Christ Church Chronicle 2-22-26

February 22, 2026

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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)

We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)

Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge

Thursday, March 5 ~ 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.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lenten Small Groups begin

Sunday, February 22

The Gathering

Wednesday, March 4

Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge

Thursday, March 5

Choral Evensong

Sunday, March 8

SMALL GROUPS FOR LENT BEGIN FEBRUARY 22

"Seven Deadly Sins"

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 study focuses on the Seven Deadly Sins. Groups will meet once a week for an hour, for the six weeks of Lent beginning, Sunday, February 22. Sign-up forms will be available in your Sunday bulletin. If you are interested in hosting or leading a small group, please email Krista.

THE GATHERING

Wednesday, March 4

5:00 PM ~ Church; 5:30 PM ~ Parish Hall

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! March program: Caring For Others. Suggested donation: $10.

SERVING LUNCH AT BRIGHT BRIDGE

Thursday, March 5 ~ 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

CHORAL EVENSONG

Sunday, March 8 ~ 5:00 PM

On Sunday, March 8th at 5:00 PM the Christ Church choir will sing Choral Evensong, one of the oldest and most beautiful liturgies in the Anglican tradition. Music will include the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in B-flat by John Stainer, along with selections from his cantata The Crucifixion; Anglican Chant; and congregational hymns. Choral Evensong will be followed by a festive reception. Please come take part in this quintessentially Episcopal experience, and invite a friend!

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 will be doing the Lenten study, The Seven Deadly Sins. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions and follow us on Instagram: @yaccpensacola.

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 will include stretching and flowing poses, mostly done on a chair — no yoga mat needed. Class will last 50-60 minutes and is led by Lindsey Windrow, Registered Yoga Teacher. All are welcome. Cost: $5.00 per class.

MOM'S BIBLE STUDY

Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ New Library

Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! For Lent, we will be doing the study, The Seven Deadly Sins. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS

Riding Tour of Pensacola's Historic Districts,

Visit to Historic Village & Lunch

Saturday, March 21 – 9 AM - 3PM

**Registration deadline is Sunday, March 1!**

The Christ Church Travelers Program has proved to be a a unique and fun way to enjoy local and regional events, cultural experiences and fellowship with each other. Join us Saturday, March 21, for a narrated riding tour of Pensacola's three historic districts — Seville Square, Victorian-era North Hill and restored downtown. We will also visit Historic Pensacola Village where we will step back into the 1800's and see history come alive with visits to museums and restored homes. We will have lunch at O'Brien's Bistro. Our tour guide is Christ Church member and local historian, Lucy Rentz, who has conducted tours for over 40 years. Deadline for reservations is Sunday, March 1 with a minimum of 30 people and maximum of 40. Friends and family are welcome! For additional information, please click here.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, March 4 ~ 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 Short Novels of John Steinbeck. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

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.

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!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC

Mondays ~ 6-7:30 PM ~ Undercroft

HIGH SCHOOL EYC

Wednesdays ~ 6-8 PM ~ Undercroft

For the current EYC newsletter, click here.

Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola presents

CONTEMPLATIVE FOREST WALK

Saturday, March 21 ~ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Naval Live Oaks Picnic Pavilion Bayside

For more information and to register, click here.

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. 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.

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: JoAnn Shrine, Sarah Ballew, Brian Thomas, Kay Mitchell, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Joni Sterkel, Donald Cazer, Sydney Doggrell, Tina Fryer, Allan Goldsmith, Brodie Lewis, Susan Myrick, Mary Jane Soule, John Diffey, Pat Hawkins, Linda Hobratschk, 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, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Michael Kukenberger, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Mac McArthur, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, Austin Ordway, Gavin Harris Patterson, 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—Elizabeth Allen, Sandra Chancellor, Joe Taylor—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.