Christ Church Chronicle 2-18-24

February 18, 2024

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OUR PARISH MISSION

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)

Adult Christian Education Offering

When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life’s Sacred Questions

by Sue Monk Kidd

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

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

Lent is when the church calls a Christian to examine her or his state of faith and consider ways to mature in faith. Ms. Kidd takes us along on an autobiographical tour of one of her faith maturing journeys. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes his faith journey as giving up childhood for adulthood. This week’s class discussion will consider the process to a more mature faith.

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 volunteer signup form, click here.

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 ministry.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ash Wednesday Services

Wednesday, February 14

Lenten Small Groups begin

Sunday, February 18

Parish Office Closed

Monday, February 19

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Wednesday, February 14

7:30 AM - Imposition of Ashes

8:15 AM - EDS Imposition of Ashes

12:00 Noon - Holy Eucharist

& Imposition of Ashes

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist

& Imposition of Ashes

Nursery care available at the 6:00 service.

CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST Ad Orientem IN LENT

Honoring the original architecture of New Christ Church, the Celebrant will celebrate Eucharist ad orientem, “to the East,” during the season of Lent. “But that’s north!” you may say. For more information, please click here.

CHRIST CHURCH POPs

Join Christ Church an Episcopal community in Pensacola, Florida 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. If you would like to know more about Christ Church Pensacola, you can visit our website at www.christ-church.net. You can also join us on Sundays at 10:30AM Central Time via YouTube and Facebook.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547

PARKING REMINDER!

Just a reminder if you are parking on city streets to park between the marked lines designating legitimate parking spaces. It seems that several parishioners have been ticketed over the past few Sundays.

VASES NEEDED!

The Flower Ministry is in need of small and medium-sized vases for bouquets (no bud vases at this time, please). Vases may be brought to the Sacristy and left on the countertop.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

We will start Lent small group sessions on Tuesday, February 20. Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.

YACC LUNCH ~ Sunday, February 18 ~ 12-2:00 PM ~ Parlor

Join us for a BBQ lunch on Sunday, February 18 from 12-2PM in the Church Parlor! Current and prospective new members are encouraged to attend. This adult only event is open to young professionals from 21-49 years of age! Please RSVP here.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, February 15 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Centering Prayer Room

Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

Saturday, February 17

8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall

"Virtual Teddy Roosevelt Impersonator"

featured at our Triennial Convention

All invited! ~ Please make reservations here.

**Please park on Wright or Palafox Streets

and enter through front breezeway.

The Parish Office will be closed

on Monday, February 19 in honor of Presidents' Day.

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING

When the Heart Waits:

Spiritual Direction for Life’s Sacred Questions

by Sue Monk Kidd

Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM

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

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

EYC February Happenings

Join an EYC small group for lent here!

Middle School ~ 4 weeks ~ starting the last week of February

High School ~ 5 weeks ~ starting February 16

Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola invites you to a morning of silence,

celebrating Contemplative Outreach Ltd.’s world-wide United in Prayer Day

“A Powerful Path of Unceasing Prayer”

Saturday, March 9 ~ 10 AM-12:00 PM

St. Mark United Methodist Church, The Chapel

2203 N. 12th Ave.

The morning will open with Centering Prayer followed by a taste of other contemplative prayer practices: The Welcoming Prayer, The Active Prayer, and The Forgiveness Prayer and will close with Lectio Divina and The Prayer of Abandonment. Register at centeringprayerpensacola.com. For questions, contact Carol Lewis.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

MEN'S CONFERENCE: "Rekindling the Gift of God Within"

Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3

Beckwith Camp & Conference Center

All men in the diocese are invited to this annual weekend retreat of fellowship and formation. The guest speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge, retired bishop of West Texas. Cost varies. Room and commuter rates available. Details and registration here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Ceil Reese, Bette Boddy, Marian Hughes, Don Meyer, John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan White, Chuck Riley, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Myrt Chestney, Troy Williams, Craig Carlson, Ailyne Gilliard, 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, 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—Elizabeth Allen—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.