Christ Episcopal Church
K E N S I N G T O N
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Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany!
Feast of Lights and annual Twelfth Night Party,
Christ Church: Connect!, Intersection of Faith and Science series, Prime Timers and more...
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January 4, 2026
The Feast of the Epiphany (observed)
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
A Traditional Spoken Service (Rite I), In Person Only
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9:30 a.m. Children's Faith Formation
pre-K through 5th grade, meet in the Parish Hall
Nursery care available for ages 0-3 throughout the morning
[9:30 a.m. Junior Youth Group not meeting 1/4.]
10:00 a.m. Children's Chapel
In Person, Parish Hall
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
In person (please join us online at the 5:00pm service!)
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4:00 p.m. Bible Study
In person (church library) and Live on Zoom
5:00 p.m. Feast of Lights with Holy Eucharist
In person and Live Streaming on YouTube
Come experience this unique celebration for Epiphany, a beautiful candlelight service that remembers the light of Christ cascading down the ages, from the beginning of time, throughout the centuries in the Church, and to us.
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Annual Twelfth Night Celebration -
Tomorrow Evening, Jan 4, at 6:00 p.m. !
Food and fun for all ages. The church is providing grilled chicken from Talia's, so bring your favorite side dishes or desert to share - use the link below to sign up and let us know what you will be bringing! Questions? Contact Aime Keith at aimekeith1966@gmail.com.
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Love in Action: Faith & Spiritual Growth
Christ Church: Connect!
It's back! In 3 one-hour sessions, we will help you identify where you are on your faith journey, your inherent spiritual gifts, and potential next steps for you to take as you follow Jesus’s Way of Love at Christ Church. While meant particularly for newcomers, this course is open to everyone. It is a great opportunity not only to attend to your individual spiritual path, but also to build community in a small group setting.
We will meet on 3 Sundays (January 18, 25, and February 1) at 11:30am-12:30pm in the church library. Rector Emily Guthrie, and Andrea McGray, a member of the Faith & Spiritual Growth Ministry Team, will lead the course. Childcare will be available in the Nursery, including serving children a simple lunch if needed. If interested in coming, please reach out to Emily at emily@ccpk.org and/or Andrea at grow@ccpk.org
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The Intersection of Faith & Science:
Three-Part Series begins January 11
Come explore the intersection of faith & science this Epiphany season, led by parishioners Chris Ours, MD, Joan Centrella, PhD, and Ann Hagan, PhD.
The forums will be held on 3 Sundays -- January 11, February 8, and March 1 -- following the 10am service in the Parish Hall. Over the course of this series, we will ask: How do we in the Christian community think about what it means to be human, created in God’s image and existing in relationship with God and one another, in the context of scientific and technological advancements? The first session: Why science? And what does "science" really mean? How do we as a nation set research priorities and fund them? The second session will focus on Genetics; and the third, on AI. Each session will include time for Q&A. We hope you will join us for what will surely be very interesting presentations and discussions!
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-Give an enormous gift to your loved ones -
Join us for the next gathering of Prime Timers (in the prime of life no matter how you define it!) at Noon, Tuesday, January 13 in the Parish Hall.
Topic: Planning your memorial service.
Far from morbid, it’s a great way to think about how you want to be remembered, favorite hymns, readings, and more! A conversation for people of any age. Emily Guthrie will facilitate.
As always, we’ll start with lunch. Bring your own, or order a sub (tuna, turkey, ham & cheese, roast beef, cold cuts or veggie sub - $10). For more info, contact Bob Healy at 202-277-4306, roberthea@gmail.com or Anne Chase 202-277-5266 annechase1951@gmail.com. If you want lunch, please have your order in by Noon, Monday January 12.
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Love in Action: Racial & Social Justice
From the Christ Church Mercy Team:
Care Pod Support for ICE-Affected Families
The Mercy Team has formed a “Care Pod” - a circle of care and support - for a family of four with urgent needs following the deportation of a loved one. Please click HERE to find out more about what the Care Pod is, and does.
Watch this email in the future for a sign-up genius with specific items to contribute to help us support the family.
There are hundreds of families in crisis in our area.
If you would like to have a major impact on the well-being of a family in crisis, please consider volunteering to be part of a second Care Pod. Email Thea Kayne for more information.
| | Join the Mercy Team distribution list! Contact Cynthia Mitchell at justice@ccpk.org or Thea Kayne theakayne@gmail.com. This is the best way to find out about emerging needs and ways to get involved. | | Love in Action: Reaching Our Neighbors | |
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Monthly Grocery Packing
Join us this Wednesday, January 7 (note this is different from the usual "2nd Wednesday" schedule). We meet at 8:30 am in the CC parking lot to carpool to San Mateo in Hyattsville, MD. Interested? Contact Deacon Sara (sara@ccpk.org) by Tuesday Noon.
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SAVE THE DATE: February 8th. It's the Second Sunday CARROT COLLECTION at CHRIST CHURCH! On Sun. Feb 8th, bring two-pound bags of carrots to church. We'll transport them to San Mateo for their monthly distribution on the 12th. Easy way to help provide fresh vegetables to our neighbors.
Ongoing Support for our neighbors!
Donations of baby formula and diapers are as needed as ever. Place in bins in the hallway off the back of the sanctuary. They will be delivered at least monthly to Food Justice DMV. Food Justice also needs dedicated volunteers to make deliveries and support the immigrant families in our region. Interested? Please contact Thea Kayne or Deacon Sara Thorne
Bethesda Cares Sandwich Brigade Needs Volunteers:
One Friday, Once a Year!
The Sandwich Brigade is looking for a few families to join in - all it takes is one Friday, once a year! Here's how it works: You make 60 sandwiches and deliver them to Bethesda Cares on your assigned Friday morning. Bethesda Cares distributes them through their street outreach and to those who come to the office. This is a great family activity (all ages). Full instructions provided. It’s not only fun, but is an important resource for our neighbors. Interested? Please contact Liz Quinn at webethemom@aol.com or 301-775-2545.
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Thursday Prayers for Peace at 12:15pm - January 8
Pray for peace in 2026. Now more than ever, we are called to work and pray for peace around the world and in our own country. Please join us on Zoom (password 20895) every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. as we pray for a peaceful end to the war in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo, and the violence in Haiti; an end to violence in this country, and an end to violent conflict everywhere. (Approx. 15 mins)
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16 pledges to go!
Help us reach our goal of 135 pledges today.
Thank you SO much to the 119 individuals, couples, and families who have already pledged their estimated giving for 2026.
Note: if you have a regularly scheduled donation, do let us know you plan to continue so that we can count it as a pledge for 2026.
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Upcoming Worship Services & Events at Christ Church
Monday, January 5, 2026 Office Closed
8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Office Reopens
7:30 p.m. Holy Handcrafters, church library
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
8:30 a.m. Gather to Volunteer at San Mateo
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
12:15 p.m. Prayers for Peace
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
7:00 p.m. Lectio Divina
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
8:30 p.m. Compline
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
Looking ahead...
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January 11 - Intersection of Faith & Science (see details above)
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January 18 - Christ Church - Connect! (see details above)
- January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (office closed 1/19 & 1/20)
- Feb 8 - Second Sunday Carrot Collection at Christ Church.
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Ways To Give
Even if you come to church in-person, giving remotely is convenient and easy! Here are several different options for you make contributions to Christ Church.
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Missed a past Sunday Morning Service? Want to enjoy music from past services?
Watch or listen 0n YouTube!
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