Setting our Lord’s Table
“I kind of look at serving on our Altar Guild as akin to setting our Lord’s table for dinner,” says one volunteer. “Just as we feel when serving guests in our homes, we want the Table to reflect our love and care for them. It may be simplistic, but thinking about this as I set His Table always gives me a good feeling.”
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Take a bigger step into the life of the church by joining a serving team |
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Join the Altar Guild
Members of the Altar Guild take care of the altar, vessels, elements, and altar linens for worship and other special occasions. Team members also clean the vessels, make sure there are enough wine and wafers, and can also launder and iron the linens if they’re able. You can work alone or with a partner on a rotating basis, with some flexibility, setting up on Saturdays or Sundays depending on what works for you. Training is provided and detailed instructions with photos are posted to make things foolproof. What a simple and meaningful way to serve! | 1 or 2 more teams means less work for everyone! To learn more, reply here or contact Michael Compton.
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Join the Fellowship Ministry
As a church community, we love to celebrate, enjoy fellowship, and observe special occasions. Do you enjoy planning and hosting celebrations? If so, the Welcoming and Fellowship Committee would love to have you join them to help our church celebrate milestones! We have a few big, wonderful celebrations coming up: welcoming a new Rector, thanking Rev. Neal for his service, and our big 30th birthday, just to name a few. | To help out when you can, please reply here or contact Jan Thomas for more information.
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Volunteer positions open on Saturday for mission fundraiser consignment sale
Spring Sale February 23-25
If you haven't yet, sign up now to consign your gently-used kids' items: you'll earn some dough, help other families, and raise funds for our missions! This Saturday, volunteer positions open. Volunteering helps our church and also gets consigners the most return on their items! And all sale proceeds benefit our missions and outreach ministries, which serve people from Richmond to South Sudan.
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Swing, batter! The CCE Softball Team is looking for players
If you enjoy fellowship, exercise, and a little healthy competition, consider joining our softball team! No prior experience is needed, open to men and women 16 years old and older. If you are interested in practicing on Saturdays in the spring to play 1-2 games weekly on a weeknight, please reply here or contact Michael Compton to join the fun!
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Family Worship Service on Feb. 19 will be recorded to help show our next Rector some holy joy
Our Family Worship service is a thing to behold! Engaging all generations in the liturgy has become a beautiful part of our DNA. We would like to share this unique service and all its holy joy with those who may discern a call to be our next Rector. (Our 11 AM service is live-streamed each week, so candidates can experience that service as well.) We plan to record Family Worship on Sunday, February 19 to share with potential candidates for Rector. Please be advised that you and your children/grandchildren may be recorded in worship on this day and let staff know if you have any questions or concerns.
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Register now for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 21, 6:00-7:30 PM in the Worship Building
Shrove Tuesday is a day of indulging in the rich, fatty foods that were traditionally abstained from during Lent. So on the day before Lent – which begins on Ash Wednesday – we gather for this “Fat Tuesday” and you are invited to gather for a delicious, fun-filled time of pancakes, trivia for all ages, and crafts for the little ones. Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly. Friends and neighbors are always welcome!
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Lent: A Season of Repentance & Reflection
Begins February 22
Ash Wednesday
February 22 at 8 AM and 12 PM
Repentance, grace, and forgiveness. Gather for Holy Eucharist and to receive the imposition of ashes. 8 AM in-person and via Zoom | 12 PM in-person and on YouTube
Lent Reflections with Rev. Neal
Wednesdays March 1, 8, 15
Rev. Neal served as a Chaplain of the U.S. Naval Reserve for 20 years and has many stories from his time at a combat support hospital during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and as the closest chaplain to the Pentagon following the 9/11 attacks. During March in Lent, he will offer a special series in which he will share his experiences serving God, the military, and their families. Join for any and all of these sessions:
March 1: “A Chaplain at the Pentagon after 9-11”
March 8: “A Field Hospital Chaplain in Operation Iraqi Freedom”
March 15: “An Omnipotent God and the Reality of Evil”
Adult Formation Gatherings
Sundays March 5, 12, 19, 26
Gather between our worship services for a time of reflection and discussion led by Christ Church staff and lay leaders. Stay tuned for more details.
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A Prayer for our Transition
God of change and transition, we ask for your blessing as we move toward the call for a new rector. Help us stay faithful and steadfast during this time of change – committing ourselves to prayer, Bible study, and regular attendance in worship. Please enable the discernment committee to offer its best God-given gifts of wisdom, compassion, compromise, and deep faith as we discern the best choice to lead our church. We thank you, Lord, for blessing this work in your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
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Realm is a great way to connect. Do you need help in Realm? Please contact Laura McNally so you can access our church directory, small group info, news posts, calendar, and more.
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We all need prayer and help sometimes. Staff and trained pastoral caregivers are here for you in times of need. Use this online form, contact any staff member, or call our office at 804-364-0394.
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Monday Compline Service | Online | Monday | 8:30 PM | Join via Zoom for a beautiful way to end the day. Get the link in Realm Events.
Wednesday Morning Prayer | In-person and Online | Wednesday | 8 AM | Join others for a celebration of Holy Eucharist. Check Realm Events for Zoom link.
Small Group Bible Studies | In-person & Online | There is a group for you! Study and fellowship groups for men and women meet weekly. Contact staff for details.
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Amazon Smile is an easy way to support Christ Church
Visit smile.amazon.com and enter “Christ Church Episcopal Glen Allen” in the search bar. After you've selected Christ Church, the next time you shop, visit smile.amazon.com and CCE will receive a donation from Amazon.
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Financial Updates and Vestry Meeting Minutes are listed in our online gathering place, Realm. Log in and go to Groups > Christ Church > Files. Please contact staff if you need assistance logging in or if you'd like us to send the update directly to you. We're happy to help!
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