 One of my favorite TV shows of the last decade was AMC's Mad Men. The period show spanned the entirety of the 1960's, showcasing the birth of the world of the high-powered advertising culture that sprung up on New York's Madison (Mad in Mad Men) Avenue. Watching the show was like entering into a different place and time. Much like Downton Abbey captured England's dress, style, and mindsets of the early part of the 20th
century, Mad Men focused on a time of dramatic change in our country with laser focus. The show won awards for its authenticity when it came to costumes and history.
Part of what made the show interesting was the regular cringe-worthy realizations of life in the 1960's and how it has (or hasn't) changed. We see smoking everywhere, for example, with dubious claims about its benefits and dangers. There is a scene where a child plays with a plastic bag on her head, causing the mother to call after her, "just don't strangle yourself to death!" But the most persistent revisited theme surrounded the interaction between men and women. At the start of the series, women were only able to be secretaries. The men in the office regularly harassed and chased the women, and worse.
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| Fall Worship Schedule |
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Join us this fall for one of the many worship opportunities we're offering at Christ Church! On Saturdays, at 5:30 pm, we offer the Rite II Eucharist service at St. Ignatius Chapel on Demere Road. On Sundays, we start the morning in the historic church with the 8:00 am, 1928 Book of Common Prayer service, followed by two 9:15 am Eucharist services (usually Rite II) in the church and in the Parish Hall. At 9:15 am, we also offer Kidurgy, our Liturgy of the Word for our younger children. At 11:15 am, Rite I Eucharistic worship takes place in the church. On Wednesdays, the Healing Service is held at 12:00 pm in Christ Church.
 X Church has resumed for the season. Please join us on Wednesdays, at 6:30 pm, for this wonderful time of pause and reflection in the middle of the week. There are also special worship services planned throughout the season, that you won't want to miss. To see the schedule for fall worship and read about all the programs and activities happening at Christ Church, click
here.
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| All Saints' Sunday - November 5, 2017 |
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 We are collecting names for the All Saints Book of Remembrance. The book will be available at each of the services between now and November 5th. If you would like to have the name of someone who has passed away since last year's All Saints' Day services read during this year's services, please be sure to add his or her name to the book.
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EYC and Pathfinders Activities
Pathfinders Visit Poppell Farms
The Pathfinders had a blast at Poppell Farms this past Saturday!
If you are a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader and wished that you could have enjoyed the fun, don't worry. We have some great activities coming! Check out our Calendar below for the schedule of events!
Middle and High School EYC
 The "Souper Sunday" soup fundraiser is back! Sunday, October 29th, after all services we will be selling homemade soup in pints ($5) and quarts ($10) to raise money for our youth programs. Parents, students, and parishioners will provide the soup so this is a very profitable fundraiser! Soup will be available at the church and the parish house.
If you would like to make some homemade soup for this fundraiser please contact Brad at 912-223-7276 or
[email protected].
Rooted and Relevant This Past Week
The Rooted and Relevant service Sunday evening provided a worship experience full of spirit, community and love. Experience being the key word, one has to be in one of these services to truly know how special they are to many. Join us on November 12th at 6:00 pm so you, too, can recharge your spirit then go in peace to love and serve!
To see the calendar of fall activities for EYC,
click here
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To see the calendar of Pathfinders activities, click here.
For more information about all the youth programs and activities at Christ Church, please contact Brad Hamil at [email protected].
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| Adult Sunday Class - The New Testament |
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 The Adult Sunday morning Class is currently doing a 24-week series from The Great Courses lectures on the New Testament. The Class meets from 10:30 to 11:15 am each week in the Parish Hall and the Rev. Dr. Robert W. (Bob) Brown is the facilitator and teacher for the Class. The New Testament course promises to be an inspiring and educational event.
Everyone is welcome!
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| Women's Book Study Moves to Thursday |
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The Women's Book Study has moved to Thursdays at 11:00 am.
