The Christ Church Community Update
Sunday October 18, 2009
Our Future
A community of stewards

Christ Church stewards Robin Parke and Janice Woodcock spoke movingly last Sunday about their stewardship of Christ Church.  Read their thoughts here.
Sunday November 15, 10 AM
One Service
Celebrating the 315th year of Christ Church
Opportunities to Serve
Shelter
Sandwich Making
Making bologna sandwiches
October 17, 8:30 AM.  Info.
Parish Workday
parish workday
October 31, 8AM.  Info.
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
The Holy Eucharist  9 AM and 11 AM
The scripture readings for this Sunday are found here.
James son of Zebedee
The Rector's Forum studies the disciples addiction to power, 10:10 AM

The disciples James and John follow Jesus for the eventual fame and power he will bring them.  To be great, Jesus reminds them, is to become like a slave.  Does this have practical application in daily life?
kids soar in the atriumOur kids soar in the Atrium

Programs for kids in the Atriums this Sunday include preparations for the upcoming Children's Sabbath service on October 25.  Youth group meets, too.  For details, click here.
Coming up at Christ Church
America's ProphetAn evening with bestselling author Bruce Feiler, October 27, 7:30 PM

Bruce Feiler's books, like Walking the Bible, are bestsellers, and his newest, America's Prophet, features Christ Church and historic Philadelphia.  He'll read from his new book, October 27, 7:30 PM.  More details, and an excerpt, here.
 
Philabundance LogoLearn about Philadelphia's largest food bank

 
Christ Church will hold a canned food drive on Sunday, November 22 to benefit Philabundance.  Read about their important work, local hunger issues, and even make a donation here.