September 10, 2023

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)

New Adult Christian Education Offerings

beginning Sunday, September 10!

8-plus — A casual time of conversations and coffee following the 8 AM service. Each week we will look at one foundational aspect of our faith. This offering will be held in the Parlor.

Foundations — A new adult formation opportunity at 9:30 AM. This will be an opportunity in which we look at the foundations of our faith. Each week we will hear from voices in our tradition and each other. This same curriculum will be used in two separate classes:

Foundations for Families – led by Fr. Michael in the Library.

Foundations – led by Rev. Katie in the Parish Hall.

Adult Christian Education Offering

"Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them"

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

This book ends with examination of Michal, King David’s first wife, and the unnamed woman who washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. They both experienced emotional abuse by family and society. But this abuse produced profoundly different results for their spiritual lives.

We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)

Favor House Learning Kitchen Amazon Drive

Christ Church is supporting Favor House in providing a new learning kitchen for the children and women survivors of domestic violence. Favor House has created an Amazon wish list of items for their new family education center kitchen. To donate, click here. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

Montclair Elementary Uniform Drive

As part of Christ Church's Community Outreach, we support Montclair Elementary with needs throughout the school year. Children at the school need clean uniforms on a daily basis. The uniform closet is bare, and we can help fill it! The uniform shirts are any navy or white polos, and the uniform bottoms are any khaki or navy shorts or pants. All sizes are needed 5 (youth small) through 12 (youth large). If you would like to help with this need, you may either (1) purchase these items at local stores like Target or Walmart and drop off at the church labeled Montclair Elementary; (2) use this Amazon link and purchase items to be delivered to the church; or (3) write a check to Christ Church with Montclair uniforms in the memo line. For questions, please click here.

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.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christ Church Women's Retreat

September 22-24

Blessing of the Animals

Saturday, October 7

Consecration Sunday

Sunday, October 29

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERINGS

beginning Sunday, September 10!

8-plus — A casual time of conversations and coffee following the 8 AM service. Each week we will look at one foundational aspect of our faith. This offering will be held in the Parlor.

Foundations — A new adult formation opportunity at 9:30 AM. This will be an opportunity in which we look at the foundations of our faith. Each week we will hear from voices in our tradition and each other. This same curriculum will be used in two separate classes:

Foundations for Families – led by Fr. Michael in the Library.

Foundations – led by Rev. Katie in the Parish Hall.

CHRIST CHURCH POPs

Stay tuned for a new podcast called Christ Church POPs!

**Registration deadline Wednesday, September 13!**

CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN'S RETREAT 2023

"Retreat, Re-Center, Renew"

September 22-24 ~ Beckwith Camp & Conference Center

Register online; forms also available on the information table in the Parish Office.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES & WAYS TO SERVE AT CHRIST CHURCH

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 volunteer signup form, click here.

FAVOR HOUSE LEARNING KITCHEN AMAZON DRIVE

Christ Church is supporting Favor House in providing a new learning kitchen for the children and women survivors of domestic violence. Favor House has created an Amazon wish list of items for their new family education center kitchen. To donate, click here. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

MONTCLAIR UNIFORM DRIVE

As part of Christ Church's Community Outreach, we support Montclair Elementary with needs throughout the school year. Children at the school need clean uniforms on a daily basis. We are conducting a drive now through September 11th. The uniform shirts are any navy or white polos, and the uniform bottoms are any khaki or navy shorts or pants. All sizes are needed 5 (youth small) through 12 (youth large). If you would like to help with this need, you may either (1) purchase these items at local stores like Target or Walmart and drop off at the church labeled Montclair Elementary; (2) use this Amazon link and purchase items to be delivered to the church; or (3) write a check to Christ Church with Montclair uniforms in the memo line. For questions, please click here.

CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS

Christ Church nametags are making a comeback! 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.

NEW HOST MINISTRY

Hosts welcome visitors and parishioners to Christ Church on Sunday mornings before the 8 AM service, 9:30 AM formation hour, and 10:30 AM service. Hosts provide directions to various locations to aid in navigating our church campus, creating a welcoming experience. Contact Krista to be part of this new ministry.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30 PM

Odd Colony

Come join us for conversation, fellowship, and Bible Study on the Book of Amos (no preparation needed). Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 6 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parish Hall

The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM. The September book discussion will be Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Saturday, September 9

9:30 AM ~ Parlor

We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard.

CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING

Wednesday, September 13 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Parlor

PRIME TIMERS

Wednesday, September 20 ~ 1:30 PM ~ Parlor

It is time for the Prime Timers to resume our activities for the balance of 2023. We will have an organizational meeting on September 20 at 1:30 PM in the Parlor. We look forward to seeing you!

Attention 6th—12th graders!!

JOIN AN ACOLYTE TEAM!

Acolytes are “ones who help” and are important individuals that make worship possible on Sunday mornings. From serving as a torch bearer that shines the light of Christ to being a server who helps prepare the Lord’s Table, there are many ways to be part of the team. Any 6th-12th grade youth can become an acolyte, serving roughly one Sunday a month. Click here to learn more or join an acolyte team.

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them by Liz Curtis Higgs

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM

Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here

This book ends with examination of Michal, King David’s first wife, and the unnamed woman who washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. They both experienced emotional abuse by family and society. But this abuse produced profoundly different results for their spiritual lives. You can join the conversation this Sunday at 9:15 AM.

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION BOOK STUDY

BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

POST-Traumatic Jesus: A Healing Gospel for the Wounded

by Rev. David W. Peters

Rev. Peters is an Episcopal priest and former Marine and Army chaplain who deployed to Iraq in 2005. His book is a very personal examination of Jesus’ ministry, life, and experienced traumas told in the gospels. He gently walks the reader through human-experienced pain and suffering on the path of the good news of the God’s presence.

SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

8:00 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. This year, special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.

9:30 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. Godly Play is offered for children 4 years old through 3rd grade. Journey Through the Bible is offered for children in 4th and 5th grades.

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 4 years old and up. Children are invited to follow the cross down the main aisle during the hymn of praise and will return during the peace, just in time to have communion with their families.

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!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

NEW FALL SCHEDULE!

Our calendar is now digital! Find it on the EYC page on the church's website, in the weekly newsletter email, or scan the QR code on the paper calendar that was mailed out. If you want to receive a mailed calendar and have not, please email Tess with your name, youth names and address. 

Weekly Meetings

Sunday School ~ Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM ~ in the Undercroft

Youth Group ~ Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM (all youth)  

High School Bible Study ~ Thursdays, 7:15-8:00 AM ~ at Fosko downtown

Volunteering

All youth opportunities are offered the 3rd Saturday of each month. Look for sign-ups in advance!

View our calendar of events here

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

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.

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.

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: Hannah Smith, Don Meyer, John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan & Paul White, Chuck Riley, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: deLaney, Christy Moore, Craig Carlson, Judy Andreolli, John Lind, Steve Corman, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer. 

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Morgan Cochran, 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, Tony Miller, 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—Treece Efird, Marie Prestwood—and anniversaries—Carrie & Eric Stevenson.

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.

STAY CONNECTED