This week The Atlanta Journal Constitution noted that one of the "31 Most Haunted Places in America" is right here in Georgia. It is none other than Christ Church, Frederica, as it turns out. Now, the source of the list, an annotated Google Map that has been viewed 400,000 times and counting, wishes to remain anonymous, so we don't know why we were included or how we managed to make the list. Not that it matters. I find it interesting that our local legends have gotten that far, but I suppose I shouldn't really be surprised. Christ Church, I am often reminded, is known well beyond its cemetery walls.

 

With All Saints being this week, preceded of course by All Hallows Eve, this designation gives rise to two reflections. First, on the jumble of ideas surrounding Halloween, All Saints, All Souls, and hauntings, and second, with regard to what we're known for. I ultimately think the two can be related, in a roundabout way, although we don't necessarily think that way on a regular basis.  

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Join us for one of the many worship opportunities we offer at Christ Church! On Saturdays, at 5:30 pm, a Rite II Eucharist service takes place 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 younger children. At 11:15 am, Rite I Eucharistic worship is celebrated in the church. On Wednesdays, the Healing Service is held at 12:00 pm and X Church takes place at 6:30 pm in Christ Church.

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.

The Annual Stewardship Campaign is coming to a close. We will have the Ingathering on Saturday, November 11th and Sunday, November 12th . If you haven't sent your pledge card in to the office, we encourage you to bring it with you to worship this weekend, when we will bring the pledge cards and place them on the altar. If you do not have a pledge card, one will be available for you at church.

 

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.

 

As we enter the season of Thanksgiving and remembrance, don't forget that the ECW scholarship fund is a great way to give thanks or memorialize someone special and still pass the gift on into the future. The scholarship fund is growing and you can be a part of it by making a donation as a expression of thanks or as a memorial. Some young person in the future will benefit from your generosity and will thank you for it. Call Jane Watson, 912-638-7285 , for more information.

 

Martha's Guild is looking for some new members. Many of our long time members who have served so well are unable to do so now.  The members of Martha's Guild prepare and serve food at receptions for the bereaved families and friends of those whose funerals are held at Christ Church.   It is a gift of love and not a difficult task.  Please call 912-638-2717 if you would like to be a part of this ministry.  Angie Burns will be happy to supply details. 

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.

 

HomeLife on Glynco is a personal care home in Brunswick, that provides assisted living, as well as memory care for residents. They are currently in need of volunteers to help with activities such as  singing, playing the piano, bingo, arts and crafts and decorating for the holidays. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kay Crockett, at 912-242-6586 for more information.

 

The All Hallows' Eve Family Fun Fest on Monday, October 30th, was an exciting adventure for our many young visitors, their parents and so many of our Christ Church families! Face painting, hay rides, hot dog eating, cookie decorating, magic tricks and trips down the haunted hallway all added to a terrific evening of fun for all who were there! Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make the evening happen and to those who came and enjoyed the festivities! To see more pictures of all the fun, click  here.

 

Christ Church Staff honored our Front Desk Volunteers, thanking them for their faithful service welcoming visitors, answering phones and helping staff with a myriad of tasks. Special thanks go to Pat Vinton for her leadership and organization!  A tasty lunch from Halyards and a musical parody written by Fr. Tom and sung by the Staff rounded out a lovely time to thank these gals and guys who lovingly serve all of us.

 

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).  For more information, contact Kathleen Turner at [email protected]

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 . 

Please take time, as soon as possible, to fill out our brief survey by clicking on the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCFMasterPlan

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.

November 19, 2017

Community Thanksgiving Service at Christ Church

November 20, 2017

Thanksgiving Basket Packing