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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)
Sunday 10:30 AM service streamed on Facebook Live or YouTube
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 (masks welcome)
In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (masks welcome)
We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)
Living the Resurrection
Sundays, 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649
"Resurrection Friends" is the title for the last section of Eugene Peterson's study. This Sunday the discussion will focus on ways the first friends of Jesus recognized him after he was raised from the dead. Then the conversation will transition to consider how today's friends of Jesus recognize him. Join the discussion Sunday morning at 9:15 AM in Room 31 of the Education Building or through the Zoom link.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Bridging the Gap
Our neighbors without homes are in great need of new or used clothes (especially men’s), socks, washcloths, and toiletries – including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, 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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Membership Matters Class
Sunday, June 5
Choral Evensong
Sunday, June 12
Vacation Bible School
June 13-16
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PARISH DIRECTORY INFORMATION RELEASE
Christ Church is currently in the process of printing a new parish directory. Please update your contact information by completing this form. One per family, please! Thank you for your feedback!
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS CLASS
Sunday, June 5 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor
Father Michael will be leading a class for new members and anyone who wants to learn more about our church. The class will be held in the Parlor on Sunday, June 5 at 9:30 AM. Childcare will be provided.
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Save the date!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ~ June 13-16 ~ 8:30-11:30 AM
For more information and to sign up, click here.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VBS!
Christ Church's Vacation Bible School starts Monday, June 13. Monday through Thursday, June 16, from 8:30-11:30 AM, rising Kinder through rising 5th graders will hear Old and New Testament stories and explore all the corners of Christ Church through crafts, science, sports, music, and snack stations. Help is needed preparing for our explorers in the weeks leading up to VBS. Station and small group leaders to escort the various age groups are needed. Volunteers with infant and preschool children are provided *free* childcare in the church nurseries during VBS. Thank you for your help in making this week memorable for our explorers! If you are interested in helping, contact Victoria.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesday, May 24 ~ 6:00 PM
Odd Colony Brewing
All young adults are invited to meet on Tuesday, May 24 at Odd Colony Brewing Company (260 N. Palafox) at 6:00 PM.
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The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 30
in observance of Memorial Day.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, June 1 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Parlor. The June book discussion will be Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
June 5, 2022 — The Day of Pentecost
Please contact Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office to make preparations.
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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 6.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES SUMMER
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
10:30 AM – Children are always welcome during service at Christ Church. A "Kid's Korner" with books, quiet activities, and art has been created for you to use at the entrance on Wright Street. During the service, children will leave prior to the sermon for their own lesson and return at the passing of the peace. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY!
Children and Family Ministry (CFM) has two ways to keep our families connected with Christ Church during the week. CFM is on Instagram, @cckidspensacola, and shares what is happening on Sunday mornings & ideas for how to keep faithful conversations happening during the week. CFM also has a bite-sized weekly email with the "5 Things" our families need to know for the week – Sunday reminders, save the dates, and more. Would you like to be added? Email Victoria to be added to the list!
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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING:
Living the Resurrection
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649
"Resurrection Friends" is the title for the last section of Eugene Peterson's study. This Sunday the discussion will focus on ways the first friends of Jesus recognized him after he was raised from the dead. Then the conversation will transition to consider how today's friends of Jesus recognize him. Join the discussion Sunday morning at 9:15 AM in Room 31 of the Education Building or through the Zoom link.
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PENTECOST MORNING OF SILENCE
AT CHRIST CHURCH
A Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola Offering
Saturday, June 4 ~ 10:00-11:30 AM ~ Chapel
When the day of Pentecost had come,
they were all together in one place. Acts 2:1
Come. Be silent. Let the Holy Spirit awaken your heart to God’s love and empowerment, to His promise that you will never be alone. Your presence, your intention, and your silence affirm the practice of Centering Prayer and deepen the experience for all. Our morning rhythm will include two Centering Prayer periods, Noonday Prayer with a Meditation, and a Contemplative Walk in the sanctuary. Seating in the Chapel is limited. To reserve a chair, please register at centeringprayerpensacola.com. If you have questions or concerns, contact Carol Lewis, registrar at copensacola17@gmail.com.
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J.U.S.T. PENSACOLA IN-PERSON CELEBRATION ~ Monday, June 13
J.U.S.T. Pensacola clergy, team, and Nehemiah members are invited to join the in-person celebration on Monday, June 13. More information to follow. The assembly report from the May 2 meeting can be found here.
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UKRAINE
As we continue to witness the devastation and havoc in Ukraine, we are mindful of Christ’s continual call to extend God’s unconditional love – including in areas far from Pensacola. One way is that we uphold all those who are suffering in prayer. We pray for God to watch over the people of Ukraine and those directly ministering to them in this time. We also pray for peace, for leaders of all nations, and for people in Russia and surrounding countries. Included below is the Prayer for Peace we have been praying to help guide you in prayer; and then two Diocesan recommended ways to reach out our hands in love to those in need.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine and All Places
Lord God Almighty – Prince of Peace – in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: hear our prayer for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in conflicts around the world, but especially this day for those in Ukraine. Bring quickly an end to the current warfare and help those who are able find a way to peace in that land. And we pray for those who have died, and those who love them – and for those who have suffered injury and loss – and those who will care for them. And finally, gracious God – we pray for ourselves: that we may find compassion in our hearts and generosity in our spirits to aid those who are suffering in Ukraine and in every country where conflict and deprivation offend the human dignity we hold so dear in our own baptism. All this we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
Ways to Help:
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The Diocese has recommended partnering with Episcopal Relief and Development, which is actively engaged in providing crisis relief of supplies and humanitarian assistance to the hurting people of Ukraine. Christ Church supports Episcopal Relief and Development broadly through our March Madness outreach. To support the Ukraine Crisis Response directly, you can write a check made payable to Christ Church with ERD – Ukraine Crisis written in the memo line.
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The Diocesan Commission on World Mission Engagement has partnered with Blessings International to provide medical supplies for those in need with war-inflicted injuries in Ukraine. Checks may be made out to Blessings International with Ukraine Medications in the memo line and sent to The Rev. Clelia Pinza-Garrity, St. Simon’s Church, 28 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Ft. Walton Beach, 32548.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS | |
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END OF YEAR PARTY ~ Tuesday, May 24 ~ 2-4 PM
The EYC End of Year party will be Tuesday, May 24 from 2-4 PM. We will be out on the field across the street at EDS playing games, eating, and enjoying each other’s company. Come kick off the summer with us!! If you have any questions, please let Sarah know.
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ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS
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.
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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. 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, 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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BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
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.
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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: Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Murray Turner, Joel Maddox, Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Kate, Christine Wade, Jonathan Edwards, Cindy Massey, Gary Lincoln, Susan Nadeau, Andrea Schymanski, Louis Vallet, Audrey, Rebecca, Sarah B., Kasey Montgomery Bryan, Kelly Currin, Dylan Sims, Raider Byrd, Rob Wilmer.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Mike Bescera, Stewart Bova, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Mitchell Harless, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Gavin Harris Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke, Jake Willstatter; 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—Shirley Videtich.
IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—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
Peggy Watson
who visited with us on 22 May, 2022.
We celebrate the marriage of
Carina Mai and Christopher Anthony Epperson, 21 May, 2022.
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