Weekly newsletter from Christ Church

A message from the Rector

It's Confirmation Sunday! The Rt. Rev. Allan Shin (pictured), Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of New York, will attend coffee hour at 10:00 a.m. and preach and preside at the 11:00 a.m. service.

It's also the last Sunday of the season of Epiphany, which means Lent is nearly here. After a short pause for Ash Wednesday next week, our Healing Eucharist and Wednesday evening class resumes on March 1. This new 6-week class will read and discuss poems that explore the themes of this holy season -- repentance, transformation, wilderness, preparation, and more. If you haven't yet settled on a Lenten discipline to undertake, consider Wednesday evenings at Christ Church.

God bless you in the coming days of celebration, preparation, and renewal. See you in church!

Grace to you and peace,

Amber

Upcoming events

Chili cook-off

Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m.

The men's group of Christ Church invite all to join us for a Fat Tuesday chili cook-off fundraiser! Everyone who attends will be given a bowl to sample as many chilis as you like. We'll have a jazz band, cash bar, and voting for best chilis. At 7:30 p.m., we'll hold a liturgy of burning greens to be used for the next day's Ash Wednesday services. Entrance: $8 for chili, toppings, and drinks. Sign up here.

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 22, noon (spoken) & 7:00 p.m. (with choir)

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. All are welcome to a service of Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes.

Women's group

Friday, February 24, 6:30 p.m.

Come learn about the Thrift Store ministry over dinner with other women of the church! Bring a bag of donations (clothing, shoes, housewares) and be entered into a raffle. Bring a dish and/or beverage to share. RSVP to Louise Schultz or text (845) 641-4482.

Cabaret

Saturday, April 22nd

The Cabaret Fundraiser is returning to Christ Church! It is an evening of amazing talent, fellowship, raffles and silent auctions. We are currently seeking sponsorships, donations for raffle baskets, and items for our silent auction.

Could you offer something for our silent auction? For example:

A massage therapist providing a massage
A well-known artist donating a piece of art for auction
A professional photographer offering a family portrait

Please contact Ellen Metzger or Jean Storckman.

Episcopal Youth Community

Wednesday, February 15, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

All 6th-12th graders are invited to EYC! We will meet at the Warwick ShopRite to restock items for our Blessing Box and have dinner at Luca Pizzeria.

Wednesday, March 1, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

It's Stone Soup and Psalm Bomb night! We'll make soup as well as greetings to share with our church family. Please bring one item (veggies, broth, spices, etc.) to add to our soup pot. RSVP to Joanne O’Keefe if you plan to attend and let us know what you will add to our community soup pot.

Book club

Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a discussion on Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh. New members are always welcome! Email Lisa Laico to be added to the contact list.

Confirmation classes

Wednesdays through 2/15, 6:00 p.m.

What's an Episcopalian, and what makes us a unique expression of Christianity? Come find out in this ongoing class taught by our rector.

Poetry of transformation and repentance

Wednesdays during Lent, 6:00 p.m.

The Greek metanoia is often translated as repentance, but suggests a deeper sense of transformation. Join Amber, our rector, for a discussion of works of poetry that explore these concepts of the season of Lent. Begins 3/1.