Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2-OCTOBER 21: Making Your Grief Count
1:30-3 p.m. in the Gahan Conference room. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, Porter Loring and Christ Church invite you to join a Bereavement Support Group that will meet Wednesdays for eight weeks. The program is designed to help you embrace your grief, learn to bear it, and strengthen your resilience. Please RSVP to Karen – karenv@cecsa.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: Manna Bag Outreach Project
10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. We will gather as a church family to make Manna Bags to hand out to the un-housed people we encounter daily.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: Church Offices Closed
The church offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Women’s Fellowship Summer Game Night
5:30 - 8 p.m. In the Parish Hall. 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 game and experience level. 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: Thursday Morning Bible Study - Jonah
10 a.m. in the Gahan Room. The story of Jonah and the whale is one of the most famous in the Bible but its message is perhaps one of the most ignored. It’s a story about storms and sailors, rebellion, and rescue, preaching and protest. And it’s a story about one reluctant evangelist’s experience of speaking to people who knew nothing about God. Its message has great relevance today for God’s people, living in an increasingly non-Christian culture. The book of Jonah reveals to us the depths of God’s grace, both to “outsiders” and to “insiders.” It shows us God’s compassion for the lost and His patience with His wayward people. Join us for a six-week study on the Book of Jonah.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: Fall Sunday School Begins
10 a.m. Fall Sunday School for all ages will start again on September 13. There will be three offerings for adults, as well as children and youth classes.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: Healing Eucharist and Holy Unction
5 p.m. Join us for a healing service. This sacred time is set apart for prayer and healing—offering comfort, renewal, and restoration for the mind, body, and spirit. During the service, there will be opportunities for: anointing with oil (Unction), laying on of hands, individual prayer and quiet reflection. 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: MomCo at CEC 
Moms - looking for other moms to connect with?  Join the Christ Church Momco group!  Our group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month for fellowship, light dinner, a speaker, and fun starting September 15th.  Contact Carol Sobey or Becca Dewey for more information. To register click here..

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Discovery - Healing - Witness
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall. A workshop training in Bible, Testimony, and the healing power of God will be presented by Stacy Kramer, Nina Kramer Quinones, and Chris Quinones (CEC mission partners from Love Shows Up - formerly Love For the Least.) In this practical training workshop you will learn how to give your testimony in 30 seconds, how to present the Gospel to someone who has never heard it, and more! Get details and register by clicking here.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: nextTalk Technology Discussion
6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Mandy Majors, founder of nextTalk will be at Christ Church to lead a discussion on learning how to understand internet dangers, keeping your children safe, and building trust so your children come to you first.  Tech safety programming for 3rd-5th grade, a youth presentation, and nursery care will be available. To register CLICK HERE.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27:  Choral Evensong
5 p.m. The choir will lead a choral evensong at the 5 p.m. service. A short communion service will follow for those who wish to receive.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: JOY Fellowship tour of the Alamo
10 a.m. at the Alamo. The Alamo has made exciting changes, so they’re planning a special tour for us! Lunch afterwards, ordered through Jimmy John’s, will be in the Christ Church Parish Hall.  We’ll carpool from church to share parking expenses. This is a $60 tour; however, JOY attendees will pay only $30 for this tour. Space is limited. Registration required by September 23 - click here. Contact Deborah Kelly.

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.