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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 or 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)
Advent Christian Formation Offering:
The Hymns of Advent & Christmas
led by Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie
Sundays, December 8, 15 & 22 ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for this three-week Advent series, as we look at the meaning of Advent and Christmas as found in our hymns.
New Adult Christian Education Offering
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Dr. Collins contends that individuals have often rejected religious participation due to negative historical events perpetrated in the name of religion. In the second chapter, “The War of the Worldviews,” he writes about human victories and failures to live and implement religious ideals. Does a person have to choose daily to be Christian? Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for more information.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Montclair Angel Tree
**All gifts due by Wednesday, December 11**
Christ Church is supporting students in great need at Montclair Elementary School with gifts for Christmas. We will also be supporting teachers at Montclair Elementary by donating gift cards for needed classroom items and for personal appreciation for the work they do. You can also donate online (Outreach Fund), or by check made out to Christ Church ("Angel Tree" on the memo line). The Angel Tree is available in the foyer. All labeled, unwrapped presents must be brought to the church by Wednesday, December 11. We also need your help shopping for gifts, sorting and transporting gifts. You may also pre-adopt an angel. Sign up here to volunteer/pre-adopt. Contact Krista with questions.
Ministry Opportunities & Ways to Serve
What does it mean to be the Church? The Church is not a building, but a community of people and there are many opportunities where you can share your gifts within our community. How is God leading YOU to serve in new and exciting ways at Christ Church? For a full list of ministry descriptions, please click here; for ministry survey, click here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Angel Tree due
Wednesday, December 11
Christmas Flower Dedications due
Wednesday, December 18
Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 22
Christmas Eve Services
Tuesday, December 24
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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Children's Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 22 ~ during the 10:30 service
Christmas Eve ~ Tuesday, December 24
4:00 PM Children & Families Service ~ Nursery care available
6:00 PM Candlelight Service ~ Nursery care available
9:00 PM Festive Service
**Please note we will not offer a service on Christmas Day.**
The Parish Office will be closed
Wednesday, December 25 through Wednesday, January 1.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO REPRESENT CHRIST CHURCH PARISH
DURING THE 54th ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST IN 2025?
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will gather for convention at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, February 21-22, 2025. At its regular December meeting, the vestry of Christ Church will elect delegates and an alternant to represent our parish at this annual convention. To be eligible for election, you must be at least sixteen years of age, a confirmed member in good standing at Christ Church, and make a regular financial contribution to this parish. If you would like to be considered as a candidate, please email Kelly. Sign-up deadline is Friday, December 6, 2024.
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ADVENT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING:
The Hymns of Advent & Christmas
led by Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie
Sundays, December 8, 15 & 22 ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for this three-week Advent series, as we look at the meaning of Advent and Christmas as found in our hymns.
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THE ANGEL TREE IS HERE!
**All gifts due by Wednesday, December 11.**
Christ Church is supporting students in great need at Montclair Elementary School with gifts for Christmas. We will also be supporting teachers at Montclair Elementary by donating gift cards for needed classroom items and for personal appreciation for the work they do. You can also donate online (Outreach Fund), or by check made out to Christ Church ("Angel Tree" on the memo line). The Angel Tree is available in the foyer. All labeled, unwrapped presents must be brought to the church by Wednesday, December 11. We also need your help shopping for gifts, sorting and transporting gifts. You may also pre-adopt an angel. Sign up here to volunteer/pre-adopt. Contact Krista with questions.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS
The beautiful poinsettias and live greenery that adorn our altar, chancel rail and chapel are a special part of the celebration of Christmas at Christ Church. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift. Names of the loved ones you honor or remember will be printed in the Christmas bulletin. Flower dedication forms are available here, in Kelly's office, and in the Parlor on Sundays and are due no later than Wednesday, December 18.
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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
~ Sunday, December 22 ~
during the 10:30 service
The Children’s Christmas pageant, "The Friendly Beasts", takes place "during" the 10:30 AM service on Sunday, December 22. This interactive pageant tells the story of Jesus' birth through the eyes of those that were in the stable with him, the animals. Our older students open the pageant and the younger children of Christ Church help them to take us all on a very special journey. The congregation takes part in singing the Christmas songs we know and love so well. There’s something for everyone!
