC" display along with envelopes for donations in the Parish Hall.
Bridging the Gap
Our neighbors without homes are in great need of new or used clothes (especially men’s), socks, washcloths, and toiletries – including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, and hand cream. Donations can be left in the boxes labeled 'Bridging the Gap' in the back hallway of the church offices. Please click here for more information on how to help.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Confirmation Sunday/Bishop's Visit
Sunday, May 15
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Saturday, May 21
Vacation Bible School
June 13-16
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SPECIAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING THIS SUNDAY:
THE BISHOP'S FORUM
led by the Rt. Rev. Russell Kendrick
9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
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PARISH DIRECTORY INFORMATION RELEASE
Christ Church is currently in the process of printing a new parish directory. Please update your contact information by completing this form. One per family, please! Thank you for your feedback!
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Save the date!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ~ June 13-16
For more information and to sign up, click here.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, May 14
9:30 AM ~ Parlor
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard, 850-587-6026.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, May 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, May 21 ~ 8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall
Guest Speaker: Coach Pete Shinnick,
UWF Football Head Coach
"UWF Football: Building Champions"
All invited! ~ Please make reservations
on the Christ Church website/Brotherhood of St. Andrew
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"BEE" A FRIEND TO CHILDREN IN CRISIS —
GIFT CARDS NEEDED
Children in Crisis (CIC) provides the only 24/7 emergency shelter in Circuit One for young children removed from an unsafe environment on short notice. Most often these traumatized children arrive at the shelter with no serviceable clothing, shoes, personal items, or luggage. Gift cards from Wal-Mart and/or Target and monetary donations enable CIC staff to quickly purchase correctly-sized clothes and shoes, toiletries, school supplies, and duffle bags for each child. CIC provides a safe home and hope to about 100 children each year. In providing family-style foster homes, the CIC Children's Neighborhood emphasizes keeping brothers and sisters together.
Please see the "Bee A Friend To CIC" display along with envelopes for donations in the Parish Hall. If you are writing a check, make the check payable to Christ Church with "CIC Outreach" on the memo line. Gift cards and/or monetary donations should be returned to the "Bee A Friend To CIC" display by Sunday, May 22.
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ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP
The Robinson Scholarship is a perpetual scholarship fund established at Christ Church in loving memory of Judge Grover C. Robinson, Jr., and his granddaughter, Miss Lowrey E. Robinson. This fund was established to financially assist those students who have been active in the EYC and/or the Acolyte Corps in obtaining post-secondary education. The application is available here and should be returned to Kelly Heindl in the Parish Office by Monday, June 6.
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CHRIST CHURCH IS HIRING!
Christ Church is searching for a Director of Youth Ministry. This is a full time position — applicants must have a college degree and three years of experience with program development. Applicants should email their resumes to the Director of Communications, Traci Hart. For more information and a link to the job description, please click here.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
~ Sunday, May 15 ~
8:00 AM – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
9:30 AM – Sunday School for 4 years old through 5th grade. The Nursery is available for our young children during this time as well.
• Nursery – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
• Godly Play – Godly Play is offered for children in PreK-4 through 2nd grade. Children have an interactive story or lesson, craft, and snack with Miss BB.
• Something New: Growing with God – This spring semester, 3rd grade through 5th grade are coming together on Sunday morning with Victoria. This season's focus is on prayer – how we pray, how to pray, and prayers found in the service.
10:30 AM – Children are always (and have always been) welcome during service at Christ Church. A "Kid's Korner" with books, quiet activities, and art has been created for you to use at the entrance on Wright Street. During the service, children will leave prior to the sermon for their own lesson and return at the passing of the peace.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY!
Children and Family Ministry (CFM) has two ways to keep our families connected with Christ Church during the week. CFM is on Instagram, @cckidspensacola, and shares what is happening on Sunday mornings & ideas for how to keep faithful conversations happening during the week. CFM also has a bite-sized weekly email with the "5 Things" our families need to know for the week – Sunday reminders, save the dates, and more. Would you like to be added? Email Victoria to be added to the list!
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
June 5, 2022 — The Day of Pentecost
Please contact Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office to make preparations.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING:
Living the Resurrection
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649
Sharing a meal is the way in which the gospels of Luke and John say the first disciples of Jesus recognized him after his resurrection. Chapter two of Eugene Peterson's book, Living the Resurrection, is an examination of these stories he calls "Resurrection Meals." The ways in which meals assist the experience of the resurrection is the central focus for this Sunday's class which gathers in Room 31 of the Education Building or by Zoom at 9:15 AM.
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PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND CONCERT
Monday, May 23 ~ 7:30 PM
UWF Center for Fine & Performing Arts
The Pensacola Bay Concert Band, Christ Church’s “Ensemble In Residence”, presents their Fifth Anniversary Concert, Monday, May 23 at 7:30 PM at the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts. In addition to our regular conductors, which includes CCP Music Director, Jason Hobratschk, conducting Pachelbel’s Canon, we welcome guest conductors Christal Bennett (Central School), Stuart Campbell (North Okaloosa Community Band and Baker School), Tony Denaro (Pace HS), Doug Holsworth (Pensacola Civic Band and Pensacola State College) and Nathan Frymire (Emerald Coast and Walton County Community Bands). Admission is free, but we do request non-perishable food items that will be donated to Manna Food Pantries.
