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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
In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM
We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)
**Christian Education (both youth & adults)
will not be offered on Sundays, December 25 & January 1.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
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
Christmas Services
Saturday, December 24
Sunday, December 25
Baptismal Sunday
Sunday, January 8
ECW January Luncheon
Tuesday, January 10
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Please note that the Chronicle will not be published
the week of December 26 —
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve ~ Saturday, December 24
4:00 PM Holy Eucharist for Children & Families ~ Nursery care available
6:00 PM Holy Eucharist/Candlelight Service ~ Nursery care available
10:00 PM Christmas Prelude Concert with the Parish Choir
10:30 PM The Midnight Mass of Christmas
Christmas Day ~ Sunday, December 25
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with carols & organ music
**Please note we will offer only one service on Christmas Day**
(No Christian Education or Parish Breakfast)
The Parish Office will be closed
Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30.
New Year's Day ~ Sunday, January 1
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist
**Please note we will offer only one service on New Year's Day**
(No Christian Education or Parish Breakfast)
**Please note there will not be a noon service on Wednesday, December 28.
**Christian Education (both youth & adults)
will not be offered on Sundays, December 25 & January 1.
**Nursery will not be offered on Sundays, December 25 & January 1.
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
January 8, 2023 — The Baptism of Our Lord
Please contact Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office to make preparations.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
"Heroes of the Faith"
beginning Sunday, January 8 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Deborah Epps, Fr. Michael, and Rev. Katie for a three-week series as we explore individuals from Church history that are significant to our faith. This class will be held in the Parish Hall at 9:30 AM beginning Sunday, January 8.
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PRIMETIMERS
Wednesday, December 21 ~ 1:30 PM ~ Parlor
Christ Church Seniors, now known as the Primetimers, will have a dessert social on Wednesday, December 21 at 1:30 PM in the Parlor. Goodies will be provided as well as sugar free offerings. Please join us and, if you wish, bring your favorite goodie with some to share. We hope to see you there!
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, January 4 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Parlor. The January book discussion will be School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).
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THANK YOU!
The ECW Bake Sale was a great success! Thanks to everyone who generously donated baked goods and many thanks to all who made purchases. All proceeds of the Bake Sale are going to FavorHouse of Northwest Florida. Thank you Christ Church Parish for supporting the ECW and making the donation to FavorHouse possible.
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ECW JANUARY LUNCHEON
Tuesday, January 10 ~ 11:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
Cost of lunch is $10; payable at the door. Please sign up by Thursday, January 5, by contacting Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office, 432-5115, or by email here. There is also a sign up sheet on the information table in the Parish Office.
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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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CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT IN THE UNDERCROFT
Tuesday, December 20 ~ 6-8 PM
The last EYC event of the year is TONIGHT from 6-8 PM! Come to the Undercroft to enjoy a Christmas movie, popcorn and fellowship!
ADVENT FOOD DONATIONS
If you are participating in the "reverse" Advent calendar from the family Advent box, remember to bring your collected food items to church on Christmas. The donation bin for Manna is located in the back hallway — it will be marked with a sign. Donations should not be left in the church itself!
Weekly newsletter here.
There will be NO Sunday School on Sundays, December 25 & January 1.
EYC will be on break until Sunday, January 8. Enjoy your Christmas!
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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: Lyn Harris, Kathi Wright, Betty Boddy, Linda Nicks, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Amber & David Deese, John Charles Matthews, Kelley Matthews, Kelly Currin, Dylan Sims, Rob Wilmer.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, 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, Jake Willstatter; 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 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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