Christ Episcopal Church
K E N S I N G T O N
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Join us in the observation of a holy Lent. Scroll down for more information on Wednesday Evening Prayer in Lent, Conversations about Grief & Loss, a Lenten book discussion, and more...
***Please note: out of an abundance of caution,
the 5:00 pm service will only be on Zoom tomorrow
Feb 22, due to potential inclement weather***
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February 22, 2026
The First Sunday in Lent
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
Grades 6-8/9, meet in the Youth & Children's Library, upper level
10:00 a.m. Children's Chapel
In Person, Parish Hall
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
In Person and Live Streaming on YouTube
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11:30 a.m. Christ Church: Connect! Session 3
Church Library
4:00 p.m. Bible Study - on line only
Live on Zoom (Password = Bible)
***5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist***
only on Zoom due to potential inclement weather
Live on Zoom (password: 20895)
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Christ Church: Connect! Session 3 - Tomorrow, 11:30 a.m. in the Library
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Lenten Book Study, Monday Evenings in Lent
Our individual relationships with Jesus are deeply personal connections. The book The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem, by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan, invites us to reflect on the events that took place the week of before Jesus' crucifixion. Reading in community provides an opportunity to deepen your relationship and journey with Christ through this Lenten season.
Starting on Monday March 2, we'll gather on Zoom from 7 - 8:15 p.m. ET to discuss The Last Week.
A few copies of the book will be available in the library; it is also easily available as an eBook online. All are welcome! Reach out to Lee Puricelli (leepuricelli@yahoo.com) or Rev. Hope Christensen (hope@ccpk.org) with any questions.
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Lenten Series:
Conversations about the Nature and Experience of Grief & Loss
Led by John Ward, join us in Lent to discuss the journey of grief, which impacts mind, body and spirit. Sundays after the 10:00 a.m. service on March 1, 15, 22 and 29 in the library. Questions? Contact John Ward.
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The Intersection of Faith & Science:
Final Session - Sunday, March 1
Curious about AI?
Wondering "what would AI Jesus do"?
Parishioner Joan Centrella, PhD will lead us in conversation following the 10am service in the Parish Hall.
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Wednesday Evening Prayer in Lent
Join us for our regular evening prayer services on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. During Lent, our reflections will come from Episcopal Relief and Development. ERD sends out daily reflections by email throughout Lent - to sign up to receive them in your inbox, visit the ERD website HERE.
This year's ERD reflections are written by Sister Monica Clare, an Episcopal nun, author and unlikely TikTok star! The reflections offer an invitation to rediscover—or deepen—holy habits of prayer, worship and engagement with Scripture. These "holy habits" provide a path to a life that is given shape, meaning and direction by being rooted in a deeper relationship with God.
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Love in Action: Racial & Social Justice
All are welcome to join the Mercy Team
Support the vulnerable in the current political crisis and put your faith into action. To join the Mercy Team distribution list, contact Cynthia Mitchell at justice@ccpk.org or Thea Kayne at theakayne@gmail.com. This is the best way to find out about emerging needs and a variety of ways to get involved.
Care Pod 2:
The Mercy Team has formed a second “Care Pod” to support a family in our area who has been impacted by ICE detentions or deportations. The family with whom we are working is an extended family of 13 individuals, grappling with a range of challenges. We are offering logistical, spiritual, financial, and material assistance.
You can help by making donations to fulfill a continuing need for:
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Diapers: sizes 3 & 6. Please leave along the back wall in hallway just before you enter the Sanctuary.
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Grocery Gift Cards: Safeway or Giant; leave gift cards in box on the Outreach table in the hallway just before you enter the Sanctuary.
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Your time: we need one or two people to deliver supplies to families in need; no more than two trips per month for the next 3-6 months; timing is flexible; and you will be accompanied by one of our volunteers who knows the family for your first delivery. Contact Thea Kayne (theakayne@gmail.com), if you are interested.
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February is Black History Month
Black History is American History. And remembering is our sacred responsibility. Arturo A. Schomburg (January 24, 1874 – June 19, 1938), a Puerto Rican of African and German descent, was a historian, writer, curator and activist, who wrote numerous books. As a young man, he was told that Black people had no significant history. He devoted himself to disproving this assertion by gathering literature, art, slave narratives, and other artifacts related to African history. These collections now form the foundation of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library in Harlem.
People of African descent have had to tell their own stories not just in the US, but around the world. Consequently, Black History Month is celebrated far beyond the US borders. CLICK HERE for examples of how communities worldwide honor the achievements and impact of people of African descent.
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CARROT SUNDAY – MARCH 8 - Bring in two-pound bags of regular carrots to contribute to the food distribution for 250+ families who depend on the food ministry at San Mateo. If you can swing it - bring in TWO 2-pound bags or more!
Monthly Food Packing at San Mateo Volunteer to help bag groceries for distribution to families in need at San Mateo Episcopal Church in Hyattsville, MD. Our next trip will be Wed, March 11, we’ll meet in the CC parking lot, load the carrots and carpool over together. Interested? Please let Margaret Broe FitzPatrick know if you are coming by the morning of Tuesday, Mar. 10, at magbroefitz@aol.com.
Food Justice DMV assists our immigrant neighbors with essential food and supplies. Please donate infant formula (Similac, please) and diapers (any size, but mostly sizes 4 through 6) to help. You can leave them in the hallway across from the Outreach board. We will deliver them to Food Justice at least monthly.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! It's the Christ Church Annual Meeting!
Sunday, March 8th
One Sunday Service at 10:00am followed by the Meeting and a celebratory potluck lunch. Activities for children provided during the meeting. Come to hear the state of the church, and elect your new vestry members.
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Thursday Prayers for Peace at 12:15pm
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 Iran and Haiti; an end to violence in this country, and an end to violent conflict everywhere. (Approx. 15 mins)
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Upcoming Worship Services & Events at Christ Church
Monday, February 23, 2026 Office Closed
8:30 p.m. Compline - a beautiful short service to end the day
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
7:30 p.m. Holy Handcrafters, church library
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
Thursday, February 26, 2026
12:15 p.m. Prayers for Peace
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
7:00 p.m. Lectio Divina
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
7:00 p.m. Monthly Vestry Meeting, in person in the Parish Hall
8:30 p.m. Compline
Live on Zoom (password = 20895)
Looking ahead...
- March 1 - Faith & Science Discussion, Part 3: AI
- March 1 - Lenten Series on Grief & Loss begins (3/1, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/29)
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March 2 - Lenten Book Discussion, The Last Week, begins
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March 8 - Annual Meeting (one service at 10:00, followed by meeting and lunch)
- March 22 - Juvenile Justice Forum, sponsored by Racial & Social Justice Ministry
- March 29 - Palm Sunday
- March 30 - April 4 - Holy Week
- April 5 - Easter Sunday
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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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