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Christ Church Episcopal

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Worship

Online | Sunday | 10 AM

Join us for the 3nd Sunday of Advent. Gather on YouTube to watch our livestream at 10 AM or watch anytime after. Click here for a worship guide or grab a paper copy from the church anytime Friday or Saturday, or Sunday before 9 AM. Enter through the door near the disability parking spaces (and the piano) and the bulletins will be just inside.

Curbside Communion

On Campus | Sunday | 11:15-11:45 AM

All those who are able are invited to drive-up for Holy Communion each Sunday between 11:15 AM and 11:45 AM. Gluten-free wafers will be available. Please contact clergy if you would like a Lay Eucharistic Visitor to bring communion to you.

Continuing the Conversation (Last session in 2020!)

Online | Sunday | 1 PM

Join the clergy of the day for continued conversation about Sunday's sermon, scriptures, or anything else on your mind. Find the Zoom link in Realm events.

Nativity Share this Sunday!

Online | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 9:15 AM for children & families | 1 PM for adults & teens

Gather online for a fun time of sharing our favorite nativity sets. Show off your favorite scene with others on Zoom and share a word or two about what makes it so special. For some of you, it may be difficult to pick just one! And for others, perhaps you don't have a nativity set among your holiday decorations or have yet to unpack it this year -- that is just fine -- join in any way to bear witness to what others share. The Zoom links for each gathering can be found in Realm Events.

Sr. High Youth Outdoor Worship

In-Person | Sunday | 5:30 PM

Weather permitting, all 9th-12th graders are invited to a time of outdoor worship at the Garage. Get all the details.

Monday Compline Service

Online | Monday | 9 PM

Join in via Zoom for a beautiful way to end the day every Monday. The link can be found in Realm Events.

Wednesday Morning Prayer

Online | Wednesday | 8 AM

Join others online for a morning prayer service each Wednesday. No experience or materials are needed. The link can be found in Realm Events.

Advent Opportunities

Digital Advent Calendar | Click a new tile every day in Advent to embark on a Jesse Tree journey to Advent.

Advent Word for Youth & Families | Youth and their parents are invited to help create a Global Advent Calendar through social media | Sign up here.

The Giving Tree | Our annual tradition continues, with a beautiful new twist! Support our mission partners at the Hope & Resurrection Secondary School in South Sudan. Make a gift, reach a child, and watch the tree become illuminated in worship each week. For every gift made, we will add a votive candle to our Giving Tree. | Click here to give.

Shop & Support our Haitian Friends | online | Purchase unique gifts this holiday season and make a real difference in the lives of others! The Tap Tap Collective was founded by CCE'er Penny Sellers. This new online shop is committed to connecting artisans with patrons who will love and appreciate meaningful crafts handmade in Haiti. Proceeds go directly to support families in Haiti with healthcare and nutrition services. | Click here for more.

Nativity Share | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 9:15 AM for children & families | 1 PM for adults & teens | Two opportunities for folks of all ages to gather on Zoom to share your favorite Nativity set. Stay tuned for more details.

Christmas Drive-Through Experience | Sunday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Dec. 24, 1-4 PM | You don't want to miss "The Light of the World: A Christmas Drive-Through Experience." The greatest story every told will be depicted in glorious detail through music, scenery, costumes and more at Short Pump Middle School. Click here for more.

A Service of Candlelight & Communion | Thursday, Dec. 24, 5:30 PM | Save the date: details to come!

More Advent Resources

Giving your time, talent, and treasure

Consider Serving on Vestry

In the Episcopal Church, the Vestry is the lay leadership body that guides and empowers the ministries of the parish. It has many responsibilities, the greatest of which is praying for the congregation and discerning, with the congregation’s input, the path God offers for Christ Church. Each year, four new persons are elected to serve 3-year terms.

The Vestry encourages anyone who feels called to the ministry of the vestry, and who is a pledging confirmed communicant in good standing, to consider nominating themselves to stand for election. The term of service is three years, beginning January 2021. Simply email Rev. Shirley to state your desire to serve, and she will put you in touch with a vestry member who will give you further information about the commitment. All nominations must be received by Dec. 20, 2020.

Refrigerator Needed

Is Santa bringing you a new fridge this year? Or perhaps you have one in your garage that you seldom use? We are looking for a hand-me-down! The CCE staff fridge in the church-house kitchen needs replacing. ) To allow fit, the maximum possible dimensions are 72” high x 36” wide by (approx.) 32” deep. If you can help, please contact David Ellis, facilities manager.

Thank you for serving at Shalom Farms

A note from Hannah Wittwer, Volunteer and Education Manager at Shalom Farms:

"Christ Church participated in harvesting onions, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and collards and also did lots of weeding, pruning, cleaning and raking. Amazing! Communities needed affordable, healthy food more than ever this year, and thanks to dedicated, hard working folks like you guys, we actually wound up exceeding our production goals for the season. Pretty remarkable considering how much the pandemic affected our farm operations and limited our labor force. We are so appreciative."