Christ Church Chronicle 11-12-23

November 12, 2023

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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

"Just War"

Sunday, November 19 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall

From the very beginning, Christian theologians have struggled with the paradox of Jesus’ command to live peaceably/nonviolently and the political necessity of violence. This class will look at the classical doctrine of “just war” from theologians such as St. Augustine and St. Aquinas and reflect on whether this doctrine has any bearing on the world today.

Adult Christian Education Offering

POST-Traumatic Jesus: A Healing Gospel for the Wounded

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

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

One definition for the word trauma is “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” Every person will know trauma sometime in life. Such experiences can cause emotional numbness, physical immobility, and spiritual crisis. Chapters 25-27 of this book consider how Jesus modeled for us ways God inspires us to persevere and give meaning to pain and suffering. You are welcome to join the conversation.

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

Be a Montclair Elementary Mentor/Volunteer

If you could not attend the training held at Christ Church, but are still interested in volunteering or mentoring at Montclair Elementary, please contact Krista.

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 new ministry.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Veterans Day Service

Sunday, November 12

Brotherhood Sunday

Sunday, November 19

Community Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 19

Advent Wreath Making

Sunday, November 26

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 a pledge card online by clicking here.

FALL “BAG IT FOR MANNA" COLLECTION

November 1-14

On Sunday, November 12, please bring nourishing non-perishable food for Manna Food Pantries. All donations must be received by Tuesday, November 14. Please place donations in the Parish Hall. On Wednesday, November 15, Episcopal Day School and Christ Church will "Fill the Mayflower" for Manna Food Pantries. Thank you for your contributions!

VETERANS DAY SERVICE

Sunday, November 12 ~ 9:30-10:15 AM

Christ Church will conduct a special Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 12 during the normal Christian Formation hour (9:30 AM-10:15 AM) in the Church Nave. This year, we will focus on military spouses. Our keynote speakers will be Jen Kinsella, wife of Tim Kinsella, former Captain, US Navy, and Gloria Nettles, NAS Pensacola Ombudsman.

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING:

"Just War"

Sunday, November 19 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall

BROTHERHOOD SUNDAY

Sunday, November 19 ~ 10:30 service

Chapters throughout the United States celebrate the founding of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at a time on or near St. Andrew’s feast day, November 30. Founded in 1883, this year marks the 140th year of our service to the Episcopal Church. The Christ Church Chapter has celebrated the founding day since the reinstitution of the original 1917 chapter in 1991 on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The Brothers will process together with their banner, sit together, and take communion as a body at the 10:30 service. Brothers will also usher and read the lessons as well. We invite the congregation to join us for coffee hour on this special day where we will have a cake decorated with the Brotherhood logo. Come be a part of our celebration on November 19! Blessings to you all. — The Brotherhood of St. Andrew

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Sunday, November 19 ~ 5:00 PM ~ First United Methodist Church

Join Pensacola’s historic downtown congregations for our annual interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 19. The Very Rev. T. Joseph Fowler from St. Michael's will give the sermon and the FUMC Sanctuary Choir will provide music. This service is a collaboration of Christ Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church, The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Temple Beth El, First Baptist Church, Allen Memorial AME, and First United Methodist Church. The service begins at 5:00 PM and is followed by a dessert reception.

ADVENT WREATH MAKING

Sunday, November 26 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Library

The Advent Wreath is full of symbolism and 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. On Sunday morning, November 26th, at 9:30 AM, Children & Family Ministries will host an Advent Wreath Making. Families of all ages and sizes are invited to join in during the Sunday School hour in the Library. 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!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO REPRESENT CHRIST CHURCH PARISH

DURING THE 51st ANNUAL CONVENTION

OF THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST IN 2024?

The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will gather for convention at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Daphne, February 22-24, 2024. At its regular December meeting, the vestry of Christ Church will elect delegates and alternatives 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 8, 2023.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30 PM ~ Odd Colony

Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.

CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING

Wednesday, November 8 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Library

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, November 10

in observance of Veterans Day.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING SOCIAL

Saturday, November 11 ~ 9:30 AM

at the home of Cyndi Holt

The Daughters of the King are having a social gathering on Saturday, November 11 at 9:30 AM at the home of Cyndi Holt. Women interested in finding out more about Daughters of the King are invited. Please contact Monica Barnard or Cyndi Holt.

