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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 three ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:
you can mail in your pledge, 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
When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life’s Sacred Questions
by Sue Monk Kidd
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649
In Matthew’s Gospel Jesus told his disciples, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Ms. Kidd writes about this denial process in chapter five, “Letting Go.” She writes the intent of this process is, “We’re being asked to nurture the implanted seed of the divine nature and bring it forth in our souls.” This week’s session will be an examination of self-denial.
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
ECW March Luncheon
Tuesday, March 5
EPIC Book Club
Wednesday, March 6
Daughters of the King
Saturday, March 9
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2024 MARCH MADNESS BEGINS!
Lent is here, and as usual we will have our March Madness competition benefiting Episcopal Relief & Development. The "Beehives" won last year and will be defending their title and the new competitor is "Vegetable Gardens" – seeds, tools, and education to enable a family to grow vegetables. This provides nourishing food for a family and extras to sell.
You may purchase either a Beehive or Garden for $100. For many years the price was $80 but inflation has finally entered the picture! Of course, you may make a contribution of any amount; envelopes will be provided in the pews on Sundays. Feel free to take one home, complete the form, and return it with your check to the church. You may also give online here, and choose “outreach” as the fund. Please note that some of the forms given out this past Sunday had the wrong competitor on them — the 2024 March Madness competition is between Beehives and Vegetable Gardens!
As always, you are encouraged to name your "Beehive" or "Vegetable Garden", and Father Michael will choose and announce the best (funny, witty, liturgical, or outrageous) names from Team Beehive and Team Vegetable Garden on Easter Sunday!
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CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST Ad Orientem IN LENT
Honoring the original architecture of New Christ Church, the Celebrant will celebrate Eucharist ad orientem, “to the East,” during the season of Lent. “But that’s north!” you may say. For more information, please click here.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER DURING SUNDAY WORSHIP
There is power in having someone pray with and for you. During the season of Lent, we will offer this form of short prayer during communion in our chapel. After you receive communion, you may come to the chapel, tell a prayer leader your name and what you would like prayers for that day, and the prayer leader will pray a short prayer for you.
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CHRIST CHURCH POPs
Join Christ Church an Episcopal community in Pensacola, Florida 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. If you would like to know more about Christ Church Pensacola, you can visit our website at www.christ-church.net. You can also join us on Sundays at 10:30AM Central Time via YouTube and Facebook.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547
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PARKING REMINDER!
Just a reminder if you are parking on city streets to park between the marked lines designating legitimate parking spaces. It seems that several parishioners have been ticketed over the past few Sundays.
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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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ECW MARCH LUNCHEON
Dr. Jane Dysart ~ "Christ Church Archives"
Tuesday, March 5 ~ 11:30 AM ~ Library
Cost of lunch is $10; payable at the door. Menu: baked chicken salad, green salad, and coconut cake — all homemade! Please sign up by contacting Kelly at the Parish Office, 432-5115. There is also a sign up sheet 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
We will start Lent small group sessions on Tuesday, February 20. Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 6 ~ 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 March book discussion will be Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, March 9 ~ 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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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING
When the Heart Waits:
Spiritual Direction for Life’s Sacred Questions
by Sue Monk Kidd
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
In Matthew’s Gospel Jesus told his disciples, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Ms. Kidd writes about this denial process in chapter five, “Letting Go.” She writes the intent of this process is, “We’re being asked to nurture the implanted seed of the divine nature and bring it forth in our souls.” This week’s session will be an examination of self-denial.
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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. This year, special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.
9:30 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. Godly Play is offered for children 4 years old through 3rd grade. Journey Through the Bible is offered for children in 4th and 5th grades.
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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EYC Small Groups for Lent
Middle School ~ 4 weeks ~ starting the last week of February
High School ~ 5 weeks ~ starting February 16
For more information, contact Tess.
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Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola invites you to a morning of silence,
celebrating Contemplative Outreach Ltd.’s world-wide United in Prayer Day
“A Powerful Path of Unceasing Prayer”
Saturday, March 9 ~ 10 AM-12:00 PM
St. Mark United Methodist Church, The Chapel
2203 N. 12th Ave.
The morning will open with Centering Prayer followed by a taste of other contemplative prayer practices: The Welcoming Prayer, The Active Prayer, and The Forgiveness Prayer and will close with Lectio Divina and The Prayer of Abandonment. Register at centeringprayerpensacola.com. For questions, contact Carol Lewis.
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MEN'S CONFERENCE: "Rekindling the Gift of God Within"
Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3
Beckwith Camp & Conference Center
All men in the diocese are invited to this annual weekend retreat of fellowship and formation. The guest speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge, retired bishop of West Texas. Cost varies. Room and commuter rates available. Details and registration here.
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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: The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Ceil Reese, Bette Boddy, Marian Hughes, Don Meyer, John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan White, Chuck Riley, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Mae Knox, Myrt Chestney, Troy Williams, Craig Carlson, Ailyne Gilliard, 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—David Jernigan.
IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays 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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