The group meets in the vestry room, and in addition to the book study, they will also be using this time for fellowship and other discussions. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches or something to munch on. If you would like to know more information or have any questions, please contact Ashton at
[email protected]
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| Convictions Book Study |
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 The eleven week study based on the book,
Convictions - How I Learned What Mattered Most
, by Marcus Borg, continues in October on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Marcus Borg contends that Christians in America are at their best when they focus on hope and transformation, and return to what really matters most - bringing to earth the kingdom of God Jesus talked about and transforming our relationships with one another. The class is being
led by the Christ Church clergy team.
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| Wednesday Men's Group |
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The Wednesday morning Men's Study Group has begun exploring, Trouble I've Seen - Changing the Way the Church Views Racism, by well-known theologian and blogger Drew Hart. "A h
ard-hitting analysis of racial injustice in the twenty-first century, this book p
rovides a call to action for Christians committed to racial justice and creative proposals for antiracist practices for churches." -
Amazon
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| Wednesday Night Bible Study |
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 Spiritual Growth is the theme of the Wednesday Night Bible Study. The group will explore, discuss and study a glossary of themes and topics like the Holy Spirit, Attributes of God, etc. - all with reference to the Bible and their application in our own Christian life and journey. Active participation will be encouraged. The study will be held at the Vestry room in the Parish House. It will begin at 5:30 pm and end at 6:25 pm to allow participants to attend X-Church at 6:30 pm in the Church. All are welcome. For further details contact Godfrey Draviam at 912-638-8747 or at [email protected].
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| Susanna Wesley Guild |
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The Susanna Wesley Guild met on Tuesday, October 17th, in the Parish House, where they enjoyed a talk by our new priest, the Rev. Ashton Williston. Many thanks to Mtr. Ashton for helping kick off the fall season for the guild! For more information about the Susanna Wesley Guild and their upcoming activities, please contact
Frankie Ansley at 912-638-8974.
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| Frederick Cousins Guild |
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 On October 24 the ladies of the
Frederick Cousins Guild
will meet at 6:30 at the home of Louise Bartlett, 232 Five Pounds Rd. Mtr. Ashton will be the speaker. Contact: Louise Bartlett at 912-638-3303 or [email protected]
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| The ECW Tour of Homes Needs YOU! |
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 Are you looking for some fun? Do you want to meet new people? Want to get to know others from different services? Are you looking to join in on a fun project?
The 65th Annual Tour of Homes needs you!
We need folks for:
* New ideas/new people
* Administrative tasks
* Parking Cars
* Entertaining Tour Patrons on the buses
* Planning a Kick Off event
* Showcasing beautiful homes
* Photographing fantastic places
* Bring your talent to us and we will find you a spot
We look forward to hearing from you through email, phone, texts, you choose! Just Contact us soon!
This is a great way to get to know others, and enjoy all Christ Church has to offer.
ALSO.........
Please prayerfully consider being a benefactor by donating money. Tour expenses have risen, especially the buses which we MUST have to access the homes on Sea Island. Letters will be coming to you soon with more information. The more donations we receive to offset Tour expenses, the more we can give to the charities.
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| Morning Docents Needed |
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 We are looking for a few good men and women to help fill out the ranks of the Christ Church docents on weekday mornings. This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to the public and share the history of the church and its missions. If you're interested in becoming a morning docent, please contact Jane Watson at [email protected]
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| The Perfect Gifts from the ECW |
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 Looking for a special gift? How about a
Christ Church commemorative tin
filled with either delicious cheddar cheese wafers or Key lime cookies? They make the perfect Christmas gift or anytime gift, and are only $15 per tin! The ECW has a fresh supply of each available now in the church office. Beautiful Christ Church cookbooks are also available for $20 each.
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| Helping those affected by natural disasters |
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If you would like help people in our community and beyond who have been affected by recent natural disasters, please consider making a donation to the Rector's Discretionary Fund by check, or to Episcopal Relief and Development, either by check or by making a donation on their website here:
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| Parents' Night Out |
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Parents, mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th, for Parents' Night Out! Enjoy an evening out, while we entertain the kids from 5:30-9:30 pm in the Christ Church Parish Hall. Cost: FREE! Dinner, snacks, movie, games, bouncy house, and crafts will be provided. Child care is for children 12 and under only. Reservations are required. You may call, text or e-mail Kathleen at 512-750-9299 or at
[email protected]
, to reserve a space.
