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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)
Adult Christian Education Offerings
8-plus — A casual time of conversations and coffee following the 8 AM service. Each week we will look at one foundational aspect of our faith. This offering is held in the Parlor.
Foundations — A new adult formation opportunity at 9:30 AM. This is an opportunity in which we look at the foundations of our faith. Each week we will hear from voices in our tradition and each other. This same curriculum will be used in two separate classes:
Foundations for Families – led by Fr. Michael in the Library.
Foundations – led by Rev. Katie in the Parish Hall.
Adult Christian Education Offering
POST-Traumatic Jesus: A Healing Gospel for the Wounded
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649
You are welcome to join the conversation about betrayal, “The Donkey King,” and Jesus telling the disciples to “stay awake” even if you have not read chapters 19-21 of this book. You might recognize these stories about Jesus as the abandonment of Jesus by his disciples, Palm Sunday, and Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Our hope is to learn from Jesus how God’s gospel can heal such injuries.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Be a Montclair Elementary Mentor/Volunteer
If you could not attend the training held at Christ Church, but are still interested in volunteering or mentoring at Montclair Elementary, please contact Krista.
Ministry Opportunities & Ways to Serve
What does it mean to be the Church? The Church is not a building, but a community of people and there are many opportunities where you can share your gifts within our community. How is God leading YOU to serve in new and exciting ways at Christ Church? For a full list of ministry descriptions, please click here; for volunteer signup form, click here.
New Host Ministry
Hosts welcome visitors and parishioners to Christ Church on Sunday mornings before the 8 AM service, 9:30 AM formation hour, and 10:30 AM service. Hosts provide directions to various locations to aid in navigating our church campus, creating a welcoming experience. Contact Krista to be part of this new ministry.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 27
Consecration Sunday
Sunday, October 29
Fall "Bag it For Manna"
November 1-14
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY ~ October 29
This day has two important elements: the people coming forward to lay their pledges on the Altar as a sacrificial act of gratitude and faithfulness and a celebratory meal after the service. The nursery will be available during both meals. After the 10:30 AM service, there will be food and activities for children ages 4 through 8th grade in the Library.
Our guest preacher will be the Rev. Steven Tomlinson, Ph.D. Dr. Tomlinson is the Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX.
There are four ways to place your pledge on the Altar for the blessing on Consecration Sunday:
1. Attend the 8 AM or 10:30 AM service on Consecration Sunday (October 29th).
2. Mail the card using the stamped envelope included in the letter sent out.
3. Drop off your card by the church office between 9 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday.
4. Complete a confidential online pledge card. The pledge card can be found at the link below or on the website (www.christ-church.net).
To submit your pledge card online, please click here.
Please RSVP for Consecration Sunday to help us with a head count for food.
Please fill out a card even if you will not be able to attend.
To RSVP for Consecration Sunday, please click here.
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TRUNK OR TREAT
Friday, October 27 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM ~ Baylen/Belmont Parking Lot
Friday, October 27th, is the annual Christ Church/EDS/MDO Trunk or Treat! From 5:30–7:00 PM. on the new Christ Church parking lot at the corner of Baylen and Belmont, children will kick off their Halloween weekend in a "sweet" way. Decorated cars open up their trunks for children to trick or treat. We will have games on the lawn and pizza available for dinner.
Trunk or Treat cannot happen without our wonderful car volunteers. Anyone is invited to sign up below to be a car at Trunk or Treat. Think your family car, getting friends together, or a class car reusing party decorations!! Email Victoria to sign up to be a car volunteer. The gates open at 5:00 PM for our cars to be able to set up prior to the 5:30 PM start time. THANK YOU for helping to make this event a success! Questions? Contact Victoria (Dir. of Children and Family Ministry at Christ Church).
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FALL “BAG IT FOR MANNA" COLLECTION
November 1-14
On Sundays, November 5 & 12, please bring nourishing non-perishable food for Manna Food Pantries. All donations must be received by Tuesday, November 14. Please place donations in the Parish Hall. On Wednesday, November 15, Episcopal Day School and Christ Church will "Fill the Mayflower" for Manna Food Pantries. Thank you for your contributions!
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30 PM ~ Odd Colony
Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, November 1 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Library
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The November book discussion will be Forty Autumns by Nina Willner. Upcoming reads: December (Horse by Geraldine Brooks); January (Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry). 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
November 5, 2023 — All Saints' Sunday
January 7, 2024 — Baptism of our Lord
Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.
