you can mail in your pledge, give online, or text GIVE to (850) 403-6673.

Sunday 10:30 AM service streamed on Facebook Live or YouTube 

Click here to listen to last week's sermon.

In-Person services on Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM (masks required)

In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (masks required)

A hybrid class that will meet in the Parlor and on Zoom (Passcode: 331820). This class explores the history, imagery, theology and significance of different phrases found in our Sunday Eucharist worship service.

Throughout the fall, we will use the Bible Project to lead us as we dig deeper into God’s Word. Each week, we will read a book of the New Testament. Click here for the readings and links.

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!

Our neighbors without homes are in great need of bug spray, new or used summer clothes (especially men’s), toiletries including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, wash cloths, socks, and hand cream. Donations can be left in the boxes labeled 'Bridging the Gap' in the back hallway of the church offices. Please click here for more information on how to help.

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!

As the Church, we build up one another in Christ. Be part of the Call Ministry and build up one another through an encouraging phone call. The Circle of Care has always had an active phone ministry that helps our homebound parishioners stay connected with the life of the parish. During the past year, this ministry expanded to canvas and check in with the congregation after times of emergency. As we continue to grow as the Body of Christ, we are in need of more callers who are able to make a couple of phone calls a month to simply check in with a fellow member of Christ Church and see how they are doing during this difficult season. If you are willing to help make these calls, please sign up [ Circle of Care Ministry Signup ] or contact Rev. Katie.

Throughout the fall, we will use the Bible Project to lead us as we dig deeper into God’s Word. Each week, we will read a book of the New Testament. Click here for the readings and links.

Parents: We will begin our 2021-2022 Christian Education curriculum for the children on Sunday, September 12th. Our younger children, Pre K-3 – 3rd grade, will have Godly Play lessons, and 4th and 5th graders will take a Journey Through the Bible with emphasis on the New Testament. More information about the upcoming programs for children will be in next week’s Chronicle.

The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Parlor. The September book discussion will be Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

In light of the recent rise in COVID numbers, we will not be holding our monthly meeting in September as hoped. Please stay tuned for more details about our upcoming events!

A hybrid class that will meet in the Parlor and on Zoom (Passcode: 331820) at 9:30 AM. This class explores the history, imagery, theology and significance of different phrases found in our Sunday Eucharist worship service.

There is a long Christian history of religious story inspiring art. In the reverse pattern, Henri J. M. Nouwen was inspired by Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, to write his book and commentary of Jesus' parable. Nouwen wrote that the painting and the story "brought me to a new understanding of my vocation and offered me new strength to live it." Beginning Sunday, September 12, participants in this class can travel with Nouwen on his "spiritual adventure." Nouwen's book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, is available through bookstores and online. Dick Hooper and David Starling are facilitating the sessions.

A VIRTUAL GATHERING via Zoom

Centering Prayer...SILENCE

Please register to attend: CLICK HERE

Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. 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 and on the information table in the Parish Office.

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.

We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Chronicle. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Parish Office foyer. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.

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: Leonora Edwards, Nancy Hunt, Dick Pace, Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Chapman Bullock, Fern Bullock, Krystle Bullock, Lynne, Chuck Alexander, Ann Ball, Don, Pat, Phil Prawdzik, Ashley Drinkard, Heather Osbourne, Diane Weeks, Curtis Wiggins, Jeff Dearth, David Stevenson, Rob Wilmer, Kelly, Trisha Bothwell, Nicole Keating. 

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, 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, 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—Henry Langhorne.

IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays and anniversaries—Suzanne & Cecil Carlton (61 yrs).

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.

The sympathy of the parish is extended to the family of

We wish Godspeed to