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PENTECOST MORNING OF SILENCE
AT CHRIST CHURCH
A Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola Offering
Saturday, June 4 ~ 10:00-11:30 AM ~ Chapel
When the day of Pentecost had come,
they were all together in one place. Acts 2:1
Come. Be silent. Let the Holy Spirit awaken your heart to God’s love and empowerment, to His promise that you will never be alone. Your presence, your intention, and your silence affirm the practice of Centering Prayer and deepen the experience for all. Our morning rhythm will include two Centering Prayer periods, Noonday Prayer with a Meditation, and a Contemplative Walk in the sanctuary. Seating in the Chapel is limited. To reserve a chair, please register at centeringprayerpensacola.com. If you have questions or concerns, contact Carol Lewis, registrar at copensacola17@gmail.com.
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UKRAINE
As we continue to witness the devastation and havoc in Ukraine, we are mindful of Christ’s continual call to extend God’s unconditional love – including in areas far from Pensacola. One way is that we uphold all those who are suffering in prayer. We pray for God to watch over the people of Ukraine and those directly ministering to them in this time. We also pray for peace, for leaders of all nations, and for people in Russia and surrounding countries. Included below is the Prayer for Peace we have been praying to help guide you in prayer; and then two Diocesan recommended ways to reach out our hands in love to those in need.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine and All Places
Lord God Almighty – Prince of Peace – in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: hear our prayer for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in conflicts around the world, but especially this day for those in Ukraine. Bring quickly an end to the current warfare and help those who are able find a way to peace in that land. And we pray for those who have died, and those who love them – and for those who have suffered injury and loss – and those who will care for them. And finally, gracious God – we pray for ourselves: that we may find compassion in our hearts and generosity in our spirits to aid those who are suffering in Ukraine and in every country where conflict and deprivation offend the human dignity we hold so dear in our own baptism. All this we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
Ways to Help:
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The Diocese has recommended partnering with Episcopal Relief and Development, which is actively engaged in providing crisis relief of supplies and humanitarian assistance to the hurting people of Ukraine. Christ Church supports Episcopal Relief and Development broadly through our March Madness outreach. To support the Ukraine Crisis Response directly, you can write a check made payable to Christ Church with ERD – Ukraine Crisis written in the memo line.
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The Diocesan Commission on World Mission Engagement has partnered with Blessings International to provide medical supplies for those in need with war-inflicted injuries in Ukraine. Checks may be made out to Blessings International with Ukraine Medications in the memo line and sent to The Rev. Clelia Pinza-Garrity, St. Simon’s Church, 28 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS | |
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YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ Sundays, 9:30 AM ~ Undercroft
Youth Sunday school is here and we would love to have you! We meet in the undercroft at 9:30 AM after breakfast in the Parish Hall at 9:00 AM. From Sunday, April 10 through the end of May, we will be focusing on the Lord’s Prayer. Come join us as we dive deep into the prayer! If you have any questions, please let Sarah know.
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We will have our End of the Year Party the afternoon of May 24
— details on the way!
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ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS
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 here and on the information table in the Parish Office.
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CARE IN COMMUNITY
Christ Church is here for you. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. If you are interested in assisting with staying connected to our church family, please email Rev. Katie or call her at the Parish Office, 850-432-5115. It is easy to feel alone or disconnected, so reach out to one of the priests or someone at the church to say hello. Contact Rev. Katie if you or anyone you know has any needs. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our pastoral care emergency line to speak directly with one of the priests: (850) 462-5137.
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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 Chronicle. 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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PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY
I. For Those in Need. Including the poor, the unemployed, the lonely, the hungry, the homeless, the abused, the sick and dying, and those who grieve. For those suffering in body, mind, or spirit—including Members: Susan Martin, Murray Turner, Joel Maddox, Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Gary Lincoln, Susan Nadeau, Andrea Schymanski, Louis Vallet, Audrey, Rebecca, Sarah B., Kasey Montgomery Bryan, Kelly Currin, Dylan Sims, Raider Byrd, Rob Wilmer.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Mike Bescera, Stewart Bova, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Gavin Harris Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke; and all those who serve this nation in harm’s way.
III. For All who have Died. May their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—Bob Graves—and anniversaries.
To submit a prayer request, email prayer-request@christ-church.net and let us know if this is for the public prayer list or for our confidential intercessory prayer list. You may also fill out the prayer request form online at our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries”). All published prayer requests on this list also go on the confidential intercessory prayer list. Please note that names remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks and on our confidential intercessory prayer list until you ask to be removed. Please resubmit your request if you or a loved one needs to remain on the list. This helps keep our prayers current. Names in bold print indicate new additions to the prayer list.
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TRANSITIONS
We welcome to Christ Church
William Jeffrey Segers, Ellen Thomas Segers,
Mary Frances Segers and James Bryant Segers
who have transferred to us from St. Stephen's, Vestavia Hills, AL.
We celebrate the marriage of
Sarah Kathleen Witkos and Kyle Whitcomb Roberson, 7 May 2022.
We welcome into God's family through the Sacrament of Baptism
Jane Lucea Patterson, 8 May 2022.
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