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Giving envelopes are ready to be picked up at the Christ Church Parish House. You may pick up yours during regular business hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday -Thursday, or 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Friday. The office is closed on Mondays. Thank you!
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Father Tom will not be Rambling today, but invites you to join us HERE for online Ash Wednesday worship at 5:30 pm. We pray that you will have a blessed and holy journey during this Lenten Season.
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| Worship This Week | 
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Please join us for in-person worship in the Christ Church tent each Sunday for BCP 1928 Worship at 8:00 am, Family Worship at 10:20 am or Rite I Worship at 11:15 am. All rules for safe gathering will be followed, including wearing masks, maintaining 6 feet of distance between members of different households and limiting the overall group size.
If you would prefer to worship in the comfort of your own home, we invite you to join us online at 9:15 am on Sunday for Rite II Holy Eucharist. This service is available on Facebook, YouTube or via the Christ Church website HERE.
Drive-Through Communion will begin immediately at the conclusion of the Livestream service, at approximately 10:15 am and conclude at 11:15 am. All are welcome to join us there. Please wear your masks and if you have dogs, bring them along for a blessing and a treat, too!
When the threat of contracting COVID-19 is effectively eradicated by universal vaccinations and other preventative measures to stop the transmission of the virus, worshipping indoors will be under consideration again. Until then, Christ Church and the Diocese of Georgia will continue to uphold the restrictions and safety measures designed to keep our parishioners safe and healthy.
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Ash Wednesday - February 17, 2021 |
At 5:30 pm, we will offer a Livestream service from Christ Church, which will be available HERE. The service bulletin is available HERE. There will be no attendance for this service other than the clergy and staff who are participating in it.
We will host Drive-Through Communion with the Disposition of Ashes immediately following the service, until 7:15 pm.
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| Evening Prayer |
If you enjoy hearing Evening Prayer read, please look for it at 5:00 pm on the Christ Church Facebook page here. The Rite I bulletin for evening prayer can be found here. The Rite II bulletin for evening prayer can be found here.
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The Rev. Mark Jefferson to preach at St. Athanasius
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 The Rev. Mark Jefferson, Ph.D. from Virginia Theological Seminary will preach at St. Athanasius on Sunday! Dr. Jefferson, is the assistant professor of Homiletics (preaching) at VTS. His research includes homiletics and black church studies. Jefferson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Religion focusing on Homiletics from Emory University in Atlanta. He is an ordained Baptist minister, a well-regarded teacher and a highly-sought after preacher.
The 11:15am service will be live on the St. Athanasius Facebook page and via Zoom. You can find the Zoom link and more information on their website HERE.
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| Easter Lilies |
 We will observe the annual tradition of decorating the the church for Eastertide this year, in addition to decorating the new Christ Church tent. You can remember a loved one at Easter with a memorial Easter lily. Send the name(s) and a check for $30 for each memorial to Ethel Horton, 402 Palm Court, St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522. Make checks payable to "Christ Church Flower Guild." Please order by Friday, March 26, 2021. Contact: Ethel Horton at [email protected] or 912-634-8327
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| A Musical Invitation from Canon Joshua Varner |  |
I invite you to join your Diocesan community in singing the Easter hymn "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" together virtually! In order to sing this hymn, all you need is a pair of earbuds, a computer, and a smartphone that can record video. You will download the appropriate guide track and then sing along with the guide track in your earbuds while you video yourself using your phone. We need your submission no later than Monday, March 22, in order to incorporate it into the final choir. In order to participate, you need the full instructions, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/JesusChristisRisenTodayVirtualChoir. The instructions include links to written music, guide tracks for melody, various harmony parts, and descant (if desired), and instructions on how to submit your video once you're done. Many thanks to Kathleen Turner, Organist and Choirmaster at Christ Church, Frederica, for creating these tracks.
Please read the instructions carefully before you record anything! Contact Canon Varner at [email protected] with your questions.
