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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 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
BCP and Bible: The Word of God in the Words we Pray
Sundays in June ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parlor
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie on Sunday mornings in the month of June at 9:15 AM in the Parlor as we study the Scripture passages behind the worship services in the Book of Common Prayer.
New Adult Christian Education Offering
How God Changes Your Brain
by Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Robert Waldman
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
The title of the third chapter poses the question, “What Does God Do to Your Brain?” The discussion for this session will center on possible affects which images and understandings of God’s character might have on brain function and behavioral actions. Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for a copy of the book or for more information.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
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.
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
Summer of Service:
Bright Bridge Lunch/
FavorHouse Event
Friday, June 21
Vacation Bible School
Sunday, June 23
Christ Church Beach Day/Eucharist
Sunday, June 30
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
BCP and Bible: The Word of God in the Words we Pray
Sundays in June ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parlor
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie on Sunday mornings in the month of June at 9:15 AM in the Parlor as we study the Scripture passages behind the worship services in the Book of Common Prayer.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Sunday, June 23 ~ during the 10:30 service
This Sunday will be the conclusion of our VBS Sundays! During the 10:30 AM service, children are exploring the mighty love of God in the Parish Hall. Parents are asked to drop off their children in the Parish Hall at the start of the service. Children will return to the service during the Peace – think of it like an extended Children’s Chapel! During this modified Children’s Chapel/VBS, there will be a bible story discovering that God’s love is true, crafts showing that God’s love is comforting, games reminding us that God’s love is life-changing, and snacks because everyone loves snacks. This summer’s Children’s Chapel/VBS hybrid is geared towards children in PreK4 through 5th grade. For questions, contact Victoria.
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SUMMER OF SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2024
Bright Bridge Lunch ~ Friday, June 21 ~ 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Join us in preparing and serving lunch to community members in need
with Bright Bridge's Food Ministry Program.
FavorHouse Round-Up Fundraising Event ~ Friday, June 21 ~ 6-10 PM
Enjoy live country music from Blackwater Country, dancing,
walkabout food tasting, fun & games,and charity.
All proceeds directly support programs and services to help local victims of domestic violence
and their children escape abuse and build a new beginning.
Tickets and more information available here.
Feeding the Gulf Coast ~ Friday, July 26 ~ 12:45-3:00 PM
Volunteers will help sort food at Feeding the Gulf Coast's warehouse located in Milton.
There are only 9 spots available, and a waiver is required, so you must sign up in advance.
Volunteers 12-15 years old must have a parent or adult responsible for them in attendance.
Youth 16-18 can come without an adult chaperone.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email Krista.
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CHRIST CHURCH BEACH DAY & EUCHARIST
~ Sunday, June 30 ~
Sunday, June 30th, Christ Church is heading to the beach! Everyone is invited to come have fun in the sun and worship too! There will be an area of umbrellas on the gulf side of the Park West beach for our parish family to be together. Park West has parking, bathrooms, and showers located just before the entrance to the National Seashore. At 3:00 PM, Father Michael and Rev. Katie will offer communion at the water for everyone. Come early and play, come for just communion, or spend your whole day with us! The Christ Church Beach Day is a fun, unique way for us to do church this summer...in whatever works for your family! For questions, contact Victoria.
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The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5
for the Independence Day holiday.
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CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS
ARE ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
Wednesday, August 7
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
We are reviving the Travelers Program! It began in 2011 and was suspended due to Covid. It has proved to be a unique and fun way to enjoy local and regional events, cultural experiences and fellowship with each other. This program is available to our members initially and will be open to friends after our members have a chance to sign-up. We will travel to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery to see one of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It is a humorous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, his father Jacob, and the coat of many colors.
The cost is $165 and includes transportation, box lunch, play tickets, bottled water and tip for the driver. Please make checks payable to Christ Church and mail to Lucy Rentz, 4795 Velasquez, 32504. Your check is your reservation. Deadline for church member-only registration is June 1. Friends are welcome after that. Deadline for all reservations is July 15. Checks will be held until trip is completed. For additional information and registration form, please click here. Registration forms are also available on the information table in the Parish Hall.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony
During the summer, we will be exploring different prayer practices. Come join us for a time of discussion and ways we can enrich our prayer life. Tuesday, June 18: Praying with the BCP. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, June 20 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Centering Prayer Room
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, July 10 ~ 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 July book discussion will be The River We Remember by William Kent Kruger. Upcoming reads: August (The Women by Kristin Hannah); September (Saturday by Ian McEwan). 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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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
How God Changes Your Brain
by Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Robert Waldman
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
The title of the third chapter poses the question, “What Does God Do to Your Brain?” The discussion for this session will center on possible affects which images and understandings of God’s character might have on brain function and behavioral actions. Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for a copy of the book or for more information.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
**Please note that Vacation Bible School will take place
Sunday, June 23 during the 10:30 service.
Parents are asked to drop off their children in the Parish Hall at the start of the service. Children will return to the service during the Peace.
Children’s Chapel/VBS hybrid is geared towards children in PreK4 through 5th grade.
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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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: Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Ceil Reese, Marian Hughes, Don Meyer, Leonora Edwards, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: The Sid Thomas family, Wayne Saunders, David Watts, Heather, Jane Rambo Litvak, Gigi Collins, 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, 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—Cindy Bowden, Lita Brown, John LeRoy, Ruth Olsen, Claudia Sitten, Sid Thomas.
IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—Margherita Soule—and anniversaries—Hilda & Ray Jones, Linda & Bob Yearty.
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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