Guest Celebrant, The Rt. Rev. Anne B. Jolly

Sunday Worship Schedule

8:00 AM • Holy Eucharist, Rite I Markley Chapel

10:30 AM • Holy Eucharist, Rite II Church

10:30 AM • Holy Eucharist, Rite II Markley Chapel

5:00 PM • Holy Eucharist, Rite II Markley Chapel

First and Third Tuesdays

5:30 PM | Healing Eucharist

Markley Chapel

Wednesdays

10:30 AM | Rite I Holy Eucharist

Markley Chapel

Second Sundays

3:00 PM | Rhythms of Grace

Markley Chapel

Can't join us in person? 

The 10:30 AM service in the church will be live streamed beginning at 10:25 AM. 

Please visit this link to join in the service online.

Below is the slate of nominees for the

2024 Vestry and Convention Delegate elections.

Vestry Nominees: Jessica Clayton • Ron Gregory • Kathryn Hix • Josh Hudson • Smyth McKissick IV • Mary Holt Murphy • Phil Peterson • Angelle Reichert

Diocesan Convention Delegate Nominees: Betsy Elliott • Dan Sterling

We thank the parish for their continued participation in the

nomination and election process.

Sunday School Greeters Needed

Each Sunday, we need three people to greet parishioners and visitors as they enter buildings on our campus and direct them to our nurseries and Sunday School classes from 9:10 - 9:40 AM. To volunteer for this important ministry, contact Cara Horn at [email protected].

Service and Cookie volunteers are also needed. If interested click here.

The Common Table, Wednesdays

5:30 - 7:00 PM, All Saints Center

Order Wednesday Night Suppers HERE

The Common Table is our weekly all-parish offering, encompassing programming for children through adults, and nursery for infants and children through two years old so the entire family can attend together if desired.

• 5:30 PM - Nursery opens, Children’s Sabbath programming

begins, adults-only social quarter-hour begins.

• 5:45 PM - Clergy Klatch, Men's Ministry Bible Study, and Youth programming.
• 6:30 PM - Nursery closes, Children’s Sabbath ends, Wednesday Night

Suppers serving line opens.

• 7:00 PM - Wednesday Night Suppers line closes, Compline is said.
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Clergy Klatch Topic: Christian Apostleship: September 20 - October 25

Supper Wednesday, September 27: Taco salad bar with Mexican street corn salad and cilantro-lime brown rice, and salted caramel cream puffs. 

Monday Morning Moms

Every Monday, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM, Parish House, Room 251

Looking for some “Mom” support, insights, and encouragement?

Bring your coffee and join us as we begin each week praying together, exploring relevant scripture, and sharing our parenting successes and struggles. For more information, contact Greta Buyck Parkinson and Beck Williams at [email protected] or [email protected].

Christ Church Communications Going Paperless

Opt In for Postal Mail through Sunday, October 1

We're excited to announce that marketing communications will be delivered electronically to our parishioners' e-mail inboxes beginning Monday, October 2. This procedural change will help the church streamline its communications to our parishioners and help us be good stewards of the financial and natural resources God has entrusted to our care. This includes our monthly calendar, postcard notices, or other documents from the church (like basketball forms). If you have not already done so, please contact us to provide your current e-mail address.

If receiving physical mail is important to you: 

Click here to fill out our opt-in form.

You will be opted-in to continue to receive postal mail from the church.

- OR -

Call the Parish House receptionist at 864.271.8773. 

This does NOT affect: 

Vestry Elections materials, Annual Giving materials, financial statements, important notices on behalf of church leadership, or those who do not have an e-mail address on file.

If you have questions about this process, please e-mail Rose Cuddy at [email protected]. 

Grief Workshop, Every Tuesday in October

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Arrington Room

Using the book Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart by Alan Wolfelt we will share our grief journeys and healing aids. Purchase your book on Amazon or through Annette. Register by Monday Oct. 2 to receive your book but join any Tuesday. For more information, or to register, contact Annette Cook at 864.672.4141 or [email protected].

