We are hurting. There are no adequate words except perhaps to remind you that we struggle together. That love persists. That change is possible with action. On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember those in the military who served and died. We remember those killed in the mass shootings in the past two weeks and pray for Uvalde, Buffalo and Irvine, for all who mourn, and all who are afraid. And we remember our calling to love and serve the God of Love - by loving and serving all our neighbors - and discerning in prayer and conversation how to put that love in action for the good of all. We do it imperfectly, or at least I do, so I'm grateful for the grace that envelops us. Look for it. It's there.

Emily

Please Scroll down for info on VBS, Kensington's Juneteenth Celebration, Pentecost, Honoring Graduates, Pride, and so much more.

Advice from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the Fuller Youth Institute for talking to children about mass shootings

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Children's formation activities will resume next week. Children's bulletins and activity sheets are available at the back of the church.

In Person and Live Streaming on YouTube

In Person in the Christ Church library and Live on Zoom

In Person and Live on Zoom

We will get to know Jesus through the stories he told. Using Godly Play’s Gold Parable Boxes, we will “play” with these beautiful stories and make them our own. Enjoy making new friends and getting to know one another better! 

Games  Drama Arts & Crafts  Godly Play Children's Chapel

9 AM – 12 PM   Core Session

12 PM – 2 PM    Bring Lunch and Play

Campers Ages 4 – 10:   Rising PreK4 – Grade 5

 $40 Registration Fee* for campers to defray costs

 (*waivers available upon request, contact Rev. Emily Guthrie)

Youth Helpers:             Rising Grade 6 – 8

Youth Leaders:             Rising Grade 9-12

Need more info? Want to receive the weekly CC Kids Connection email? Contact Ann Enkiri, Children's Minister, sundayschool@ccpk.org

We celebrate the "birthday of the church" when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles. Wear anything and everything festive and RED for the celebration of the birth of the powerful movement of the Spirit. Bubbles will appear! 

Next Sunday we will recognize the graduates in our Christ Church community. We invite all recent grads, particularly middle, high school and college graduates to attend the 10:00 service so that we can recognize your achievements and send you on to the the next step in your journey with our prayers and good wishes.

Christ Church's Racial and Social Justice team invite you to enjoy Juneteenth at St. Paul Park in Kensington. The celebration is sponsored by the Kensington Racial Justice Committee and the Town of Kensington, and will be held Saturday, June 18, 12-4:00PM. There will be great food, drink, music and entertainment.  Come join us!

Celebrated since 1865, Juneteenth as of 2021 is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.  

See the flyer with all the info and read more about it at the web link here.

Join us as we continue to delve into the Minor Prophets, who offer both harsh judgements of imperial corruption and comforting words of redemption. They have an interesting relevance for where we often find ourselves today! Drop in or come every week. In person in the library at church and on Zoom (password = Bible). If you have questions contact Lee Puricelli at leepuricelli@yahoo.com.

There is a short prayer service every Thursday at noon, in person as well as on Zoom (password = 20895). We hope you will join us to pray for an end to the war in Ukraine, violence at home, and everywhere there is violent conflict. The service is approximately 15 minutes in length, and the sanctuary will be open before and after the service for private prayer.

Capital Pride returns to Washington, DC next month. The Episcopal Diocese of Washington invites you to march with the official diocesan contingent during the Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11 and swing by the EDOW booth at the Pride Festival on Sunday, June 12.

Read more about the events - and learn how you can help crew the booth!

Since the Russian invasion, St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Silver Spring, thanks to a massive volunteer effort, has sent truckloads of crucial humanitarian help, including medical supplies, to Ukraine. Father Volodymyr Steliac (known as Father V), St. Andrew's spiritual leader, works directly with contacts in Ukraine, including the Ukrainian government, to determine needs and then provide essential aid. To take a tour with Father V of their work to date, go to https://youtu.be/yL12GhMUaqI .

The urgent need now is for donations to buy ambulances for Ukraine.   Members of St. John’s Church Norwood are helping to raise money for St. Andrew's, toward the purchase and shipping of four ambulances. The total cost is approximately $80,000. If you would like to donate toward this cause, go to https://stjohnsnorwood.breezechms.com/give/online (be sure to choose “Humanitarian Relief for Ukraine” from the drop-down list of funds to designate your gift). All gifts will go toward this cause, are tax-deductible, and will be acknowledged. You can also donate directly to St Andrew’s at https://www.standrewuoc.org/ but you may not get a receipt. 

Given the current uptick in cases, please remember that masks are required when singing in our church services, or when in close proximity to young children. At all other times, mask wearing is strongly encouraged but not required.

Monday, May 30, 2022 (Memorial Day, Church Office Closed)

8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day

5:30 p.m. Lectio Divina

6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer

Noon - Prayers for Peace - in person and on Zoom

8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day

June 5, Pentecost! - Wear Red! Holy Eucharist & Baptism at the 10am service, plus recognition of graduates

June 26 - July 1 - Vacation Bible School

Watch or listen 0n YouTube!

Even if you come to church in-person, giving remotely is convenient and easy! Here are several different options for you make contributions to Christ Church.