Holy Hike 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at C&O Canal to Great Falls, Md.

We hope you can join us for our next Holy Hike — 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4 along a gorgeous section of the C&O Canal. We’ll walk from the “Anglers” trailhead across from the Old Anglers Inn, 10790 MacArthur Blvd., in Potomac, Md., two miles up to the spectacular Great Falls, then two back — four miles in all. This is one of the most popular stretches on the entire canal. Afterwards, for those interested, we’ll eat lunch across the street at Old Anglers Inn.

For your convenience, we’ll carpool from St. Christopher’s lower lot at 9 a.m. Questions: contact Jim Bradshaw at jim.bradshaw@cox.net. See you there!

The Liturgies of Lent: Finding Ourselves and Finding Jesus on the Road to Jerusalem - Wednesday evenings in March at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday evenings in March from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., share a supper of soup and bread - vegetarian and gluten free options available - while digging into why Episcopalians do what we do in Lent. 

Please contact Elvira Beracochea (elvira@realizingglobalhealth.com) or Margaret Kirk (margaret.kirk@verizon.net) with any questions.

Walk the Stations through the Eyes of Cristo Rey - Friday nights during Lent at 7 p.m.

Everyone is invited by the community of Cristo Rey to make a weekly walking of the Stations of the Cross part of our Lenten prayer practice this year. 

Walk the images and prayers of Holy Week in Spanish with English handouts available. Friday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. through March 31st. Held in the Church. 

Contemplative Prayer - Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Centering or Contemplative Prayer is a method of silent prayer in which we experience God's presence within us. Nancy Mahon will be leading on March 1^st and 8^th at 4 p.m. beginning with a brief introduction followed by twenty minutes of meditation. Library

Chair Yoga - Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

(No class on March 11th)

Chair Yoga led by Ruth Meagher gives a gentle but meaningful time to center in our bodies. This activity will occur on most Saturdays. Check our website calendar for the most up to date information. See link below. Auditorium

Breakfast Bunch - Sunday between Services

Come Eat with Us! Join a group of St. Christopher's folks for a fun, informal breakfast most Sundays at Delia's about 9 a.m. Delia's 6715-F Backlick Rd., Springfield.

Bach Birthday Marathon – March 19 starting at 4 p.m.

The Second Annual Annandale Bach Birthday Marathon will be held on March 19 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (6800 Columbia Pike). Five talented local organists will perform music by J. S. Bach, to include our own Linda Egan. Come when you can – leave when you must! A festive reception of German food and drink will follow the concert at around 6 p.m.

Book Discussion Group - March 28 (Tue)

The Book Discussion Groups meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month in the St. Christopher’s Library. One meeting will be at 2 p.m., and the second meeting will be at 7 p.m. for those who work and/or need an evening. More details to follow. Please contact Janet Quinn (bandito8@verizon.net) or Janet Bush (jebush27@gmail.com) with any questions.

The books and meeting dates for 2023 are:

March 28 – The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

May 23 – The Hail Mary Project by Andy Weir

July 25 – No Echo by Anne Holt

September 26 – The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

November 28 – Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Potluck Coffee Hour - Starting March 5

Remember this Sunday is POT LUCK coffee hour! Please bring something to share. Cheese, crackers, salami, grapes, cookies are typically popular!

The coffee hour cupboard needs – Ground coffee

Questions? Contact Niki Purkoski (dogmom5@cox.net).

Coffee Hour Host Needed - One additional volunteer coffee hour host

Commitment: 4-5 Sundays for one year

Episcopal Relief & Development – Turkey and Syria

Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with long-term partners after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 6, 2023. The earthquake killed over 11,000 people and caused widespread damage across the region.

Working through Action by Churches Together Alliance (ACT Alliance), Episcopal Relief & Development will rapidly respond to the disaster through existing networks by providing supplies including winterization kits, hot meals and other food, medicine and emergency support. The organization is also in contact with other local partners as they assess the needs of their communities.

Please continue to pray for those who have been affected by the earthquake. Donations to the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Response Fund will help the organization to continue to respond to communities impacted by this disaster. (Click on the link to donate.)

Preschool Spring Plant Sale – February 24 to March 24

This year’s spring plant sale is starting soon. Sales are pre-ordered. Orders must be placed by March 24. There will be order forms in the Parish Hall. Orders can be picked up at the church on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All proceeds will go toward building and playground improvements!

Reverend Carey’s Vacation

Reverend Carey will be away March 1st through March 9th. If you should need pastoral care during that time, please call the church office and you will be connected with a clergy person.