| Mark your calendars for the Dodge Society information session on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Click here or scroll down to get more information. |
 As we continue with Wellness 2020: I Will with God's Help, we have entered what I call "Money March." The intent is to be thoughtful about how we spend our money this month. It can be easy to lose track of our spending. For a lot of folks, it can be eye-opening to see just how much we spend on various areas of our lives.
One of my credit cards gives me an annual summary in January. It shows all of my spending for the previous year, broken into several categories. Their breakdown isn't entirely accurate because the system doesn't always know how to classify each expense, but it successfully categorizes most of them. It shows, for example, how much was spent on groceries, eating in restaurants, on fuel, and several other areas. In one sense, it's not that big a surprise because we try to live within a budget. Nonetheless, our budget is monthly, and to see the year-end totals can and does grab my attention.
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| The Season of Lent |
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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| Bishop-Elect Frank Logue Visits |
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We were delighted to have Bishop-Elect Frank Logue join us at Christ Church this past weekend as our guest preacher, and look forward to his ordination as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, in Savannah, at the Johnny Mercer Theater, on Saturday, May 30, 2020. The liturgy will
begin promptly at 11:00 am. The service is expected to end by 1:30 PM and a reception with the new bishop will follow in the hallway outside the theater.
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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 |
 Fr. Tom is currently leading This Is Your Life: A Lenten Journey. The study focuses on the different periods of our lives, through the lens of faith. The sessions 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 has begun a new book, Adam Hamilton's, The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life.
The study 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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| Lenten Devotions |
If you'd like to add a daily meditation to your Lenten discipline, consider one of these free, on-line resources.
(Emails from Living Compass)
(Podcast from a Jesuit order in England)
(Learn about the inspiring lives of the saints of the church and vote for the one who will receive the Golden Halo.)
 If you'd like to read or download a copy
This Is Your Life: A Lenten Journey, a booklet created by Fr. Tom, it is available
here.
Find out about all the classes, studies and worship opportunities happening at Christ Church during the Lenten season
here.
(This brochure also contains the schedule for Easter worship.)
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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 a multi-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 take place on the following Thursdays: 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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| Flower Guild Training To Be Offered |
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The Christ Church Flower Guild recently held a series of training classes, in which participants learned many of the important principles of floral arrangement. The results of their work were on display during worship services this past weekend. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the Flower Guild should contact Anna Belle McCaskill at
[email protected] or David Lowe at
[email protected]. New Guild members will take Flower Guild training classes, then start creating flower arrangements for the Parish Hall services.
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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
March 1, 8, 22, 29, 2020
6:30-8:00 pm - Youth Group Meeting
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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| Cumberland Island Youth Group Trip |
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On Sunday, March 15, at 10:00 am, the Christ Church Youth and their chaperones will board a van or two outside the Parish Hall and head to St. Mary's. All should bring their own lunches and water. Once in St. Mary's, the group will board the ferry and head to Cumberland Island, where they'll hike in and have lunch, then hike to the beach to have communion. After beach time and more hiking, the group will head back, stopping to have dinner on the way home. The cost of the event is $30 per participant - to help cover the cost of van rental, ferry, park pass and dinner. Bring $30, Christ Church Permission and Release, sack lunch, water bottle, and a sack lunch. Let Mother Katie know you are coming by 3/10/2020!
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| Time to Get Ready for the Annual Christ Church Easter Egg Hunt |
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Can you donate of 50 or more plastic eggs stuffed with wrapped candy, stickers
to
the annual Christ Church Easter Egg Hunt? The hunt takes place on the front lawn of Christ Church after the 9:15 am Easter Sunday services (April 12). Please leave donations of filled eggs in the church office. If you can help put out the eggs on Easter Sunday morning, contact Mtr. Katie at
[email protected].
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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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| 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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The Annual Tour of Homes is 17 Days Away!
