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Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.
We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING
God's love.
There are several ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:
you can mail in your pledge or place in the Sunday offering,
give online, or text GIVE to (850) 403-6673.
We experience God's love (Worship)
Sunday 10:30 AM service streamed on Facebook Live or YouTube
Click here to listen to last week's sermon.
**An email is sent on Saturdays with links for Sunday worship and Christian Education.
In-Person services on Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM
We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)
New Christian Formation Offering
"Rule of Life" led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a study on how we live out our faith through the ancient practice of a "Rule of Life." This three-week study will explore ancient Rules and also provide an opportunity to make your own Rule.
Adult Christian Education Offering
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Since the last Sunday of November participants have learned about the varied responses of Christians to Darwin’s “Theory of Evolution” during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Widely varying Christian responses also came with the announcements of significant scientific discoveries about human DNA and genetic makeup this century. This Sunday the class sessions begin to consider how this scientific knowledge has affected Christians’ image and understanding of God.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Ministry Opportunities & Ways to Serve
What does it mean to be the Church? The Church is not a building, but a community of people and there are many opportunities where you can share your gifts within our community. How is God leading YOU to serve in new and exciting ways at Christ Church? For a full list of ministry descriptions, please click here; for ministry survey, click here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Baptismal Sunday
Sunday, January 12
Parish Office Closed
Monday, January 20
Annual Parish Meeting/ Vestry Elections
Sunday, January 26
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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
& VESTRY ELECTIONS
Sunday, January 26 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
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NEW CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING
"Rule of Life"
led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie
Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a study on how we live out our faith through the ancient practice of a "Rule of Life." This three-week study will explore ancient Rules and also provide an opportunity to make your own Rule.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tonight ~ 6:00 PM ~ Epiphany House Blessing
Tonight we will not be at Odd Colony. Instead, join us for an Epiphany House Blessing for one of our members. Please contact Rev. Katie for the address.
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony
Join us for a Bible Study on the Book of Job starting January 14. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, January 8 ~ 11:00 AM ~ New Library
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, January 8 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Old Library
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The January book discussion will be Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. Upcoming reads: February (Exodus by Leon Uris); March (Aimless Love by Billy Collins). Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ New Library
Join us in January for a series exploring what our faith teaches us when life is hard and bad things happen. Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, January 11
9:30 AM ~ Parlor
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard.
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ST. LUKE’S CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, January 14 ~ 10:00 AM
at the home of Bonnie Benz
Join us at Bonnie Benz’s home on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00 AM for our monthly meeting. Snacks appreciated. RSVP to Marcia Sevold.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, January 16 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Centering Prayer Room
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 20
in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM
Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here
Since the last Sunday of November participants have learned about the varied responses of Christians to Darwin’s “Theory of Evolution” during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Widely varying Christian responses also came with the announcements of significant scientific discoveries about human DNA and genetic makeup this century. This Sunday the class sessions begin to consider how this scientific knowledge has affected Christians’ image and understanding of God.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
8:00 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. Special books, age-appropriate activities, and a snack are offered.
9:15 AM – Sunday School is available for children and youth. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.
10:30 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. This service also includes Children's Chapel during the sermon, designed especially for children ages 5 years old and up. Children are invited to follow the cross down the main aisle during the sequence hymn and will return during the peace, just in time to have communion with their families.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY!
Children and Family Ministry (CFM) has two ways to keep our families connected with Christ Church during the week. CFM is on Instagram, @cckidspensacola, and shares what is happening on Sunday mornings & ideas for how to keep faithful conversations happening during the week. CFM also has a bite-sized weekly email with the "5 Things" our families need to know for the week – Sunday reminders, save the dates, and more. Would you like to be added? Email Victoria to be added to the list!
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS | |
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HAPPENING
A Christian Experience for 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grades
January 31 – February 2, 2025 ~ Beckwith Camp & Conference Center
For further information, click here.
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CHRIST CHURCH POPs
Join Christ Church for POPping sermons and conversations! Here we will share the Preaching Of the Parish as well as conversations with People Of the Parish and Partners Of the Parish. Each week we will alternate between past sermons and interviews.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547
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CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS
To request yours, please sign up online here. Nametags may be picked up from the information table in the Foyer the Sunday after your request is submitted.
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ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. The altar flowers are a memorial, a thanksgiving for an anniversary, a birthday, a new birth, or a thanksgiving for God's blessings. The donation is listed in the weekly bulletin. Forms to participate in this ministry are available here and on the information table in the Foyer.
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CARE IN COMMUNITY
Christ Church is here for you. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. If you are interested in assisting with staying connected to our church family, please email Rev. Katie or call her at the Parish Office, 850-432-5115. It is easy to feel alone or disconnected, so reach out to one of the priests or someone at the church to say hello. Contact Rev. Katie if you or anyone you know has any needs. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our pastoral care emergency line to speak directly with one of the priests: (850) 462-5137.
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BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Chronicle. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Foyer. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.
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PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY
I. For Those in Need. Including the poor, the unemployed, the lonely, the hungry, the homeless, the abused, the sick and dying, and those who grieve. For those suffering in body, mind, or spirit—including Members: Danny Deaton, Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, Connie Miller, Madeleine Orbik, Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Karen Carwile, Susan Schlichting, Keith, Annie Carter, Brodie Lewis, Mary Ellen Lott, Phillip Michaud, Joan & Walt Wojciehowski, Hal Major, Scott, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer.
II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Blake Busse, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Pierce Fiveash, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, Austin Ordway, Gavin Harris Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke, Jake Willstatter; and all those who serve this nation in harm’s way.
III. For All who have Died. May their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.
To submit a prayer request, email prayer-request@christ-church.net and let us know if this is for the public prayer list or for our confidential intercessory prayer list. You may also fill out the prayer request form online at our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries”). All published prayer requests on this list also go on the confidential intercessory prayer list. Please note that names remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks and on our confidential intercessory prayer list until you ask to be removed. Please resubmit your request if you or a loved one needs to remain on the list. This helps keep our prayers current. Names in bold print indicate new additions to the prayer list.
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