Bible study – February 20 (Mon)

Join us in reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ A Year of Biblical Womanhood. On February 20, we will be discussing the May chapter. Please see below for the Zoom link; it will be the same link for the next 6-7 sessions.

Time: Feb 20, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    (The group will meet every 2 weeks on Mon, until Apr 3, 2023)

Click here to join Zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 874 7717 1129

Passcode: 252983

Thanks!

Meredith

The Liturgies of Lent: Finding Ourselves and Finding Jesus on the Road to Jerusalem - Starting March 1 (Wed)

On Wednesday evenings in March from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., share a supper of soup and bread while learning and sharing about how our liturgies of Lent focus us on giving way and gaining life. Soup and bread provided.

The Episcopal Church in the Holy Land

I would like to thank everyone who attended our special four-program series on "The Work of the Episcopal Church in the Holy Land." If you were unable to attend, you can learn more about the many ministries of the Church by visiting the website of the American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem at afedj.org. We raised $767.00 from attendees and will give this money to St. John's Episcopal School in Haifa. If you would like to contribute, please send a check made out to St. Christopher's with Haifa on the memo line.

Thank you! Christine Meloni and Janet Quinn

Contemplative Prayer - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (No class on Feb 22, Ash Wednesday)

Centering or Contemplative Prayer Is a method of silent prayer in which we experience God's presence within us. Rev. Carey will begin with a brief introduction to this meditative form of prayer at 4 p.m. to be followed by twenty minutes of centering prayer together. Library

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

(New time!)

Chair Yoga led by Ruth Meagher gives a gentle but meaningful time to center in our bodies. Please join us this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. This activity will occur on most Saturdays. Auditorium

Pot Luck and Bingo for all Ages! - Saturday, February 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a community night. Cristo Rey and St. Christopher’s will share a pot luck supper and play bingo. Please bring a dish and/or drinks to share. Come ready to eat and play bingo! Auditorium

Walk the Stations through the Eyes of Cristo Rey - Starting March 3 (Fri)

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. beginning March 3rd. Held in the Church. 

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.

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

The FIRST SUNDAY of each month will be a POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR.  Please bring a treat of your choice to share! 

Please also consider bringing an item from our Coffee Hour wish list.

-ground coffee

-paper coffee cups

-Chamomile Tea (stash)

Questions? Contact Margaret Kirk (margaret.kirk@verizon.net).

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!