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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)
Adult Christian Formation Offering
“Being the People of God” ~ led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie
Sundays ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a study on what it means to put our faith in action. This study will explore practically what we believe and what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Adult Christian Education Offering
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
Conflict between value systems in personal, community, national and international relationships is like a pandemic. In the appendix to this book, Dr. Collins points out moral conflicts associated with scientific discoveries and the use of such information. This class session will focus on the criteria a Christian might use to make decisions when a moral conflict presents itself. For more information you may contact Dick Hooper or David Starling.
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
PrimeTimers "Kickoff"
Thursday, February 27
Confirmation Classes begin
Sunday, March 2
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, March 4
Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, March 5
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CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS & YOUTH (8th grade & above)
BEGIN SUNDAY, MARCH 2
Confirmation is an opportunity to “confirm” your baptismal faith during the bishop’s visit on Sunday, April 27. It is also a way to take ownership in being a member of an Episcopal Church in general and Christ Church in particular. This year, adults and youth will have separate Lenten confirmation classes. Classes will take place during the Sunday school hour (9:30-10:15 AM) with adult classes in the Parish Hall and youth classes in the Parlor. There will be two longer classes held on March 2 and March 9 from 12-2:30 PM. We will begin in the Parish Hall for lunch and move to the Church for class. To sign up for classes, please email Kelly, Parish Secretary, by Wednesday, February 26. If you have any questions, please e-mail Rev. Katie.
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, March 5
7:30 AM - Imposition of Ashes
8:15 AM - EDS Imposition of Ashes
12:00 Noon - Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
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SMALL GROUPS FOR LENT:
"Bearing Fruit"
As part of the observance of a holy Lent this year, Christ Church invites and challenges you to be part of a small group. This Lenten discipline is a great way to observe the season with prayer, study, and fellowship. This year, the focus is on the fruit of the Spirit with a study called “Bearing Fruit.” Groups are at most 10 people in size, meet once a week for an hour for the six weeks of Lent, and begin the week of March 9. Sign up for a small group here. If you are interested in hosting or leading a small group, please email Krista.
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PRIMETIMERS "KICKOFF"
MARDI GRAS INVITATIONAL
Thursday, February 27
11:00 AM ~ Parish Hall
Celebrate Mardi Gras with the PrimeTimers on Thursday, February 27 at 11:00 AM in the Parish Hall. As PrimeTimers relaunches, find out ways to connect and get involved with other parishioners who are also in the "prime of their life." Come eat lunch with all the fixin's, including King Cake! Sign up for lunch by Sunday, February 23 by emailing Krista or complete an RSVP card and place it in the basket on the information table in the Foyer.
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“Get wRight” MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER
Friday, February 28 & Saturday, March 1
It’s Mardi Gras time and the best place to enjoy the Friday evening illuminated parade and Saturday afternoon grand parade is in front of Christ Church! (The parades make the turn at Wright and Palafox Sts.). Bring the family and “Get wRight” with adult beverages, water, and snacks. All proceeds this year will go towards the Young Adults of Christ Church pilgrimage. Tell your friends and neighbors to stop by too! We will be open prior to the parades (7:00 PM on Friday and 2:00 PM on Saturday) and during the events.
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YACC PARADE PARKING LOT FUNDRAISER
Friday, February 28 & Saturday, March 1
The Young Adults of Christ Church will have a parking lot fundraiser for the Evening Illuminated and Grand Mardi Gras parades. Both parking lots will open four hours before the parade begins. Parking spaces will be sold for $20 per vehicle (cash only). All proceeds will support their upcoming pilgrimage.
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, March 4 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM ~ Parish Hall
(sponsored by the Young Adults of Christ Church)
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4 from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Come eat bacon, sausage, and pancakes with all the fixin's! Suggested donation of $5 per person. All proceeds will support the YACC upcoming pilgrimage.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING
“Being the People of God” ~ led by Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie
Sundays ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a study on what it means to put our faith in action. This study will explore practically what we believe and what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
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SUNDAY BREAKFAST IS BACK!
Sundays ~ 9:00 AM ~ Parish Hall
Suggested donation: $5 per person/$15 max per family
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony
Join us for a Bible Study on the Book of Job. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, February 20 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Old Library
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ New Library
**Please note we will not meet this Friday.**
Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 5 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Old Library
The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Old Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The March book discussion will be The Frozon River by Ariel Lawhon. Upcoming reads: April (The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich); May (Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth DeLozier). 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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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
Conflict between value systems in personal, community, national and international relationships is like a pandemic. In the appendix to this book, Dr. Collins points out moral conflicts associated with scientific discoveries and the use of such information. This class session will focus on the criteria a Christian might use to make decisions when a moral conflict presents itself. For more information you may contact Dick Hooper or David Starling.
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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.
9:30 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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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: Rex Wyers, Joan White, Danny Deaton, Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, Connie Miller, Madeleine Orbik, Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Regina Noonan, Yvonne Parsons, Pru, Lucy Greene, Emilee, Jonathan & Erica Jennings, Virginia Wolfe, Susan Pyle, 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—Joe Taylor—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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