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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)
Adult Christian Education Offering
Paul's Missionary Journeys
Sundays ~ 9:30 AM ~ New Library
Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a class on Paul's Missionary Journeys, as told in the Book of Acts and his Letters.
Adult Christian Education Offering
Do Not Live Afraid: Faith in a Fearful World
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Room 31, 2nd floor of Education Building
Christian Discipleship is a soul, mind, body vocation as well as relational with God and others. Rev. Indermark asserts, “Trust is the bedrock upon which all other growth relies.” Learning the attributes of trust and practices which can deepen one’s ability to trust in God is the intent of this week’s lesson.
We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MACC Concert
Friday, May 15
Choral Evensong
Sunday, May 17
Pentecost/Baptismal Sunday
Sunday, May 24
Parish Office Closed
Monday, May 25
Vacation Bible School
June 22-25
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MUSIC AT CHRIST CHURCH presents
PALAFOX JAZZ ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT ~ Friday, May 15 ~ 7:00 PM
On Friday, May 15 at 7:00 PM, the Palafox Jazz Orchestra will be presenting a concert at Christ Church. The PJO is a unique combination of string quartet along with a jazz quartet and features music ranging from the classical jazz recordings of Clifford Brown and Chet Baker to adaptations of classical literature. Free admission.
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**PLEASE NOTE!**
Sunday, May 17, will be the last Parish Breakfast until the fall.
In addition, Sunday, May 17
will be the last Sunday for Children's Christian Education;
classes will resume in the fall.
Nursery and Children's Chapel
will still be offered through the summer months.
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CHORAL EVENSONG
Sunday, May 17 ~ 5:00 PM
On Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM, the Christ Church choir will sing Choral Evensong, one of the oldest and most beautiful liturgies in the Anglican tradition. Featured will be Cantata no. 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, by Johann Sebastian Bach. Other music includes the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in B-flat by Charles Villiers Stanford; Anglican Chant; and congregational hymns. The evensong orchestra, comprising two horns, three oboes (one doubling English horn), bassoon, strings, and continuo will accompany the cantata and will also play movements of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 1 in F Major. Choral Evensong will be followed by a festive reception. Please come take part, and invite a friend!
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — The Day of Pentecost
Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.
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The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 25
in observance of Memorial Day.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
June 22-25 ~ 8:30-11:30 AM
Join us for VBS 2026: Rainforest Falls, where children learn the about the nature of God. We will sing, learn, craft, and snack all while exploring God’s beautiful creation based on the Book of Psalms. Register here now!
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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.
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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 and follow us on Instagram: @yaccpensacola.
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CHAIR YOGA CLASS
Thursdays ~ 2:30 ~ Old Library
Class is held on Thursdays at 2:30 PM in the Old Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The class includes stretching and flowing poses, mostly done on a chair — no yoga mat needed. Class lasts 50-60 minutes and is led by Lindsey Windrow, Registered Yoga Teacher. All are welcome. Cost: $5.00 per class.
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MOM'S BIBLE STUDY
Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ New Library
Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions. This month, we are looking at Paul's Missionary Journeys, as told in the Book of Acts.
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Saturday, May 16 ~ 8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall
Father John Phillips ~
Mayhem in Montgomery:
Remembrances of the Civil Rights Struggle
All invited! Please make reservations for breakfast here.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, May 21 ~ 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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NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING
Do Not Live Afraid: Faith in a Fearful World
Sundays ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Room 31, Education Building
Christian Discipleship is a soul, mind, body vocation as well as relational with God and others. Rev. Indermark asserts, “Trust is the bedrock upon which all other growth relies.” Learning the attributes of trust and practices which can deepen one’s ability to trust in God is the intent of this week’s lesson. If you would like more information, 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 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. 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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PENTECOST MORNING OF SILENCE:
When We Breathe Together
Saturday, May 23 ~ 10:00–11:30 AM
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Chapel
“When the day of Pentecost had come,
they were all together in one place.” Acts 2:1
Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola invites you to a Pentecost Morning of Silence as we share two periods of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, and a Contemplative Walk. Each holy breath we take is a gift from God. When we start breathing together, we begin a process of change; we live in the goodness of what Jesus teaches; we live together in the Kingdom. All are welcome. Plan to arrive early, entering the Chapel in silence and being seated by 9:50. Registration and details at centeringprayerpensacola.com.
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THE PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND presents
Fourth Musician's Choice Concert
Saturday, May 30 ~ 7:30 PM
Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio,
Pensacola State College
The Pensacola Bay Concert Band, Christ Church's "Enesmble In Residence", presents their Fourth Musician’s Choice Concert on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 PM in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio on the campus of Pensacola State College. Admission to the concert is free, but audience members are asked to bring food donations for Manna Food Pantries. The concert features music chosen by our band members, and includes popular music from movies and television, as well as traditional concert band selections. The Pensacola Bay Concert Band is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization.
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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: Joann Bjorensen, Will & Sally Fox, Susan Norton, JoAnn Shrine, Sarah Ballew, Brian Thomas, Kay Mitchell, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Berta, John Eringman, Marian, Joni Sterkel, Tina & Brian, Hannah Wood, Sonja Crawford, Regina Noonan, 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, Harley Jennings, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Michael Kukenberger, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, James Mayfield, Nathanael Mayfield, Sean McAbee, Mac McArthur, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, Austin Ordway, Gavin Harris Patterson, Gavin Peterson, Kyle Roberson, Matthew Hewett Sale, 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—Jason Hobratschk, HIlda Jones, Trey Miller, Shelby Speck—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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