Dear Christ Church Family and Friends,

This Sunday, we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Joy. In the midst of waiting and watching, God invites us to pause, lift our hearts, and rejoice in the promise that light is coming.

Join us for worship as we continue our Advent journey together and make room for Christ’s joy to grow in us and in our world.

The worship bulletin is [HERE]

Services are streamed on our Facebook Page and YouTube. The links can be found at the bottom of the page.

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Advent and Christmas Resources

The Episcopal Church is offering a variety of free Advent and Christmas resources, focused on invitation, the Way of Love, racial reconciliation, faith formation, and more available Here.

Upcoming Ordination

By the grace of God and with the consent of the people of God, the Right Reverend Anne B. Jolly will ordain the Rev. Barbara Reszko to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, Port Clinton. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy: cassock/surplice and red stoles.

Every One Beloved - Anti-Racism Workshop

Every One Beloved, a one-day anti-racism workshop from the Diocese of Ohio, will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on February 7, 2026, at St. Paul's, Medina. Registration will open December 17, 2025. Anti-racism training is required for individuals in elected and appointed Diocesan positions, including clergy, and is also open to all members of the Diocese. The Diocese of Ohio covers the cost of training materials and lunch (provided). To make the training a one-day event, participants must complete the pre-workshop reading and submit a post-workshop reflection to receive a certificate of completion. For additional information, please email the Rev. Rosalind Hughes.

Did you know our Diocese is a part of Province V (5)?

Check out all that's happening around our Province. Click Here

2025 Christmas Memorials

Please use the form located in your bulletin or contact the Church Office to indicate how you would like your contribution to be used by Dec. 14.

Thank you for playing an important role in creating a beautiful visual backdrop as we celebrate our Christmas joy!

Upcoming Holiday & Services Schedule

ADVENT SERVICES

Advent Sundays are November 30^th, December 7^th, 14^th, and 21^st,

8:00a & 10:00a

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

Friday, December 12^th, the Hanging of the Greens, 6:00p

Sunday, December 14^th, the Akron Derby Barbershop Chorus, 2:00p

Sunday, December 21^st, the Festival of Lessons and Carols, 6:00p

Wednesday, December 24^th, Festive Christmas Eve Service & Pageant, 4:00p

Quiet Service (Chapel), 7:00p

Sunday, December 28^th, Quiet Holiday Service (Chapel), 9:00a

NOTE ONLY ONE SERVICE THIS DAY!

Holiday Office Hours

December 22^nd: Open

December 23-26^th: Closed

December 29^th: Closed

December 30^th: Open

December 31^st: Open until 12 noon

January 1-2^nd: Closed

Sunday, December 14 at 2 pm

Get into the holiday spirit with the Derbytown Chorus as they present their annual Christmas show, packed with beloved favorites in dazzling Barbershop style. A joyful, fun-filled afternoon—sure to delight audiences of all ages!

Christ Episcopal Vestry

The vestry is our governing body, which is charged with making business decisions related to church activities, including budgeting, spending, building and grounds, policies, and more. The vestry comprises of up to 12 members elected for three-year terms.

Our current vestry leadership is Senior Warden – Sandee Skovran, Junior Warden – John Panagis, Treasurer – Carole Lewis, and Clerk- Tiffany Fisher. Other members include Mike Maggiano, Johnna Ben, Anne Martin, Bob Johnston, Sally Mazey, Linda Day, and Kellie Cleland. Our rector, Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry, with the Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and Treasurer, make up the Executive Committee to set the agenda.

The vestry is our governing body charged with making business decisions related to church activities including budgeting, spending, building and grounds, policies, and more. Would you like to serve on the Vestry in 2026?

If interested, please contact the Church Office at 330-372-4998.

See What's Coming in 2026!!!

Join Us at St. James on Sunday, January 4th

Dear Christ Church Family,

As many of you know, St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman will be closing in February 2026. It is a very painful and difficult time for them and our Diocese.

We have been invited to worship with our siblings at St. James on Sunday, January 4th. After the service, we will share in a special coffee hour as we begin an open and heartfelt conversation about who we are as Christ Church.

The service begins at 10:00 a.m., the same time as ours. While you are welcome to worship with them, you are also invited to come to St. James after our service ends to join in the conversation.

Your presence will mean so much in showing our unity, hospitality, and care as members of the Body of Christ.

Let us go in support, compassion, and hope as we strengthen our bonds with one another.

We look forward to seeing you there.

In Christ’s love,

Mother Robin+

Save the Date: Annual Parish Meeting

Please mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 25th, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. We’ll share a light meal together as we review the past year, look ahead to the future, and conduct essential parish business.

Your presence matters — we need a quorum in order to hold elections and vote on parish matters.

We look forward to gathering as a parish family for this important time of reflection and planning.

Coffee & Conversations – Coming in 2026!

Beginning in January, we will host monthly Coffee & Conversations gatherings during Coffee Hour following both the 8a & 10a services. These informal sessions will give us a chance to explore topics that matter to our life together as a parish—faith, ministry, community concerns, and more.

If you have a specific topic, you’d like us to consider, please fill out the suggestion slip found in the bulletin and place it in the offering basket, or contact the church office at 330-372-4998.

Come, share, learn, and grow with us in 2026!