Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.
We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING
God's love.
There are three ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:
you can mail in your pledge, give online, or text GIVE to (850) 403-6673.
We experience God's love (Worship)
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
**PLEASE NOTE: NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED FOR SERVICES
ANY LONGER**
(150 person max per service)
In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (no sign-up required)
We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)
Acts and the Early Church ~ Sundays ~ 9:30 AM: Zoom
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a series that explores the story of the early Church as found in Acts – the struggles and the experiences of early Christians as the Church rapidly grew. This series will continue through the month of May.
Join Zoom meeting
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Opportunities to Serve in the Church
As Fr. Michael discussed last week, we are all excited to be making a return towards normal worship services. With that in mind, please take a look at the link here that details some of the ways to serve in helping with those services. If you are interested in any of these ministries, please sign up and we will follow up with more details!
Bridging the Gap
Our neighbors without homes are in great need of toiletries, including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, wash clothes, socks, and hand cream. Please click here for more information on how to help.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Parish Office Closed
Monday, May 31-Friday, June 4
Youth Sunday
Sunday, June 6
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***PARISH OFFICE CLOSED MAY 31 - JUNE 4***
The office will be closed the week of May 31 for the staff to have a retreat week in appreciation for all their hard work. Staff will not be present in the building during the week and emails/phone messages will be returned the following week. If there is a pastoral emergency, please reach out to one of the clergy directly or call the emergency number, (850) 462-5137.
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PLEASE NOTE...
The office currently has limited office hours. The best way to contact the office is to email a staff member or leave a message at (850) 432-5115. 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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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY CHAPEL
Sunday, May 23 ~ Pentecost
We will celebrate Pentecost this Sunday. This is the time in the church year when we remember God pouring down the fire of the holy spirit to Jesus’ disciples. Known as the birthday of the church, we will have a birthday party complete with red velvet cakes and balloons. This will be both a meaningful time and a fun time as we continue to remember Jesus’ life and the sending of his disciples into the world to spread his teachings.
**Please note: no sign-up required any longer**
For those who are with us on Zoom, Britton and Rudy will be with you to tell a story — these sessions begin at 9:30 AM. The meeting ID is 3205228708. Britton will let you in through the waiting room.
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"BAG IT FOR MANNA" UPDATE!
THANK YOU! We donated over 650 pounds of food to Manna this week, which will provide over 700 meals to our neighbors in need.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN THE CHURCH
As Fr. Michael discussed last week, we are all excited to be making a return towards normal worship services. With that in mind, please take a look at the link here that details some of the ways to serve in helping with those services. If you are interested in any of these ministries, please sign up and we will follow up with more details!
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JOIN THE FLOWER MINISTRY!
Christ Church Flower Ministry is a part of the Altar Guild. This past year our ranks whittled down to two for the safety of the church and now we need to grow this ministry and we need YOUR help! We buy the flowers and arrange them for the Sunday church services. Flowers are usually bought at Carlstedt's Florist on Thurs–Sat. before 3:00 PM, and arranged on Friday or Saturday at your time choosing. We will help you get comfortable in your efforts.
We will meet, train you, and then, as you are comfortable, you will be on your own. An e-mailed calendar will be sent for you to sign up for Sundays that are convenient to you. We are flexible and if you need to switch days, that works too. This is a joyful way to be involved in your church and at your own time convenience. Time commitment depends on you, but as your confidence grows: buying flowers – 20 minutes; arranging – 40-60 minutes. Our hope is to have enough people (ladies or men) where you may only be on call once every two months. Christmas and Easter we decorate the altar as a team. Please consider joining our team — you will, as always, get more out of it than you put in! Your church needs YOU!
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NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED
Christ Church Pensacola is looking to hire part-time staff members to create a team to support the church nursery. The position requires weekend work, the candidate to be (or become) CPR certified, and pass a background check. Our ideal candidates have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. The job classifies as part-time, working Sunday mornings from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Occasional evening and additional service support may be needed. Pay $15.00 per hour. Submit resumes to Victoria at victoria@christ-church.net. The application is available here.
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CHRIST CHURCH SEEKS
A/V TECHNICIAN
Christ Church Parish Pensacola is seeking an hourly, part-time audio-visual technician to run our online ministry. The position involves live-streaming worship for Sunday mornings, uploading videos onto the church’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and creating an online worship experience through the running of the A/V system.
The A/V Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining audio and video equipment. The A/V Technician must be available to work at the church on Sunday mornings from 9 AM-12 PM and may complete the rest of the hours whenever is most convenient for scheduling. Additionally, the A/V technician will be requested to work for special services throughout the year. For more information, click here.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING:
Acts and the Early Church
led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie ~ Sundays ~ 9:30 AM: Zoom
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a series that explores the story of the early Church as found in Acts – the struggles and the experiences of early Christians as the Church rapidly grew. This series will continue through the month of May.
Join Zoom meeting
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ADULT CHRISTIAN ED OFFERING ~ Faith For Our Times Sundays ~ 9:00 AM (via Zoom)
This week's discussion will center on Diana Butler Bass' insights in Chapter 7 of her book, Christianity after Religion. She describes a new and yet ancient way to develop faith in God. Personal faith experiences from Jesus' first disciples and our own will be discussed. Join the conversation at 9:00 AM on Sundays through the ZOOM link provided in the Saturday email. Dick Hooper and David Starling facilitate the sessions. Please click here for more information.
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ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP
The Robinson Scholarship is a perpetual scholarship fund established at Christ Church in loving memory of Judge Grover C. Robinson, Jr., and his granddaughter, Miss Lowrey E. Robinson. This fund was established to financially assist those students who have been active in the EYC and/or the Acolyte Corps in obtaining post-secondary education. The application is available here and should be returned to Kelly Heindl in the Parish Office by Monday, June 21.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS |
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Sign up for Football Faith Night here
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ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. 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.
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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. We continue to support one another, especially during this pandemic. 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 right now, 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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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: George Andrews, Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Jon, Kate, Lisa, Roger V., Ann Ball, Al Zetelski, Rob Wilmer, Kelly, Trisha Bothwell, Nicole Keating.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Jared Burgess, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Julie McGill, Christopher Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke; 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 and anniversaries—Ann & John Phillips (66 yrs).
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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TRANSITIONS
We wish Godspeed to
Albert Owen Drey III, Kathryn Wilburn Rene Drey,
& Gaines Wilburn DeLecy Drey
who have transferred to St. Paul's, Mobile, AL.
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