Christ Church Chronicle 1-18-26

January 18, 2026

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OUR PARISH MISSION

Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.

We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING

God's love.

There are several ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:

you can mail in your pledge, place in the Sunday offering,

give online, or text GIVE to (850) 403-6673.

We experience God's love (Worship)

Sunday 10:30 AM service streamed on Facebook Live or YouTube

Click here to listen to last week's sermon.

**An email is sent on Saturdays with links for Sunday worship and Christian Education.

In-Person services on Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM

We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)

Adult Christian Education Offering

Four Epiphanies

Sunday, January 18 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a Bible Study on the four Gospel Epiphany accounts.

Adult Christian Education Offering

Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope

Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.

After reading the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel one could easily think they are reading the text of an opera or musical. Three people, Elizabeth and Zechariah (parents of John the Baptist) and Mary (the mother of Jesus) are on stage. During this gathering they experience a moment of revelation about the importance of their babies and each of them breaks into a song. This session will examine these songs and how Luke is trying to pass those insights to his audience.

We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Parish Office Closed

Monday, January 19

Parish Annual Meeting/Vestry Elections

Sunday, January 25

Russell Levenson Visit/Book Signing

Sunday, February 1

Confirmation Classes begin

Sunday, February 8

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

Four Epiphanies

Sunday, January 18 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a Bible Study on the four Gospel Epiphany accounts.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 19

in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

FOOD FOR THE BODY, FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Tuesday, January 20 ~ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ~ Parish Hall

We will gather in the Parish Hall to inwardly digest our lunch while we inwardly digest the Word. Each month will provide an overview of a book of the Bible that leads into resources for further study throughout the month. Come for food for both the body and soul! Suggested lunch donation: $10.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

& VESTRY ELECTIONS

Sunday, January 25 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

RUSSELL LEVENSON VISIT & BOOK SIGNING

~ Sunday, February 1 ~

Christ Church is excited to welcome back former rector and bestselling author, the Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson. On February 1, Russell will be preaching at both services as well as leading adult formation in the Parish Hall at 9:30 AM. Following the 10:30 AM service, Russell will be holding a book signing for his newest book, Witness to Belief. For more information about Russell's book, please click here.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS & YOUTH (8th grade & above)

BEGIN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Confirmation is an opportunity to “confirm” your baptismal faith during the bishop’s visit on Sunday, April 12. It is also a way to take ownership in being a member of an Episcopal Church in general and Christ Church in particular. This year, adults and youth will have separate Lenten confirmation classes. Classes will take place during the Sunday school hour (9:30-10:15 AM) with adult and combined classes in the Parish Hall and youth classes either on Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall or during EYC on Monday evenings. The first class on February 8 will be about Membership. There will also be one additional longer class held in the Parish Hall on February 8 from 12-2:30 PM (lunch and nursery provided) as an introduction to Confirmation. To sign up for classes, please email Kelly, Parish Secretary, by Wednesday, February 4. If you have any questions or want a copy of the schedule, please email Rev. Katie.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS CLASS

Sunday, February 8 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall

The clergy will be leading a class for newcomers and anyone who wants to learn more about our church. This class will be held in conjuction with the introductory confirmation class.

CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS

Riding Tour of Pensacola's Historic Districts,

Visit to Historic Village & Lunch

Saturday, March 21 – 9 AM - 3PM

**Registration deadline is Sunday, March 1!**

The Christ Church Travelers Program has proved to be a a unique and fun way to enjoy local and regional events, cultural experiences and fellowship with each other. Join us Saturday, March 21, for a narrated riding tour of Pensacola's three historic districts — Seville Square, Victorian-era North Hill and restored downtown. We will also visit Historic Pensacola Village where we will step back into the 1800's and see history come alive with visits to museums and restored homes. We will have lunch at O'Brien's Bistro. Our tour guide is Christ Church member and local historian, Lucy Rentz, who has conducted tours for over 40 years. Deadline for reservations is Sunday, March 1 with a minimum of 30 people and maximum of 40. Friends and family are welcome! For additional information, please click here.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

Come weekly for fellowship and conversation as your schedule allows! We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. This month, we will be studying the Book of Lamentations! Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions and follow us on Instagram: @yaccpensacola.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, January 15 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor

Newcomers always welcome;

instructions provided for those who wish to learn!