Order Book Here

Prayer Squares Now Available for Pick-Up in Parish House Lobby!

These sweet little squares remind you of God's love and that someone is praying for you. Each time you hold it, remember that God is watching over you. Special thanks to the Christ Church Knitters for these thoughtful, handmade treasures.

Funeral Planning Workshop

Sunday, Oct 1, After 10:30 AM Services

Join Annette Cook and other church members for a soup lunch following the 10:30 AM Worship Services. Together we will learn more about the funeral planning process and options available for funerals at Christ Church. This event is offered in collaboration with the Vardry McBee Society for Legacy Giving. You do not need to register and there is no cost for lunch. For more information, contact Annette Cook at 864.672.4141 or [email protected].

St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals

October 8, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Drive thru in front of All Saints Center

All creatures great and small are invited to receive a blessing as we celebrate the feast day of St.Francis. Drive by the All Saints Center in the afternoon and receive a blessing and a treat from our clergy. For more information, contact Sarah Marczynski at [email protected]. 

Pastoral Care Volunteer Training & Refresher

October 8 and 12

Training/Refresher sessions for Pastoral Care volunteers will be offered on either Sunday, October 8 at 12:00 PM, or Thursday, October 12 at 10:00 AM, and will meet in Thomas Library. Please mark your calendar and plan to join Annette Cook and Fr. Scott. 

Marriage Ministry Weekend: The Art of Being Together 

October 21-22, Featuring Guest speaker, Episcopal Priest Frank Wade

Designed for couples who are newly engaged or have been married for 40 years, there’s no age limit on the enrichment found this weekend. Come reignite and invest in the single most important relationship in the human family – Holy Matrimony. Our guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Frank Wade will teach us how the lifelong commitment of marriage establishes a future with capabilities like no other. 

• Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Sunday 9:30 - 10:15 AM

For more information, contact Anne Green Buckner at [email protected].

Register Here

Discovery Weekend, October 27 - 29, Christ Church

Discovery Weekend is an opportunity to meet with the clergy and lay leaders of our congregations as they offer an in-depth overview of Christ Church Episcopal and its ministries. Discovery Weekend is open to all adults in our parish and provided at no charge to you. Come join us and deepen new friendship in an atmosphere of love, laughter and fellowship. For more information, contact Chantal Smith at [email protected].



Register Here

Children and Youth

Children’s Sabbath at The Common Table

Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 PM 

Through art, music, games, and movement your child will learn the importance of worship elements and become familiar with our liturgical calendar. For more information, contact Sarah Marczynski at [email protected].

Converge, Saturday, October 21, 11:00 AM

Converge is an overnight lock-in for students in grades 6-9. Our diocesan youth ministry mission statement begins with “[knowing] the love of Christ,” and Converge is the place for youth exploring the idea of following Jesus to do just that. Converge is an overnight retreat experience that combines the fun of a lock-in with the formation of a scripturally-rooted program, ending with Sunday Eucharist at the host parish. For more information contact Joleen George at [email protected]. 

Preschool Story Time, September 30, 9:00 AM, ASC 100

Are you craving opportunities to connect with other parents of preschoolers? Come enjoy a laid-back story time at Christ Church! Cuddle up with your youngster and hear a story read by one of our staff. There will be a surprise guest to bring the story to life! Then stay to catch up with other parents while watching your kids enjoy the playground. For more information, contact Cara Horn at [email protected]. 

Youth Mentor Training, October 1, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

We are asking for all mentors to join us for lunch and a training session on how to be a mentor! Please register using the QR code. For more information, contact Joleen George at [email protected]. 

Register Here

Life Transitions

Condolences to:

The family and friends of Jean Little.

Betsy Baumgardner on the death of her uncle, Frank Liggett.

Katie Kent on the death of her husband, Thomas Kent.