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Dear Friends,
Plan to join Christ Church on Palm Sunday, March 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 who do not have a Facebook can find the services on the Christ Church's website at www.christspringfield.org. All of Christ Church's media links are above on the right-hand side.
March's Adult Forum
Join us to explore the season of Lent through poetry. Each week, a parishioner will lead a discussion to unpack a poem’s theme.
March 24 - Marjory Wentworth
Help welcome our Haitian neighbors!
We will kick off our new "How to Succeed in Springfield" series this month, on Sunday, March 24, at 1 PM. We could use your help extending Christ Church's hospitality.Please contact Rev. Michelle if you are able to help.
A Piano Recital March 24th at 3 pm
Collaborative free piano recital on Sunday, March 24th, at 3 p.m. in Krieg Hall at Wittenberg University. Duo pianists Dr. Christopher Durrenberger and Dr. Kirill Gliadkosky will play a Mozart Sonata on the fortepiano (a replica of his instrument), followed by Rachmaninoff songs arranged for two pianos. Dr. Gliadkovsky will then perform Romantic solo piano works by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Chopin.
Interested in doing more with CarePortal?
In January, we heard a bit about CarePortal, an online platform that helps connect families in need with churches who are able to help. Christ Church has been using CarePortal for several months, but it would be more effective if we had a team of people who responded to the needs of families in Springfield. Christ Church will host a training on April 6 for churches across the county who would like to be part of this ministry. If you would like to get more involved, or just know more, talk to Rev. Michelle.
Hope Rising Convocation with Bishop White for the Northwest Region
April 28th, at 4 pm St. George's, Dayton
All congregations in our region are encouraged to participate in a special service and reception to welcome our new bishop, The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White! We will begin with Choral Evensong followed by a special reception to hear from Bishop White, have conversation with her, and learn more about the congregations in our area. Although it is not essential for you to RSVP, it will be helpful. Please go to https://forms.gle/zHD7Bezhjc8ddgyKA to RSVP. This will be held at St. George's, 5520 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429.
Combined Choir-Contact Dr. Crean today!
Dr. David Crean, St. George's Director of Music, is assembling a combined choir for the Choral Evensong. For the Choral Evensong as part of the Hope Rising Convocation , we will have a choir made up of musicians from across our region. The rehearsal will begin at 3 p.m. If you plan to participate, please contact Dr. David Crean atmusic@stgeorgeohio.org by March 24th. Thank you!
Living the Way of Love
Join Christ Church, located at 409 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505, during Lent on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm for a discussion of "Living the Way of Love" a 40-day devotional with each day’s reading including a reference to a passage of Scripture and a short reflection on one of the seven steps in Bishop Michael Curry’s “Way of Love” path to a Jesus-centered life.
African Bible Study
As we approach the Lenten Season, Pat Cary and Keith Doubt would like to invite people at Christ Church to join us for African Bible Study. We meet online at 1 PM on Wednesdays. If interested, send Keith an email at keithdoubt@123mail.org and he will tell you how to join.
A big THANK YOU! to all the pantry volunteers! At the March Food Pantry, we served over 140 households! Clients were offered chicken quarters and drumsticks, ground beef, fish sticks, salmon, tuna, cheese, cereal, eggs, chips, canned goods, fresh produce, and the extras of toilet paper, pet food, soap, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. The clients are always grateful, and volunteers have a good time! To volunteer, please contact Brian Shelburne at bshelburne@wittenberg.edu, Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com, or Anne Randolph at annejrand@aol.com.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES
Maundy Thursday: March 28th at 7 PM
We remember Jesus’s mandate to break the bread and drink the cup together as we remember his life, death, and resurrection.
Virtual vigil – On the night before he died, Jesus took some of the disciples, and asked them to pray with him in the Garden of Gethsemene. During Holy Week, many Episcopal churches remember this by holding a prayer vigil overnight, between Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Ideally, people sign up for each hour, so that Jesus would never be praying alone. This year, we will try to hold a “virtual vigil.” Between the hours of 8 PM, and 8 AM, you can click the link below, which will connect you with the church. You don’t need to sign up in advance, and you can pray for as long as you like. Please join us as we watch and pray with Jesus. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85326211055?pwd=VXV3L2FzYlFsQ3pXUENvNVBVQ3Bldz09
Good Friday: March 29th at 7 PM
On this most somber occasion, we recall the day of our Lord's execution. The Good Friday liturgy includes the full Passion Gospel, the Solemn Collects, and the Veneration of the Cross.
The Feast of the Resurrection: March 31st
Join us for 10 am Festive Rite II service with choir and brass. On this holiest day of the Christian year, we rejoice at Christ's victory over the powers of death. There is not a 8:00 service on this Sunday.
Christ Church has an option for online giving through the church’s website.
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Go to christspringfield.org
- Go to the tab in the upper right-hand corner marked “Online Giving”
- Click on the online giving link in blue
- Fill in the amount you would like to give
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Next, use the drop box for Pledge Giving or Miscellaneous Giving for other giving.
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If you choose Miscellaneous Giving, there is another memo drop box for the type of giving -choose an option
- Fill out the rest of the form
- Press Continue
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On the next page, press continue
- Then, enter your billing information
- Thank you!- If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com.
Empty Bowls
The annual Wittenberg University Empty Bowls is Thursday, April 4th from 4:30–7 pm (Central Dining Room, Student Center of the Wittenberg Campus). Bowls are $20, which includes a humble meal of soup and bread. The goal is to raise $50,000 this year. All proceeds go to Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information, contact Scott Dooley (937-327-6327 or sdooley@wittenberg.edu)
Help share Easter joy!
On Sunday, April 7th (the Second Sunday of Easter) you can help share Easter joy by bringing one of our lilies to a parishioner who is unable to come to church. We will provide the lilies and the names and addresses - all you provide is the smile. Please consider joining our effort.
Thursday Chapel Virtual Noonday Prayer Service
Judy Johnson will offer a Noonday Prayer service on Christ Church’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/christspringfield.org/) at noon. The Noonday Prayer service’s text is located on page 103 in the Book of Common Prayer or online at https://www.bcponline.org
In case you missed the Thursday Online Noonday Prayer Service, here it is!
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