The Christ Church Community Update
Sunday September 27, 2009
Opportunities to Serve
A community of stewardsStewardship 2010

As a steward of Christ Church what do you dream the future of Christ Church to be?  Share with a Vestry Member and Stewardship Committee your hopes for our future, and your own participation to make the dream come true.
Upcoming Burial and Memorial Services at Christ Church

On Saturday, October 3, 2 PM, the Burial Rite and Memorial Service will be offered for Jayne Petit.

On Saturday, October 10, 12 Noon, the Burial Rite and Memorial Service will be offered for William Sommerfield.
 
Quick Links
Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at Christ Church, as you are, to receive the blessings of God so freely given.
This Sunday
A Rector's Forum on An Altar in the World 10:10 AM

Susan Richardson discusses the book and the impact it is having on the daily spiritual lives of our community.
 
LGBT fellowship at Christ ChurchBrunch with the LGBT fellowship, Sunday, September 27, 12:15 PM

The LGBT fellowship at Christ Church gathers for brunch with Susan Richardson and Timothy Safford to discern the year ahead as a ministry committed to fellowship, advocacy and service.  To RSVP for brunch,  click here.
 
Sunday Services and Readings
The Holy Eucharist  9 AM
Morming Prayer and Sermon  11 AM
The scripture readings for this Sunday are found here.
Coming up at Christ Church
Poster by Henry VegaNow or Never to Register for Old City Scavenger Hunt to Aid Homeless

Benefit Project H.O.M.E. by becoming an Old City detective on Sunday October 4 at 1 P.M., at the Christ Church fall outreach event.  Using clues and cameras provided by CityHunt, a professional scavenger hunt company, we'll gather in teams of all ages, with proceeds going to benefit Project H.O.M.E.   For information or to register, visit here.  To ensure we have materials for everyone, please register by September 30.  Kids 5 and under are free.
 
Blessing of the AnimalsThe Blessing of the Animals, in the Spirit of St. Francis Oct 4, 4 PM

Sunday, October 4 is also the feast day for St. Francis, and day on which the church, in the spirit of Francis, blesses all living creatures, including our pets.  Bring them one and all to the south garden at 4 PM.  And, bring your pets on the Scavenger Hunt!