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The 67th Annual ECW Tour of Homes is happening
on Saturday, March 21 and tickets are now available at the following locations: Cloister Collection, H & H Lifestyles, Jekyll Realty, Maggie's Boutique, Ned Cash & Associates Jewelers, Roberta's, St. Simons Drug Store, Southern Finds, Tabby House, Two Friends, Viola's Market, Evelyne Talman, Add Restoration Imports and at Christ Church in the office or book shop. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 on Tour Day. If you haven't already volunteered and would like to help with this important fundraiser, please contact Susie Henning at [email protected] or Tami Black at [email protected]
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| Calling All Bakers!! |
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We're eager to make the 2020 Tour of Homes a special day for all of our guests and visitors, a large number of whom will be dropping by the Parish Hall for refreshments. Right now we still need more baked goods. If you love to bake and can make a batch of cookies, snack bars, or savory finger foods, please bring your contributions to the parish hall kitchen during normal business hours, on
Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20). Please mark your treats for the Tour of Homes and be sure to sign our drop off sheet so we can thank you! Also, if your treats come from a recipe included in our CCF Cookbook please let us know which one. It helps sell more cookbooks! If you have questions, please contact Sarah Kreimborg at 912-222-6960 or at
[email protected]
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| ECW Recognizes Christ Church Clergywomen at Winter Brunch |
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This past Saturday, February 29, the Christ Church ECW honored our women clergy at their annual winter brunch. Mother Becky Rowell, Mother Ashton Williston and Mother Katie Knoll Lenon were treated to lunch, a special slide show and testimonials by parishioners they've influenced. Waverly Brown spoke about Mtr. Katie and how much she has meant to her in her faith development.
Elise Meeks told of Mtr. Ashton's warm welcome when her family first came to CCF and how she (Ashton) lives her faith.
Catherine Holt spoke about Mtr. Becky and her influence in Christopher and Maggie Holt's lives. She also had a surprise video from Maggie, who detailed how much Mtr. Becky has meant to her. The ECW finally surprised the clergywomen with gift cards for a spa day. It was a joyous occasion. Many thanks to all the ladies who provided the wide assortment of delicious desserts that accompanied the meal. See all the great photos taken by ECW member Leslie Morrison here.
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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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| Church Docents Urgently Needed! |
The Christ Church docent team is looking for new docents and greeters
. 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. Greeters help out by directing traffic and helping with cookbook and history pamphlet sales. If you are interested
Susan Garrett, Docent Team Leader by email:
[email protected]
or phone: (912) 230-8566.
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| Backpack Buddies Packapalooza II |
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Packapalooza was such a success this week that we're going to do it again on Wednesday, March 18! Many thanks to all who came out to set up and then pack the 800+ bags in record time for our young Backpack Buddies today!
Those wanting to help set up, as well as pack on March 18, can come to the parish hall at 9:15 am that Wednesday, and those who only want to pack may come at 10:00 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 II!
For more information about Backpack Buddies,
please contact Susan Shipman at [email protected].
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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?
Burroughs-Mollette Elementary School needs reading tutors who can commit to a 3-5 year period to tutor a child for 45 minutes twice a week. The program you will use is the Barton Reading and Spelling System. You will receive training. For more information 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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| Girls on the Run Fundraiser |
 Christ Church is supporting our local chapter of Girls on the Run by offering our parish hall as they host Luna Fest, a short-film film festival that celebrates and showcases women in the film industry. Luna Fest will take place on Saturday, March 7, 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Films are unrated, but Luna Fest recommends 14+ for viewers. Total runtime is about two hours. Refreshments will be served!
For more information about Luna Fest, please contact
Donna Purdy at [email protected]
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| March 13, 2020 Music Excursion: The Atlanta Opera Presents Porgy and Bess |
 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.)
If you're interested, please contact David Abell at
[email protected]
or Roy "Te" Turner at
[email protected]
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| Susanna Wesley Guild |
 The Susanna Wesley Guild will meet Tuesday, March 17 at 10:30 am at St. Ignatius. Please note location change. Rev. Becky Rowell will speak about her diocesan assignments regarding "Conflict" as she travels to churches in need of her expertise. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Ethel Horton at [email protected].
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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
Beautiful prints of Christ Church, created from original art by late local artist, Mildred Nix Huie, are now available in the Christ Church Gift Shop.
