Father Perkins writes a "Looking Out My Window"

It would be very meaningful to me if you took a moment to write me a note about what this interim period has meant to you. Note cards and envelopes will be available at church the next two Sundays, or you can use your own stationery and bring your notes with you. We will place a container in the narthex in which you can drop your notes. You also can email Kim at office@christchurchvaldosta.org with your note.

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A farewell reception will be held for Father Perkins immediately following the 10:00 worship service on January 15th. Please plan to join us to express our appreciation for all the work Father Perkins has done as our Interim Rector.

On January 8, 2023 we will have only one service, a shortened 10 am worship service with the annual meeting at its conclusion.

Please call or email the church office if you plan to attend. There is no cost for the luncheon, nor do you have to bring anything. We need an RSVP, to help with food planning to make sure we have enough to feed everyone who will attend.

Annual Reports have been submitted: Please note these items where submitted with the date of the annual meeting in mind, so references to tomorrow, or next week, are referring to January 8th, or later.

Vestry Elections will take place on January 8, 2023 during the annual parish meeting to be held immediately following the 10:00 service.

Please plan to attend this meeting as we will be electing our 2025 Vestry class.

We have nine candidates for Vestry who have submitted photos and a brief bio. Those can be found posted in the parish hall, or at this link 2025 Vestry Bios.

After a unanimous decision by the search committee and vestry, we are excited to announce that the Reverend Hal Joseph Weidman has been called to be the next Rector of Christ Episcopal Church and he has enthusiastically accepted! 

Father Hal is currently the Rector of St George's Episcopal Church in Bismarck, North Dakota. He and his wife, Michelle, have four grown children. Michelle is involved in children and adult education ministry with a love for Godly Play. She is also an EFM Mentor and a trained Spiritual Director. They have a beloved Boykin Spaniel.

Father Hal Weidman has written a letter to the congregation that can be found here: Welcome Letter

Live-Streaming this week of the 10 a.m. worship service on January 8, 2023 will begin at 9:55 a.m. If for any reason we experience Technical difficulties with the Live-streaming, a recording of the service will be uploaded and a link sent to the congregation at a later time.

If you missed it, here is a video of the December 24, 2022 - Christmas Eve Service

A Link to YouTube video that will begin Sunday, January 8th at 9:55 a.m. is available here.

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During the 10:00 worship service, we will be dedicating the Media booth, cameras, and sound system. Here is a link to progression pictures of the construction of the booth.

Garden Guild will begin on January 9th. We will focus on the rectory grounds. Many thanks to all of the hardworking people who help to clean up our church campus. More hardworking people are welcome to join us. Bring your gloves and tools.

Children’s Church will be held on January 8th in the Gabard Building. Children age 3 – 5^th grade are welcome to meet Keri Wilkin in the Children’s Classroom in Gabard. (This is the first classroom on the left in the preschool hallway.)

The Stitchers of Love are now meeting twice a month on the first and third Sundays in the Parish Hall from 4:00 to 6 p.m. (Time change this Sunday only). All are welcome. We will teach anyone who is interested in learning to knit or crochet. The next meeting is January 15th.

Tuesday Night Bible Study

The Tuesday night Bible study led by Willa Valencia will be held on January 10^th, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders on Williams Street. All adults are welcome. Please bring your Bible—any translation.

Sunday Evening Vespers - a group of Christ Church members meet on Zoom (2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays) at 6:00 p.m. to read the Compline Service, pages 127-135 in the Book of Common Prayer and for friendly conversation afterwards. The first and third Sundays of the month we will meet in-person, but will make an audio recording available after Vespers for those unable to attend in-person. To join the group and receive the link to the weekly gathering, contact Phyllis Hiers or call 229-563-2464.

Ever wondered what Vespers was all about? Here is an Audio Recording from December 18, 2022 available here.

We are utilizing VANCO Payment Solutions to safely and securely make your offering.

Download the free “Vanco Mobile” app and search for Christ Episcopal Church and then Valdosta, GA.

Or you can donate on our Vanco Online site, or by scanning the QR code above or our website donate page located here.

We now also have a mobile text to give number simply text your gift amount to 844-928-4938 and then follow the instructions on your phone to complete your donation.