Advent Worship
Family Worship: 9 AM
Classic Worship: 11 AM
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In Advent, we prepare our hearts for Jesus! This Sunday, we light the second advent candle, The Bethlehem Candle, which represents Peace.
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Advent in Art Class continues
Sundays Dec. 4. and Dec. 11 at 10 AM in the Parlor
Gather with Rev. Neal to explore "Advent in Art." Each week, several pieces of art in various mediums will stimulate our imaginations and provide a forum for faith-filled conversation as we prepare for the coming of Emmanuel, God-with-us, at Christmas. This class is for adults and teens only and nursery care is provided.
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Purchase an ornament and give the gift of education and empowerment
Thanks to your ongoing support, the students at Hope and Resurrection Secondary School in South Sudan are becoming the leaders their country so desperately needs. As you are able, please stop by the Giving Tree in the milling area of our sanctuary. Take a handmade ornament from the tree, make a financial contribution, and become part of this tremendously successful project that is changing lives in South Sudan. Contact Keith Tan with any questions.
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Invite a friend and spend a day at beautiful Roslyn, preparing your heart for Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 AM-3 PM
Gather at the beautiful Roslyn Retreat Center with Sara Vale as she leads us through meditations on finding quiet to hear the voice of God through the noise of the holiday season. This is a day to quiet your heart to prepare to receive the coming of Christ at Christmas. Details and registration.
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Celebrate Jimmy Hanks as he retires as Sexton
After sixteen years of dedicated service, Jimmy Hanks is retiring as our Sexton. Jimmy works behind the scenes, ensuring everything is in order for the transformative work of our mutual ministries at Christ Church and is an "unsung hero" at CCE!
Jimmy's last “official” day with us will be December 31. Your Vestry invites you to celebrate his ministry at a reception after both worship services on Sunday, December 11. Also, in recognition of his many years of service, we are collecting a non-deductible gift (purse) to be given as an outward and visible expression of our love and gratitude. If you’d like to thank Jimmy in this way, please give securely online here. You may also write “Jimmy Hanks” on the memo line of your check or text “CCE Jimmy” to 73256. So that we may prepare the check, the deadline to give is this Sunday December 4.
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Dedicate a Christmas Flower
Flowers add beauty and joy to our Sanctuary on Christmas Eve and during the Christmas Season! We invite you to dedicate flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Your dedication will be printed in the Christmas Eve Bulletin. Click here to place your order online or grab a paper order form at church this weekend. Deadline: Friday, December 9.
Advent Celebration for Families
Sunday, Dec. 4, 10 AM, Education Building | Details here
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 9 AM
All children will be invited to participate in a variety of on-the-spot roles. The music ministry team will take care of everything, just bring your kiddos. And CCE’ers of ALL ages are invited to 9 AM worship this day to be delighted by the spirit of Christmas!
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Come Home for Christmas
Please reach out to friends and neighbors and invite them
to Christ Church in this season of Hope
Christmas Eve Worship
Saturday, Dec. 24
Family Worship at 2 PM
Lively, joyful worship with a message for all ages
Classic Worship at 4 PM
Festive worship with Adult Choir, musicians, and hand-held candles
Candlelight Worship at 7 PM
Contemplative worship aglow with candlelight featuring the Youth and Collegiate Singers
Christmas Day Worship
Sunday, Dec. 25
One Worship Service at 10 AM
New Year's Day Worship
Sunday, Jan. 1
Worship at 9 & 11 AM
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Thank you for your generosity!
So far we've received financial commitments from 134 households totaling $672,000. Thank you! If you haven't yet, please help us be faithful stewards in our budgeting process by completing an online commitment card or submitting a paper card. Use the commitment card you received in the mail, get one at church, or print one here and bring it to worship or mail it to Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059. With your help, we will usher in our 30th year of inviting, growing, and serving others in Jesus' name!
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A Prayer for our Transition
God of change and transition, we ask for your blessing as we move toward the call for a new rector. Help us stay faithful and steadfast during this time of change – committing ourselves to prayer, Bible study, and regular attendance in worship. Please enable the discernment committee to offer its best God-given gifts of wisdom, compassion, compromise, and deep faith as we discern the best choice to lead our church. We thank you, Lord, for blessing this work in your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
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The Realm Connect App is a great way for our church to connect together. After you've set up a Realm account, download the Realm Connect App and take your church life with you, wherever you go. Church directory, small group info, news posts, and more.
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We all need prayer and help sometimes. Staff and trained pastoral caregivers are here for you in times of need. Use this online form, contact any staff member, or call our office at 804-364-0394.
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Monday Compline Service | Online | Monday | 9 PM | Join via Zoom for a beautiful way to end the day. Get the link in Realm Events.
Wednesday Morning Prayer | In-person and Online | Wednesday | 8 AM | Join others for a celebration of Holy Eucharist. Check Realm Events for Zoom link.
Small Group Bible Studies | In-person & Online | There is a group for you! Study and fellowship groups for men and women meet weekly. Contact staff for details.
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Amazon Smile is an easy way to support Christ Church
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Visit smile.amazon.com.
- Enter “Christ Church Episcopal Glen Allen” in the search bar.
- Once you find Christ Church, click the SELECT button.
- Next time you shop, visit smile.amazon.com and CCE will receive a donation from Amazon.
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Financial Updates and Vestry Meeting Minutes are listed in our online gathering place, Realm. Log in and go to Groups > Christ Church > Files. Please contact staff if you need assistance logging in or if you'd like us to send the update directly to you. We're happy to help!
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Always Inviting • Growing Deeper • Serving Others • Christ Church Episcopal
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