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ECW OCTOBER LUNCHEON
Tuesday, November 7 ~ 11:30 AM
Library (2nd floor of Christian Ed bldg)
Dr. Suzanne Y. Bush, M.D. ~ "Women's Health"
ECW welcomes parishioner Dr. Suzanne Bush to speak about women's health at our next meeting. Cost of box lunch is $15; payable at the door. Please sign up by Friday, November 3, by contacting Kelly at the Parish Office, 432-5115, or by email here. There is also a sign up sheet on the information table in the Parish Hall.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, November 8 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Library
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The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, November 10
in observance of Veterans' Day.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, November 11
9:30 AM ~ Parlor
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard.
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Save the date!!
ECW BAKE SALE
Sunday, December 10 ~ after both services
Parish Hall
If you would like to help with wrapping baked goods on Saturday, December 9 for the Bake Sale, please contact Allison Mitchell.
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THE PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND
presents
"Baroque is Back…Along With Marches,
Galops, and Dances”
Monday, November 13 ~ 7:30 PM
WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio,
PSC Campus
The Pensacola Bay Concert Band, CCP’s “Ensemble in Residence”, performs their next concert on Monday, November 13 at 7:30 PM in the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio on the campus of Pensacola State College. The concert, titled “Baroque is Back…Along With Marches, Galops, and Dances”, features music of Bach and Handel, as well as some popular fast-paced works by American and European composers. Admission is free, but please bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to Manna Food Pantries.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION BOOK STUDY
POST-Traumatic Jesus: A Healing Gospel for the Wounded
by Rev. David W. Peters
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
You are welcome to join the conversation about betrayal, “The Donkey King,” and Jesus telling the disciples to “stay awake” even if you have not read chapters 19-21 of this book. You might recognize these stories about Jesus as the abandonment of Jesus by his disciples, Palm Sunday, and Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Our hope is to learn from Jesus how God’s gospel can heal such injuries.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
8:00 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. This year, special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.
9:30 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. Godly Play is offered for children 4 years old through 3rd grade. Journey Through the Bible is offered for children in 4th and 5th grades.
10:30 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. This service also includes Children's Chapel during the sermon, designed especially for children ages 4 years old and up. Children are invited to follow the cross down the main aisle during the hymn of praise and will return during the peace, just in time to have communion with their families.
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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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EYC UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, October 30 — Youth Group will be at the Prestwood's home for a bonfire from 6-8 PM. Pizza, snacks and drinks provided. Parents are invited to stick around for a parent social. See EYC newsletter for the address.
Monday, November 6 — Youth Group in the Undercroft from 7-8:30 PM.
Friday, November 10 — Monthly volunteer opportunity at the church from 9:30-11 AM. EYC will serve Children in Crisis. This organization provides a home for the abused, neglected, and abandoned children of our community. Youth will meet at the church in the library to decorate duffle bags and assemble hygiene kits for the children currently residing there. We will add encouraging cards and bracelets to let them know they are loved. All materials are provided. Optional: Youth who participate can bring money and we will walk to Graffiti Pizza for lunch afterward. Sign up in the newsletter!
Weekly Meetings
Sunday School ~ Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM ~ in the Undercroft
(access through the black gate in the parking lot)
Youth Group ~ Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM (all youth)
(drop off at the black gate in the parking lot; pick up from the front doors of the church —
parents are welcome to join us for compline in the church at 8:15 PM)
**Monday, October 30 — Bonfire at the Prestwood's
High School Bible Study ~ Thursdays, 7-8 AM ~ at Bodacious
Volunteering
Youth opportunities are offered the 3rd Saturday of each month. Look for sign-ups in advance!
View our calendar of events here
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UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS
Discipleship Day
Saturday, October 28 ~ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
St. Jude's, Niceville
Discipleship Day is an event for all ministers in the diocese, lay and ordained, to gather for learning and inspiration as disciples of Christ Jesus. After a keynote presentation, we break out for six workshops offered by experienced leaders who will offer practical ways to engage in various ministries in your congregations. Keynote speaker is the Rev. Steven Tomlinson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration at Seminary of the Southwest. For more information, please click here.
Commission on Affirmative Aging presents
Adventurous Aging: How to Stay Young at Heart
Saturday, November 4 ~ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
St. Francis of Assisi, Gulf Breeze
Cost is $20 and includes lunch. For more information, please click here.
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CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS
Christ Church nametags are back! To request yours, please sign up after services on Sundays in the Parish Hall or online here. Nametags may be picked up in the Parish Hall the Sunday after your request is submitted.
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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 Hall.
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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 Hall. 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: Don Meyer, John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan & Paul White, Chuck Riley, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Allen Ender, Tom Remington, 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—Marcia Edwards, Linda Harageones—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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