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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
In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM
We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)
New Adult Christian Education Offering
"What's Behind the Hymns We Sing" led by Dr. Jason Hobratschk
Sundays, July 23 & 30 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Dr. Jason Hobratschk, our Director of Music Ministry, will be offering two classes on "What’s Behind the Hymns We Sing". The discussion will include music and liturgical history as well as an exploration of a variety of hymns from The Hymnal 1982.
New Adult Christian Education Offering
Bad Girls of the Bible & What We Can Learn from Them
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649
Some female characters in the Bible are easy to malign and one might even question the purpose for their inclusion in sacred scripture. Yet, the Biblical writers must have wanted to teach some lessons when telling these women's stories. Books by Liz Curtis Higgs and Barbara J. Essex will be the resources for this study which begins this Sunday and continues through August. The lessons some of these "bad girls" could help us learn starts with examination of Eve's story in Genesis.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Summer of Service
For a full list of volunteer opportunities during our Summer of Service, please see below in newsletter.
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
Summer of Service:
Ronald McDonald House
Friday, July 21
Summer of Service:
Loaves & Fishes Thrift Store
Tuesday, July 25
Summer of Service:
Ocean Hour Cleanup
Saturday, July 29
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
"What's Behind the Hymns We Sing" led by Dr. Jason Hobratschk
Sundays, July 23 & 30 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Dr. Jason Hobratschk, our Director of Music Ministry, will be offering two classes on "What’s Behind the Hymns We Sing". The discussion will include music and liturgical history as well as an exploration of a variety of hymns from The Hymnal 1982.
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SUMMER OF SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2023
Make Lunch for Ronald McDonald House ~ Friday, July 21
The church will prepare a meal for the families staying at the house. Lunch is to be served at 11:15 AM.
Loaves & Fishes Thrift Store (sponsored by YACC) ~ Tuesday, July 25
Help the thrift store sort donations in the evening. Time TBA.
Ocean Hour Cleanup ~ Saturday, July 29
Clean up from 7:45-8:45 AM. Location TBA.
To volunteer, please sign up here.
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Save the date!!
CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN'S RETREAT 2023
"Retreat, Re-Center, Renew"
September 22-24 ~ Beckwith Camp & Conference Center
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THE NURSERY IS HIRING!
The nursery is growing and Christ Church Pensacola is hiring! College students looking for a job, teens wanting to earn spending money, adults or elderly that need a little something more, are all invited to apply for this part-time position that supports the Church Nursery. This job requires weekend work (as little as twice a month or as much as every week), the candidate to be or become CPR certified, and pass a background check. Pay is $20.00 per hour. Do you know of anyone that would be interested or like more info? The application is online here; send applications to Victoria. Questions? Contact Victoria Wright, Director of Children and Family Ministry, 850-432-5115.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:00 PM
Odd Colony
We meet on Tuesdays at 6 PM at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, July 20 ~ 9:00 AM ~ Parlor
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, August 2 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parish Hall
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM. The August book discussion will be Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles. 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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Attention 6th—12th graders!!
JOIN AN ACOLYTE TEAM!
Acolytes are “ones who help” and are important individuals that make worship possible on Sunday mornings. From serving as a torch bearer that shines the light of Christ to being a server who helps prepare the Lord’s Table, there are many ways to be part of the team. Any 6th-12th grade youth can become an acolyte, serving roughly one Sunday a month. Click here to learn more or join an acolyte team.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
Bad Girls of the Bible & What We Can Learn from Them
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Some female characters in the Bible are easy to malign and one might even question the purpose for their inclusion in sacred scripture. Yet, the Biblical writers must have wanted to teach some lessons when telling these women's stories. Books by Liz Curtis Higgs and Barbara J. Essex will be the resources for this study which begins this Sunday and continues through August. The lessons some of these "bad girls" could help us learn starts with examination of Eve's story in Genesis.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE
(Sunday) School’s out for the summer! Sunday School returns this fall but join us all summer long for Children’s Chapel during the 10:30 AM service. The Nursery is always open during the 8:00 and 10:30 AM services for infants through 3-years-old. Join us for some faithful, summer fun on Sunday morning!
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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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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: Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan & Paul White, Chuck Riley, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Michael, Karen, Marc & Tonya, Steve Corman, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Austin Ordway, 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.
IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—Abigail, Aidan & Samuel Efird, Hannah Smith, Tess Willstatter—and anniversaries—Sheryl & Bill Bragwell, Rachel & Chris Heaney (30 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.
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TRANSITIONS
We welcome
Tyler, Anna-Marie, Ann-Bateman & Mary-Yates Forshee
who visited with us on 9 July 2023;
and Rick Hardcastle and Topher & Lauren Warren
who visited with us on 16 July 2023.
We wish Godspeed to
James William Hardy & Yvonne Hood Hardy
who have transferred to Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC.
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