October 30, 2022 | Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost | |
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"An Invitation to Belong” is the theme of the Christ Church stewardship campaign this year. In God’s eyes, everyone belongs. I want to raise my boys in a community where everyone belongs. I yearn to be a part of changing the narrative around what it means to be religious from one of exclusion to one of inclusion. I hope to play a role in helping our national discourse evolve from one of “us versus them” to one of “we belong to each other.” In this complicated, polarized world in which we live, I thank God every day that Christ Church is a place where everyone can belong.
I am sincerely grateful to those of you who have already made a pledge to support the ministries of Christ Church in 2023. Christ Church is completely self supporting and the primary way that we fund our ministries and operations is through your generosity. People choose to give in a variety of ways — weekly, monthly, every six months — by check, by credit card, by stock. Some of us give ten percent of our income. Others of us give $100 a month. Most of us are somewhere in between. If you have not yet made a pledge, I want to ask you to seriously consider what belonging to Christ Church means to you, to pray about that, and then to pledge as generously to this community as makes sense for you. No matter the size of your gift, your pledge makes a positive impact upon our community by helping us plan our ministries for the year ahead.
The three leaders of our stewardship campaign — Charlie Bolden, Eleanor Billington, and Greg Lebel — have gone above and beyond, and I want to express my profound appreciation for them. I also want to thank each of you for helping Christ Church be a caring, accepting, and welcoming community that embodies Jesus’ love in our Capitol Hill neighborhood and beyond. There is a lot of wonderful growth happening at Christ Church. This is a season of emergence. We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for.
John+
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Final Days of Stewardship! | | |
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Thanks to the sincere generosity of 113 households, we surpassed our financial goal this very morning! To those of you who pledged, THANK YOU. We hope to remain good stewards of your faith, time and treasure in the new year.
But, as we prepare to conclude our official Stewardship Season, we are asking 37 additional households to consider pledging by Sunday in order for us to meet our participation goal. TRULY, no amount is too little, and the pledge is non-binding. It just says to us that you wish to remain a part of our welcoming community in the new year! Thank you for considering!
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Hear a final thought from one of our Chairs, Charlie Bolden, in the following video: | |
As we seek pledges from 37 additional households before we close our Stewardship Campaign on Sunday, please take a moment to consider pledging today. Remember: no amount is too small! Thank you for your support this month and always. | |
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Join us at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.* this Sunday in our historic sanctuary as we mark the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost. We hope to see you at whatever service fits your schedule this weekend!
*11 a.m. service also live-streamed. By entering the church at 11 a.m., you consent to being filmed, as well as its release as desired by CC+WP. More information linked below.
Additional worship information & livestream links here.
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As always, there will be Children's Chapel at the 9 a.m. service, and nursery care for our younger children during both Sunday services.
Sunday School & youth group are on this week! Come one and all!
Read more about our Children's Ministries & Sunday School
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Adult Forum: History at Congressional | Join us this Sunday to learn more about our partnership with Historic Congressional Cemetery and the incredible history therein. This week at 10 a.m., hear historian Bob Hoffman discuss Cemetery connections to the Lincoln Assassination. Join in person or via Zoom at 10 a.m. | |
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Be there or else! 👻 Join us for our annual Halloween family fun event from 3-5 p.m. this Sunday on the front lawn (rain location: Parish Hall.) There will be pumpkin painting, mummy racing, snacks, Brew Crew delights, and of course, candy! Costumes highly encouraged! | |
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Fellowship Opportunities & Events | |
Concert for John Philip Sousa! | On November 6, Congressional Cemetery is offering a free concert in honor of John Philip Sousa's Birthday, featuring a Sousa impersonator & musical offerings from the Marine Corps Band. More details and RSVP information here. | |
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Join us Friday, October 28, at 7 p.m. to discuss The Post (2017), a drama starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, with special guest speaker Christie Davis, documentary film producer and sister of parishioner Nancy Broers. Contact Paul Laymon with questions, or simply join via Zoom on Friday. | |
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The book group will meet next Friday to discuss November's selection, House of Sticks, by Ly Tran! A toddler when she immigrated with her family from Vietnam to Queens in 1993, Tran recalls her experience growing up dealing with her father’s wartime trauma, struggling to adjust to American life, and living in extreme poverty. Join us via Zoom on Friday, November 4 at 7 p.m. Questions? Contact Sandy Hussey. | |
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Join us any Saturday from 9-10 a.m. for conversation and community - in person or via Zoom! Email Paul Laymon with questions.
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Outreach: Service to the Community | |
Incredible Outpouring of Support for EHDC! | |
Wow! We are truly amazed. Thanks to our generous parishioners, we have raised more than $3,500 in support of EHDC's Thanksgiving Campaign. This means that our church ALONE has covered more than 70 gift cards that help EHDC families better celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in a way most meaningful to them. Of course, there is still time if you'd like to join your fellow parishioners: simply give online (select Outreach from the dropdown!) by Monday, October 31. Thank you!
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Quilt Raffle Tickets Now Available | |
For the 39th year, proceeds from the annual raffle of the quilt created by our active quilter group – held during the St. Nick’s dinner event on December 4 – will support Buenos Vecinos Central America, whose organizers work in some of the most impoverished areas of Guatemala & Honduras to support healthcare, education, and housing. The 2022 quilt itself – measuring 90″x90″ – is titled “African Jewels” due to its creation with African wax textiles, popular worldwide. These bright & bold batiks are machine-quilted in a pattern reminiscent of Saharan winds. Raffle tickets cost $10 for a book of 6 (not tax deductible), and general donations are always welcome.
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Samaritan Ministry Gala Watch Party | |
Join us on November 5 at 6:30 p.m. for the Samaritan Ministry Gala watch event in the Parish Hall. Come together to share a meal, hear inspiring stories, and enjoy one another's company while supporting a great organization. Because generous CC+WP parishioners are donating the food, all proceeds will go to SMGW. Pay at the event via check or cash, or donate direct to SMWG and bring your receipt (sug. donation $25.) RSVP to Ed Warren, or sign up on the bulletin board.
Can't come to the dinner but would like to help in another way? Bring a contribution for our silent auction basket, A Quartet of Cuisines. Bring packaged food, wine, a trinket, or gift certificate that evokes Spain, France, Italy, or Greece. Basket will be on the back table in the parish hall, so just drop off your donation by this Sunday, October 30.
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Migrant Sanctuary Donations & Volunteer | |
The need continues for warm outerwear/coats (size S/M if for adults) and gloves/hats/scarves for men, women and children, including babies. (Full list of welcomed supplies on the bulletin board.) As always, if you're called to help provide respite care for arriving migrants, please sign up to serve at Capitol Hill United Methodist Church on Thursdays; St Thomas Episcopal Church and the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on alternating Saturdays; or Washington City Church of the Brethren on Sundays. With questions, reach out to Ruth Kroeger.
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"One of these guys looked the part but wasn’t — the other didn’t look the part but was — and that’s a lot of life." Listen to Rev. John remind us of Jesus' warning against the judgement of others.
Past sermons are always on our website.
Sermon: The Rev. John A. Kellogg
October 23, 2022
Christ Church + Washington Parish
Washington, DC
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Church Business Hours for Staff & Clergy: Sunday - Thursday, 8:30-3 or by appointment | |
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