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| Thanksgiving Food Baskets |
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We will be collecting non-perishable foods for Thanksgiving food baskets for 23 needy families in our community on Saturday, Nov. 11; Sunday, Nov. 12; Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19 at St. Ignatius Chapel and Christ Church, Frederica. Monetary donations are welcome, too. On Monday, November 20th, all are invited to help assemble the food baskets in the Parish Hall. Contact Jeannie Wade at
[email protected] or at 912-
638-6462
for more information.
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| Grace House Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament |
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Join us for a day of fun and golf at the Sea Island Retreat Golf Course, on Saturday, December 2nd
at 9:00 am! This four-person scramble, best ball is open to everyone and will create a truly spectacular golf experience. It will also present the opportunity to meet, support and change the lives of women at the Grace House. The cost is $100 per person and $400 per team and this includes: 18 Holes of golf with cart, a bag lunch delivered during the event and many prizes. This will be a fund raiser with prizes, silent auction and good times! Golfers will play a "Scramble" and can sign up individually or to a specific three or foursome. For more information, contact the Rev. Tommy Townsend at 770-616-4791.
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| Christmas at Sea |
It's hard to believe, but Christmas is less than 10 weeks away! As much as we hate to rush the season, it's important to start thinking of those who need help and support during the holidays.
One group with whom Christ Church actively collaborates, is the International Seafarers Center, which ministers to seafarers from all over the planet. Most of us are blessed with family and friends during the holidays, but Christmas can be a lonely time for seafarers. Every year during the season of Christmas, the International Seafarers' Center spreads the love of Christ through their Christmas at Sea program. About 1500 seafarers travel through the port of Brunswick from Thanksgiving to January 7th and the Center hopes to give every seafarer a Christmas present.
 If you'd like to be part of this ministry, it's as easy as filling a shoebox with 12 - 15 item from the list found
here, wrapping the box in holiday paper and bringing it to either the church office in the Parish Hall, or to the International Seafarers Center, at 307 Newcastle Street in Brunswick.
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| All Hallows' Eve Family Fun Fest |
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 On October 30th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Christ Church will host the annual
All Hallows' Eve Family Fun Fest! This is
a great, family-friendly evening of fun and excitement. There will be activities in the parish hall and outside for all ages, including:
* hay rides
* the haunted hallway
* magic with Doc
Thornton
Wizard of the South
* Letz Face It face painting
* carnival room for our
littlest trick-or-treaters
* crafts for all ages
*bouncy house fun
* hot dog bar
* music
and MORE!!
For more information about this fabulous, fun family event, contact Miss Kathleen at
[email protected]
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| All Souls' Day Celebration* |
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Our Choristers and Trebles work hard decorating Sugar Skull decorations for Dia de los Muertos
Please join us on Thursday, November 2nd, at Christ Church, as we celebrate All Souls' Day in the Mexican tradition, complete with food from Tio Taco, activities for families and children, Evensong, (featuring the Christ Church Choir and Trebles) and a special performance by organist Jillian Gardner.
(Read more about Jillian
here
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4:30-5:30 Parish Hall
Bring a photo of a deceased loved one (human or not human) that you'd like to display on our Day of the Dead Altar** in the Parish Hall. The altar in the Parish House will be decorated in Day of the Dead fashion with candles, sugar skull faces, flowers, and more. Munch on goodies from Tia Taco and enjoy inter-generational fellowship!
 5:30 Choral Evensong and Organ Recital in Christ Church
The Christ Church Choir and Trebles will offer Choral Evensong (including a choral setting of the
Phos Hilaron
and
Anglican Chant
), followed by a fun organ recital by Jillian Garner, a fabulous young artist voted one of the top talents in the country.
For more information about this event, please contact Kathleen Turner at
[email protected].
*In Mexico, celebrations for el Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, take place on our All Souls' Day, when families visit cemeteries to honor their ancestors. Since we are surrounded by a cemetery, it is most fitting to celebrate this day at Christ Church, Frederica.
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Everything on an altar has special meaning:
- Dogs were believed to guide the ancestral spirits to their final resting place in the afterlife. Candles represent fire and are a light guiding them back to visit the land of the living.
