Christ Church Chronicle 9-6-26

September 6, 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

New Adult Christian Education Offering beginning Sunday, September 6

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM ~ Room 31, 2nd floor of Education Building

“For me the time of action does not differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, I possess God in as great tranquility as when upon my knees at the blessed sacrament,” said Brother Lawrence. He joined a monastic order as a layperson and worked in the kitchen or repairing sandals. How can the presence of God be with one as strongly in daily work and tasks as at the Eucharist?

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

Serving Lunch at Bright Bridge

Thursday, September 3 ~ 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

Small Groups Begin

Sunday, September 6

Parish Office Closed

Monday, September 7

Food for the Body/

Food for the Soul

Tuesday, September 8

Samuel Sunday

Sunday, September 13

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 7

in observance of Labor Day.

FOOD FOR THE BODY, FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Tuesday, September 8 ~ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ~ Parish Hall

Every second Tuesday of the month, we will gather in the Parish Hall to inwardly digest our lunch while we inwardly digest the Word. Each month will provide an overview of a book of the Bible that leads into resources for further study throughout the month. Come for food for both the body and soul! Suggested lunch donation: $10.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN & ST. LUKE'S CHAPTER

~ Tuesday, September 8 ~

ECW & the St. Luke chapter of ECW invite all members to attend the monthly meeting of Food for the Body, Food for the Soul on Tuesday, September 8 at 11:30 AM in the Parish Hall. We will have a short ECW meeting in the Parlor afterwards.

Save the date!

SAMUEL SUNDAY ~ September 13

At Christ Church, we experience, embrace, and extend God’s love. This fall, we are living into our mission to show everyone God loves them unconditionally. Over the last few weeks you have heard more about ways to be involved with our many ministries, groups, and opportunities in and through Christ Church. On September 13, what we call “Samuel Sunday,” from the story of the calling of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, we will gather as a community to express where we feel God is calling us to serve.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: An Interfaith Exploration

Wednesdays, September 23 – October 14

Rabbi Joel Fleekop and Father Michael will be leading a four week class on the Ten Commandments looking at it from both a Jewish and a Christian perspective. The class will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM and will rotate between Christ Church and Temple Beth-El.

CHRIST CHURCH AV/TECH TEAM

The Christ Church A/V Tech team would love to have you be involved! We are seeking individuals in the congregation who are passionate about using their technology gifts at Christ Church. By livestreaming worship services and operating the A/V system, you create the online worship experience and make visitors feel welcome. This ministry is the gateway for how many people come to know about Christ Church and stay engaged when they are not able to attend services in person. For more information, please email Meghan.

CHRIST CHURCH CHORISTERS REGISTRATION

The Christ Church Choristers is open to all students of reading ability, generally, 3rd grade and older. Junior Choristers comprise girls from 3rd – 5th grades and boys from 3rd grade until voice change. Junior Choristers rehearse Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 PM in the Choir Room. Junior Choristers join the Parish Choir and Senior Girls to sing the 10:30 AM Eucharist approximately one Sunday per month. Senior Girls comprise girls from 6th – 12th grades. Senior Girls rehearse Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 PM in the Choir Room and join the Parish Choir to sing the 10:30 AM Eucharist approximately two Sundays per month. There is no cost to participate in Choristers, and all necessary supplies are provided. Of course, donations to the Chorister program are always very much appreciated and put to good use. The Christ Church Chorister Registration form may be found here. Prospective Choristers may register at any time throughout the academic year. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Dr. Jason Hobratschk, Director of Music Ministry.

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 Fall study, The Parable of the Sower. We gather in the back room at Odd Colony. Please contact the Parish Office with any questions and follow us on Instagram: @yaccpensacola.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 2 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor

The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Parlor. The September book discussion will be 1066: The Year of the Conquest by David Howarth. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

SERVING LUNCH AT BRIGHT BRIDGE

Thursday, September 3 ~ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CHAIR YOGA CLASS

Thursdays ~ 2:30 PM

2nd Floor of the Christian Education Building

**Please note we will not meet on Thursday, September 3**

Class is held on Thursdays at 2:30 PM 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.

MOM'S BIBLE STUDY

Fridays ~ 8:30 AM ~ Library

Come weekly for fellowship, conversation, and Bible Study, as your schedule allows! We will be doing the Fall study, The Parable of the Sower. Please contact the Parish Office with any questions.

CIRCLE OF CARE

Wednesday, September 9 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Library

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Saturday, September 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.

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

The Practice of the Presence of God

Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM ~ Room 31, Education Building

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 Rachel to be added to the list!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC

Mondays ~ 6-7:30 PM ~ The Upper Room

HIGH SCHOOL EYC

Wednesdays ~ 6-8 PM ~ The Upper Room

For the current EYC newsletter, click here.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

For Bay Lights at Beckwith details, tickets, and registration, 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.

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: The Vaillant Family, Genie McCoy, Tom Linke, Sydney Doggrell, Nancy Matthews, Billy Lovelace, Joe Taylor, Lucy Rentz, Debbie Stewart, Teresa Rogers, Gail LeRoy, Joann Bjorensen, Susan Norton, JoAnn Shrine, Sarah Ballew, Brian Thomas, Kay Mitchell, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Jaime Gutierrez, Joan & Walt Wojciehowski, the Bell Family, Troy Burden, John Eringman, Patricia Hancock, Craig Harvell, Mike Mayo, Meg C. & family, HayLee Richard, Steve Williams, Lavon Brown, Darrin, Susan Pyle, 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—Kia Lewis—and anniversaries.

To submit a prayer request, fill out the prayer request form on our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries” here). 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.