Christ Church Chronicle 10-27-24

October 27, 2024

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OUR PARISH MISSION

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)

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.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Consecration Sunday

Sunday, October 27

Choral Evensong

Sunday, October 27

Trunk or Treat

Monday, October 28

Veterans Day Service

Sunday, November 10

HURRICANE RESPONSE

In light of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we naturally ask ourselves, "How can we help?" As we know from experience, it is important we match our gifts/resources with actual needs. At this time, we know our sisters and brothers from South Florida to Western North Carolina need prayer and resources. The clergy of Christ Church will donate funds to the discretionary funds of local pastors who can disperse the money where it is needed most. If you would like to add a donation to the money we will be sending, you may mail in a check payable to Christ Church with "Hurricane" on the memo or give here (please select Outreach).

CONSECRATION SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY!

This day has two important elements: the people coming forward to lay their pledges on the Altar as a sacrificial act of gratitude and faithfulness and a celebratory meal after both services. Children are welcome at both meals, and the nursery will be available during breakfast following the 8:00 AM service. After the 10:30 AM service, there will be activities for children ages 4 through 8th grade in Shelley’s Space (adjacent to the Currin Center).

Our guest preacher will be the Very Rev. Timothy Kimbrough. Rev. Kimbrough is the Director of the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies and the Jack and Barbara Bovender Professor of the Practice of Anglican Studies at Duke University.

There are four ways to place your pledge on the Altar for the blessing on Consecration Sunday:

1. Attend the 8 AM or 10:30 AM service on Consecration Sunday (October 27th).

2. Mail the card using the stamped envelope included in the letter sent out.

3. Drop off your card by the church office between 9 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday.

4. Complete a confidential online pledge card. The pledge card can be found at the link below or on the website (www.christ-church.net).

To submit your pledge card online, please click here.

Please RSVP for Consecration Sunday to help us with a head count for food.

Please fill out a card even if you will not be able to attend.

To RSVP for Consecration Sunday, please click here .

CHORAL EVENSONG AT CHRIST CHURCH

Sunday, October 27 ~ 5:00 PM

On Sunday, October 27 at 5:00 PM, the Christ Church choir will sing Choral Evensong, one of the oldest and most beautiful liturgies in the Anglican tradition. Music will include Anglican Chant; the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in B minor by T. Tertius Noble; Responses by Richard Barnard; the Kyrie from Messe solennelle by Louis Vierne; and congregational hymns. Choral Evensong will be followed by a festive reception. Please come take part in this quintessentially Episcopal experience, and invite a friend!

TRUNK OR TREAT

Monday, October 28 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM ~ Christ Church Parking Lot

The annual Christ Church/EDS/MDO Trunk or Treat is Monday, October 28 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Children of all ages will visit decorated trunks throughout the Christ Church parking lot to trick or treat and are invited to come in costume. Pizza, sides, drinks and desserts are provided for everyone. There will be games and activities for children to play in between visiting cars. Come and have fun with us! If you would like to decorate your car, contact Victoria.

VETERANS DAY SERVICE

Sunday, November 10 ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Church

Christ Church will conduct a special Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 10 at 9:30 AM in the Church Nave. This year, our keynote speaker will be CAPT Sterling Gilliam, USN (Ret), Director of the National Naval Aviation Museum.

MONTCLAIR VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Wednesday, October 30 ~ 9:30 AM

Montclair Elementary (820 Massachusetts Ave.)

If you were unable to attend the last volunteer training, the next volunteer training to assist with various needs at the school is on Wednesday, October 30 at 9:30 AM at Montclair. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH

Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth

November 3, 2024 — All Saints' Sunday

January 12, 2025 — The Baptism of Our Lord

Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

MOM'S BIBLE STUDY

Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ Library

Park in the Christ Church parking lot and come through the black gate to the upstairs library. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

ECW NOVEMBER LUNCHEON

Tuesday, November 5 ~ 11:30 AM ~ Library

Please bring your favorite snack or appetizer for a fun and festive time of fellowship! J.O. Zachow will be speaking about the Circle of Care ministry. Sign up by contacting Kelly at the Parish Office, 432-5115, or by email here.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, November 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 November book discussion will be Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Upcoming reads: December (For the Time Being by Annie Dillard); January (Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb). Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

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.

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!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

For the current EYC newsletter, click here.

THE PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND

presents

"Interstellar, Interdimensional, and Incantations"

Monday, October 28 ~ 7:30 PM

WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio,

PSC Campus

On Monday, October 28, at 7:30 PM, the Pensacola Bay Concert Band, Christ Church’s “Ensemble in Residence”, presents their next concert: “Interstellar, Interdimensional, and Incantations”, featuring music of space, magic and fantasy. Selections will include music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Wicked, and Jurassic Park, among others. We will welcome Guest Conductor Dr. Sean Kelly, UWF Director of Bands, along with soloist Mia Morehouse. Admission is free, but please bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to Manna Food Pantry. The concert will be held on the campus of Pensacola State College in the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Wright Family, Richard George Hahner, Bill Johnston & family, Linda Harageones, Gail LeRoy, Connie Miller, Meg Melvin, Madeleine Orbik, Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Brodie Lewis, Virginia Brown, Suzanne Kronenberg, Terry Lynch, Fr. Mike Thomas, Judy Utley, John Smith, 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—Marcia Edwards—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.