"What we've got here is failure to communicate." Now I know where that phrase comes from. I'm embarrassed to say that while I know the quote well, mainly because it is the opening of a Guns N' Roses song I used to know by heart, I never saw the film  Cool Hand Luke  until recently. I knew of it, that it was a popular Paul Newman movie, but that was about all I knew. As soon as I heard "the Captain" start that line, I knew the whole, brief monologue. It's much more meaningful now that I have the context, too. I've since learned that the American Film Institute ranks this particular quote at #11 of all-time movie quotes. I felt a little redeemed when I looked up the list and realized that I know most of the top twenty. I still have some classic movies I need to see, but I can now cross off 

Cool Hand Luke.  READ MORE HERE

Are you concerned about the state of affairs in the world and want to make a positive difference, but are unsure where to start? Then join us for Clarion Call, on Saturday, March 2, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Facilitated by Christ Church parishioner Randy Siegel, this fast, interactive workshop will employ group discussion, journaling, guided meditations, music, poetry, and ritual. The fee of $25 includes lunch and materials. Register by Wednesday, February 27, by calling the church office at 912 638-8693. Contact Mtr. Becky at  becky@ccfssi.org  for more information.

Fr. Tom will lead a study of Samuel Wells' Hanging by a Thread on Wednesdays during Lent. This series of theological reflections from an internationally known scholar and Anglican cleric focuses on the challenges of our understanding of Christ's crucifixion that arise today. Beginning on March 13, the book study is at 1 pm and there will be lunch at 12:30 pm for those who can attend. All are encouraged to join the Healing Service that precedes the book study, at noon in the historical church. Contact: Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org

Want to grow spiritually but don't want another practice or discipline you'll feel guilty about not doing? Join Mother Ashton and Mother Becky to explore spirituality as a way of being engaged in our relationship to God through other people, the world around us and ourselves. We'll look at spirituality as our ongoing, evolving relationship to God and how we can live daily in an awake, holistic, and faithful way. The group will meet on Thursdays at 1:00 pm from March 14 - April 11. The text is  Strength for the Journey: A Guide to Spiritual Practice  by Renee Miller and is available from Amazon in Kindle edition for $14. Hard copies will be available in the church office for $16. Please call the church office to sign-up as the first session will kick-off with a special treat! For more information, contact Mtr. Becky at becky@ccfssi.org

The Episcopal Church is committed to providing a safe and loving environment for our children and youth to come and explore their faith and spirituality. One of the ways we do our best to accomplish this is training our children and youth workers, as well as our church leaders in the prevention of sexual abuse happening with any children trusted in our care. Mother Katie will be leading training on what this looks like at Christ Church. We encourage our parents to take the time to look at the training the Episcopal church offers its church leaders called Safeguarding God's Children (click here), as well as come to our training sessions either on February 26, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm or March 3, from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. This will help you understand how we can keep our children safe while they are at their church.

This is difficult material to be absorbed and hard to face. Unfortunately, the abuse of the more vulnerable happens regularly. The Episcopal church chooses to face these difficult truths for the health and wholeness of all those who seek the benefits found in being a member of the body of Christ. Please feel free to contact Christ Church clergy if you are in need of pastoral care - we are here for you. Contact Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org for more information.

Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook here !

There's still plenty of room for folks to get involved in this year's Tour. We particularly need parkers, house docents and Parish Hall helpers. If you can help, please contact the committee chairs listed below or you can volunteer online by going to christchurchtourofhomes.org.  Just click Tour Information, then hit Volunteer!

Tour of Homes tickets are available online NOW at christchurchtourofhomes.org. Remind all your friends to get their tickets, and be an active part of our success! Feel free to contact any of us for assistance.

 

Save the Date for the Homeowners' Celebration Party, on Sunday, March 17, at Musgrove .  Invitations to follow - RSVP required!

 

Tour Chair : Charlotte Graham 912-506-3431  ripandcharlotte@att.net

Tour Co-Chair : Susie Henning 912-571-1674  susie.hodges@gmail.com

House Chair : Beth Smith 912-506-7577 

bsapril@gmail.com

Parking Chair : Van Black 678-427-9735 vblack@vangardventures.com

Parish Hall Chair:  Sarah Kreimborg 912-222-6960

rest1950@gmail.com

Bus Docent Chair:  Christine Plank 540-270-1215

christinehplank@yahoo.com

Mark your calendars for Pancakes at the Pier, on Shrove Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Neptune Park, in the St. Simons Village. There will be pancakes at the Casino and parades through the park led by local musicians. Come for the games, pancake relays and fun for all ages and bring your friends and neighbors! Contact: Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org

From time to time we are asked if there are things the Church can use that might be given as a memorial for a loved one or in thanksgiving for a blessing. Below is a list of opportunities for giving memorials and who you might contact about them. This is a sort of wish list; things that would be nice to have, but aren't in the budget. If you would like to make a memorial gift, please speak with the listed contact so that they know to expect the gift and can instruct you how the gift can be made. Partial gifts towards an item are possible as well.  

Current Memorial Opportunities:

Christ Church Outdoor Nativity: $5000 We have obtained a high-quality outdoor creche scene suitable for the front lawn of Christ Church, a post-Christmas opportunity that dramatically reduced the cost for such a set. The intent is to create a simple backdrop for the figures and light them at night. Some figures stand nearly six feet tall. Contact: Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org

Timpani Drum Set: $4000 We would like a pair of timpani drums to bolster our music program and be available for regular use in our music program. Contact: Kathleen Turner at kathleen@ccfssi.org

Outdoor Stations of the Cross: DONATION GIVEN St. Ignatius currently has a partial set of stations in the garden for outdoor use. We would like to replace the weathered stations and expand the arrangement to include all fourteen stations. The cost includes all fourteen stations and lumber to mount the stations not already installed in the garden. Contact: Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org

Acolyte Robes: $1750 We are updating our acolyte ministry and their wardrobe. Each robe costs approximately $75 each. We need various sizes/lengths.  Contact: Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org

Sanctuary Chairs:  $1600 We would like to add additional folding chairs in Christ Church in the choir area to replace the metal chairs.  Chairs are $200 each and are the same style used at the altar, dark wood with red pads. Contact: Kathleen Turner at kathleen@ccfssi.org

Choir Robes: $1000 There is a regular need to replace worn out choir robes for our adult choirs. Robes are $100 each. Contact: Kathleen Turner at kathleen@ccfssi.org

Listening Sessions are currently being conducted across the state, as part of the 11th Bishop of Georgia Search . Please consider attending the session on Sunday, March 10, at 2:30 pm at St. Mark's in Brunswick.

Click here to see the complete list of Listening Sessions.