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)
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
**PLEASE NOTE:
NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR SERVICES ANY LONGER**
In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (no sign-up required)
We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)
Acts and the Early Church ~ Sundays ~ 9:30 AM: Zoom
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a series that explores the story of the early Church as found in Acts – the struggles and the experiences of early Christians as the Church rapidly grew. This series will continue through the month of May.
Join Zoom meeting
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Opportunities to Serve in the Church
As Fr. Michael has discussed, we are all excited to be making a return towards normal worship services. With that in mind, please take a look at the link here that details some of the ways to serve in helping with those services. If you are interested in any of these ministries, please sign up and we will follow up with more details!
Bridging the Gap
Our neighbors without homes are in great need of toiletries, including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, wash clothes, socks, and hand cream. Please click here for more information on how to help.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Parish Office Closed
Monday, May 31-Friday, June 4
EPIC Book Club (via Zoom)
Wednesday, June 2
CLUB 456
Wednesday, June 2
Youth Sunday
Sunday, June 6
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PLEASE NOTE...
The office currently has limited office hours. The best way to contact the office is to email a staff member or leave a message at (850) 432-5115. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our pastoral care emergency line to speak directly with one of the priests: (850) 462-5137.
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***PARISH OFFICE CLOSED MAY 31 - JUNE 4***
The office will be closed the week of May 31 for the staff to have a retreat week in appreciation for all their hard work. Staff will not be present in the building during the week and emails/phone messages will be returned the following week. If there is a pastoral emergency, please reach out to one of the clergy directly or call the emergency number, (850) 462-5137.
**Please note: the Chronicle will not be published the week of May 31**
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY CHAPEL
~ Sunday, May 30 ~
This coming Sunday we will review our lessons about the Bible and have a fun quiz. The person with the most correct answers will receive a special treat. We have spent our time together learning about the Bible and hearing the great stories from the Old and New Testaments so this should be a fun time!
For the time being, parents are asked to bring their children to the Parish Hall. We will continue our format as follows: gathering, lesson, refreshments, crafts, and closing prayer circle. Children will be at the entrance to the Parish Hall for pick-up after the 10:30 service. Please know that we welcome visitors each Sunday. And, of course, dolls and favorite stuffed animals join us each Sunday! **Please note: no sign-up required any longer**
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN THE CHURCH
As Fr. Michael has discussed, we are all excited to be making a return towards normal worship services. With that in mind, please take a look at the link here that details some of the ways to serve in helping with those services. If you are interested in any of these ministries, please sign up and we will follow up with more details!
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JOIN THE ALTAR GUILD!
The Christ Church Altar Guild is a dedicated group of volunteers. We are a hospitality ministry that works behind the scenes to welcome parishioners to the Lord's table. Whenever a Eucharist is celebrated, we set the table. This includes preparing for funerals, baptisms and weddings as needed.
We welcome men and women of all ages. You choose your time commitment and are paired with an experienced altar guild member for training. Once you are trained, you will continue to work as a team member. Why not invite a friend to join with you and be on your team? Being a member of the Altar Guild is a very meaningful and peaceful experience...serving God by setting the Lord's table...how wonderful is that?
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, June 2 ~ 3:00 PM (via Zoom)
The Epic Book Club is meeting via Zoom until we can meet again in person. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates and a link to the Zoom meeting, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church). We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM. The June book discussion will be The Overstory by Richard Powers.
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NEW CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 6
"That We All May Be One —
A Historical Look at Schisms in the History of Christianity"
Led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie ~ Sundays, 9:30 AM
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NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED
Christ Church Pensacola is looking to hire part-time staff members to create a team to support the church nursery. The position requires weekend work, the candidate to be (or become) CPR certified, and pass a background check. Our ideal candidates have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. The job classifies as part-time, working Sunday mornings from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Occasional evening and additional service support may be needed. Pay $15.00 per hour. Submit resumes to Victoria at victoria@christ-church.net. The application is available here.
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CHRIST CHURCH SEEKS
A/V TECHNICIAN
Christ Church Parish Pensacola is seeking an hourly, part-time audio-visual technician to run our online ministry. The position involves live-streaming worship for Sunday mornings, uploading videos onto the church’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and creating an online worship experience through the running of the A/V system.
The A/V Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining audio and video equipment. The A/V Technician must be available to work at the church on Sunday mornings from 9 AM-12 PM and may complete the rest of the hours whenever is most convenient for scheduling. Additionally, the A/V technician will be requested to work for special services throughout the year. For more information, click here.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING:
"Acts and the Early Church"
Led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie ~ Sundays ~ 9:30 AM: Zoom
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a series that explores the story of the early Church as found in Acts – the struggles and the experiences of early Christians as the Church rapidly grew. This series will continue through the month of May.
Join Zoom meeting
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ADULT CHRISTIAN ED OFFERING ~ "Faith For Our Times" Sundays ~ 9:00 AM (via Zoom)
In the eighth chapter ("Great Awakening") of her book, Christianity After Religion, Diana Butler Bass writes about times of major transformation for the church and contends this is such a time. The reasons for and effects of such a transformation are topics for discussion this Sunday, May 30. The last week for our study of this book will be Sunday, June 6, and the discussion is about ways each Christian might participate in a transformative process of Christianity and its church. This is the ninth and final chapter entitled "Performing Awakening." Join the conversation at 9:00 AM on Sundays through the ZOOM link provided in the Saturday email. Dick Hooper and David Starling facilitate the sessions. Please click here for more information.
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ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP
The Robinson Scholarship is a perpetual scholarship fund established at Christ Church in loving memory of Judge Grover C. Robinson, Jr., and his granddaughter, Miss Lowrey E. Robinson. This fund was established to financially assist those students who have been active in the EYC and/or the Acolyte Corps in obtaining post-secondary education. The application is available here and should be returned to Kelly Heindl in the Parish Office by Monday, June 21.
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ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. 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.
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CARE IN COMMUNITY
Christ Church is here for you. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. We continue to support one another, especially during this pandemic. 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 right now, 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.
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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: Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Jon, Kate, Lisa, Roger V., Ann Ball, Al Zetelski, Rob Wilmer, Kelly, Trisha Bothwell, Nicole Keating.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Jared Burgess, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Julie McGill, Christopher Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke; 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—Eleanor Currin, John Phillips—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.
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TRANSITIONS
We welcome to Christ Church
Zachary Edward Wright, Jr., Victoria Masters Wright,
Zachary Edward (Trey) Wright III, Blakely Rose Wright, Lily Elizabeth Wright,
& Easton James (EJ) Wright
who have transferred to us from St. Luke's, Alamo Heights, TX.
We wish Godspeed to
John Patrick Crawford & Sonja Thomas Crawford
who have transferred to St. Christopher's, Pensacola, FL.
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