Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 3 - OCTOBER 22: Making Your Grief Count
1:30-3:00 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 8 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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Good Ole Days – Juke Box: 60s One Hit Wonders 
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, SEPTEMBER 7: Adult Sunday School - Christ Centered Scripture: Did not our hearts burn within us?
10:10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. In Luke 24, when a mysterious character, who the reader knows to be the resurrected Christ, walked with two despondent disciples on the road to Emmaus, Luke tells the tale of the world’s greatest Bible Study. He writes: “beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures” (Lk 24:27). From beginning to end, the Bible is a redemptive story about Jesus, even the oddest of Old Testament tales bear witness to the unfolding drama of the Incarnate Son of God. This fall, we are going to open the Bible together with an eye to behold the unfolding redemptive story of Jesus throughout the whole of scripture. In so doing, perhaps we might encounter the risen Lord anew and experience our “hearts burn within us.” Come and see!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: College & Young Adult Brunch and Bible Study
Join the group for the 9 a.m. worship service followed by 10 a.m. Sunday School. At 11 a.m. the group will go to Maple Street Biscuit Company, 290 E. Basse Rd, for Brunch and "The Way of Love" Bible Study. RSVP to Susan at susanl@cecsa.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: Youth Choir Begins
12:15 p.m in the Choir Room. Open to youths in grades 6th -12th. The Youth Choir meets in the choir room on Sundays after the 11 a.m. service. No experience necessary, just an open heart and a desire to make music for the Lord. Please contact Jennifer Holloway with questions at 210-251-9485 or jenniferh@cecsa.org. To register your chid Click here. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: Youth Mini Golf Outing
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. at Cool Crest Miniature Golf Course, 1402 Fredricksburg Rd. The CEC Youth will be going to the historic Cool Crest course not far from the church. Suggested donations of $5 per player. RSVP to Avery at averym@cecsa.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: Camerata San Antonio Concert - Nature’s Tapestry
2 p.m. in the Sanctuary at CEC. The ensemble features violinists Laura Scalzo and Matthew Zerweck, violist Emily Freudigman, cellist Ken Freudigman, and pianist Viktor Valkov. Nature’s Tapestry comprises a warm, witty program of quartets with pieces from Ruehr, Shostakovich, and Brahms. Tickets can be reserved at www.cameratasa.org. 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: Children's Choirs Begin
5 p.m. on the FMC 3rd floor. Our children’s choirs are for children as young as 3 years old through 5th grade and meet for rehearsals at 5 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons on the 3rd floor of the FMC beginning September 10. Please contact Jennifer Holloway with questions at 210-251-9485 or jenniferh@cecsa.org. To register your chid Click here.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 16: Bible Study on the Book of James
10 a.m. in the Gahan room. Looking for a deeper, practical look at what it means to live out your faith? Join Scott Kitayama and Brien Koehler as they explore the Book of James – a powerful and straightforward letter that challenges us to put our beliefs into action. From perseverance to wisdom, James offers real-life guidance for following Christ every day. Please RSVP to Karen karenv@cecsa.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: New Members Welcome Lunch
12:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Are you new to Christ Church? You are invited for a lunch  and an opportunity to learn more about the life and ministries at our church. RSVP to Carol Sobey at carols@cecsa.org. 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Good Ole Days – The Bible in Film
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 with questions.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Installation Service
6 p.m. at CEC. Plan to attend Fr. Joe’s Installation service. Join us for a beautiful and symbolic service marking the leadership of our new Rector. The Agathers are graciously hosting the reception at their home across the street. RSVP HERE.

DWTX Fishin’ for Mission Fishing Tournament
Friday, September 12 – BBQ Dinner sponsored by CM Hills BBQ at St. Peter’s, Rockport
Saturday, September 13 – Fishing Tournament in Rockport – 6:00 a.m. 
The annual DWTX World Missions Fishin’ for Mission fundraising Fishing Tournament on the Texas Coast on Saturday, September 13. The cost to register is $85 per angler and $35 for anglers under age 17. The registration deadline is Friday, September 5. A $10 late fee will be added for all registrations made after that date. Click here to register. All proceeds will benefit the World Missions Department of the Diocese of West Texas. The event will also include a Silent Auction & Raffle. Organizers are looking for auction and raffle items as well as volunteers. To donate an item or volunteer, please contact the Rev. Jim Friedel, rector of St. Peter’s, Rockport, Tournament Director Michael Glick or Catherine Markette.  

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.

Sunday School
10 a.m. Sunday School will be held in the Parish Hall and the Carriage House. 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. Chapel will change slightly to accommodate the changes that summer brings. Instead of bringing your child to the FMC chapel at 9 or 11 a.m., please keep them in the worship service until Father Joe invites the children forward. A Chapel Leader will then lead the children out for Chapel. Children will return to the sanctuary for prayers and Communion with their families. 

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.