For more information about the Prayer Shawl Ministry, please click here.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Thursdays ~ 10:00 AM ~ New Library

We meet every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM in the New Library. Come and join us and bring your Bible!

MOM'S BIBLE STUDY

Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ New Library

Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! January will be discussions involving our liturgies: January 16 – Baptism, January 23 – Eucharistic Prayer D. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

Saturday, January 17 ~ 8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall

Father John Phillips ~

Mayhem in Montgomery:

Remembrances of the Civil Rights Struggle

All invited! Please make reservations for breakfast here.

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

Voices of Advent:

The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope

Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.

INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP 2026

"Silence is God's First Language"

Saturday, January 24 ~ 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

New Library

Join Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola for an Introduction to Centering Prayer workshop. Whether you are brand new to Centering Prayer or looking to renew your practice, we invite you to join us for a morning of reflection, learning, and silence. This workshop offers a welcoming introduction to the method and spiritual depth of the Centering Prayer practice. Cost: $10.00 per person. Register here.

SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

8:00 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 4 years old. Special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.

9:30 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 4 years old.

10:30 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 4 years old. This service also includes Children's Chapel during the sermon, designed especially for children ages 5 years old and up. Children are invited to follow the cross down the main aisle during the sequence hymn and will return during the peace, just in time to have communion with their families.

STAY CONNECTED WITH

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY!

Children and Family Ministry (CFM) has two ways to keep our families connected with Christ Church during the week. CFM is on Instagram, @cckidspensacola, and shares what is happening on Sunday mornings & ideas for how to keep faithful conversations happening during the week. CFM also has a bite-sized weekly email with the "5 Things" our families need to know for the week – Sunday reminders, save the dates, and more. Email Sarah to be added to the list!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC

Mondays ~ 6-7:30 PM ~ Undercroft

HIGH SCHOOL EYC

Wednesdays ~ 6-8 PM ~ Undercroft

For the current EYC newsletter, click here.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

CHRIST CHURCH POPs

Join Christ Church for POPping sermons and conversations! Here we will share the Preaching Of the Parish as well as conversations with People Of the Parish and Partners Of the Parish. Each week we will alternate between past sermons and interviews.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547

CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS

To request yours, please sign up online here. Nametags may be picked up from the information table in the Foyer the Sunday after your request is submitted.

ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS

Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. The altar flowers are a memorial, a thanksgiving for an anniversary, a birthday, a new birth, or a thanksgiving for God's blessings. The donation is listed in the weekly bulletin. Forms to participate in this ministry are available here and on the information table in the Foyer.

CHURCH PRAYER SHAWLS

A few prayer shawls have been placed on a stand just inside the front doors of the church that may be used during services. If you are a bit chilly or just want something to hold, pick up a prayer shawl to use. It is the hope of the Prayer Shawl Ministry that these items, prayerfully made, will offer comfort and a sense of well-being to the borrowers and they will feel God’s love and peace.

CARE IN COMMUNITY

Christ Church is here for you. It is easy to feel alone or disconnected, so reach out to one of the priests or someone at the church to say hello. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. Contact Rev. Katie or call her at the Parish Office (850-432-5115) if you or anyone you know has any needs.

BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

FOR THE PARISH FAMILY

We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Chronicle. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Foyer. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY

I. For Those in Need. Including the poor, the unemployed, the lonely, the hungry, the homeless, the abused, the sick and dying, and those who grieve. For those suffering in body, mind, or spirit—including Members: Dondy Buckley, Bruce Melvin, Sarah Ballew, Brian Thomas, Kay Mitchell, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Kim Palmer, Terry Palmer, Paul Mackay, Regina Noonan, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer.

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Blake Busse, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Pierce Fiveash, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Michael Kukenberger, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Mac McArthur, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, Austin Ordway, Gavin Harris Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Matthew Hewett Sale, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke, Harrison Williams, Jake Willstatter; and all those who serve this nation in harm’s way.

III. For All who have Died. May their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.

IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—Katie Gillett, Laura Swann—and anniversaries.

To submit a prayer request, email prayer-request@christ-church.net or fill out the prayer request form on our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries”). Please let us know if this is for the confidential prayer list only or for the published public prayer list as well. Please note that all names remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks. Please resubmit your request with an update if you or a loved one would like to stay on the list for another four weeks. This helps keep our prayers current. Names in bold print indicate new additions to the prayer list.