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Dear Christ Church Family and Friends,

Come celebrate the First Sunday of Advent with us this week! The season of hope, light, and anticipation begins this Sunday! Join us for the First Sunday of Advent as we light the first candle and begin our journey toward Christmas together. Families, friends, and guests are always welcome!

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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November Peace & Justice Newsletter

The November edition of the Peace & Justice newsletter offers details about the Youth Working to End Gun Violence Retreat in Michigan in January, as well as ways to stay in conversation about Becoming Beloved Community. Read more here. As the days grow short and the shadows longer, be a light in the world, reflecting the love of God to everyone you meet, knowing that you are well-beloved.

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.

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WE NEED MORE COOKIES

(COOKIE MONSTER HAS NOTHING ON US)

Calling all world-class cookie bakers of Christ Episcopal Church. Lessons and Carols will be on Dec 21 at 6:00 PM. Please consider this magnificent event in your cookie planning for Christmas. We need lots of cookies and truly appreciate your cookie donation as we also recognize the cost of cookie baking today! Please bring the cookies either to the office (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) or on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday mornings; cookies can be left in the kitchen.

Thanks so much for your contributions. This has always been a great tribute to the “cookie table” origin of this part of the country!!!!!

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.

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+