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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, 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
Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
The poem of John 1:1-18 is full of images of Jesus Christ’s relationship to God. Sunday’s class session intends to learn how those beautiful images enhance faith and encourage greater discipleship. It may not read like a Christmas story, but it gives insight into the beginning and continuing work of Christ in the world.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge
Thursday, February 5 ~ 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Join us as we help serve lunch at Bright Bridge Ministries the first Thursday of the month (Richard’s Memorial – 2615 W. DeSoto St). To volunteer to help serve this month, please email Traci. Food prep starts at 8:30 AM. Food service is from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, with cleanup until 12:30 PM.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Membership Matters Class/
Confirmation Classes begin
Sunday, February 8
The Gathering:
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17
Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 18
Lenten Small Groups begin
Sunday, February 22
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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.
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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.
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FOOD FOR THE BODY, FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Tuesday, February 10 ~ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ~ Parish Hall
The second Tuesday of the month 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.
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PRIME TIMERS MARDI GRAS KICK-OFF 2026
Thursday, February 12 ~ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Parish Hall
Come join us for fun, food & music! Please RSVP via this link or scan the QR code below with your cell phone prior to February 8 so that we can plan accordingly. If you need assistance with the RSVP, please contact Krista at the Parish Office.
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“Get wRight” MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER
Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14
It’s Mardi Gras time and the best place to enjoy the Friday evening illuminated parade and Saturday afternoon grand parade is in front of Christ Church! (The parades make the turn at Wright and Palafox streets). Bring the family and “Get wRight” with adult beverages, water, and snacks. All proceeds will go towards the Young Adults of Christ Church (YACC). Tell your friends and neighbors to stop by too! We will be open prior to the parades (7:00 PM on Friday and 2:00 PM on Saturday) and during the events.
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YACC PARADE PARKING LOT FUNDRAISER
Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14
The Young Adults of Christ Church (YACC) will have a parking lot fundraiser for the Evening Illuminated and Grand Mardi Gras parades. Both parking lots will open three hours before the parade begins. Parking spaces will be sold for $15 per vehicle (cash only). All proceeds will support YACC.
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The Parish Office will be closed
on Monday, February 16 in honor of Presidents' Day.
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THE GATHERING:
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, February 17
5:00 PM ~ Church; 5:30 PM ~ Parish Hall
Come gather for Eucharist, Dinner, and fellowship. Eucharist is at 5 PM in the Church; dinner is from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Pancake Supper with all the fixin's! Suggested donation: $10. All proceeds will support the Young Adults of Christ Church (YACC).
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, February 18
7:30 AM - Imposition of Ashes
12:00 Noon - Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
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SMALL GROUPS FOR LENT BEGIN FEBRUARY 22
"Seven Deadly Sins"
As part of the observance of a holy Lent this year, Christ Church invites and challenges you to be part of a small group. This Lenten discipline is a great way to observe the season with prayer, study, and fellowship. This year, the study focuses on the Seven Deadly Sins. Groups will meet once a week for an hour, for the six weeks of Lent beginning, Sunday, February 22. Sign-up forms will be available in your Sunday bulletin. If you are interested in hosting or leading a small group, please email Krista.
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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.
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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. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions and follow us on Instagram: @yaccpensacola.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, February 4 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Old Library
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Old Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The February book discussion will be The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. Upcoming reads: March – The Short Novels of John Steinbeck. 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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SERVING LUNCH AT BRIGHT BRIDGE
Thursday, February 5 ~ 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Join us as we help serve lunch at Bright Bridge Ministries the first Thursday of the month (Richard’s Memorial – 2615 W. DeSoto St). To volunteer to help serve this month, please email Traci. Food prep starts at 8:30 AM. Food service is from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, with cleanup until 12:30 PM.
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CHAIR YOGA CLASS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 5
Thursdays ~ 2:30 ~ Old Library
Please join us for chair yoga! Class will be held on Thursdays at 2:30 PM beginning February 5 in the Old Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The class will include stretching and flowing poses, mostly done on a chair — no yoga mat needed. Class will last 50-60 minutes and will be lead by Lindsey Windrow, Registered Yoga Teacher. All are welcome. Please enter through the main foyer. Cost: $5.00 per class.
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ New Library
Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! This month will be discussions involving our liturgies: February 6: Ash Wednesday; February 13: Reconciliation. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, February 7 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor
**Please note date change this month!**
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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ST. LUKE’S CHAPTER MEETING
Monday, February 9 ~ 10:00 AM
at the home of Bonnie Benz
Join us at Bonnie Benz’s home on Monday, February 9, at 10:00 AM for our monthly meeting. Please RSVP to Marcia Sevold or Bonnie Benz.
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CIRCLE OF CARE
Wednesday, February 11 ~ 11:00 AM ~ New Library
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, February 19 ~ 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.
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Saturday, February 21 ~ 8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall
Rev. Peter Greig invites you "Why Pray"
from his video, How to Pray
All invited! Please make reservations for breakfast
via the link here.
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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.
The poem of John 1:1-18 is full of images of Jesus Christ’s relationship to God. Sunday’s class session intends to learn how those beautiful images enhance faith and encourage greater discipleship. It may not read like a Christmas story, but it gives insight into the beginning and continuing work of Christ in the world. For more information contact Dick Hooper or David Starling.
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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.
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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. Email Sarah to be added to the list!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC
Mondays ~ 6-7:30 PM ~ Undercroft
HIGH SCHOOL EYC
Wednesdays ~ 6-8 PM ~ Undercroft
For the current EYC newsletter, click here.
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PRE-LENT QUIET MORNING
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Saturday, February 14 ~ 9 AM - Noon
The Quiet Morning is to help participants plan how they want to live the Season of Lent for the sake of God’s liberating and transforming Love, having an effect on their lives. Hosted by Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, led by Fr. Bob Graves, and limited to 25 participants. All are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes, bring a Bible, and a journal. There is no cost to attend, and refreshments will be provided. To register, please email Rev. Katie by February 10.
PASTORAL CARE WORKSHOP
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Saturday, February 21 ~ 9 AM - Noon
“Difficult People Go to Church, Too” workshop will be led by Anita Ford, a licensed pastoral care instructor/leader at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. There is no charge to attend this workshop. To register, please email Rev. Katie by February 16.
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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
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.
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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 on the information table in the Foyer.
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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.
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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.
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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 Foyer. 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: Doug Halvorsen, JoAnn Shrine, Dondy Buckley, Bruce Melvin, Sarah Ballew, Brian Thomas, Kay Mitchell, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: John Diffey, Pat Hawkins, Linda Hobratschk, Regina Noonan, Judy Holmes, Joy & Troy Williams, Kim Palmer, Terry Palmer, 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—Jack Allebach, Paula Fabbro, Georgeanna Presnell—and anniversaries—Dondy & Tim Buckley (62 yrs.).
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.
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