ST. LUKE’S CHAPTER

Tuesday, November 14 ~ 10:00 AM ~ at the home of Bonnie Benz

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 14, 10:00 AM, at the home of Bonnie Benz, 4350 Gusty Terrace. Please RSVP to Marcia Sevold.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, November 16 ~ 9:00 AM ~ Parlor

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

Save the date!!

ECW BAKE SALE

Sunday, December 10 ~ after both services

Parish Hall

If you would like to help with wrapping baked goods on Saturday, December 9 for the Bake Sale, please contact Allison Mitchell.

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) REGISTRATION FOR NEW YEAR

The Outline of Faith in our Book of Common Prayer asks the question “Through whom does the Church carry out its mission?” Our answer is “The church carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members.” EfM will enrich your spiritual life and support you as you discover and live out your ministry. How can you best use your gifts and talents? EfM is designed for lay people with big questions and a hunger to better understand our faith. We join together weekly to study Old Testament, New Testament, church history and theological thinking in a four year program but you only commit to one academic year at a time. The seminar builds fellowship, understanding and a sense of how God is working in your life. Registration for our new year ends December 12, 2023. We will meet on Tuesday evenings at Christ Church, 5-7:30 PM beginning January 9, 2024. Tuition includes the 2022-2023 Reading and Reflection Guide. For additional information, contact Pam Tanner with questions.

HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH

Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth

January 7, 2024 — Baptism of our Lord

Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.

THE PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND

presents

"Baroque is Back…Along With Marches,

Galops, and Dances”

Monday, November 13 ~ 7:30 PM

WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio,

PSC Campus

The Pensacola Bay Concert Band, CCP’s “Ensemble in Residence”, performs their next concert on Monday, November 13 at 7:30 PM in the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio on the campus of Pensacola State College. The concert, titled “Baroque is Back…Along With Marches, Galops, and Dances”, features music of Bach and Handel, as well as some popular fast-paced works by American and European composers. Admission is free, but please bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to Manna Food Pantries.

Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola presents

IMMERSED in SILENCE

Advent is not just waiting for a feast. It is waiting for God,

waiting to be reborn, waiting to be transformed.

Saturday, December 2 ~ 10:00-11:30 AM

Gulf Breeze United Methodist

The Chapel ~ 101 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze

May the morning’s rhythm begin our conscious “waiting”

and remind us of our commitment

to nurture our relationship with God every day:

Centering Prayer, Sacred Movement, & Lectio Divina.

or contact Carol Lewis.

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION BOOK STUDY

POST-Traumatic Jesus: A Healing Gospel for the Wounded

by Rev. David W. Peters

Sundays ~ 9:15 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 UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, November 10 — Veterans Day Volunteer Activity & Veterans Memorial Park Tour, 2:00-4:00 PM.

Sunday, November 12 — Youth will pass out ribbon pins before the 9:30 AM Veterans Service. HIGH SCHOOL ONLY: AV training with Rev Katie - learn how to operate the cameras and livestream services (12-12:30 PM).

Monday, November 20 — NO Youth Group - Thanksgiving break!

Thursday, November 23 — NO High School Bible Study - Thanksgiving break!

Sunday, November 26 — Make an Advent wreath in the Church Library, 9:30-10:15 AM. Pick up youth family Advent Box in Library (available for pickup until Dec. 4).

Weekly Meetings

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

(access through the black gate in the parking lot)

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

(drop off at the black gate in the parking lot; pick up from the front doors of the church —

parents are welcome to join us for compline in the church at 8:15 PM)

High School Bible Study ~ Thursdays, 7-8 AM ~ at Bodacious

Volunteering

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

View our calendar of events 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: Don Meyer, John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan & Paul White, Chuck Riley, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Allen Ender, Tom Remington, 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—Abigail Buffy, Jack Soule—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.

TRANSITIONS

We welcome

John Bonney who visited with us on 8 October 2023.

We welcome into God's family through the Sacrament of Baptism

Henry Buckingham Lewis, Virginia Joyce Lewis, and John Griffin Lewis, 5 November 2023.

We wish Godspeed to

Melissa Dorsey Vittetoe & William Lewis Vittetoe

who have transferred to Church of the Ascension, Knoxville, TN.

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