- Sugar skulls represent death and the sweetness of life.
- Delicately decorated tissue paper represents wind and the fragility of life.
- Monarch butterflies, which migrate to Mexico each fall, were believed to be the spirits of the ancestors coming to visit.
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| HartYoga has come to Christ Church! |
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John Hartland of HartYoga is offering a weekly class at Christ Church on Mondays at
11:00 am
. The class meets in the Parish Hall. John offers several classes around the island and is excellent. Donations are accepted. (For example, when he offers his classes at Holy Nativity folks give a $10 donation).
HartYoga is the unique hybrid brand and style of yoga created by John Hartland. It combines Kundalini, Restorative, Chakra and Vinyasa styles of yoga. The mission is to make yoga accessible to everyone.
Classes typically include breath work, meditation, poses and some chanting to music. For more information, contact Kathleen Turner at [email protected]
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| 500th Anniversary of the Reformation - October 29, 0217 |
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The Rev. Bonnie Lanyi and The Rev. Kay Yates
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This year Lutherans celebrate the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, spurred by Martin Luther's nailing of the 95 theses to the cathedral doors in Wittenberg. (Read more here.)
To help commemorate and celebrate this milestone, the congregations of Lord of Life and St. James Lutheran Churches will come together on Sunday, October 29, 2017, for a joint worship service and celebration at 7:00 pm, at Lord of Life, on St. Simons Island. The community is invited to join in their Reformation 500 celebration, which will feature special music with a combined choir and guest musicians. The evening will end with dessert and coffee in the Fellowship Hall. Lord of Life Lutheran Church is located at 2801 Frederica Road.
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| Christ Church Master Plan - Input Needed |
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Your Vestry is eager to get feedback from the congregation about the Christ Church Master Plan. Our Town Hall meetings scheduled for September were preempted by Hurricane Irma, but we think we can learn a lot from a simple survey.
If you are not familiar with the Master Plan, you will want to familiarize yourself with it before responding to the survey. You can see an executive summary of the plan by clicking
here
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Please take time, as soon as possible, to fill out our brief survey by clicking on the link below:
A few people have had difficulties logging in to the survey. If you can't get the page to load, try cutting and pasting the website from the email into your browser's address bar. Also, if you find that it isn't saving your answers as you take the quiz, try clicking "ok" when it pops up after each question before scrolling down. It may also be a cookie setting on your browser. You might try using another browser. If all else fails, come to the office for a paper copy! Please get survey responses in as soon as possible.
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Prayer List
Please help us keep the prayer list current by notifying Mtr. Becky of any changes in the status or condition of your loved one.
Nancy Acree
George Almasi
Kurt Anderson
Malicia Atkinson
Kris Barkley
Harry Branch
Doug Brantley
Gene Broadwell
Barbara Canaday
Greg Canady
Marilyn Canady
Paddy Carley
Mary Lou De Bisschop
Mary Lou Detwiler
Robbie Dickinson
Charlotte Doster
Anna Doxey
Andy Doyle
Doris Essig
Betsy Fitzgerald
Penny Flickinger
Stephen Freedman
Ewell Gay
Travis Gay
Louise Gentile
Max Germaine
Mary Jean Giobino
Rosalind Griffin
Burgess Hartsell
William David Herndon
Mike Herrin
Christopher Hewetson
Cheryl Hieatt
Jane Higginbotham
Carol Hoffine
Brenda Hollis
Greg Hollis
Alexander Hutcheson
Ellen Hunter
Lois Irvin
Glenn Jones
Carlin Kenny
Christi Lambert
Davi Langston
Billie Lewellyn
Keith Lewellyn
Bill Littleton |
Sam Livesay
Martha Lovett
Jerry Lowe
Cathy McCarthy
John McCarthy
Mamie Meadows
Gene Palmer
Mary Elizabeth Paris
Margaret Payne
Vivian Peterson
Kari Powell
Chris Prater
Joetta Principato
Rajika Reed
Jack Riner
Mark Robinson
Gerry Rowell
Julie Sargent
Phyllis Sartin
Angie Schrum
Willou Smith
Richard Stamper
James St. Clair
Samantha Lee Stevens
Joel Stewart
Grayson Strickland
Edith Tayloe
Bill Torrey
Beth Varn
John Waite
Janice Walker
Carah Wheeler
Summer Wheeler
Ed Whittle
Hollis Youngner
Keith Zimmerman
Ann
Catherine
Cheryl
Emma
Margie
Marilyn
Mary
Sharon
Sharon
Susan
The Departed
Janet Brown
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To amend our prayer list, or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Becky Rowell (
[email protected])
or call the church office at 912.638.8683.
