Christ Episcopal Church
K E N S I N G T O N
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Photo by Kate Remmer on Unsplash |
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Please scroll down for info on: Rebuilding Together Project Day, Popsicles on the Lawn, New Inquirers' Class for Youth and Adults
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Sunday Worship Services & Education
August 15, 2021
9:30 a.m. Children's Chapel
Live on Zoom via password-protected link emailed to parents.
Please scroll down for more information and please contact Ann Enkiri if you are not receiving these emails: sundayschool@ccpk.org.
10:00 a.m. Children's Chapel
In-Person, Outdoors, Christ Church Labyrinth Garden
(rain location = Parish Hall). See details below.
10:00 a.m. Christ Church Celebration of Holy Eucharist
In-Person, Masks Required
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11:15 a.m. National Cathedral Sunday Service
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr.
4:00 p.m. Christ Church Bible Study
5:00 p.m. Christ Church Live @ Five
Password: 20895
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Joining us on Zoom for Worship?
It is best experienced on computer, iPad, or smartphone,
but you can also dial in from your telephone!
To join by phone: Dial: +1 301-715-8592.
It will ask you for the Meeting ID: 626 256 7637, then press the # sign.
The password is: 20895
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August 15th Children’s Chapel:
9:30 Zoom; 10:00 In Person
King Solomon Prayed for Wisdom
This Sunday, we will meet David’s son, King Solomon, who pleased God by asking for wisdom and understanding so that he may serve God and God’s people. We will share some riddles, make a Wise Owl, and learn a simple prayer to help us make good choices. The Wise Owl craft and Children’s Worship Bulletins are offered as enrichment for anyone not able to join us in person.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Rebuilding Together Project Day
September 11
Rebuilding Together Project Day is back and Christ Church will again be helping a community member make their home a safe place to live. No experience is needed, just a willingness to make a difference in an elderly homeowner’s life.
Why September, not April? The pandemic has impacted everyone’s schedules, but it is always the right time to help a neighbor in need.
Our project house is in Kensington and again, we will have morning and afternoon shifts. Rakes, shovels and work gloves will be needed.
The scope of the work for the project includes:
- interior painting
- light yard work in front and back yards
- power washing siding and deck
- replacing gutters
- potential window replacement
- front path maintenance
- some landscaping for curb appeal enhancement
Please consider volunteering your time to such a worthwhile cause. Family members 14 years old and older are welcome to help out too. The project is approved for SSL hours.
Use the button below to sign up to volunteer. Questions? Contact Bob Quinn, webethemom@aol.com, 301-785-2600.
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Popsicle Hosts Wanted.
We'll be continuing to provide some cool summer refreshments on the lawn after each Sunday 10:00 a.m. service through at least Labor Day. Volunteers are needed to help host each week. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Please see Kate Duchelle on the lawn or contact her at kduchelle@gmail.com. A sign-up board will be available in the church entryway.
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Interested in Learning More About Your Spiritual Journey?
Beginning the first week of September Christ Church is offering an adult and youth inquirers course for an opportunity to reflect on your spiritual journey. This course is designed for adults and youth interested in learning more about Episcopal traditions and how they can inform and transform your and faith. This course is also for anyone considering adult or youth baptism or confirmation.
Weekly sessions will include times when adults and youth will engage in discussions together and separately.
The fall confirmation service is on November 13th at the Washington National Cathedral.
The adults will be using Rev. Jenifer Gamber's book, Your Life, Your Faith: Invitation to the Episcopal Church, and the youth will use her book, My Faith, My Life: Revised Edition: A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal Church.
Please reach out to Rev. Emily Guthrie, emily@ccpk.org, Rev. Hope Christensen (hope@ccpk.org) or Lee Puricelli (leepuricelli@yahoo.com) with any questions, your interest in the course, and with the days and times that work best for you- we look forward to hearing from you!
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Outreach Opportunities this Summer!
Our hard-working Outreach team continues their efforts throughout the summer. Here are a few ways you can help:
Arcola Elementary School Community
We are working with our partners at Linkages to Learning to support families in the Arcola community with donations of toiletries this summer. The last toiletry delivery will be August 13, so please bring your donations to the church by August 11. Donations of all types of toiletries are welcome - full size items are ideal since these are going to families with children.
St. Vincent Volcano Relief
The Outreach team is continuing to collect donations for volcano relief in St. Vincent, working in partnership with St. John's Anglican Episcopal Church in Mt. Ranier, where they are coordinating the delivery of goods to St.Vincent. Click Here for details on needed items. |
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Drop off donations in the marked bins in the church hallway!
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Make a Global Difference
Apply to be a member of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's delegation
to the 2021 U.N. climate change conference (COP26)
Who? All Episcopalians over 18 are invited to apply, especially young adults, people of color, Indigenous and LGBTQ people, and those whose communities have been affected by climate change and environmental injustice
Where? Online in virtual daily meetings
When? Oct. 31-Nov. 12; applications due by Aug. 20
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Join Us for In-Person Worship on Sundays at 10:00
In order to protect the most vulnerable in our community, particularly those who are too young or otherwise unable to be vaccinated, and in compliance with current Montgomery County regulations, we require that everyone in attendance wear a face mask and observe appropriate distancing while within the church.
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Worship Services & Events at Christ Church Next Week: |
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Monday, August 16, 2021
8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Service, followed by Conversations about Faith
Thursday, August 19, 2021
7:30 p.m. Lectio Divina
8:30 p.m. Compline
Looking ahead...
August 17-27: Parish Administrator on vacation
Office will be open Tuesday-Friday with reduced hours.
Friday, September 10
8:00 p.m. Organ Recital by Dr. Theodore Guerrant
Featuring works by J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, and Cesar Franck
Thursday, September 30
Memorial Service for Susanne Mitchell, details to come
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Missed a past Sunday Morning Service? Want to enjoy music from past services?
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Ways To Give
Even if you come to church in-person, giving remotely is convenient and easy! Here are several different options for you make contributions to Christ Church.
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Christ Episcopal Church Kensington
4001 Franklin Street
Kensington MD 20895
301-942-4673
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