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| Wednesday Lenten Book Study |
 Join Father Tom each Wednesday in Lent as we explore Adam Hamilton's new book, Words of Life: Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today. We will meet via Zoom each Wednesday at 1:00 pm beginning on February 24. Books can be ordered for pickup/purchase at the Christ Church office for $15, or you can order your own copy online. Please let Fr. Tom know if you plan to participate and if you'd like him to order a copy of the book for you. Email him at [email protected]. A very brief introductory video from the author can be found here: WordsofLifePromo.mp4
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Lenten Study - Christ Walk
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 Join Mtr. Becky this Lenten season to explore Christ Walk: A 40-Day Spiritual Fitness Program. Christ Walk is a program developed by a nurse and cancer survivor (also Episcopalian) to blend physical, spiritual and emotional health. She suggests walking/running/biking programs appropriate for all levels of fitness based on walks Jesus made. You can walk on your own, but I hope that the group can do at least a few of these together. If a bum knee, hip or foot is hampering your walking, join us anyway! Walking not required. Beginning on February 18, we will meet on Thursdays at 1:00 pm via Zoom to discuss each week's readings. Drop me an email at [email protected] if you are interested. All are welcome! (If you need help acquiring a book, let me know.)
From Amazon:
"What's better than feeding your soul while developing healthy practices for your body and mind? Christ Walk outlines a 40-day program for individuals and groups to focus on improving physical health while engaging in spiritual and mental reflection and growth.
Individuals and groups select different biblical routes to complete (through walking, running, biking, etc.), while reading a reflective passage on health and spirituality each day of the journey. Each chapter is a daily meditation on different aspects of mind, body, and spiritual health tied to biblical teachings and Christian traditions. The appendices include options for groups and individuals to transform their Christ Walk experience from journey to journey."
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| Diocesan Lenten Study |
 From the Diocese of Georgia:
This year the Diocese is offering daily reflections during Lent, written by both clergy and laity throughout the Diocese. Monday through Friday will be reflections on the Daily Office Readings. Saturday reflections will be focused on a spiritual practice that you may be able to incorporate into your personal routine. On Sundays the reflections will be based on different pieces and experiences of music. These reflections may be used as a resource for your congregation or as a personal guide through Lent.
The reflections start with on Ash Wednesday and carry through to Easter Sunday. These reflections continue with the theme for this past November's Diocesan Convention: "Thriving in the Vine." Jesus gave this image of himself as the vine and us as the branches to his followers on the night before he died, as he knew they would face tremendous hardships and he wanted them to see how
life-giving connection to him is for each of us.
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| Men's Study Group |
The Men's Study Group, which usually meets on Wednesday mornings, at 10:30 am, will not meet at their regular time during Lent, but will attend Fr. Tom's book study at 1:00 pm, via ZOOM, instead.
If you are interested in joining the group, Please contact Bill Abbate at [email protected] to get ZOOM sign-in information. |
| Episcopal Church 101 |
 Episcopal Church 101 (EC 101) is an eight week class (which began on February 11) for those interested in joining the Episcopal Church or for those who simply want to learn more about our practices and beliefs. The series is a great refresher, too, for those who are already Episcopalians but may have forgotten why we do some of the things we do. We take a look at church history, theology, liturgy, mission, and go behind the scenes at Christ Church to see how Sunday worship comes together. Classes take place via Zoom on Thursdays evenings at 5:30. If you would like to join this group for the remaining classes, please contact Mtr. Becky at [email protected] or call the church office at 912-638-8683. |
| Living Compass Lenten Devotional | |
LIVING WELL THROUGH LENT 2021: LISTENING WITH ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL, STRENGTH, AND MIND
 Join tens of thousands of individuals across multiple denominations who use our daily devotionals as preparation for the coming of Easter. Designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study, this guide provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Lent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Easter. Includes reflections from: Martha Bourlakis, Robbin Brent, Randall Curtis, Donald Fishburne, Jan Kwiatkowski, Heidi Kim, Malcolm McLaurin, Craig Phillips, Lisa Saunders, Scott Stoner, and Dawna Wall. You can download your free devotional HERE: https://shop.livingcompass.org/products/living-well-through-lent-2021-pdf-download
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| Lenten Madness |  |
Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church's Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born on his blog "Clergy Family Confidential" which has subsequently moved locations and become "Clergy Confidential."
