Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

Small Groups - Being Known by God and Others
CEC is launching a small groups ministry this fall and we need YOU to sign up today! Groups are being formed based on information supplied by participants. Click here to sign up for this new ministry.

Parish Art Show artwork is due
We invite parishioners of all ages  to share their God given creative gift. We are accepting original artwork of all forms – painting, sculpture, needlework, photography woodworking and more. There is no theme, no judging, no selling. Limit one piece per artist. A Notice of Intent to enter artwork is needed to plan the show. Notices are at the back of the church or church office. For questions contact Karen at karenv@cecsa.org. The show, Creative Expressions of God’s People will run from August 6 to September 7.

JULY 1-26: Annual School Supply Drive
CEC is gathering school supplies for the students we serve at Madison and Maverick Elementaries, Longfellow Middle School, and Jefferson High School. Bring supplies to the church by Sunday, July 26. The supplies listed cover students in grades K – 12. Donate some or all of the listed supplies. Go to www.cecsa.org/special-events to see the list or download here. For questions or info contact Melissa Carroll.

SUNDAY, JULY 12: Can These Dry Bones Live? This Mortal Life and the Promise of God 
10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. In this three-week class, Fr. Ian will guide us to look at Ezekiel 37 and Israel’s confrontation with death as the central question of created life. Together, we will deepen our hope in the Lord’s answer to that question through the resurrection of the Son of God and the unconditional promise given to us in the rite of baptism.

SUNDAY, JULY 12: Children’s Summer Sunday School - Exploring the Minor Prophets
10 a.m. in the FMC Chapel for rising Kinder through 5th grade. In this hands-on and creative class we will learn about some of the Old Testament prophets each of the Sundays in July. 

TUESDAY, JULY 14: Women’s Fellowship Summer Game Night
5:30 - 8 p.m. In the Parish Hall on the second Tuesday of the summer months: June 9, July 14, August 11. We will set up and enjoy refreshments from  5:30 – 6 p.m. and start play  promptly at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. We will offer tables of  play Mah Jong and Mexican Train. All levels welcome. To reserve your spot, please email Karen at Karenv@cecsa.org and tell her dates, game, and experience level. RSVP by July 6.

JULY 6 - AUGUST 22: CEC Kitchen closed for annual cleaning
While the kitchen is closed for the summer, we will have coffee and cookies only (no tacos) on Sunday mornings. 

AUGUST 7 - 9: Happening #163
7 p.m. Friday - 4 p.m. Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church. Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for older high school students, led by their peers. Any student in the 10th - 12th grade may attend. Register now at www.dwtx.org/events/happening-162.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29: CEC Women’s Fellowship Summer Retreat
8:30-4 p.m. Registration for the Summer Retreat “Hearts Anchored in Prayer” at Mission Concepcion is now open. Scan the QR or go to www.cecsa.org/special-events. Questions?Questions? Contact Karen at karenv@cecsa.org

UPDATE OUR ONLINE DIRECTORY
We need everyone to make sure their information in our online directory, Shelby, is correct. The primary on your family account may edit all information and upload new photos. If you need help, or if you need to change who is the primary on your account go to www.cecsa.org/connect-card. Check the box for "member who needs to update information" and add your changes/requests to the comment box at the bottom.

WEEKLY EVENTS:

Every Sunday:

Worship Services 
Services will be held at 7:30 a.m., 9 & 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the church. The 9 & 11 a.m. worship services will be streamed for our folks who plan to worship from home. You may access our live stream services on this website on the Live Stream page.

Fellowship Hour
10 a.m. in the Parish Hall . Enjoy coffee and cookies with your CEC friends.

CEC Nursery
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Our FMC Nurseries will open in the first floor of the FMC in rooms 104, 105, and 106. Nursery Director Lily Fenton and our trained sitters will be there to greet infants through younger 3-year-olds and their parents. All safety precautions will take place as according to Diocesan and Christ Church policies. Come see our new Toddler and Two’s Pre Atrium in nursery 104. It’s beautiful and an introduction to our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation for the older children.

Every Tuesday: 

Morning Prayer
8:30 a.m. in the Veterans Chapel.

Every Wednesday: 

Adult Choir
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Raise your voice in praise to God with our Adult Choir. If you are interested in singing in the choir contact Josh Benninger at joshb@cecsa.org.

Every Thursday:

Praying the Rosary
9 a.m. in the Veterans Chapel. Come pray the Anglican Rosary in our lovely garden each Thursday morning.

Every Friday:

Sort and Set up for Sidewalk Saturday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. We need extra help to get ready for Saturday mornings. Doing some spring cleaning to get ready for summer? We need your clothes. We are in desperate need of men’s and women’s clothing. Bring to the church on Friday or Saturday mornings.

Every Saturday

HOLY EUCHARIST
8:30 a.m. Christ Church offers a Saturday service with communion on the lawn of the Outreach Pavilion.

SIDEWALK SATURDAY
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday mornings are the perfect time for families to come serve. All ages are welcome and there is plenty to do for everyone. We are here every Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m.