January 15,2026

Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Safe Church Training Day

Christ Church will host a deanery wide Safe Church Training on Saturday, January 17. Per diocesan and national church policy, ALL lay ministers, key holders, employees and elected leaders will be required to complete these trainings within the calendar year, and everyone is encouraged to do so.

Information from the Diocese:

These training days will offer viewing of online training videos in a classroom setting, making the content more accessible and helping participants learn how to access the training independently. Individual accounts using a personal email are required, and Kait Hyde will be available to assist with setup. If participants are able to complete the training on their own, this is encouraged, as no additional content will be added during the training day.

Trainings will be held within each deanery. While the featured training is hosted by the Hudson Valley Deanery, participants from any deanery are welcome, and all are encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP to Kait Hyde at KHyde@CtKCenter.org

 or 518.692.9550 ext. 115.

Special Note: We want to remind everyone that these trainings are not just for churches with active youth programs. All of the following roles still need a selection of these trainings: keyholders, lay leadership, clergy (including retired members), all elected positions, children's ministries, and more. You can find more information on our Safe Church policies at Sexual Misconduct Prevention – Episcopal Diocese of Albany

Rector's Forum

Father Bill will hold a rector's forum following the service on Sunday, January 18 in the Guild Room. This will be an open forum for anyone to ask questions, express concerns, suggest ideas, etc., about the year ahead.

Epiphany House Blessings

Blessed chalk as well as printed prayers and instructions are available in the parish hall.

Deanery Convocation

Diocesan Grants Available

The Following grants are available from the diocese for the year 2026. If you are interested in applying for these grants, please speak to Fr. Bill as soon as possible.

Rent Abatement Grants for Seniors

We are able to offer ten grants of $500 per person for 2026. Grants are available to any Episcopalian 55 years of age or older. Grants will be considered on a first come first serve basis. Limit one grant per person.

Support Grant for Seniors

We are able to offer ten grants of $1,400 per person for 2026. Grants are available to any Episcopalian 55 years of age or older. Grants will be considered on a first come first serve basis. Limit one grant per person. 

Father Bill Away

Father Bill will be away January 22-25, 2026. There will be no service of Morning Prayer on Thursday, January 22 or Friday, January 23. The Sunday service on January 25 will be Sund Morning Prayer, Richard Erickson, officiating.

Food Donations Needed!

We have seen a significant increase in demand for food from our mini-pantry and are only anticipating that to grow. Please consider donating non-perishable items as soon as possible. Collection boxes will be in the parish hall and the narthex. We will also accept personal hygiene items, baby and adult diapers, and baby food (but not infant formula) as well as monetary donations.

Funds are also available if anyone would like to buy a large amount of food or other items and be fully or partially reimbursed. Please contact the church office if you would like to do this.

Flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God

in loving memory of departed loved ones.

Flowers on the High Altar may be dedicated to loved ones by members of the congregation. Please call the office with the name(s) you wish to commemorate and the Sunday you prefer. A donation is requested; the church provides the flowers.

This week at Christ Church

January 16-22

Friday

Feria

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open



Saturday

Antony of Egypt, Monastic, 356

9:00am-3:00pm - Safe Church Training (Parish Hall)

Sunday

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

9:00am The Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Coffee Hour following (Parish Hall)

Rector's Forum (Guild Room)

Monday

The Confession of St. Peter the Apostle

8:30am - The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

Tuesday

Fabian, Bishop & Martyr, 250

8:00am-5:00pm - FRCC Office Hours (FRCC Office)

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - FRCC Play Group (Common Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

6:00-7:00pm - Alanon Meeting (Library)

Wednesday

Agnes & Cecilia of Rome, Martyrs, 304 & c. 250

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

12:15pm - The Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer (Lady Chapel)

Thursday

Feria

8:00am-5:00pm - FRCC Office Hours (FRCC Office)

No Morning Prayer, Rite II

9:00am-12:00pm - FRCC Play Group (Common Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

6:00-7:00pm - AA Meeting (Library)

Note: Fr. Bill is generally available Monday-Thursday during offices hours and by appointment. Friday is Fr. Bill's day off.

Weekly Statistics

Attendance

The Holy Eucharist - Sunday, January 11: 48

Daily Office/Eucharist - January 9-15: 10

The Holy Eucharist - Wednesday, January 14: 13

Offerings

Sunday, January 11

Pledge - $1,945.40

Non-pledge - $0.00

Loose Plate - $100.00

Food Pantry - $100.00

Miscellaneous - $30.00

Lay Ministry Schedule

Sunday, January 18

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

The Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Acolytes - Eli Lytle, Martin Lytle

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Neal Van Deusen

Lector - Sandra Gill

Greeter - Wayne Weber

Altar Guild - Sandra Gill & Tracey Jennings

Camera Operator - Sara Kahn-Gearity

Sunday, January 25

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Morning Prayer, Rite II

Officiant - Richard Erickson

Lector - Pat Marshall

Greeter - Bob Link

Altar Guild - Babette Ryder-Card & Mary Jane Swain

Camera Operator - Eli Lytle

Celebrations

January 16-22

January 17 - Maurice Haughton

January 21- Thomas Kappel

January 21 - Linda Piester

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