Join in the fun and learn a lot at the same time during the Lenten Season this year. Check out Lent Madness HERE.
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| Virtual Retreats for Lent This Year |  |
Learn about the Monastery of the Holy Spirit at trappist.net. Here, you'll find a selection of virtual retreats for the Lenten season. Click on retreats to see the retreat topics.
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| Devotionals |
 If you are a regular reader of the Forward Day by Day devotionals that are typically available in the Christ Church office and would like to continue to have access to them, please contact Glenn Queener at [email protected]. Glenn would like to have your name and street address, so he can send you copies of the booklets. You can also find the devotionals online here. |
| Family Lenten Activities |
It is traditional, in the Episcopal Church and at Christ Church, for us to pick a devotion to do as a family and together as a church. One year we focused on the Lenten pillar of giving alms and collected money for the United Thank Offering. Last year we focused on the Saints or Heroes of the Church. These home and at church devotions have been designed for you to come together as a family, reflect with one another, and go a little deeper during this season.
This year, I invite you and yours into a practice of checking in with one another, as a family, for 10-20 minutes - daily? weekly? - whatever seems right for your brood. If you're like me, having a tangible activity helps with the check-in. Below are some links to some tools. Choose your own adventure this Lent!
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| Youth Activities |
Youth Group will meet this Sunday, February 21, at 6:30 pm in the Christ Church tent. Dress for the weather, bring your mask and water bottle, and let's download from all our recent outreach projects!
If you have questions, please contact Mtr. Katie at [email protected].
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| Kidurgy Continues! |  |
Kidurgy continues to be available each week, for our young worshippers, their families and anybody who would like a wonderful weekly lesson. If you're still interested in making your own Anglican Rosary, check out the instructional video from Mtr. Katie HERE.
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| Confirmation Class for Age 16 and Up |
Confirmation classes will take place on Sunday evenings, from 5:00 to 6:15 pm, in the tent, starting February 21, 2021.
If you are interested in attending, please give Mtr. Katie a heads-up - you do need to attend the first meeting to participate fully.
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| Christ Church Families on Facebook | |
 Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook here!
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Mission and Outreach |
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| ECW Tour of Homes Outreach Campaign 2021 |
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We were able to raise $35,000 for local charities in 2020, despite having to cancel the Tour of Homes, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, ticket holders, and Christ Church family. Let's see what we can do this year!
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Although we are unable to safely host what would be our 67th Tour of Homes this year, Christ Church ECW is happy to announce our continued commitment to supporting area charities that primarily serve women and children, two groups most heavily affected by the pandemic.
Traditionally, our hallmark spring event counts on benefactor generosity and more than 300 volunteers who give time and resources. Combined gifts have allowed us to award some 30 charities upwards of $60,000 annually. This year we hope to raise at least half of that amount through a direct fundraising campaign.
Our Christ Church family, former volunteers and former ticket-holders will soon receive a donation request, card and return envelope in the mail. It is our hope that you will prayerfully consider a donation to this important outreach. Thank you!
Tour organizers (ECW and prior year leaders) can be reached by email at [email protected]
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| St. Athanasius Food Pantry |  |
Thank you to all who continue to help keep the St. Athanasius Feed My Sheep Food Pantry supplied! Your donations have helped make this ministry available to so many needy families and individuals in our community. If you'd like to help by donating additional non-perishable foods, the following items are always welcome and may be dropped off at the Christ Church Parish House during regular business hours.
* Canned Tomatoes
* Canned Green Beans
* Canned Dinners like Chicken and Dumplings
* Canned Fruits
* Full-sized Boxes of Cereals
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Backpack Buddies
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Our Backpack Buddy packing teams continue to assemble nutritious weekend food bags, week after week, for our young friends here in Glynn County. If you'd like to contribute some items for their bags, the following is a list of foods we need most:
* Small cans of Raviolios or Beanee Weenies
* Small cans of Vienna Sausages
* Fruit Cups (any variety)
* Individual Packets of Oatmeal
Food donations may be dropped of at the Christ Church Parish House during regular business hours, Tues. - Thurs. 9 am - 5 pm, or Fri. 9 am - 2 pm. Thank you for your generosity!
