Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

CEC Podcasts have moved to Spotify.
Click here: CECSA Formation & Education to listen to our classes and Bible studies. The app is free to download and listen.

Sidewalk Saturday Donations Needed
Our Saturday outreach ministry is in need of seasonally appropriate adult men's and women's clothing. Drop off at the church.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1: All Saints Sunday 2026
9 & 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The choir and orchestra will offer special music on All Saints’ Sunday, one of the seven principal feast days of the Episcopal Church. Along with past years’ favorites, the featured choral offering, “For All the Saints,” is a new and festive arrangement of the classic hymn by internationally known composer Heather Sorenson.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1: All Souls Service - Commemoration of All Faithful Departed
5 p.m. Join us for our All Souls Service as we remember and honor those who have passed away this year. During the service, we will read aloud the names of the departed. If you have lost a loved one this past year and would like their name included, please submit it to Karen at karenv@cecsa.org by October 22.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4:  Grief During the Holidays
1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Gahan Room. Grief during the holidays is always challenging. The season of the holidays renews memories, family ties, and traditions. This workshop will help individuals embrace their grief, while strengthening characteristics of resilience. Participants will use the holidays to discover how their loved one can live on into their life story, using this special time to continue to heal. Reservations and Information:  Karen Von Der Bruegge 210-736-3132 or karenv@cecsa.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Thursday Morning Bible Study - Christian Art
10 a.m. in the Capers Room. The Thursday Morning Bible Study will be taking a three-week look at art. On November 5 Gretchen Duggan will lead a discussion on Romanesque art and architecture found on the Pilgrimage Road. Fr. Brien Koehler will lead two sessions, November 12 and 19, on the stained glass windows of CEC.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7: Requiem in a Day Workshop and Concert
Come and Sing with composer Matthew Coleridge! Workshop participants will be singing Coleridge’s sublime Requiem - one of the UK’s most-loved new choral works - under the direction of its composer. The CEC Choir presented the Texas premiere of this piece on Good Friday 2026.Coleridge will lead choristers through a day of singing, culminating in a performance of his beautiful Requiem, together with selected movements of his latest compositions. This singing day is open to singers of all abilities, but basic music-reading skills are essential. Music will be provided at the workshop. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. The concert, sponsored by the CEC Friends of Music, is open to all! Come and sing or come and listen - click here to reserve your spot or purchase concert tickets.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8: CEC Men’s Ministry Event - Skeet Shooting
2 - 4 p.m. at the San Antonio Gun Club. we are excited to kick off our budding Men’s Ministry with a clay target shoot and BBQ lunch at the San Antonio Gun Club in Olmos Park. This is an opportunity for the men of Christ Church (21 and above) to fellowship with one another over food and sport. Tickets are $50. Scholarships are available. Contact Fr. Ian Hyde for more details: ianh@cecsa.org. Reserve your spot HERE.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14: JOY’s Thankful Gathering
5:30 p.m. at the Lentz’s home. The JOY Fellowship invites you to their Thankful Gathering at Marion and Larry Lentz’s home. JOY events are for members 50 and older, but all adults are welcome. RSVP HERE.

NOVEMBER 13 - 14: Youth and Dads Campout
Dads of 6th-12th graders are invited to bring their kids to a campout at one of our family's ranches. There will be compline, morning prayer, fun activities and plenty of food. Click here to RSVP!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Wreaths Across America Deadline
CEC plans to sponsor 500 wreaths to be placed on veterans’ grave sites at Fort Sam Houston on December 19. Each wreath costs $17.00. You may pay by check, made out to CEC with “wreaths” in the memo. Follow THIS LINK to purchase online. For grave specific email Karen Von Der Bruegge 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: 

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

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:

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

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.