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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)
New Christian Formation Offering beginning January 5
"Rule of Life" led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Starting January 5, join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a study on how we live out our faith through the ancient practice of a "Rule of Life." This three-week study will explore ancient Rules and also provide an opportunity to make your own Rule.
Adult Christian Education Offering
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Science is providing extensive answers to the question, “How does life work?” In Chapters 4 and 5, Dr. Collins discusses how this information is awe inspiring but cannot answer questions about the purpose of life. For the next two Sundays the discussion sessions will consider how this scientific data is an opportunity to discover a deeper understanding of God’s creative action. Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling 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 ministry survey, click here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Eve Services
Tuesday, December 24
Evening Prayer
Monday, January 6
Baptismal Sunday
Sunday, January 12
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Please note that the Chronicle will not be published
the week of December 30 —
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
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CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve ~ Tuesday, December 24
4:00 PM Children & Families Service ~ Nursery care available
6:00 PM Candlelight Service ~ Nursery care available
9:00 PM Festive Service
**Please note we will not offer a service on Christmas Day.**
The Parish Office will be closed
Wednesday, December 25 through Wednesday, January 1.
**Please note there will be no Christian Education offered
on Sunday, December 29.**
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NEW CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING BEGINNING JANUARY 5
"Rule of Life"
led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Starting January 5, join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a study on how we live out our faith through the ancient practice of a "Rule of Life." This three-week study will explore ancient Rules and also provide an opportunity to make your own Rule.
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EVENING PRAYER
Monday, January 6 ~ 5:00 PM
We will have an Evening Prayer service for the Feast of the Epiphany on Monday, January 6 at 5:00 PM.
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
January 12, 2025 — The Baptism of Our Lord
June 8, 2025 — Pentecost
Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony
We will resume January 14. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, January 8 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Parlor
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, January 8 ~ 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 January book discussion will be Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. Upcoming reads: February (Exodus by Leon Uris); March (Aimless Love by Billy Collins). 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 ~ Old Library
Bible Study will resume January 10. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, January 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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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Science is providing extensive answers to the question, “How does life work?” In Chapters 4 and 5, Dr. Collins discusses how this information is awe inspiring but cannot answer questions about the purpose of life. For the next two Sundays the discussion sessions will consider how this scientific data is an opportunity to discover a deeper understanding of God’s creative action. Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for more information.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
**Please note Sunday School
will not be offered
on Sunday, December 29.
Classes will resume on Sunday, January 5.**
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 5 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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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS | |
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HAPPENING
A Christian Experience for 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grades
January 31 – February 2, 2025 ~ Beckwith Camp & Conference Center
For further information, 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 in Kelly's office.
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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: Danny Deaton, Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, Connie Miller, Madeleine Orbik, Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Keith, Annie Carter, Brodie Lewis, Mary Ellen Lott, Phillip Michaud, Joan & Walt Wojciehowski, Lil, Maverick Marley, James Richardson, Joni Sterkel, Hal Major, Scott, 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—J.O. Zachow—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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