Please consider "adopting" a Backpack Buddy. A sponsorship for a child is $100, which will supply the youngster with weekend food bags for the entire school year. You are welcome to donate online HERE, (choose Backpack Program from the drop-down menu), or by check (just mail it to Christ Church, at 6329 Frederica Road St. Simons Island, GA 31522 - check memo, Backpack Buddies). If you have any questions about the Backpack Buddies program, please contact Susan Shipman at [email protected].
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| Book Drive for Burroughs Molette Elementary School |
 We are looking for donations of new and gently used books, to give out to some of the young students at Burroughs Molette Elementary School (particularly ages 3 - 8). The books will be used in the classrooms, or delivered to students who are doing virtual learning. If you have books for young children you'd like to donate, please bring them to the church office in the Christ Church Parish House during regular business hours, Tuesday - Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm, or Friday, 9 am - 2 pm. We will be collecting books throughout the Lenten Season and will finish on Easter Sunday. For more information, please contact Mtr. Ashton at [email protected].
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| Volunteers Needed for Hospice of the Golden Isles |
 Hospice volunteers are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team at Hospice of the Golden Isles, and are supported by a competent and compassionate group of nurses, aides, social workers, and fellow volunteers. We are currently looking for patient, administrative, and 11th hour volunteers to be part of our team. Each volunteer must complete an application and training. Volunteer opportunities are tailored to accommodate your schedule.
If you are interested in becoming a Hospice volunteer or if you would like more information, please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 912-265-4735 or visit our website at www.Hospice.me
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| Giving Made Easy | |
You may use the CCF website to make pledges, donations and payments for some activities. Just select "Giving" at the top of the CCF homepage. This brings you to the pay portal. The process is fast and easy and allows you to pay by credit or debit card or by electronic bank transfer. You may change or add new payment methods at any time. Contact: Stan Kyker, CCF financial administrator at 912-638-8683.
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Pastoral Care and Prayer List
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Pastoral Care
Your pastoral care team is here for you! If you have a pastoral concern, a blessing you'd like to share, want to arrange a hospital or home visit, and/or receive Holy Communion, please contact Mother Ashton Williston at 912-638-8683 or [email protected].
Prayer List
To amend our prayer list or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Ashton Williston at [email protected] or call the church office at 912-638-8683.
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Nancy Acree
Jeanne Barefoot
Alice Barlow
Sam Barrick
David Blatchford
Tory Braden
Judy Bradford
Rowland Bradford
Andraus Brice, Sr.
Anne Brown
Bob Budd
Beverly Burns
Jackie Byrne
Colleen Cassidy
Oscar Covington
Zoann Covington
Jim Curran
Jackie Davis
Linda Davidson
Natalie Dixon
Becky Dorrell
Patricia J. Ellison
Jack Erikson
Kurt Federer
Sydney Federer
Claire Ferron
Dave Geiszler
Kim Harrison
Tori Harvey
Burgess Hartsell
Larry Hartsell
Andrew Hobbs
Jessica Hope
Gordon Jackson
Mark Jicha
Drew Kessel
Holly Lamb
Mary Landen
Jennifer Littlejohn
Todd Littlejohn
Dott Marler
Tom Martin
Kathy Marvel
Carlotta Martz
Jack Martz
Claire McCarty
Donald McCullough
Sharon Moser
Frank Owenby
Andy Padgett
Judy Paige
Pep Peppiatt
Dale Pierson
Johnny Riddle
Julia Riddle
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Terry Hall Robbins
Kathy Roux
Janet Smith
Phoebe Smith
Willou Smith
David Somerville
Sam Spak
Nancy Stamper
Edith Tayloe
Glenda Ward
Sarah Whitman
Jennifer Willingham
Royce Wood
Amy
Ava
Beth
Bob
Carol
Dale
Dave
Dick
Dorothy
Drew
Jack
Jake
Jamie
Jim
Jordan
Karen
Katherine
Larry
Maria
Marianne
Marjorie
Marla
MarySusan
May
Megan
Michael
Muriel
Pidge
Richard
Susan
Tom
Traci
Walter
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