Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

LIVE STREAM NEWS
Beginning Sunday, May 4 we will no longer live stream to Facebook. Find all live streamed events at www.cecsa.org/live-stream. Facebook has been muting our video feed therefore the platform is no longer viable for our services.

THURSDAY, MAY 1: Thursday Morning Bible Study
10 a.m. in the Gahan Conference Room. Scott Kitayama will lead a study of the book of Philemon. Thursday Bible study will run through May 15. To register contact Karen at karenv@cecsa.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 1: Jukebox - Kings of Motown Part 1 - Marvin Gaye
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come take a trip down memory lane as you view old movies, TV shows, sports events, and tap your feet to the music from the 50s and 60s. Contact Henry Franco (texastrojan73@gmail.com) with questions.

FRIDAY, MAY 2: Battle of Flowers
The church offices will be closed on Friday, May 2 for the Battle of Flowers Parade.

THURSDAY, MAY 15: Jukebox - Kings of Motown Part 2 - Smokey Robinson
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come take a trip down memory lane as you view old movies, TV shows, sports events, and tap your feet to the music from the 50s and 60s. Contact Henry Franco (texastrojan73@gmail.com) with questions.

SUNDAY, MAY 18: Reception for the Deweys
Our new rector Joe Dewey will be preaching on Sunday, May 18. We will have a reception to welcome Joe, his wife Becca, and their children between the 9 & 11 a.m. services on the lawn outside of the Parish Hall. Please join us to celebrate the Dewey's first Sunday at Christ Church, and remember to wear your name tag! 

SUNDAY, MAY 18: Graduation Sunday
11 a.m. We will recognize our graduating seniors at the 11 a.m. service and families will celebrate them at a Graduation Brunch following the service. Contact Avery at averym@cecsa.org for more details.

FRIDAY, MAY 30: Deadline for submitting photos for the pictorial directory
Did you miss getting your picture taken for the new directory? You may submit a photo by Friday, May 30 to be included. Click here to pay the $15 submission fee. You may also pay by check with “directory photo” in the memo line. Email your picture to gretchend@cecsa.org with “directory photo” in the message line. The resolution of the image should be a minimum of 300 dpi at 2 x 3 inches. The format should be portrait (vertical). Include the names of all people in the picture in the email and label the photo with your last name. You may submit a photograph labeled on the back with a photo pen/pencil. Images may be vertical wallet or 4 x 6 inches and must be on photo paper. All those who pay to submit a photo and those who had photos taken will receive a directory. Directories will be available for purchase for those not having a picture included.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAGS
Please pick up your name tags before the service. Let’s get back in the habit ahead of our new rector’s arrival. If you need a name tag, pick up a blue “Name tag request” card at the back of the church. You may place it in the offering plate or give it to an usher after the service on Sunday. You may also contact Andrew during the week at andrewf@cecsa.org or 210-736-3132.

VBS 2025 Participant and Volunteer Registration is open now
Plan to join us for a fun-filled week of songs, sunshine, learning, friends, crafts, and God's love. Volunteers ages 12-years and older and participating children may sign up HERE.

SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Paris & Normandy River Cruise with the Gahans
Join Christ Episcopal Church and friends on a 7 night Paris and Normandy River Cruise on Amawaterways AmaDante with guest speakers Rev. Patrick and Kay Gahan. If Normandy has been on your bucket list or Monet’s gardens this is the trip you will not want to miss. Register now to pick your stateroom and guarantee your room category. Contact Susan Lindstrom susan@saltravelco.com for any questions.  

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 either directly on this website on the Live Stream page or through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChristChurchSATX.

Sunday School
10 a.m. Sunday School will be held in various locations throughout the campus for all ages. Learn about the Fall offerings for various age groups by following the links: Adults, College, Youth, and Children. There is something for everyone!

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.

Children's Chapel
9 & 11 a.m. in the FMC Children’s Chapel. For 3-year-olds through 5th graders will be led by Halleta and a parent helper. Children will start out in the church services with their parents, then follow the crucifer to chapel. Children will join their parents at the Peace. A Chapel Sign Up has been emailed to all parents of 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Parents are welcome to take their children directly to chapel before the service begins as well.

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.