March 26, 2023 | The Fifth Sunday in Lent | |
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Join us at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.* this Sunday in our historic sanctuary as we mark the fifth Sunday in Lent. We hope to see you at whatever service fits your schedule this weekend.
*11 a.m. service also live-streamed. By entering the church at 11 a.m., you consent to being filmed, as well as its release as desired by CC+WP. More information linked below.
Additional worship information & livestream links here.
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Children's Chapel will be offered at both services, and nursery care for our younger children is available from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Sunday School + Youth Group are ON this Sunday! Come one and all.
Read more about our Children's Ministries & Sunday School
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Join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. for the conclusion of the three-part series led by parishioner Charles Floto - Ashes, Dust, and Discipline: a Lent for the 21st Century - which will focus on Lenten discipline. Zoom or in person. | |
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You knocked it out of the park at St. Pat's! | |
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More than 150 of you joined us on Saturday, dined on (truly!) delicious corned beef, and drank refreshing Brew Crew originals. As you know, this banner evening not only provided ample time for intergenerational fellowship, it also aimed to raise an ambitious $10,000 for the children's ministry and property improvements listed on the wall.
But once again, you all went above and beyond: all told, between ticket sales and donations/commitments, we have raised just over $20,000. As such, not only will we be able to complete all listed projects - from re-sodding the courtyard and adding play equipment to repainting our Sunday School and nursery spaces - we will be able to expand to wish-list items that were not able to be included in our 2023 property budget, such as professional landscape care or finding outdoor storage options that meet our maintenance and property needs.
Importantly, these funds provide our leadership with the ability to make meaningful improvements to our property that quickly and visibly impact the needs of our community. While your annual pledges are critical to our ability to craft each year's budget, including the property and maintenance lines, much of those funds go to address the less glamorous projects that come with caring for a property as historic and expansive as ours. A singular, targeted fundraising effort, like St. Pat's, enables us to be a bit more nimble as needed, and better serve our thriving community quickly, so we humbly thank you!
However, none of the success of this event would have been possible without the incredible volunteer leadership of Lauren Sullivan, Jordon Wadlington, and Julie McClure, as well as the chiefs that helmed specific areas of need: Linda Mellgren on decor, John Payne on Brew Crew, Greg Lebel & Glenn Clark in the kitchen, and Emily McCarthy, Carrie Miller, and Sarah Carroll on the incredible kiddo activities. If you see any of them this week, please thank them for going above and beyond for our parish community!
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Fellowship Opportunities, Events & Updates | |
If you would like to offer a donation towards Easter flowers in celebration of or in memory of a loved one, please donate here (select Easter Flowers from the drop-down) by Tuesday, April 4, and write your exact dedication in the memo line. If you have any problems, please email the office with the requested dedication by the same date. Thank you! | |
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The Liturgists Committee invites the congregation to join in our annual Holy Saturday work day to clean and decorate the sanctuary for Easter on April 8 at 9am. Clean pews, hang banners, polish silver, arrange flowers, and more! Please let us know we can expect you by signing up here, and contact Cynthia Thomas with any questions. | |
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Young Adult Dinner & Easter Egg Stuffing! | On Tuesday April 4, from 6-8 p.m., CC+WP young adults will gather in the Parish Hall for pizza and to carry out the crucial task of stuffing easter eggs for the annual Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday! It’s a ball. Come as you are and bring a friend! | |
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Are you thinking of scheduling a baptism in your family? Spring dates include April 23 & May 7. If interested in these or other possibilities, please reach out to Rev. John directly! | |
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Spring Confirmation Classes | |
Our Diocese will hold its Spring Service of Confirmation at 10 a.m. on May 20 at the National Cathedral. An Episcopal Sacramental rite, confirmation is understood as a “mature public affirmation of faith and commitment to the responsibilities of Baptism” (BCP, 412).
Christ Church will offer a series of two Confirmation classes this Spring for those 14 or older who wish to become Confirmed (a desire to publicly reaffirm your Baptismal vows) or Received (a joining into Episcopal fellowship by those baptized or confirmed in another denomination). These classes will offer spiritual reflection and education about the Episcopal Church, Scripture, and our traditions. These classes are not mandatory, but highly encouraged, so please reach out to Katie to schedule an alternative meeting time if you cannot attend either class (April 30 + May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.). A light supper will be provided. Please register here by April 16.
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Come one & all on Saturday, April 1, at 9:30 a.m. as we clean up the churchyard in time for Palm Sunday and Easter. Bring your rakes, clippers and children! (The church also has a few rakes for use.) Lawn and leaf bags will be provided. In just a few hours, it's amazing how much can be done with many hands! With any questions, please reach out to Chris or Robin. | |
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Join us via Zoom this Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m. for our next Lenten movie discussion. Guest speaker is parishioner Bing Yee, who will talk about his extended family in China, growing up in a Cantonese-speaking community in New York, and reflect on this week’s movie Hope and Glory (1987). All are welcome. For more information contact Paul Laymon. | |
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Memories of Jesse Skidmore | Do you have stories or memories of your time with Jesse Skidmore? His extended family would love to record them for posterity, and for his children. If so, please reach out to Jason Israel, who can help direct your effort! | |
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Outreach: Service to the Community | |
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Pardon Our Dust!
A word from our new leaders
We are truly honored to have been newly called to co-chair the Outreach Committee for Christ Church, beginning in early March 2023. We are eager to build upon the great work of committees past, and the long legacy of service embodied by Christ Church and its parishioners. As we take the time necessary to convene our new committee and begin to set institutional priorities for the coming months and years, you may notice that things seem a bit quieter in the short term. Please bear with us, as we'll be back in action before you know it! In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to Eleanor directly if you have any questions or thoughts.
- Eleanor Billington & the Rev. Martha Jenkins
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Still in search of April Calvary Cooks! | Calling all chefs! Would you consider signing up here to support our partnership with Calvary Women's Services by making an entree, salad, or dessert for the women in the program's transitional housing? Now seeking volunteers for April 15 or later, and reach out to Barb Crandall with questions. Thank you! | |
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Two more weeks for the Lenten Outreach Project! | Just over two weeks remain in our Lenten Outreach Project! Please keep the momentum going by adding something from the list found here, or donating directly to our Outreach fund through the end of April. Our partners, Community Pantry at Eliot-Hine & Ward 6 Mutual Aid, will be incredibly thankful! | |
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We contain multitudes.
Hear Rev. John remind us of the importance of authentically connecting with others through true compassion and empathy for one another's sacred life stories.
Past sermons are always available here.
The Rev. John Kellogg
March 12, 2023
Christ Church + Washington Parish
Washington, DC
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Church Business Hours for Staff & Clergy: Sunday - Thursday, 8:30-3 or by appointment | |
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