Thank you

A special thank you to the Acolytes for funding the restoration of the marquee. This parish ministry hosts the parish Strawberry Festival and Shrove Tuesday Suppers. Money collected is designated not only for vestments and acolyte functions. It is also used for activities around mission in the community and as in this case, special projects around the parish. We thank them for their dedication, service and ministry at the Altar of the Lord.

Adult Forum - January 12, 2025

Please join us at the Adult Forum this Sunday. We will have a presentation by members of the newly formed Pastoral Care team. Pastoral care is not only the responsibility of the clergy. The entire parish cares for each other in various ways and the new team is already assisting clergy in identifying and meeting the needs of our parishioners. Please join us to learn more.

Christian Unity Service

All are invited to join Fr. Civale for the Christian Unity Service on January 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. It will be hosted by Central Baptist Church, 37 South Jackson Street in Woodbury. The week between January 18-25 is a time set aside by our churches, to focus on, and pray for Christian Unity

Adopt - a - Project

Buildings and Grounds has a display of projects available for adoption in the upstairs of the Parish Hall. Thank you to everyone who has already adopted a project. There are more projects available soon.

ECW - Episcopal Church Women

All women who attend Christ Church are considered members of the ECW. Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our Next meeting is Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Join The Brotherhood of St. Andrew for prayer, study, and service. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men within the Anglican Communion with the commission of spreading Christ’s kingdom among men and youth. The Mission of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been bringing men and youth to Jesus Christ since its founding in 1883. The Brotherhood in fulfilling its mission does so by following the three key disciplines of prayer, study, and service. The next meeting is Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.

Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries

Greater Cooperative Ministries needs our help. Donations are especially needed at this time due to continued high numbers of clients. What an impact Christ Church could make if each family set a goal to bring 1 (one) item to church every week.

Some special request items are:

• Cold cereal
• Mac & Cheese
• Hearty Soups
• Grape jelly
• Pasta & Sauce
• Powdered milk

Please go to gwcm.org for more information and to see what else is needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Darcie Sanchez (856) 906-8800.



Information about monetary donations and events can be found at GWCM.org.

Episcopal Relief & Development Is Responding to the Wildfires in Southern California

Web Statement

January 9, 2025

Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support to partners in California that are being affected by the devastating and fast-growing Palisades, Woodley, Eaton and Hurst fires.

Emergency responders are currently working to contain the 100 mph wind-fueled fires that are consuming the dry land. At least five people have died and around 130,000 people have had to evacuate their homes. Places of worship, businesses and other buildings have been heavily damaged. There are widespread power outages impacting hundreds of thousands of people.

“We are heartbroken by the death and damage caused by the wildfires in Southern California and are praying for all affected,” said Lura Steele, Program Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We are working with our partners to assess evacuee needs and provide support in the coming days.”

Please pray for the people affected by the wildfires. Supporting the Wildfire Response Fund will help communities around the world respond to the impact of fires.

For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has worked with an extensive network of faith and community partners to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change. Inspired by our faith, we reach over three million people each year by focusing on four interconnected priorities: nurturing the potential of caregivers and young children, reducing violence against women and girls, strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change and facilitating humanitarian response to disasters. Together with our partners, we leverage what’s working well to drive impact, learning and sustainability. Together, we create lasting change. Join us: www.episcopalrelief.org/sign-up