Easter Day Services
Sunday, April 12
Vacation Bible School
June 15-18
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE RECTOR**
•All church activities are cancelled until at least April 12th. The office is closed to foot traffic and I have given the staff permission to work from home to limit in person contact. You can call the church office or email anyone on the staff with any questions or concerns.
•If you are in a position to continue giving to God through Christ Church, please do so. You can mail in your pledge or
Give Online
.
~ ONLINE WORSHIP ~
Sunday Morning ~ 10:30 AM
Wednesday Noonday Prayers ~ 12:00 PM
(Unfortunately, this is not a direct link. On the left side of the page,
click
The Daily Office
and then click
An Order of Service for Noonday)
~ CARE IN COMMUNITY ~
Christ Church is here for you. So far, we have canvased over 100 families in the church. Volunteers are checking in and helping to meet any needs (physical, spiritual, emotional, etc.). If you are interested in participating in checking in, please email Honey Harris,
honey@christ-church.net
. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or anyone you know has needs (physical, emotional, spiritual, etc.) by emailing Fr. Walt at
walt@christ-church.net
. Also, it is easy to feel alone or disconnected right now, so reach out to a friend, a neighbor, or one of the priests just to say hello.
~ PASTORAL EMERGENCIES ~
If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our new pastoral care emergency line to speak directly with one of the priests:
(850) 462-5137
.
~ ONLINE STUDY ~
Lenten Small Groups
Rector’s Bible Study
Online Community
Online Children’s Formation
~ OUTREACH ~
During this time, there are ways to effectively and safely extend our hands in love to our neighbors in need. Each week, the
Chronicle
will provide upcoming opportunities and a list of other ways to be involved. If you are looking for ways to be involved, please consider these immediate needs of our community:
Food Drive to Support Montclair Elementary
This Thursday and Friday, 12-6 PM ~ Odd Colony Brewing Co.
Support the students of Montclair Elementary through Odd Colony Brewing Co. and Legacy House’s food drive. Drop off any non-perishable items at Odd Colony (next to Polonza Bistro) from 12-6 PM, today and tomorrow.
Bridging the Gap Collection – Monday-Friday, Christ Church Parking Lot
Our neighbors without homes are in need of hygiene supplies (including individually packaged wet wipes and ways to stay clean during this time with limited access to showers), sunscreen, and snack food items (snack bars or other easily carried items since there is less access to food). To maintain social distancing, beginning on Monday, you can drive through our parking lot and drop off supplies in the box outside the church door.
Additional Opportunities:
- Feeding the Gulf Coast Volunteering:
- Food Distribution for Local Youth at Libraries – to volunteer (Monday-Friday 11am-1pm), contact Todd at tjhumble@mywfpl.com
- Volunteer to sort and pack emergency food boxes at Milton Warehouse – Volunteer.
- Waterfront Mission:
- For the health and safety of all at Waterfront, they are only accepting donations of food through delivery orders to the Mission – Grocery List and Instructions
- Additional items needed (ordered through Walmart or Amazon for delivery): Rice, dried beans, pasta and sauce, large cans of vegetables, jars of peanut butter, sandwich bread, disposable plates and utensils, and lunch bags.
- Manna Food Pantries: For the health and safety of clients, volunteers, and staff, Manna is unable to accept donations of food at this time. We will update you as to when they will be accepting food donations again.
- Donate Blood: If you are healthy and able to donate blood, please follow the links to these two organizations for instructions and how to schedule an appointment: American Red Cross and One Blood
Christ Church is continuing to explore ways that we can serve our neighbors that is both effective and safe (for us and others). If you have any ideas or hear of any needs, please email Rev. Katie at
kathryn@christ-church.net
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EASTER DAY SERVICES ~ SUNDAY, APRIL 12
The Great Vigil with Holy Eucharist - 5:30 AM
Holy Eucharist (for Children & Parents) - 8:00 AM*
Holy Eucharist - 10:30 AM*
*Nursery provided
**It is our hope that our Easter services will go forth as planned;
however we will update as necessary.
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EASTER FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Easter lilies and spring flowers make our Easter services visually glorious each year. 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 Easter bulletin. Flower Dedication forms are available
here
and
are due no later than Wednesday, April 1.
Please mail your form to the church:
P.O. Box 12683
Pensacola, FL 32591
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MARCH MADNESS 2020
UPDATE!
With the current “social distancing” situation, you may enter your animal in the game by mailing your check to: Christ Church, Post Office Box 12683, Pensacola, FL 32591. Please be sure to indicate which animal and its name.
In 2019 we raised well over $8,000 for Episcopal Relief & Development which gives animals and training to families in poverty so that they can be economically sustainable. A gift of just $80 will “buy” an animal and its naming rights, but you may give any amount. If you have a question you may contact Hilda Jones at 850.438.8878 or
hildalittlejones@cox.net
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ADULT EDUCATION ROUND TABLE CLASS:
The Greatest Prayer
Most Christians memorized the Lord's Prayer as children and it is part of our liturgy for every service. Yet, while said multiple times a week some of us do not understand what Jesus was teaching us to pray and others may have learned but forgotten. For some it has become words said but not prayed. Our group will begin a study of
The Greatest Prayer
by John Dominic Crossan on April 19. Books will need to be ordered by March 27 in order to ensure their delivery. The cost will be approximately $10. If you would like to order a book, call or text David Starling at (850) 712-0977. You may email him at
dastarling@cox.net
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SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS 2020!!
June 15-18 ~ 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
*Work Week June 8-12* ~ Registration opens Easter Monday (4/13)
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CURSILLO #167
April 30 – May 3, 2020
Cursillo [
Cur see yo
] is a weekend retreat that introduces people to simple methods for nurturing and growing their relationships with Christ, and provides a Christian community centered in worship, prayer, study, and fellowship. To sign up, or for more information, contact Jen Leahey at
jen@christ-church.net
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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IMPORTANT PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
Have an emergency and need a priest?
Call the Parish Office, 850-432-5115.
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