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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 several ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:
you can mail in your pledge or place in the Sunday offering,
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)
Advent Christian Formation Offering:
The Hymns of Advent & Christmas
led by Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie
Sundays, December 8, 15 & 22 ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for this three-week Advent series, as we look at the meaning of Advent and Christmas as found in our hymns.
New Adult Christian Education Offering
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
This book may help Christians understand how to address those who think one must choose between trust in God or trust in science. The class begins with a discussion of the Introduction and Chapter One. Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for more information.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Ministry Opportunities & Ways to Serve
What does it mean to be the Church? The Church is not a building, but a community of people and there are many opportunities where you can share your gifts within our community. How is God leading YOU to serve in new and exciting ways at Christ Church? For a full list of ministry descriptions, please click here; for ministry survey, click here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Parish Office Closed
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29
Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, December 1
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 1
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY
If you were unable to attend Consecration Sunday,
it is not too late to make a pledge to Christ Church.
You may mail your pledge card to the church,
place in the offering plate on Sunday,
or submit your pledge card online, please click here.
Link for the Consecration Sunday blessing here.
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**Please note there will not be a noon service
on Wednesday, November 27.**
The Parish Office will be closed
Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
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ADVENT WREATH MAKING
Sunday, December 1 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Old Library
The Advent Wreath is full of symbolism and is a physical way for us to see the passage of time through Advent. The season of Advent is a time where we focus on the hope, peace, joy, and love of God as we prepare for the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. Sunday morning, December 1, at 9:15 AM, Children & Family Ministry is hosting an Advent Wreath Making for everyone at Christ Church. Families of all ages and sizes are invited to join in during the Sunday School hour in the "old Library" on the second floor of the Christian Education building. Make a wreath as a family, make a memory, start a tradition, and learn how to easily make your holiday season more focused as a family. Come join us as we prepare for Advent together on Sunday, December 1.
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AN ADVENT SERVICE
OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Sunday, December 1 ~ 5:00 PM
On Sunday, December 1, the Christ Church Parish Choir will offer an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols based on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service sung Christmas Eve at King’s College, Cambridge for over one hundred years. This Advent service comprises seven lessons from the Old and New Testaments beginning with The Fall into sin and ending with the Annunciation to Mary of the Christ Jesus. Among the lessons, the Choir and Congregation sing hymns, carols, and anthems. The service will be held at 5:00 PM in the church, and a festive reception will follow.
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***Please note that the ECW December Luncheon
originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 has been canceled.***
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THE ANGEL TREE IS HERE!
**All gifts due by Wednesday, December 11**
Christ Church is supporting students in great need at Montclair Elementary School with gifts for Christmas. We will also be supporting teachers at Montclair Elementary by donating gift cards for needed classroom items and for personal appreciation for the work they do. You can also donate online (Outreach Fund), or by check made out to Christ Church ("Angel Tree" on the memo line). The Angel Tree will be available in the foyer starting Sunday, December 1. All labeled, unwrapped presents must be brought to the church by Wednesday, December 11. We also need your help shopping for gifts, sorting and transporting gifts. You may also pre-adopt an angel. Sign up here to volunteer/pre-adopt. Contact Krista with questions.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO REPRESENT CHRIST CHURCH PARISH
DURING THE 54th ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST IN 2025?
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will gather for convention at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, February 21-22, 2025. At its regular December meeting, the vestry of Christ Church will elect delegates and an alternant to represent our parish at this annual convention. To be eligible for election, you must be at least sixteen years of age, a confirmed member in good standing at Christ Church, and make a regular financial contribution to this parish. If you would like to be considered as a candidate, please email Kelly. Sign-up deadline is Friday, December 6, 2024.
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ADVENT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING:
The Hymns of Advent & Christmas
led by Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie
Sundays, December 8, 15 & 22 ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for this three-week Advent series, as we look at the meaning of Advent and Christmas as found in our hymns.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony
No YACC on Tuesday, November 26. We will continue in December with an Advent series. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ Library
No Bible Study on November 29. We will continue in December with an Advent series. Park in the Christ Church parking lot and come through the black gate to the upstairs library. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, December 4 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Library
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The December book discussion will be For the Time Being by Annie Dillard. Upcoming reads: January (Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb); February (Exodus by Leon Uris. 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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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Saturday, December 7 ~ Azalea Trace
Dr. Jason Hobratschk & the Parish Choir present
"Christmas Music at Azalea Trace"
Breakfast - 8:30 AM; Devotions - 9:00 AM;
Music - 9:30 AM
All parishioners and Azalea Trace residents invited!
Please make reservations here.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays beginning December 1 ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
From the book cover: “Dr. Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, is one of the world’s leading scientists.” “He explains his own journey from atheism to faith, and then takes readers for a stunning tour of modern science to show that physics, chemistry, and biology can all fit together with belief in God and the Bible.” This book may help Christians understand how to address those who think one must choose between trust in God or trust in science. The class begins with a discussion of the Introduction and Chapter One. Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for more information.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
8:00 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. Special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.
9:15 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
10:30 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. This service also includes Children's Chapel during the sermon, designed especially for children ages 5 years old and up. Children are invited to follow the cross down the main aisle during the sequence hymn and will return during the peace, just in time to have communion with their families.
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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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PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Monday, December 2 ~ Crestview
Monday, December 9 ~ Pensacola
On Monday, December 2, make plans to join the Pensacola Bay Concert Band at 7:00 PM in Crestview (Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539) for the annual Community Bands of the Panhandle Christmas concert. We will join our sister community bands: Emerald Coast Community Band; North Okaloosa Community Band; and Walton County Community Band. Each band will perform their own “mini-concert” with a Grand Finale combining all four bands for a holiday performance spectacular of nearly 200 musicians. Free admission, but please bring non-perishable food items for their local food pantry.
On Monday, December 9, we will perform the same concert in Pensacola, along with a Christmas carol sing-along, at 7:30 PM in the Henry Roberts Activity Center at The Wright Place, 80 E. Wright St., on the campus of First United Methodist Church. Free admission, but please bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to Manna Food Pantry.
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An Advent Quiet Morning:
“OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN HANDS”
Saturday, December 7 ~ 10:00 AM–12 Noon
Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church ~ Chapel
led by Fr. Bob Graves
Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola invites you to an Advent morning of quiet contemplation as we share two periods of Centering Prayer and three segments of silent reflection. Fr. Bob Graves, beloved Episcopal priest and teacher, will turn our attention to personal questions that arise from scripture and then guide us in discovering and journaling our thoughts, which Fr. Bob affirms, “are to be treasured.” May we begin living Advent with “Open Hearts and Open Hands,” open to receiving and giving. Details and registration at centeringprayerpensacola.com.
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CHRIST CHURCH POPs
Join Christ Church for POPping sermons and conversations! Here we will share the Preaching Of the Parish as well as conversations with People Of the Parish and Partners Of the Parish. Each week we will alternate between past sermons and interviews.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547
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CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS
Christ Church nametags are back! To request yours, please sign up after services on Sundays in the Parish Hall or online here. Nametags may be picked up in the Parish Hall the Sunday after your request is submitted.
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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 Hall.
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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 Hall. 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: Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, Connie Miller, Madeleine Orbik, Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Virginia Brown, Daren, Hal Major, Wendy Meredith, Troy Williams, Grace Hanny, Brodie Lewis, Scott, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Blake Busse, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Pierce Fiveash, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, Austin Ordway, 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—Roger Fynan—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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