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 MONEY MARCH |
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Christ Church is working 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 month, try setting a goal to save a certain amount or give an additional amount of money away by intentionally curbing spending on something that is a non-essential. It doesn't have to be a lot. It might be one less espresso a week, or not eating out as much, or curbing our shopping impulse. Be aware of the role of money in our lives and how it is truly a treasure to be handled with good stewardship.
To see the complete list of monthly goals,
click here
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| New Directory Coming |
Photos of parish members and their families will be taken on the weekends of March 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29, between worship services at St. Ignatius and Christ Church, Frederica, for a new in-house church directory. For more information, please contact Mtr. Ashton at
[email protected].
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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
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
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
Claire McCarty
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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
Hollis Youngner
Ava
Betty
Carol
Chip
Dale
Dave
Dick
Earl
Fran
Jake
Joanne
Lara
Marianne
Megan
Olivia
Pidge
Richard
Susan
Traci
Virginia
Walter
Departed:
Miller Barron
Loy Ray Burris, Jr.
Terry Doster
John Starr |
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Serving This Weekend
Saturday, March 7, 2020 5:30 PM (St. Ignatius Chapel)
Ralph Wade - Chalice Bearer
Sarah Kreimborg - Altar Guild
Sunday, March 8, 2020 8:00 AM (CCF)
Paul Salter - Chalice Bearer
Paul Salter - Lector
Paul Ploeger - Usher
Sherry Bowen - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Robert Wray - Acolyte C
Isabella Williston - Acolyte TB
Jack Taylor - Acolyte PW
Robert Theobald - Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Chancel Master
Sally Essig - Lector - First Lesson
Barbara Sullivan - Lector - Second Lesson
Wallace Harrell - Greeter
Ann Harrell - Greeter
Greer Brown - Usher
Susan Imhoff - Usher
Elizabeth Varn - Kidurgy Shepherd
Weezie Campbell - Altar Guild
Bonnie Chandler - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica Parish Hall)
Calleigh Purdy - Acolyte C
Mary Helen Moses - Chalice Bearer
Mary Helen Moses - Lector - First Lesson
Mary Helen Moses - Lector - Second Lesson
Charlotte Graham - Greeter
Rip Graham - Greeter
Oscar Covington - Usher
Bascom Murrah - Usher
Anna Hart - Kidurgy Shepherd
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild
11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Robert Bland - Acolyte C
George Steelman - Chalice Bearer
George Steelman - Lector - First Lesson
George Steelman - Lector - Second Lesson
Dana Parker - Greeter
Patrick Parker - Greeter
Ben Slade - Usher
Jennie Doyle - Altar Guild
Weds. March 11, 2020 NOON Healing Service
Janis Boland - Altar Guild
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Thursday, March 5, 2020
10:00 am - Safeguarding Class
5:30 pm - EC101
5:30 pm - Safeguarding Class
Friday, March 6, 2020
10:30 am - Christ Church Comforters
11:30 am - OMG Meeting
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
Saturday, March 7, 2020
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, March 8, 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
6:30 pm - Youth Group
Monday, March 9
, 2020
11:00 am - Yoga
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
2:00 pm - Hand Bells Rehearsal
4:30 pm - Choristers Rehearsal
5:00 pm - Trebles Rehearsal
5:30 pm - Daughters of the King
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
12:00 pm - Healing Service (CCF)
1:00 pm - Lenten Study
5:00 pm - DOK Study
6:30 pm - X Church (CCF)
Thursday, March 12, 2020
11:00 am - Contemplative Group
11:00 am - TOH Planning
12:30 pm - Finance Committee
5:30 pm - EC101
Friday, March 13, 2020
9:30 am - Porgy & Bess Departure
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
Saturday, March 14, 2020
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, March 15, 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
10:00 am - Youth Trip to Cumberland Island
10:30 - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
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March 21, 2020
ECW Tour of Homes Tour Day
April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday
April 9, 2020
Maundy Thursday
April 10, 2020
Good Friday
April 11, 2020
Holy Saturday
April 12, 2020
Easter Sunday
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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