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| New Ways to Give |
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 Now you can make gifts and offerings to Christ Church by using your phone. Please text ccfssi to 77977,
enter your details, choose your payment method, and give. You may also go to the Christ Church website at ccfssi.org, click on the Donation tab at the top and give there.
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Serving This Weekend
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 5:30 PM (St. Ignatius Chapel)
Ralph Wade - Chalice Bearer
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 8:00 AM (CCF)
Paul Salter - Chalice Bearer
Paul Salter - Lector
Peg McBride - Usher
Peg McBride - Usher
Doriann Branch - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Slade Turner - Acolyte C
Calleigh Purdy - Acolyte TB
Emma Williams - Acolyte TB
Kerrigan Hamil - Acolyte - PW
Donna Purdy - Chalice Bearer
Te Turner - Chancel Master
Barbara Sullivan - Lector - First Lesson
Barbara Sullivan - Lector - Second Lesson
Steve Holt - Greeter
Catherine Holt - Greeter
Amy Jenkins - Usher
Andy Jenkins - Usher
Mindy Martin
- Kidurgy Shepherd
Bonnie Chandler - Altar Guild
Nancy Stoddard - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Parish Hall, Frederica)
Isabella Williston - Acolyte C
Paul Salter - Chalice Bearer
Fred Collins - First Lesson
Fred Collins - Lector - Second Lesson
Jane Sanders - Greeter
Paul Sanders - Greeter
Oscar Covington - Usher
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild
11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Ava Parker - Acolyte C
Bonnie Harris - Chalice Bearer
Bonnie Harris - Lector - First Lesson
K. Martin Worthy - Lector - Second Lesson
Jeff Poulos - Greeter
Tracy Poulos - Greeter
Royce Wood - Usher
Linda Wood - Altar Guild
Dale Pierson - Altar Guild
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| This Week at Christ Church |
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Evening Prayer
is held Wednesdays through Sundays at Christ Church, Frederica at 5:00 p.m.
*Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at Christ Church
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
5:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice
5:30 pm - Bible Study
6:30 pm - X Church
Thursday, October 19, 2017
11:00 am - Women's Group
2:00 pm - Christ Church Comforters
Friday, October 20, 2017
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
Saturday, October 21, 2017
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, October 22, 2017
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Parish Hall Worship at CCF
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church, Frederica
10:20 am - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
6:00 pm - EYC
Monday, October 23, 2017
9:30 am - Manna House
11:00 am - HartYoga
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
2:00 pm - Hand Bell Choir Practice
4:30 pm - Choristers
5:00 pm - Trebles
6:30 pm - Frederick Cousins Guild
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
9:30 am - Manna House
10:30 am - Men's Study Group
12:00 pm - Healing Service
1:00 pm - Convictions Book Study
5:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice
5:30 pm - Bible Study
6:30 pm - X Church
Thursday, October 26, 2017
11:00 am - Women's Group
Friday, October 27, 2017
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Parents' Night Out
Saturday, October 28, 2017
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, October 29, 2017
EYC Souper Fundraiser
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Parish Hall Worship at CCF
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church, Frederica
10:20 am - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
6:00 pm - EYC
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October 30, 2017
All Hallow's Eve Family Fun Fest
November 1, 2017
All Saints X Church Eucharist
November 2, 2017
Day of the Dead Family Activities and Evensong
November 10, 2017
Christ Church Comforters
November 12, 2017
Ingathering
EYC Rooted and Relevant Eucharist
November 19, 2017
Community Thanksgiving Service
November 20, 2017
Thanksgiving Basket Packing
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