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Always Inviting • Growing Deeper • Serving Others
Christ Church Episcopal
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Come and bring others to the Christmas Pageant
Join us thisSaturday, December 17 at 5:00 PM for "Love Came Down," our musical Christmas pageant. It is the story of three siblings who are missing a friend and are feeling alone. But they soon learn that "love came down" for just that reason -- to make sure we are never alone! A wonderful blend of our modern day and the traditional Nativity story, this is a night of praise and worship you won't want to miss. Nursery care provided.
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Be the Heart & Hands of Jesus
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Purchase an ornament from the Giving Tree
In the milling area of our worship building, the Giving Tree is decorated with ornaments made by Christ Church children. Take a handmade ornament from the tree, make a financial contribution, and become part of Hope and Resurrection Secondary School -- a hope-inspiring project that is changing lives in South Sudan.
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Nurture Spiritual Formation
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Men's Breakfast this Saturday at 8:00 AM
Don’t miss this last breakfast of 2016! The men will be continuing their study of Eugene Peterson's A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Dave Wasik will be leading a discussion about Joy, which is one of the chapters in Peterson's book. The more the merrier - please get the word out to your friends and neighbors.
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Worship on Christmas Eve
1:30 PM - Joyful!
A family-friendly service featuring our children's choirs. A lively worship experience for all ages! Nursery care provided.
4:00 PM & 6:30 PM - Festive!
These two services are traditional and feature lots of music, including an orchestra and the full voices of our adult choir. The 4:00 PM service fills up very quickly so you may want to attend the 6:30 PM if possible. Nursery care provided.
9:00 PM - Reflective!
This candlelight service is intimate and artistic, celebrating the mystery of the incarnation of Christ. With quotes, poems, and pastoral reflection, this service features our youth choir.
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Register for a special Bible study for women
As we seek to live into our vision of not just going to church, but being the church, the Wednesday Women's Bible Study will study the book of Acts, which tells of the founding of the Christian church and the spreading of its message to the Roman empire. Please join us, Wednesdays, January 4 - April 5, from 9:30-11:30 AM. We will be using N.T. Wright's "For Everyone Bible Study Guides: Acts." Childcare is provided. Please purchase your book prior to the start of the first class
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Youth Christmas Parties this Sunday, December 18
The mid-high party is 5:00-6:30 PM at the home of Spencer and Kerri Ann Plaster. The senior high 6:30-8:00 PM at the home of Geoff and Andrea Rollins. For each, students are encouraged to bring a salty/sweet snack, $5 gift for White Elephant exchange, and non-perishable food items to be donated to The Sophie House. (Addresses in Garage Weekly Newsletter. If you need them, contact Adam.)
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Worship on Upcoming Holidays
Sunday, December 25: Worship at 10:00 AM
Sunday, January 1: Worship at 10:00 AM
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Register now for First Sundays on January 8
(Note: this is the 2nd Sunday of the month due to New Year's Day)
Join us for faith, fellowship, and food at First Sundays on January 8. From 5-6 PM choose from:
- "When the Bandaid Doesn't Fit: one mom's perspective about raising a child with mental illness" by guest speaker Grace Gallagher
- Bible Study for Adults on the Gospel of Matthew
- Kids Care Club for children age 4-5th grade
- Nursery care for infants and toddlers
From 6-7 PM we will gather for a fellowship meal. This month, Soup's On! We'll enjoy Chili and Brunswick Stew, salad, rolls, and assorted pies. Child-friendly entrees will be available. $8/adults & teens; $5/children; free/toddlers & babies.
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Provide Radical Hospitality
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Serve on Christmas Eve and attend a brief training
Did you know that each of our services on Christmas Eve, over half of those attending are visitors? We are in need of worship volunteers, especially ushers and chalice-bearers at our 1:30 PM service. Please consider volunteering as an act of radical hospitality.
Then please make plans to attend a brief meeting this Sunday, December 18 at 12:00 PM. This meeting is for all team leaders of worship volunteer ministries to receive needed information about Christmas Eve services. All volunteers are welcome to attend, ensuring that we will offer radical hospitality at all services. We encourage Head Ushers, Acolyte Masters, Altar Guild, Readers, Bread Distributors and Chalice Bearers, Greeters, and those helping with distribution of hand-held candles to attend. If you cannot attend please contact Rev. Robin with any questions and to receive needed information.
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Our Advent theme of Heaven Touching Earth reminds us that God blesses us to be a vision-focused church. Click below to learn more about the 10-year goal and rally cry of Christ Church.
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End-of-year giving
If you're able to consider a special end-of-year gift to a charity, I ask you to give to Christ Church to put fuel behind our new vision: Be the Church. In 2015, we were able to achieve some temporary savings by not filling the Faith Formation director's position. But, now it's time to have three clergy again as we see an increase in demand for Faith Formation of all ages and an increase in the clergy load as new people come up in years and others experience the labor of being the sandwich generation. You may write your check to CCE and mark in the memo: gift for vision. OR YOUR MAY CLICK HERE TO GIVE ONLINE. Thank you! - Rev. Shirley
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Holiday Office Hours
The Christ Church office will be closed Friday, December 23-Tuesday, December 27. Happy Holidays!
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