Christian Unity Service - rescheduled for Spring

All are invited to join Fr. Civale for the Christian Unity Service on January 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Christian Unity service will be rescheduled for the spring. It will be hosted by Central Baptist Church, 37 South Jackson Street in Woodbury. The week between January 18-25 is a time set aside by our churches, to focus on, and pray for Christian Unity

Adult Bible Study - Save the Date

Join Christ Church in an 8-week Bible Study on St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians, beginning February 17 using Philippians, N. T. Wright for Everyone Study Guide. We will meet on Mondays at 8 PM over Zoom to explore together this scriptural invitation to joy in the midst of suffering as we prepare for Lent and Easter. For more information, reach out to Scott Carr, scotthcarrjr@gmail.com

2025 Lenten Series

Christ Church will be hosting the 2025 GWCM Lenten series on Wednesday nights, beginning in March, 2025. There will be more information and details in the upcoming weeks.

ECW - Episcopal Church Women

All women who attend Christ Church are considered members of the ECW. Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our Next meeting is Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00 pm.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Join The Brotherhood of St. Andrew for prayer, study, and service. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men within the Anglican Communion with the commission of spreading Christ’s kingdom among men and youth. The Mission of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been bringing men and youth to Jesus Christ since its founding in 1883. The Brotherhood in fulfilling its mission does so by following the three key disciplines of prayer, study, and service. The next meeting is Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.

Help honor Canon Rauscher

and Father Bird

The parish is giving a new set of vestments in honor of Canon Rauscher and Father Bird. If you did not have a chance to give last year and want to contribute to this particular gift, please send your contribution to the office directly or use the universal envelope in the pew and mark it accordingly.

Adopt - a - Project

Buildings and Grounds has a display of projects available for adoption in the upstairs of the Parish Hall. Thank you to everyone who has already adopted a project. There are more projects available soon.

Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries

Greater Cooperative Ministries needs our help. Donations are especially needed at this time due to continued high numbers of clients. What an impact Christ Church could make if each family set a goal to bring 1 (one) item to church every week.

Some special request items are:

• Cold cereal
• Mac & Cheese
• Hearty Soups
• Grape jelly
• Pasta & Sauce
• Powdered milk

Please go to gwcm.org for more information and to see what else is needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Darcie Sanchez (856) 906-8800.



Information about monetary donations and events can be found at GWCM.org.

Episcopal Relief & Development Is Responding to the Wildfires in Southern California

Web Update

January 14, 2025

Episcopal Relief & Development is actively supporting diocesan leaders in communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires and working with them to identify the needs of the people in their communities that have been severely affected.

Here are some recent updates as the event continues to unfold:

• At least 24 people have died from the fires and 180,000 have been displaced.
• The winds have made the fires hard to contain and predict.
• A new fire, the Auto Fire, ignited late Monday. It is now fully contained.
• Episcopal Relief & Development has been providing spiritual support, technical resources and guidance to clergy and lay leaders who have been impacted by the fires.
• Episcopal Relief & Development is working with community leaders to plan and implement emergency, mid and long-term responses.



This is an active disaster. All are reminded not to send goods or to make plans to travel to the area to volunteer until the community is ready. Instead, consider making a contribution to the Wildfire Response Fund to support people in impacted communities now and in the long-term.

Please pray for the people being affected by the multiple wildfires in California. Visit the Wildfire Prayer Experience page.