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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)
Summer Formation Series
"Coffee with Clergy"
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Join Rev. Katie and Fr. Michael for casual conversations – anything from answering questions on your mind to exploring topics in theology. Grab a cup of coffee and join the clergy of Christ Church in the New Library Sundays over the summer.
Summer Adult Christian Education Offering
Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
“We must arrange our days so that we are deeply enjoying everyday life with God,” writes Rev. Comer in this chapter, “How? A Rule of Life.” Christians often practice prayer, scripture reading, and attending church. The discussion this week considers other disciplines he suggests may be of benefit for following Jesus on “the way.” Class participants may even share personal spiritual practices.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Volunteer at Montclair Elementary
Montclair Elementary is seeking volunteers to assist with reading activities with students, reshelving books in the media center, making copies, and supporting teachers in the lunchroom and classroom as needed. If you are interested in volunteering, visit Gary McGraw at the table in the Parish Hall after both services this Sunday or email Krista.
Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge
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.
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
Episcopal Church Women Open House
Sunday, August 3
Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge
Thursday, August 7
Kick-off Sunday/
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 10
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VOLUNTEER AT MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY!
Montclair Elementary is seeking volunteers to assist with reading activities with students, reshelving books in the media center, making copies, and supporting teachers in the lunchroom and classroom as needed. If you are interested in volunteering, visit Gary McGraw at the table in the Parish Hall after both services this Sunday or email Krista.
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Please join the Episcopal Church Women for a
LADIES' OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, August 3 ~ between services in the Parlor
Whether you are new to Christ Church, a "vintage" member, or anywhere in between, please join us for a warm welcome and enjoy a continental breakfast. We can't wait to see you there!
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SERVING LUNCH AT BRIGHT BRIDGE
Thursday, August 7 ~ 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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JOIN US FOR KICKOFF SUNDAY!
~ Sunday, August 10 ~
Parish Breakfast & Sunday School classes
for both youth and adults resume!
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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 10 ~ at both services
School has begun and Christ Church wants to help your family start this year off right with our annual Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 10! We invite children of all ages to place their backpacks at the front of the church prior to the service starting. During the announcements, Father Michael and Rev. Katie will offer special blessings and prayers for both students and teachers. Children are invited to pick up their backpack from the front after the service when we will have a special surprise to hand out to each student.
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY RETURNS FRIDAY, AUGUST 15!
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ New Library
Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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CHRIST CHURCH CHORISTERS REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN!
Registration for the Christ Church Choristers is now open! Rehearsals begin Wednesday, August 20. Choristers will rehearse from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the Choir Room. Christ Church will offer music instruction to interested choristers between EDS regular release and chorister rehearsal. From 2:35 to 3:25 PM, interested Choristers will receive instruction in basic music theory (pitch, rhythm, sight singing), musicianship, and history of sacred music and liturgy. This instruction is optional, and prospective choristers are not required to take part. Those choristers opting not to attend the Christ Church Music Class will be collected from EDS aftercare prior to the start of rehearsal (around 3:25 PM).
Christ Church Choristers is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music, and instruction will utilize the RSCM Voice for Life® curriculum, allowing motivated choristers to achieve recognition for their musical achievements and to participate in various summer music courses around the United States. There is no cost to participate in Christ Church Choristers, and all necessary supplies are provided. Of course, donations to the Christ Church Chorister program are always very much appreciated and put to good use. The Choristers join the Parish Choir at the 10:30 AM Eucharist two Sundays each month (beginning September 7, 2025), as well as the Christmas Eve 6:00 PM service and Easter Day 9:00 and 11:00 services. In the future, the Choristers will also join the Parish Choir for Choral Evensong and Lessons & Carols services.
The Christ Church Chorister Registration form maybe found here. Prospective Choristers may register at any time throughout the academic year. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Dr. Jason Hobratschk, Director of Music Ministry by clicking the link.
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
Sunday, August 24 — The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.
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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. This month, we are doing a study of C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters. Coming in August, wondering what the red book in the pew is all about? Come Tuesday nights as we look at the Book of Common Prayer. We will explore the history, theology, and prayers that are the gifts of our common form of prayer. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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CHRIST CHURCH SUMMER CHOIR
Are you somewhat interested in singing in the Christ Church Choir but unsure about a long-term commitment? Or perhaps you and a family member or friend might like to try something new together? The Christ Church Summer Choir may be just the thing for you! This summer program features limited rehearsal time and accessible choir literature. Rehearsals will take place at 6:00 PM in the Choir Room on the following dates: July 23 and August 6, 2025.
The choir arrives on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM to warm up and rehearse for the 10:30 AM Eucharist. Prospective singers are not required to commit to singing the entire summer but may join as they are able. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Jason or attend a Wednesday evening rehearsal on one of the above dates. Come, join us as we make our joyful noise unto the Lord!
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SUMMER ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
“We must arrange our days so that we are deeply enjoying everyday life with God,” writes Rev. Comer in this chapter, “How? A Rule of Life.” Christians often practice prayer, scripture reading, and attending church. The discussion this week considers other disciplines he suggests may be of benefit for following Jesus on “the way.” Class participants may even share personal spiritual practices.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES SUMMER
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – 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. Would you like to be added? Email Sarah to be added to the list!
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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. 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 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: Elaine Parker, Don Robinson, Kathi Wright, Judy Pries, Allison Mitchell, Brian Thomas, Susan, Patrick Price, Joe Taylor, Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Eldrith, Blake Reid, Joan & Walt, Jodie, Joe, Mike, Shelby Guilbert & family, Troy, Regina Noonan, Virginia Woolfe, Keith, Susan Pyle, Hal Major, 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—Abigail Efird, Aidan Efird, Samuel Efird, Freddie Rainwater, Colin Ronan, Hannah Smith, Lauren Warren—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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