Christ Episcopal Church
K E N S I N G T O N
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Image : Crocus on Christ Church lawn, Franklin Street | |
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Sunday, February 12, 2023
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Guest Preacher: Mike Molina, Head of School, Bishop Walker School
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
9:00 a.m. Explore the Readings
In person (library) and on Zoom (password = 20895)
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. Children's Chapel
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
In Person and Live Streaming on YouTube
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4:00 p.m. Bible Study
In person in the church Library and Live on Zoom (password = Bible)
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
In person and Live on Zoom
(password = 20895)
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The Faith & Spiritual Growth Team invites you to Dinner & a Movie Night!
When: Sat, Feb 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Parish Hall and Nursery
What: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (based on the C.S. Lewis novel; rated PG; CommonSense Media rates it for children ages 9+; running time 2 hours, 23 min) in the Parish Hall; Veggie Tales or something similar will be shown in the Nursery for younger children.
Dinner: Pizza and fruits & veggies
Who: Everyone! This is an intergenerational event.
Extra note: We encourage folks to bring bean bags, blankets, etc to sit on. We'll have some rows of chairs, as well, for those who prefer not to sit on the floor.
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Bring Back Your Palms for Burning!
Did you know that the ashes for Ash Wednesday are created by burning the dried palms from prior years' Palm Sunday services?
Please help us by bringing back any palms you have at home and placing them in the basket at the rear of the church.
Ash Wednesday is only ten days away!
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AID FOR TURKEY AND SYRIA - HOW CAN YOU HELP?
As the earthquake devastation breaks our hearts, let’s reach out with material generosity and prayers.
Donations of Goods
Every night the Turkish Embassy is sending a plane load of disaster relief items. The list of items they are shipping is found here: http://washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/Mission/ShowAnnouncement/400327
In addition, the embassy requests these items: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVZk5muCMO/
You can drop off items directly at the Turkish Embassy, or Christ Church will be collecting the items listed below, which parishioner Judy David and Deacon Sara Thorne will pick up from church and deliver to the Embassy.
· Baby Formula (powdered)
· Diapers (all sizes)
· Blankets & Sleeping Bags
· Warm Clothing
· Toiletries
· Cold Remedies
If you have relationships with companies that supply any of the needed items, consider reaching out to them and ask if they would make a bulk donation to alleviate the suffering in Syria and Turkey.
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Episcopal Relief and Development
From February 18 through March 18, Christ Church will be highlighting the work of Episcopal Relief and Development and raising funds to support their efforts to respond to disasters around the world. This is especially relevant at this time when they are working closely with partners on the ground in Turkey and Syria to provide relief to those devastated by the earthquake. You can donate to ERD using Realm and choosing “Outreach – ERD” as the fund. However, because earthquake relief is time sensitive, cash donations now directly to ERD are a good way to send needed help (https://www.episcopalrelief.org/).
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Explore the Readings - This Sunday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m.
The monthly “Explore the Readings” series resumes this Sunday, February 12. Anyone and everyone is invited to meet-up in person in the library at 9am (note the new time -- it is between the services).
We will gather the second Sunday of each month. These meet-ups are a chance to dive deeper into and reflect together on the morning’s Bible readings, 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.
The February and March sessions will be facilitated by Eddie Sloane and will use lectio divina as a means of moving more deeply and personally into the texts.
Zoom option is available if you are not able to join us in the library at 9:00. Please log-in here:
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Absalom Jones feast day is February 13.
Join us for the Wednesday Evening Prayer service on February 15, as we observe the Feast of Absolom Jones, the first African American to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. Service is held on Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
Absalom Jones was the first African American to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church in 1802 and founder of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia, PA 1746-1818.
Absalom Jones was born into slavery in Sussex County, Delaware on November 6, 1746. During the 72 years of his life, he grew to become one of the foremost leaders among persons of African descent in the post-revolutionary period. His life is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, his faith, and his commitment to the causes of freedom, justice and self-determination. Visit https://hsec.us/news/9398482 to read a summary of Absalom Jones biography published by Historical Society of the Episcopal Church.!
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Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday Celebration!
February 21, 5:30 pm - 7:30pm
Pancakes! Fun! Fellowship! Live Music!
Serving hotcakes with gluten-free options and other delicious items
Music by Oysters on the Half Shell (Fiddle, guitar/banjo with CC member Shirley Echols on acoustic bass)
We will also have plenty of fun games for the children as well. We do need volunteers to help with set-up, busing tables and clean-up. Please use the link below to sign up to help make this event a great success!
Mark your calendars now and bring the whole family. It's a night you won't want to miss!
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Join on us Zoom, Thursday evenings during Epiphany from 7:00 to 8:15 pm as we journey with the Good Book Club – Ruth and Esther | Epiphany 2023. Ruth and Esther are books that explore the faithfulness and courage of two remarkable women. The stories of Ruth and Esther have much to teach us about the Hebrew concept of chesed, which means sacred kindness, as well as the willingness to be in sacrificial relationship with loved ones and our communities. If you have questions contact the Rev Hope Christensen, Hope@ccpk.org, or Lee Puricelli, leepuricelli@yahoo.com. | |
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Volunteers Needed for the Bethesda Cares Sandwich Brigade
Many of our parish families have volunteered over the past 20+ years to provide delicious sandwiches for Bethesda Cares the first and second Fridays of each month to help alleviate the heavy load that Bethesda Cares endures during these trying economic times.
Volunteers make sandwiches one day a month, one month a year. We provide the guidelines, you provide your talent and the treasures (sandwich fixings).
We are particularly looking for volunteers for July and August and of course, “Alternates” to fill in when a family is unable to provide sandwiches. If you would like to join the “Brigade,” please contact Liz Quinn at 301-775-2545 or webethemom@aol.com.
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Interested in helping to support refugees and migrants? Please contact our Deacon, Sara Thorne at sara@ccpk.org. | |
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Bible Study, Sunday Afternoons at 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we continue to discuss Paul's letters to the Corinthians. It's always fun to read someone else’s mail and there certainly are a lot of interesting things Paul has to say! 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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This Lent, ERD will reflect on the call to all Christians to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.
Throughout the season, they will focus on the question, “Who Is My Neighbor?” with themes inspired by the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Sundays in Lent.
This year's Lenten Meditations can be received as daily emails, downloaded in a PDF booklet or read on the ERD website. They will also invite readers to share their own responses to weekly reflection questions related to each theme.
Subscribe to receive daily meditations in your inbox by clicking on the button below.
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Prayers for Peace, Thursdays at Noon
Note: Thursday, February 9, on Zoom only (no in-person service)
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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Worship Services & Events at Christ Church Next Week:
Monday, February 13, 2023 - Office Closed
8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day
Live on Zoom
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
5:30 p.m. Lectio Divina
Live on Zoom
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Live on Zoom
Thursday, February 16, 2023
12:00 Noon Prayers for Peace
Live on Zoom
7:00 p.m. Good Book Club: Ruth & Esther
Live on Zoom
8:30 p.m. Compline
Live on Zoom
Friday, February 18
10:30 a.m. Celebration of Life for Ed and Nancy Kinsey
Sunday, February 19, 2023
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist
4:00 p.m. Bible Study
In person (library) and on Zoom
Looking ahead...
February 21 - Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday Celebration in the Parish Hall!
February 22 - Ash Wednesday, Services at Noon and 7:00 p.m.
March 12 (new date) - Annual Meeting (One Service @ 10:00 followed by Annual Meeting and Potluck Lunch)
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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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