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This Sunday
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February 15th
The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
O God, the strength of all who put their trust
in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we
can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that
in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
8am: Holy Eucharist
Our early service is unaccompanied by music and usually lasts about 50 minutes. Coffee and fellowship are offered before the service begins in the parish hall, while the sanctuary is available for quiet prayer. Another coffee hour follows the service.
10am: Holy Eucharist
This Eucharistic service is accompanied by our choir of mixed adult voices and organ. Nursery care and children's programing are available during this service. A coffee hour for kids and adults follows the service.
11:30am: Music rehearsals
Following the worship services, our musical groups gather to prepare for the next weeks' offerings.
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Next Week at Christ Church
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February 16th through 21st
Monday
Cornerstone Office Closed
Knitting Ministry, 6pm, Argus Manor (see announcement below)
Tuesday
Cornerstone Office Closed, President's Day Holiday
Wednesday
Eucharist & Lunch, 12:05pm, Sanctuary
Thursday
Men's Group, 7pm, Trackside Pizza
Friday
Vestry Retreat, 6pm, Nielsen's Home
Saturday
1st Communion Class, 10am, Sanctuary & Kitchen
Vestry Retreat cont., 12pm, Parish Hall
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Announcements
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Upcoming Events
CECoP's First Communion class continues this Sunday with session 3 at 11:30am in the Parish Hall. Our final session is February 21st.
Knitting Ministry meets Monday, February 16th. Since our numbers have grown considerably in the past few weeks, our meeting place has changed to the Argus Manor where Helen Godwin lives; in the recreation building. The address is 204 9th Ave. SE., Puyallup. This is the complex right after the Regency Retirement Home, catty corner from Cattin's Restaurant. You may park on the street or in one of the Visitor's spaces. We look forward to seeing the members as well as anyone else wishing to join us in this ministry.
The Church Office will be closed on Tuesday, February 17th for Presidents' Day.
The Episcopal churches of Pierce County will meet on Feb 19th to discuss Habitat for Humanity at 7:00 pm, at St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Tacoma; we will end by 8 PM. I hope all of you can attend plus bring any other interested persons from your church. This will be informational concerning the Building on Faith home, plus general info regarding other Habitat builds. Discussion will include fundraising and actual hands on help. Each home's cost is about $67,000, divided up between all denominations, as is the labor of building and landscaping. Please RSVP to the church office if interested.
Bishop's Visit Next Sunday, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Greg Rickel will be with us and join us for a potluck coffee hour after each service. Look for sign up sheets to bring food. The early service attendees should bring breakfast type foods, and the late service bring brunch type finger foods. Please leave your food in the kitchen, and the Vestry will put them out.
A Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper, prepared and served by the men of Christ Church, will be held on February 24th from 5-7 pm in the Parish Hall. The meal is 'all you can eat' pancakes, ham, fruit, and beverages. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family. Enjoy an evening out of the kitchen & come enjoy good food and fellowship.
A Lenten quiet day will be held at St. Joseph-St. John Episcopal Church, 11111 Military Rd. SW, Lakewood, Saturday, February 28, 10 am to 3pm. Bring a bag lunch and a Lenten snack to share (fruit, nuts, cheese, etc.) Soup and beverages provided. Donation suggested. Register/info at stjjs1@juno.com or call (253)584-6143.
Spotlight Players present
Agatha Christie's "The Hollow"; a three act murder mystery play that
will be performed in our Parish Hall on Friday and Saturday, February
20 & 21; 27 & 28 at 7 pm. Sunday matinees are February 22 and
March 1 at 3 pm. Tickets are $10, regardless of age or size. For
advanced seats please call Kelly at 253-568-6465, or tickets may also
be purchased at the door. Come enjoy this wonderful presentation, and
support local amateur theater, and see if you can spot our Christ
Church thespians!
Support our Troops mailing will
be Sunday, March 22nd at 9 am. There is an updated list on the Welcome
table, of items to bring for the troops. Let's start collecting them
soon, so we'll have lots of boxes to mail for Easter. Monetary
donations are also welcome, to help pay for postage.
General Announcements
Lenten Devotional Booklets by Episcopal Relief and Development are available in the Parish Hall. These devotionals are free of charge.
The 2009 Parish Directory is being prepared. Please check the rough draft in the Parish Hall and make any changes, additions or deletions, necessary. Thanks!
February is 'pasta and sauce month' for the Food Bank. Pick up an extra box or two of your favorite pasta and a spare jar of sauce next time you're out grocery shopping. Thank you for your generosity!
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Mark Your Calendar!
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These are events a bit farther off. Mark your calendars now, and if you have any questions in advance, contact the office. New entries are in bold.
- February 20 to 21: Vestry Retreat.
- February 22nd: Bishop Rickel Visitation, 8 and 10am services.
- February 24th: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5-7pm.
- February 25th: Ash Wednesday, 12:05 and 7pm services.
- March 4th: Lenten Education Program with Soup Dinner, 6pm (Also March 11, 18, 25, and April 1)
- March 6th: Stations of the Cross, 7pm (Also March 13, 20, 27, and April 3)
- April 5th: Palm Sunday, 8 and 10am
- April 8th: Tenebrae, 7pm
- April 9th: Maundy Thursday, 7pm
- April 10th: Good Friday, 12pm, 4pm, and 7pm
- April 11th: Easter Vigil, 8pm
- April 12th: Easter Morning, 8 and 10am
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Chili Cook Off Results
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Will be available next week
Winning recipes are still being collected. Stay tuned!
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Knowledge, Belief, and Identity
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A Lenten Program on Science and Religion
Wednesdays in March:
6pm evening prayer supper, 7pm program
Christ Church, Puyallup
210 5th St. SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone 253.848.2323
In case you miss a session, also available on...
Thursdays in March:
6pm evening prayer and supper, 7pm program
St. James, Kent
24447 94th Ave S
Kent, WA 98030
253.852.4450
How do we form the things we know? And how are we formed by them?
Week 1 (March 4 or 5): Religion and Science
The field of epistemology investigates how we know what we know. The talk will focus on epistemology in science and religion, and how they are related. Science presents a unique way of looking at the world that helps us understand reality, but it can be blind to some important concepts. Come explore with us the place of science in Christian faith.
Week 2 (March 11 or 12): Knowledge and Identity
True faith requires action in the world. This talk will cover how knowledge and belief affect our daily lives. Things we know deeply impact the way we interact with the world around us, both for good and ill. Find out more about how personal commitments to truth in Christianity make a difference in your life.
Week 3 (March 18 or 19): Forming Belief
In popular culture, we frequently see science or Christianity used as defenses for certain beliefs or types of behavior. How well are these arguments justified based on our understanding of science? We will explore the relationship between science and scripture in coming to understand the world.
Week 4 (March 25 or 26): A Way Forward?
Lucas will present his personal synthesis in the context of Anglican Christianity. Then we will open up for discussion among the attendees.
Participants are welcome to come to any or all sessions and will be encouraged to use their new insights. Join us as we explore the mystery of creation by opening our hearts to the knowledge and love of God in Jesus Christ.
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The Rev. Dr. Lucas Mix is a priest in the diocese as well as a scholar of science and religion. He studied comparative religion and biochemistry at the UW, before taking a doctorate at Harvard in evolutionary biology. After that, he took an MDiv at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific and was ordained on Epiphany 2008. Lucas' book on the philosophy, science, and history of life, Life in Space: Astrobiology for Everyone (Harvard Press) will be released this month.
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Questions? Comments? More Information?
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