Christ Episcopal Church
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Scroll down for info on Stewardship 2023, "Exploring the Readings" and "Ways to Pray" series, Thanksgiving food drive for Arcola community, and more... | |
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Sunday at Christ Church
October 23, 2022
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
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9:30 a.m. Children's Faith Formation PK3 - Grade 5
In person in the Parish Hall
Nursery care available for ages 0-3
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist for All Ages
Children join their families for the whole service
In Person and Live Streaming on YouTube
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11:20 a.m. Explore the Readings
(Church Library, see information below)
Extneded Childcare is provided in the Nursery.
4:00 p.m. Bible Study
In person in the church Library and Live on Zoom
5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
In person and Live on Zoom
(password = 20895)
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October 23, 20th Pentecost
Worship Is the Heart of God's Beloved Community
This Sunday, the children will gather at 9:30 in the Parish Hall to review The Story of Creation. They will then join their families in the pews for the 10 AM Holy Eucharist for All Ages. We have learned that worship is the heart of God's Beloved Community. After the Gospel, our children will help Miss Ann share the Godly Play telling of the Story of Creation and the wondering about the meaning of Sabbath. Whether your join us in person or online, have a pencil and paper ready as we wonder about the meaning of Sabbath. Together, we are the heart of God's Beloved Community! Special Children's Worship Bulletins include activities for each of the Readings.
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2023 Pledge update, week 1:
Total pledges received = 21
Total amount pledged = $88,235
Goal = $400,000
Thank you to all who have already pledged!
| As you prayerfully consider your pledge for 2023, we invite you to watch this video for a message from Lee Puricelli, Senior Warden and Cynthia Mitchell, Junior Warden. | |
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Explore the Readings with the Faith & Spiritual Growth Ministry
The monthly “Explore the Readings” series, facilitated by Prescott Bullard. continues this Sunday, October 23 , meeting in the library after the 10:00 service, with a Zoom option offered as well. Childcare will be available.
These meet-ups are a chance to dive deeper into and reflect together on the morning’s Bible readings and sermon, as well as an opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners better and build new friendships. We hope you will join us in exploring texts that have been read, studied, debated, and prayed through for thousands of years. We are the inheritors of not just an incredible literary and spiritual tradition, but of the living Word. Draw closer to these stories, discover what they have to say to you, and listen for what God wants you to hear, here and now!
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Ways to Pray
The Faith & Spiritual Growth team announces the start of a new 5 week series for the fall: "Looking & Listening Deeply: Exploring 5 Ways to Pray". We invite you to focus on deepening your relationship with God through learning about and trying various types of prayer. It will be on Mondays at 7pm on Zoom.
- Oct 24 -- Holy Listening (led by John Ward)
- Nov 7 – Spontaneous Prayer (led by Lissa Ramespaul)
- Nov 14 - Psalm 23 (led by Andrea McGray)
- Nov 21 – Ignatian Examen Prayer (led by Ramzi Nemo)
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Christ Church Outreach:
Supporting Neighbors in our Community and Around the World
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IT’S ARCOLA THANKSGIVING FOOD BAG TIME!
Arcola Elementary Every-Mind Program provides two healthy meals during the school day, year-round, to children in need. For many years, our parish has partnered with them to fill bags of nourishing food and food gift cards to help those families make it through the holidays.
How do you give the gift of food?
- Donate specific food items that have been requested (see list on Outreach table at church)
- Make a donation of $40 that will cover the food and grocery gift card for one bag of food. (Check made out to Christ Church – we will do the shopping for you.)
- Giant and Safeway cards in $25 dominations are also welcomed!
Unfortunately, the timeline is short and with little wiggle-room. Envelopes and food lists are available now on the Outreach Table in the Vestibule.
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Sunday, November 6 – all food donations must be delivered to the church. This is so we can see what’s missing and have time to prepare the bags.
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Sunday, November 13 – Packing Party in the Parish Hall after the 10:00 service.
- Wednesday, November 16 – 60 Food Bags delivered to Arcola Elementary
For questions, contact Liz Quinn at 301-775-2545 or webethemom@aol.com.
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Conversations on Race and the Episcopal Church
Join us for Session III, Sunday, October 30 at 11:20 a.m.
The Christ Church Racial & Social Justice Team invites you downstairs after the 10:00 a.m. service on October 30 for the third of four conversations on the History of Race in the Episcopal Church. In this session we will enter the modern era: 1950 through today which includes the tumultuous Civil Rights years 1950-1968 through 1980. We will examine the role of the Episcopal Church during this period as we seek to discern our role as Episcopalians in bringing about a more just society and to live into the pledge from the BE lectionary:
“to strive in all aspects of our lives to act justly and pursue justice by standing with and
speaking out for those who are vulnerable, mistreated, in need or exploited.”
Thank you to all who participated in our first 2 sessions. We hope to see you again on the 30th and encourage you to bring a fellow congregant or friend to join in these important conversations. If you missed it, a link to the slides from the presentations is below and copies of all presentations will be available on the 30th.
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BE Lectionary and Discussion:
Wednesday Evenings in October
Throughout the month of October, our 6:30 p.m. Wednesday services will be using a lectionary designed to address the political polarization and rising societal anger present in our world today. This is part of a national movement called the BE Campaign (https://edow.org/be/), intended to help make our communities a bit more like the Kingdom of God. The goal is to assist us as we strive to follow the simple, yet profound teaching of the prophet Micah who in 700 BCE, a time not unlike our own, asked the question: “What does the Lord require of us?” His answer: “Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.”
Following the evening prayer service, we will have a discussion on that evening’s topic. The final two scheduled topics are:
October 26 - Love Your Neighbor
November 2 - Intersection of Religion and Politics
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Bible Study, Sunday Afternoons at 4:00 p.m.
Current Topic: The Book of Numbers
Join the Sunday 4 pm Bible study as we continue to explore the Book of Numbers. Come and discuss - no preparation is needed. If you have questions contact Lee Puricelli at leepuricelli@yahoo.com.
*** Zoom Link : Click HERE***
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Prayers for Peace, Thursdays at Noon
There is a short prayer service every Thursday at noon, in person as well as on Zoom (password = 20895). We hope you will join us to pray for a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine, an end to violence here, and everywhere there is violent conflict. The service is approximately 15 minutes in length.
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New Mask Policy as of September 11, 2022
In line with Montgomery County recommendations, masks are not required at Christ Church beginning Sunday, September 11. Please know we respect each person’s decision about whether or not to wear a mask.
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Worship Services & Events at Christ Church Next Week:
Monday, October 24, 2022 - Office Closed
7:00 p.m. Ways to pray: Holy Listening - on Zoom
8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day
Live on Zoom
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
5:30 p.m. Lectio Divina
Live on Zoom
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Live on Zoom
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Noon - Prayers for Peace - in person and on Zoom
8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day
Live on Zoom
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Holy Eucharist Services at 8:00, 10:00, and 5:00
Looking ahead...
October 24-26 - EDOW Annual Clergy Conference
November 6 - Feast of All Saints, observed. Holy Eucharist with Baptism at 10:00
November 8 - Election Day
November 11 - Veterans Day, Church Office Closed
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Missed a past Sunday Morning Service? Want to enjoy music from past services?
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Ways To Give
Even if you come to church in-person, giving remotely is convenient and easy! Here are several different options for you make contributions to Christ Church.
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Christ Episcopal Church Kensington
4001 Franklin Street
Kensington MD 20895
301-942-4673
administrator@ccpk.org
what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God...
~Micah 6:8
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