Christ Episcopal Church
K E N S I N G T O N
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Sunday Worship Services
October 25, 2020
9:30 a.m. Children's Chapel
Live on Zoom via password-protected link emailed to parents. Please scroll down for more information and please contact Ann Enkiri if you are not receiving these emails: sundayschool@ccpk.org.
Christ Church Morning Prayer Service
Download the Morning Prayer Service Bulletin here.
11:15 a.m. National Cathedral Sunday Service
Preacher: The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith
Download Service Bulletin here.
4:00 p.m. Christ Church Bible Study: Ephesians & John
Details below. Live on Zoom
Password: 20895
5:00 p.m. Christ Church Live @ Five
Password: 20895
Download the Evening Service Bulletin here.
Joining us on Zoom?
It is best experienced on computer, iPad, or smartphone,
but you can also dial in from your telephone!
To join by phone:
Dial: +1 301-715-8592.
It will ask you for the Meeting ID: 626 256 7637, then press the # sign.
The password is: 20895
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Stewardship 2021
By now, you should have received your stewardship packet in the mail. If you have not, and would like one, please let the office know by sending an email to administrator@ccpk.org or calling 301-942-4673.
This year’s Annual Giving theme, Doing What Love Requires, reminds us that our financial support, in the form of a pledge to the Operating Budget of Christ Church, is an essential component of our ability to carry out the work of the church. Whether we gather for worship inside our building or online, we continue to be the body of Christ through our ministries, our witness, and our care for one another.
2021 Pledge update, week 1:
Total pledges received = 16
Total amount pledged = $87,780
Goal = $427,000
As you prayerfully consider your pledge for 2021, we invite you to watch this video for a message from Vestry member Lee Puricelli.
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Children’s Chapel and EpiscoPals Lesson
Sunday, October 25th
Live on Zoom at 9:30 a.m.
In the Godly Play telling of the Exodus, we will learn that God was with the People as they “went out” from slavery into freedom through the water. This is a powerful story to draw upon throughout our lives—whenever we might wonder about God’s presence at a particular time or in a particular place, whenever we might wonder about how to move forward. Children need this story to name, express and value their own experiences of God’s presence…and the invitation to talk about them. In our EpisoPals lesson, we will explore Baptism and wonder about God’s presence with us in the sacrament. Please email Ann Enkiri if you would like the password protected Zoom link for yourself or to share with friends.
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Happy Halloween Zoom Party for Kids from PK4-Grade 2, Friday, Oct. 30th, 3:30 p.m.
Join Miss Ann for some Halloween stories, riddles, games, and fun. Wear your costume and bring a snack. Please email Ann for the Zoom meeting information. Special game documents will be emailed to guests on Friday morning.
On Sunday, November 1st, families with children are invited to join the 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist to celebrate All Saints' Day. Children’s Chapel will take place as a breakout session. We invite our children to wear their All Hallows Eve costumes to Zoom church! We would love to see our assorted heroes, ghosts, and favorite characters!
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4th Annual Kenya Night for Nyumbani is TONIGHT!!!
Saturday,October 24, 7-8 pm
Don't miss your chance to join
HARAMBE NYUMBANI (“All Pull Together for Nyumbani”)
*Live Stream Program Featuring:
- The Rev. Emily Guthrie, Rector, Christ Episcopal Church
- Sister Mary Owens, Nyumbani Executive Director
- Armchair Safari of Children’s Animal Crafts
- “Zoom” Dancing
- Silent Auction Final Bids
- Door Prizes
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Not able to join us tonight?
You can still participate by visiting the
· Receive a Codeword for Free Samosa at Hakuna Matata Grill in Wheaton (with each dinner purchased)
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For additional information, contact Tina Cleland 301.946.0921. |
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Sunday 4:00 pm Bible Study
Join us as we begin to the read the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians (one of the epistles widely believed not to be written by Paul) and then move directly to the Gospel According to John. Both books offer encouragement about the joys of following Jesus, while proffering advice and examples that have been use in Christianity to subjugate women, defend slavery, and persecute our Jewish sisters and brothers. Lively discussion guaranteed! So, join us on Zoom!
Password: Bible Meeting ID: 955 8376 7225
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Blessing Bag Pick Up and Delivery for the November 1st Online Celebration of Holy Eucharist
We are happy to be offering our monthly online celebration of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, November 1, the Feast of All Saints. As we do every month, we will have Blessing Bags available for pick up from the church, as well as offering delivery for those who are not able to come to the church to pick up.
