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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, 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 Adult Christian Education Offering
The Anglican Communion led by Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie
Sundays, November 16 & 23 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Rev. Katie and Fr. Michael for a two-part class on the Anglican Communion and a recap of the Young Adults of Christ Church pilgrimage to Canterbury. Sunday, November 16, will focus on the structure and history of the Anglican Communion. Sunday, November 23, will include a panel of young adults as they share their reflections on their pilgrimage experience. This class will be in the Parish Hall between services at 9:30 AM.
Adult Christian Education Offering
Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians by Amy-Jill Levine
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
**The class will not meet this Sunday but will resume on Sunday, November 16.**
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge
Thursday, November 6 ~ 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Join us as we help serve lunch at Bright Bridge Ministries the first Thursday of the month (Richard’s Memorial – 2615 W. DeSoto St). To volunteer to help serve this month, please email Traci. Food prep starts at 8:30 AM. Food service is from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, with cleanup until 12:30 PM.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Serving at Bright Bridge
Thursday, November 6
Veterans Day Service
Sunday, November 9
Parish Office Closed
Tuesday, November 11
The Gathering
Wednesday, November 19
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY
If you were unable to attend Consecration Sunday,
it is not too late to make a pledge to Christ Church.
You may mail your pledge card to the church,
place in the offering plate on Sunday,
or submit your pledge card online: please click here.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY AT CHRIST CHURCH
Christ Church is a vibrant, flourishing church. As a community, we seek to show everyone God loves them unconditionally. In this time of growth, we seek a Director of Membership and Stewardship to facilitate developing new members, orchestrating the annual stewardship program, and working with the rector to grow the Endowment through planned giving. For a complete job description, click here.
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SERVING LUNCH AT BRIGHT BRIDGE
Thursday, November 6 ~ 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Join us as we help serve lunch at Bright Bridge Ministries the first Thursday of the month (Richard’s Memorial – 2615 W. DeSoto St). To volunteer to help serve this month, please email Traci. Food prep starts at 8:30 AM. Food service is from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, with cleanup until 12:30 PM.
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VETERANS DAY SERVICE
Sunday, November 9 ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Church
Christ Church will conduct a special Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 9 at 9:30 AM in the Church Nave. This year, our keynote speaker will be parishioner Betsy Hart. She will speak about being a military spouse and her work as program manager for Home Base – Veteran & Family Care.
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The Parish Office will be closed Tuesday, November 11
in observance of Veterans Day.
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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
The Anglican Communion
led by Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie
Sundays, November 16 & 23 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
Join Rev. Katie and Fr. Michael for a two-part class on the Anglican Communion and a recap of the Young Adults of Christ Church pilgrimage to Canterbury. Sunday, November 16, will focus on the structure and history of the Anglican Communion. Sunday, November 23, will include a panel of young adults as they share their reflections on their pilgrimage experience. This class will be in the Parish Hall between services at 9:30 AM.
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Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, November 18
and may be dropped off in the Foyer.
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THE GATHERING
~ Wednesday, November 19 ~
5:00 PM ~ Church; 5:30 PM ~ Parish Hall
Every third Wednesday of the month, we will gather for Eucharist, Dinner, and a short presentation from one of our outreach partners. Eucharist is at 5 PM in the Church; dinner is at 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall followed by the program at 6:00 PM. Come for worship, food, fellowship, and to learn about our greater community! Our speakers for November will be Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie about the Compass Rose Society. Suggested donation: $10.
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THE BAKE SALE IS COMING!
~ Sunday, December 14 ~
The women of Christ Church invite everyone (MEN included!) to donate their favorite homemade cookies, cakes, pies, breads, candy or other specialty! A sign up sheet for bakers is in the Foyer on the volunteer desk. The first 10 people to sign up will receive a special gift! Drop off for baked goods will be Friday, December 12.
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EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) REGISTRATION FOR NEW YEAR
The Outline of Faith in our Book of Common Prayer asks the question “Through whom does the Church carry out its mission?” Our answer is “The church carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members.” EfM will enrich your spiritual life and support you as you discover and live out your ministry. How can you best use your gifts and talents? EfM is designed for lay people with big questions and a hunger to better understand our faith. In a revised EfM: Classic curriculum, we join together weekly to study Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Christian Ethics and Spirituality in a four-year program but you only commit to one academic year at a time. In addition to Classic, there is a new voice “EfM: Wide Angle.” Wide Angle is a one-year taste of Classic’s four years. It takes a narrative approach and introduces participants to Classic by touching on elements of all four years of the classic program in one year. Anyone can take Wide Angle at any time. Our group will consist of both Classic and Wide Angle participants.