Children (2 yrs. old and up) that want to participate in the pageant can be dropped off as early as 9:45 AM in the Old Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building on that Sunday to put on costumes and prepare for their big moment. They will be cared for, filled with donuts, and have some Christmas fun. Pageant participants will then be escorted to the church for the pageant. Questions? Email Victoria.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony
Join us in December for a series on the season of Advent. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
END OF THE YEAR GATHERING
Sunday, December 15 ~ 6:00 PM ~ Christ Church Parlor
Join YACC for a time of fellowship and celebration. Bring an ornament for our ornament exchange. Please contact Rev. Katie to RSVP or with any questions.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, December 4 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Old Library
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The December book discussion will be For the Time Being by Annie Dillard. Upcoming reads: January (Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb); February (Exodus by Leon Uris. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ Old Library
Join us in December for a series on the season of Advent. Park in the Christ Church parking lot and come through the black gate to the upstairs library. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Saturday, December 7 ~ Azalea Trace
Dr. Jason Hobratschk & The Parish Choir present
"Christmas Music at Azalea Trace"
Breakfast - 8:30 AM; Devotions - 9:00 AM;
Music - 9:30 AM
All parishioners and Azalea Trace residents invited!
Please make reservations here.
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ST. LUKE’S CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, December 10 ~ 11:00 AM
at the home of Bonnie Benz
Join us at Bonnie Benz's home on Tuesday, December 10, at 11:00 AM for a Christmas Luncheon. Bonnie will provide not only her home, once again, but a luncheon main dish. Please bring a side dish to share. RSVP to Marcia Sevold.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, December 11 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Old Library
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, December 14
9:30 AM ~ Parlor
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Dr. Collins contends that individuals have often rejected religious participation due to negative historical events perpetrated in the name of religion. In the second chapter, “The War of the Worldviews,” he writes about human victories and failures to live and implement religious ideals. Does a person have to choose daily to be Christian? Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for more information.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
8:00 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. Special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.
9:15 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
10:30 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 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.
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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. Would you like to be added? Email Victoria to be added to the list!
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An Advent Quiet Morning:
“OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN HANDS”
Saturday, December 7 ~ 10:00 AM–12 Noon
Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church ~ Chapel
led by Fr. Bob Graves
Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola invites you to an Advent morning of quiet contemplation as we share two periods of Centering Prayer and three segments of silent reflection. Fr. Bob Graves, beloved Episcopal priest and teacher, will turn our attention to personal questions that arise from scripture and then guide us in discovering and journaling our thoughts, which Fr. Bob affirms, “are to be treasured.” May we begin living Advent with “Open Hearts and Open Hands,” open to receiving and giving. Details and registration at centeringprayerpensacola.com.
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PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Monday, December 9 ~ 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
On Monday, December 9, the Pensacola Bay Concert Band will perform a holiday concert and Christmas carol sing-along, at 7:30 PM in the Henry Roberts Activity Center at The Wright Place, 80 E. Wright St., on the campus of First United Methodist Church. Free admission, but please bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to Manna Food Pantry.
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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
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CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS
Christ Church nametags are back! To request yours, please sign up after services on Sundays in the Parish Hall or online here. Nametags may be picked up in the Parish Hall the Sunday after your request is submitted.
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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 in Kelly's office.
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CARE IN COMMUNITY
Christ Church is here for you. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. If you are interested in assisting with staying connected to our church family, please email Rev. Katie or call her at the Parish Office, 850-432-5115. It is easy to feel alone or disconnected, so reach out to one of the priests or someone at the church to say hello. Contact Rev. Katie if you or anyone you know has any needs. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our pastoral care emergency line to speak directly with one of the priests: (850) 462-5137.
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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 Parish Hall. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.
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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: Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, Connie Miller, Madeleine Orbik, Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Lil, Maverick Marley, James Richardson, Joni Sterkel, Virginia Brown, Daren, Hal Major, Wendy Meredith, Troy Williams, Grace Hanny, Scott, 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, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, Austin Ordway, Gavin Harris Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke, 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—Elizabeth Woolf, Bob Yearty—and anniversaries.
To submit a prayer request, email prayer-request@christ-church.net and let us know if this is for the public prayer list or for our confidential intercessory prayer list. You may also fill out the prayer request form online at our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries”). All published prayer requests on this list also go on the confidential intercessory prayer list. Please note that names remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks and on our confidential intercessory prayer list until you ask to be removed. Please resubmit your request if you or a loved one needs to remain on the list. This helps keep our prayers current. Names in bold print indicate new additions to the prayer list.
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