Dear Friends,
Please join us on Sunday, July 24th, for a Rite I service at 8 am with Holy Eucharist, and/or for the Rite II service at 10 am with Holy Eucharist and Music. If you cannot attend the 10 am service, join us virtually on Facebook Live as it is live-streamed. Those that do not have a Facebook can find the services on the Christ Church's website at www.christspringfield.org. All of the Christ Church's media links are above on the right-hand side.
The Rector Search
The rector position is now posted on the DSO website! Please pray for the leadership and future of this congregation during this time of transition and discernment.
In-Person Worship
We would like to remind everyone that we installed Ionization air purifiers on all heating systems for both the church building and Hollenbeck House. For those that are unfamiliar with Ionization units, they are commonly used in hospitals and health care locations to kill airborne viruses and other pathogens. They are also effective against odors. Ionization units are proven to be effective against SARS, MERS, RINO, and Influenza viruses. We have made the atmosphere at the church as high quality as possible to make you feel comfortable attending in-person worship. We want everyone to feel WELCOME at Christ Church.
East High Street Churches Walking Tour~Sat. Jul 23, 2022 10:00am – 11:30am
Springfield’s houses of worship serve as anchors in the revitalization of our historic neighborhoods. The East High Street Historic District is home to three landmark churches close to downtown: Christ Church, designed by the eminent Detroit architect Gordon W. Lloyd (1874); High Street United Methodist Church, one of Frank Packard’s best examples of the Craftsman Style (1904); and the spectacular St. Raphael Catholic Church, designed by local architect Charles A. Cregar. Join historian Kevin Rose as he delves into the history and architecture of these ecclesiastical landmarks. The cost is $15 for the general public and $12 for the Westcott members; we will meet outside Christ Church, 409 East High Street, at 10 am.
Socks and Underwear!
Christ Church will collect socks and underwear of all sizes starting Sunday, July 24th, through August 28th. All socks and underwear can be placed in the basket by the elevator or dropped off at the Parish office. The socks and underwear will be blessed at the 10 am service Sunday, August 28th. In September, the socks and underwear will be donated to local schools and handed out to students in need. If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com or 937-323-8651.
South Side in Bloom!
Saturday, July 30th, from 10 am to 4 pm.
A free tour of community gardens and neighborhood parks on the south side of Springfield featuring Gammon House, Green Environmental Outreach, Hartman Rock Garden, Innisfallen Inspiration Garden, Melrose Acres Urban Agriculture Project, Promise Neighborhood Visioning Garden, KCCB Sunflower Field, and Wood ward Avenue Family Park. For more information, go to southsideinbloom.com.
Christ Church Food Pantry~Thank you!
Thank you to all that volunteered for July's Food Pantry! The August Drive-thru Food Pantry will be on August 17th, 2022, starting at 10:30 am. Your donations of Toilet paper are most appreciated; the pantry is currently out of T.P.! Volunteers are needed to help unload food, pack food and help with customer service. Please contact either Ann Chitkara at annnovaswim@gmail.com or Anne Randolph at annejrand@aol.comto volunteer.
Upcoming Food August Pantry opportunities:
August 3rd, 2022 - the first food delivery at approximately 8:30 am.
August 10th, 2022 - the second food delivery at approximately 8:30 am.
August 11th, 2022 - grocery bagging day - start time around 9:00 am
August 17th, 2022 – Food Pantry Day! start time at 8:30 am
August Lunch Bunch~ August 9th at 11:30 am
Lunch Bunch will be at 11:30 am on Tuesday, August 9th at Salato Deli at 36 N. Fountain Ave. in Springfield. All parishioners available during the day are invited to a pleasant luncheon together on Tuesday, July 12th. Please let Anita Beardsell, 937 390-6548, know if you are planning to come so, she can make plans with the restaurant.
SOUP!!
If you like to make soup and nurture others, this is the ministry for you! We need homemade soup brought to the church in a disposable container with the type of soup and date written on the lid, and placed in the church refrigerator. Then, let Kelly Zeller know that you have dropped off the soup. The soup will be used for people in the parish needing a little TLC. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com. Thank you so much for considering helping with this ministry!
Wednesday Chapel Service
Just in case you missed Judy Johnson's Wednesday Noonday Prayer service this past Wednesday, here it is! Join Father Larry on Wednesday, July 27th, at noon on Facebook.