If it has been a while since you took EfM or are new to EfM, now may be the time to join a group. The seminar builds fellowship, understanding and a sense of how God is working in your life. Registration for our new year ends December 12, 2025. We meet on Tuesday evenings at Christ Church, 5-7:30 PM beginning January 6, 2026. For additional information, contact Pam Tanner with questions.
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YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)
Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM
Odd Colony
Come weekly for fellowship and conversation as your schedule allows! We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.
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EPIC BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, November 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 November book discussion will be Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Upcoming reads: December – The Dutch House by Ann Patchett; January – An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin. 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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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays ~ 10:00 AM ~ New Library
We meet every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM in the New Library. We are currently studying the Gospel of John. Come and join us and bring your Bible!
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ Polonza's
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, November 8 ~ 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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CIRCLE OF CARE
Wednesday, November 12 ~ 11:00 AM ~ New Library
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursdays, November 13 & 20 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor
Newcomers always welcome;
instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
For more information about the Prayer Shawl Ministry, please click here.
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ST. LUKE’S CHAPTER MEETING
Monday, November 17 ~ 10:00 AM
at the home of Bonnie Benz
Join us at Bonnie Benz’s home on Monday, November 17, at 10:00 AM for our monthly meeting. Please RSVP to Marcia Sevold.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
Jesus for Everyone:
Not Just Christians by Amy-Jill Levine
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.
**The class will not meet this Sunday but will resume on Sunday, November 16.**
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
8:00 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 4 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 4 years old.
10:30 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 4 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 Sarah to be added to the list!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC
Mondays ~ 6-7:30 PM ~ Undercroft
HIGH SCHOOL EYC
Wednesdays ~ 6-8 PM ~ Undercroft
For the current EYC newsletter, click here.
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PRE-ADVENT QUIET MORNING
Saturday, November 22 ~ 9:00 AM-12:30 PM ~ Holy Trinity Episcopal
Holy Trinity, Pensacola, is offering a Pre-Advent Quiet Morning on Saturday, November 22, 9 AM to 12:30 PM. The Quiet Morning is to help participants plan how they want to live the Season of Advent for the sake of God’s liberating and transforming Love having an affect on their lives. This is limited to 25 participants and all are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes (perhaps bring a sweater) and bring a Bible and something in which to write/record thoughts and insights. There is no cost to attend other than your willingness to sacrifice the morning. Refreshments will be provided. Fr. Bob Graves will lead our Quiet Morning, sponsored by the Holy Trinity Daughters of the King. The morning’s activities will end with Holy Eucharist from 12 to 12:30. To register, please text or call Melinda Hamilton at 850-324-8206. The deadline to register is November 19.
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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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CHURCH PRAYER SHAWLS
A few prayer shawls have been placed on a stand just inside the front doors of the church that may be used during services. If you are a bit chilly or just want something to hold, pick up a prayer shawl to use. It is the hope of the Prayer Shawl Ministry that these items, prayerfully made, will offer comfort and a sense of well-being to the borrowers and they will feel God’s love and peace.
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CARE IN COMMUNITY
Christ Church is here for you. It is easy to feel alone or disconnected, so reach out to one of the priests or someone at the church to say hello. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. Contact Rev. Katie or call her at the Parish Office (850-432-5115) if you or anyone you know has any needs.
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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: Terry Pate, Diane Hahner, John Chason, Sarah Ballew, Brian Thomas, Kay Mitchell, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Angie, Doris, Brodie Lewis, Katherine Barnes, Mary Ahlstrand, Regina Noonan, 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, Harrison Williams, 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—Cannon Boyles, Cole Carrell, John Matthews, Abigail Stitt—and anniversaries.
To submit a prayer request, email prayer-request@christ-church.net or fill out the prayer request form on our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries”). Please let us know if this is for the confidential prayer list only or for the published public prayer list as well. Please note that all names remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks. Please resubmit your request with an update if you or a loved one would like to stay on the list for another four weeks. This helps keep our prayers current. Names in bold print indicate new additions to the prayer list.
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