Pick Up of Blessing Bags:
Friday 10/30, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10/31, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
When you arrive, please pull into the designated pickup area and call the office at 301-942-4673, and let us know how many people are in your household so that we can include the correct number of communion cups. The blessing bag will be brought out to your car.
Make a donation of non-perishable food items, hygiene products or grocery gift cards to benefit our neighbors in the Arcola community. Drop drop them off in a designated area when you come to pick up the blessing bag. For more information on what is needed and how to donate at other times, contact Outreach Chair Liz Quinn at webethemom@aol.com or 301-949-3372, or drop off your items at Liz's home, 3303 Geiger Avenue, Kensington.
We continue to provide delivery of Blessing Bags to those who are unable or don't feel comfortable picking them up from the church. Please use the form below to let us know if you would like to have a blessing bag delivered to your home. Don't be shy!!
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A New Way to Celebrate All Saints' Day
On the Feast of All Saints, we celebrate saints past, present and yet to come. This year in addition to remembering the departed in our prayers on All Saints, we invite you to commemorate your deceased loved ones on a prayer flag, which we will hang outdoors in front of the church. This will provide us with a collective representation of our own sainted souls in our outdoor sacred space. Christ Church staff members are happy to prayerfully inscribe the names of your loved ones on prayer flags. We also invite you to stop by and make your own prayer flags, using supplies that will be available outside the front office entrance to the church (the first set of double doors).
Please email prayer flag requests with the names of your loved ones to Jen Luna (administrator@ccpk.org) by Friday, October 30th. If you wish to make your own prayer flag(s), the box of supplies will be available outside the church office anytime from Sunday, October 25th through Saturday, October 31 st. The All Saints' Day Prayer Flag supplies will also be available during the Blessing Bag distribution times next week, as we prepare for our All Saints' Day Holy Eucharist on Sunday, November 1st.
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Digital Ministry
Even before the pandemic, we needed to expand our presence on the internet and various platforms to extend our reach to the community. We are looking for people interested in serving on this working team, which will help with livestreaming of services from the sanctuary, communicating on various platforms and making sure we are telling our story and that of the Way of Love creatively and consistently. Experience on FB, Instagram, TikTok (dancing only) or A/V savvy exceedingly helpful. Curiosity peaked? Contact vestry member Mark Kelly or the Rector, emily@ccpk.org.
Our Virtual Vergers have been absolutely fantastic, so we know that you are out there! Special thanks to Virtual Vergers Bill Davies, Tom Tatem, Hill Carter and Hope Christensen.
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Virtual Flower Dedications
This week's flowers are given to the glory of God, giver of all.
If you would like to make a virtual flower offering please send an email to administrator@ccpk.org or call the office - voicemail is being checked!
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Worship Services & Events at Christ Church Next Week: |
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Monday, October 26, 2020
8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer with prayers for the country
Thursday, October 29, 2020
8:30 p.m. Compline
Friday, October 30
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Blessing Bag Pickup
Saturday, October 31, 2020
10:00 am. - 2:00 p.m. Blessing Bag Pickup
Looking ahead...
November 1, 2020
10:00 a.m. All Saints' Day Celebration of Holy Eucharist, single service at 10:00 a.m., live on Zoom
Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for a national online prayer service two days before America votes. Together with our interfaith partners, we will gather as a nation for prayer, song, lament, hope and a call to love God and neighbor. LEARN MORE
November 3, 2020
Election Day Morning Prayer Service
November 24, 2020
Community Thanksgiving Service, 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
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Enjoy music from past services offered by Dr. Theodore Guerrant, Christ Church Organist & Choirmaster and by Christine Taylor, Soprano.
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Missed the Morning Prayer Service from Last Week? |
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Ways To Give While We Are Apart
A number of you have asked for guidance on how to give remotely during this time. There are several different options for you make contributions and help Christ Church to maintain financial health.
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Christ Episcopal Church Kensington
4001 Franklin Street
Kensington MD 20895
301-942-4673
Gracious God, we give you thanks that no building can house you fully
and no place of worship can contain your majesty.
Teach us to create altars in our homes and in our world,
and to see them in acts of compassion and in the beauty of creation,
that we will know that you are indeed present everywhere. Amen.
We're open online!
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