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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 Adult Christian Education Offering
"New Things"
Sundays in September (beginning September 8) ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a class that explores Biblical stories where individuals had encounters with God. We will discuss how God did a "new thing" in their lives. This class takes place on Sunday mornings in September 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
Ancient stories about the forebears of the Israelites are in the first five books of the Bible. These stories reveal the good, bad, and sometimes humorous sides of their personalities. Isaac, the son of Abraham, is our subject for discussion this week. Rev. Biddle entitles this chapter, “How Isaac Got a Wife Without Even Trying.” Sound interesting? Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for more information or to get a book.
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 EVENT
EPIC Book Club
Wednesday, September 4
Laura Soule Book Signing
Sunday, September 15
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
~ "New Things" ~
Sundays in September (beginning September 8) ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a class that explores Biblical stories where individuals had encounters with God. We will discuss how God did a "new thing" in their lives. This class takes place on Sunday mornings in September at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall.
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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 month of 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
**Please note that we will meet at Polonza on Friday, September 6.**
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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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, September 11 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Library
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, September 14 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Library
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Library. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard.
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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
Ancient stories about the forebears of the Israelites are in the first five books of the Bible. These stories reveal the good, bad, and sometimes humorous sides of their personalities. Isaac, the son of Abraham, is our subject for discussion this week. Rev. Biddle entitles this chapter, “How Isaac Got a Wife Without Even Trying.” Sound interesting? Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for more information or to get a book.
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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 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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BAYLIGHTS AT BECKWITH
For more information and/or to register, click here.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS | |
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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: Tina Faulkner, Grace Hanny, Barrett Lee, Stacy Kenefick, Brodie Lewis, Wendy Meredith, Ward, Troy Williams, Jack, Hal Major, 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—Ellis Bullock, Sr., Kia Lewis—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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