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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
Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians by Amy-Jill Levine
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
The Exodus story of the Hebrews’ escape from Egyptian slavery to freedom is pivotal for understanding what Christians call the Old Testament. Yet, the gospels do not record Jesus ever condemning slavery. Using different names, institutional and personal slavery still exists in the world today. Chapter two, “Enslavement,” considers how Jesus addressed the issue through parables and healing ministries.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge
Thursday, September 4 ~ 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
Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge
Thursday, September 4
Samuel Sunday/Small Groups begin
Sunday, September 7
Food for the Body/Food for the Soul
Tuesday, September 9
Membership Matters Class
Sunday, September 14
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SERVING LUNCH AT BRIGHT BRIDGE
Thursday, September 4 ~ 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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SAMUEL SUNDAY ~ September 7
At Christ Church, we experience, embrace, and extend God’s love. This fall, we are living into our mission to show everyone God loves them unconditionally. Over the last several weeks, you have heard more about ways to be involved with our many ministries, groups, and opportunities in and through Christ Church. On September 7, what we call "Samuel Sunday," from the story of the calling of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, we will gather as a community to express where we feel God is calling us to serve.
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FOOD FOR THE BODY, FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Tuesday, September 9 ~ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ~ Parish Hall
Every 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! This month: First Timothy. Suggested lunch donation: $10.
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS CLASS
Sunday, September 14 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
Fr. Michael will be leading a class for newcomers and anyone who wants to learn more about our church.
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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. 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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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, September 3 ~ 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 September book discussion will be The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. Upcoming reads: October – Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger; November – Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. 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 ~ New Library
**Please note we will not meet this Friday; we will resume on September 12.**
Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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CIRCLE OF CARE
Wednesday, September 10 ~ 11:00 AM ~ New Library
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, September 13 ~ 9:30 AM
at the home of Cyndi Holt
All women interested in learning more about DOK are welcome to attend!
For more information, contact Monica Barnard.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians by Amy-Jill Levine
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
The Exodus story of the Hebrews’ escape from Egyptian slavery to freedom is pivotal for understanding what Christians call the Old Testament. Yet, the gospels do not record Jesus ever condemning slavery. Using different names, institutional and personal slavery still exists in the world today. Chapter two, “Enslavement,” considers how Jesus addressed the issue through parables and healing ministries. 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. Would you like to be added? 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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CURSILLO #173 ~ September 11-14, 2025
Lay Rector: Tonye Frith, Church of the Nativity, Dothan, AL
What is Cursillo?
Register online here.
Jacob Head and Joe Taylor of Christ Church will be serving on staff. Please contact them if you have any questions or need assistance getting registered.
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NEW BOOK BY
THE REV. DR. RUSSELL J. LEVENSON, JR.
"Inside the Faith of Twelve Remarkable Figures"
"The secret to the ministry of Jesus, was that God was at the center of it.
The profiles in this fine book, "Witness to Belief," invite us all
to follow and stay anchored to our "center."
— Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., founder, Homeboy
“Russ Levenson’s collection of heartfelt conversations is a book that you will just want to savor, sitting in your favorite chair with a fresh cup of coffee, getting to know this diverse group of famous people on a far deeper level, as they share heartfelt stories about faith and life and abiding hope. By the time you get to the end, you will be ready to start reading it all over again!”
— Bishop Michael Curry, world-renowned preacher and author of
Love is the Way, The Power of Love, and Songs My Grandma Sang”
Available for pre-order by clicking here.
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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: John Chason, Sarah Bellew, Elaine Parker, Kathi Wright, Judy Pries, Allison Mitchell, Brian Thomas, Susan, Patrick Price, Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Donald Cazer, Terry Lynch, John Diffey, Chloe Vinges, Amanda Holtzhower, John Brewer, Lynne Howard, Regina Noonan, Keith, Susan Pyle, 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—Julia Gibson, Kia Lewis—and anniversaries—Mia & Warren Jerrems.
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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