Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.
We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING
God's love.
There are several ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:
you can mail in your pledge or place in the Sunday offering,
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 Offering
"Gifted"
Sundays in August ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a three-week class on spiritual gifts God has given us and practical ways we use them for the work of God's Kingdom. This class takes place on Sunday mornings in August at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall.
New Adult Christian Education Offering
A Time to Laugh: Humor in the Bible by Mark E. Biddle
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
The authors of this book have shown how prayer and meditation can change the brain. This last session will center on stories of historical figures whose brains changed and how that change affected their life journey. Finally, we will consider how God has changed the brains and hearts of modern humans and how those changes altered their lives.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
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 ministry.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Choristers begin
Wednesday, August 21
Sunday School Training
Sunday, August 25
Parish Office Closed
Monday, September 2
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
~ "Gifted" ~
Sundays in August ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a three-week class on spiritual gifts God has given us and practical ways we use them for the work of God's Kingdom. This class takes place on Sunday mornings in August at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL TRAINING
Sunday, August 25 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Library
On Sunday, August 25 in the Library, everyone is invited to learn about the upcoming children's Sunday School classes and how to help. The amount of children roaming our halls and filling the pews is growing. We have new classes to cater to our growing community and need your help to make it happen! Training is offered to those that are interested in leading any of our Preschool/Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade, and 3rd-5th grade classes and for those that "just want to help." We will have all the curriculum for the year, supplies, and examples ready for you! Questions? Contact Victoria.
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The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 2
in observance of Labor Day.
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CHRIST CHURCH CHORISTERS REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN!!
Registration for the Christ Church Choristers is now open! Rehearsals begin Wednesday, August 21 from 3:30-4:30 PM in the Choir Room. As a new program element, Christ Church will offer music instruction to interested choristers between EDS regular release and chorister rehearsal. From 2:35-3:25 PM, interested Choristers will receive instruction in basic music theory (pitch, rhythm, sight singing), musicianship, and history of sacred music and liturgy. This instruction is optional, and prospective choristers are not required to take part. Those choristers opting not to attend the Christ Church Music Class will be collected from EDS aftercare prior to the start of rehearsal (around 3:25 PM).
Christ Church Choristers is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music, and instruction will utilize the RSCM Voice for Life® curriculum, allowing motivated choristers to achieve recognition for their musical achievements and to participate in various summer music courses around the United States. There is no cost to participate in Christ Church Choristers, and all necessary supplies are provided. Of course, donations to the Christ Church Chorister program are always very much appreciated and put to good use. The Choristers join the Parish Choir at the 10:30 AM Eucharist on the first and third Sundays of each month (beginning September 15), as well as the Christmas Eve 6:00 PM service and Easter Day 9:00 and 11:00 services. In the future, the Choristers will also join the Parish Choir for Choral Evensong and Lessons & Carols services.
The Christ Church Chorister Registration form maybe found here. Prospective Choristers may register at any time throughout the academic year. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Dr. Jason Hobratschk, Director of Music Ministry.
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VASES NEEDED!
The Flower Ministry is in need of small and medium-sized vases for bouquets (no bud vases at this time, please). Vases may be brought to the sacristy and left on the countertop.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony
Join us for a Bible Study on Galatians through the months of August and September. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, September 4 ~ 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 September book discussion will be Saturday by Ian McEwan. Upcoming reads: October (The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama); November (Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver). 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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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ Library
As the school year starts back, join fellow moms in a time of Bible Study on Galatians. Park in the Christ Church parking lot and come through the black gate to the upstairs library. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
A Time to Laugh: Humor in the Bible
by Mark E. Biddle
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
The stories in the Bible taught people how to live in relationship to God. Words and character names helped the listeners to recall the story as well as to entertain. The goal for this book and class is to help participants see these stories anew and enjoy reading them. If you want more information about this study or assistance in getting a book contact Dick Hooper or David Starling.
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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. Special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.
9:15 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
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 sequence hymn 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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BAYLIGHTS AT BECKWITH
For more information and/or to register, click here.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS | |
HIGH SCHOOL EYC
~ Sundays following the 10:30 service ~
High School Bible Study will meet after the 10:30 service on Sunday. We’ll walk to Gaby’s Taqueria to share a meal and enjoy each other’s company. Please meet in the Parlor at 11:45 to head to lunch, and we’ll return around 12:45 for pickup. Looking forward to a great time of fellowship!
MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC
Mondays ~ 6:00 PM ~ Undercroft
Yesterday’s middle school EYC was a huge success—thank you to everyone who joined us! This week, we’re excited to prepare for another EYC gathering and need your help with food. If you’re able to volunteer to bring food or drinks, please let me know. Your contributions will help make next week’s event just as fantastic!
HAPPENING #62 ~ September 20-22
Holy Cross Episcopal Church ~ 7979 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola
The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast presents Happening #62 for all 10th-12th grade students! Happening is a Christian experience presented BY teens FOR teens. Through videos, skits, talks, and more, you'll see how God and faith fit in with the flow of high school life. Happening is designed to help youth feel the love of God through community. We hope, at the end of the weekend, you'll go home knowing how to continue growing a relationship with God. It’s a weekend full of fun, games, sharing, surprises, and most of all, spiritual renewal and empowerment. To learn more about Happening, visit www.diocgc.org/happening.
For the current EYC newsletter, click here.
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CHRIST CHURCH POPs
Join Christ Church for POPping sermons and conversations! Here we will share the Preaching Of the Parish as well as conversations with People Of the Parish and Partners Of the Parish. Each week we will alternate between past sermons and interviews.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547
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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: Meg Melvin, Madeleine Orbik, Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Don Meyer, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Grace Hanny, Barrett Lee, Stacy Kenefick, Brodie Lewis, Wendy Meredith, Ward, Troy Williams, Jack, Allen, Joan & Walt Wojciehowski, Judy Utley, Hal Major, Jane Rambo Litvak, Ella Blümlein, Kim Peterson, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Blake Busse, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Pierce Fiveash, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, 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—Jim Allebach, Jo Ann Bjorensen, Malinda Fynan, Frankie Hodnette—and anniversaries—Melissa & Gary Lincoln.
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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