Christ Church Chronicle 6-29-25

June 29, 2025

Visit our Website

OUR PARISH MISSION

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)

Summer Formation Series

"Coffee with Clergy"

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library

Join Rev. Katie and Fr. Michael for casual conversations – anything from answering questions on your mind to exploring topics in theology. Grab a cup of coffee and join the clergy of Christ Church in the New Library Sundays over the summer.

Summer Adult Christian Education Offering

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.

The author of this book maintains that the goal of Christian discipleship is to “Become Like Him (Christ).” This Christlike spiritual formation is a lifelong process, and deeds of loving kindness put the transformation into practice. Sunday’s discussion intends to help us learn how to make ourselves available for this transformation.

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.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

EYC Car Wash

Saturday, June 28

Prime Timers July 4th Celebration

Wednesday, July 2

Parish Office Closed

Thursday, July 3

& Friday, July 4

SUMMER FORMATION SERIES

"Coffee with Clergy"

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ New Library

EYC CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

Saturday, June 28 ~ 9:00 AM-2:00 PM ~ Apple Market Parking Lot

Come Support Our Mission Trip!

Stop by Apple Market (1021 Scenic Hwy.) this Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM for a car wash! Christ Church EYC is raising funds to serve others and share God's love beyond our community. Your support—through a clean car and a kind donation—helps us be the hands and feet of Jesus. We'll see you there!

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, July 3 & Friday, July 4

for the Independence Day holiday.

CHRIST CHURCH SUMMER CHOIR

Are you somewhat interested in singing in the Christ Church Choir but unsure about a long-term commitment? Or perhaps you and a family member or friend might like to try something new together? The Christ Church Summer Choir may be just the thing for you! This summer program features limited rehearsal time and accessible choir literature. Rehearsals will take place at 6:00 PM in the Choir Room on the following dates: June 25, July 9 & 23, and August 6, 2025.

The choir arrives on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM to warm up and rehearse for the 10:30 AM Eucharist. Prospective singers are not required to commit to singing the entire summer but may join as they are able. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Jason or attend a Wednesday evening rehearsal on one of the above dates. Come, join us as we make our joyful noise unto the Lord!

Attention 6th–12th graders!!

JOIN AN ACOLYTE TEAM!

Acolytes are “ones who help” and are important individuals that make worship possible on Sunday mornings. From serving as a torch bearer that shines the light of Christ to being a server who helps prepare the Lord’s Table, there are many ways to be part of the team. Any 6th-12th grade youth can become an acolyte, serving roughly one Sunday a month. Click here to learn more or join an acolyte team.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Come weekly for fellowship and conversation as your schedule allows! This month we are doing a study of C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, July 9 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Old Library

**Please note date change this month!**

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 July book discussion will be James by Percival Everett. Upcoming reads: August (Playground by Richard Powers). Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Saturday, July 12

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.

JUNE INVESTMENT DRIVE – J.U.S.T. Pensacola

(Justice United Seeking Transformation)

Our annual Investment Drive is an incredibly important part of what we do. If we want to grow our ability to change the way systems operate in Pensacola and Escambia County, then we have to “own” the advocacy that we are building. J.U.S.T. supports a FT Organizer; a PT Admin Assistant; staff/network member training provided by DART (Direct Action and Research Training Center); office expenses; and outside services. June is our investment month. Please consider making a meaningful investment in Christ Church’s membership and commitment to justice ministry, so that we reach our 2025-26 investment goal of $4,000. There are three ways to invest: make a one-time investment or monthly investments at justpensacola.org/invest; send check or money order to J.U.S.T. Pensacola, 6 E. Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32501; or set up electronic payment with your bank.

SUMMER ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES SUMMER

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 AM – 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.

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!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

For the current EYC newsletter, click here.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Judy Pries, Allison Mitchell, Brian Thomas, Susan, Patrick Price, Joe Taylor, Kay Mitchell, Gail LeRoy, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Regina Noonan, Virginia Woolfe, Glenn Young, Steve Aldridge, Jackie Kugelman, Sandy, Keith, Susan Pyle, Hal Major, 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—Joanne Andrews, Jane Dysart, Margherita Soule, Cole Stevenson—and anniversaries—Morgan & Stephen Luongo.

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.