The Annual Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m.

X Church is coming.  Wednesdays at 7 pm, starting on October 1, a new style of contemplative eucharistic worship will become a regular part of our liturgical offerings at Christ Church.  X Church is a combination of ancient practices from the Anglican tradition, assembled for modern people.  It will blend practices that are thousands of years old with a mix of liturgical language.  X Church includes the use of prayers and litanies from around the Anglican Communion.  This is not liturgy in a hurry.  This is a time of quiet worship and reflection, with many candles, incense, chanting, and silence.  X Church is a relaxed service in which the clergy will not vest in traditional vestments.  It is open to all people, and is an attempt to offer a worship experience unlike any other on the Island. 

Why contemplative worship?  Our days are busy and full of stress, and X Church seeks to become a place of rest and refreshment.  In tending towards mediative practices our hearts can be opened to receive the peace of God which passes all understanding.  All of our senses are engaged in X Church to help us enter into relationship with the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sustainer. 

Adults in the parish have told us that they would like to serve as acolytes when youth acolytes are not available.  Are you secretly sitting in the pew wishing YOU could lead the procession carrying the cross?  NOW is your chance.  We need you to serve for weekday services (funerals, weddings and special services) and when the regular youth acolytes can't serve. (Youth will continue to be our primary servers on Sunday mornings).

If you would like to know more about serving or want to attend the training, contact Becky at becky@ccfssi.org or at 638-8683. No prior experience necessary.

Continuing on the theme of SPIRITUAL GROWTH we begin the next series of the above on September 24. It will end on Nov 12, 2014. The study will focus on doing overviews of some of the Books in the Bible (old and new Testaments), and cover:   major events and happenings, the writers, time-lines, what the books spoke to God's people at that time, and, how they speak to us today. The study should be educative, interesting and spiritually fulfilling. The group will share thoughts and actively participate in discussions. You are cordially invited to join.

 

The Study will be held in the Vestry room in the Parish House from 6 to 7 pm. If you need more details please call the Church Office or me. Thank you.

 

 

Godfrey

638-8747 

Education for Ministry St. Mark's and Holy Nativity Episcopal Churches are co-hosting an Education for Ministry (EfM) group beginning September 8. Christ Church parishioners are warmly encouraged to join the group which will meet at Holy Nativity from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday evenings through May. EfM is a four-year program developed by Sewanee that allows participants in a small group setting to complete in-depth study of the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Theology. Commitment is for one year at the time. Anyone interested should contact Becky at the church office or becky@ccfssi.org. 

Episcopal Church 101 (EC 101) for Adults Wondering why we Episcopalians do certain things in the liturgy or why the altar hangings sometimes change colors or do you have questions about the creeds? EC 101 is a six-week study for anyone wishing to know more about the Episcopal Church, either in preparation for confirmation or simply to answer those "why do we" questions. We will discuss the church's history, beliefs, and practices during our six weeks together. During the Bishop's Annual Visitation in February, adults who have completed this training may be confirmed, received or reaffirm their baptismal vows.

 

EC 101 will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning October 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Childcare will be provided and a simple, child friendly supper will be served after class. Donations to cover supper costs ($5 for individuals for $20 for families) will be gratefully accepted. If you are interested in joining this group or would like to know more, please contact Becky at becky@ccfssi.org or call the church office at 638-8683. 

Living Compass for Adults The Church is the original "wellness center." Remember, the word wholeness comes from the same root as holy and holiness. As Christians, we are called to seek wholeness, wellness, and holiness in the totality of our lives -- heart, soul, strength and mind. We do this by intentionally seeking God in our daily lives by allowing God and our faith to be our compass in all dimensions of that life. Living Compass is a faith-based wellness program grounded in Scripture and church tradition that provides training for individuals as they seek to live the abundant life God intends for them.

 

Fr. Tom will lead Living Compass for adults on Wednesday evenings beginning October 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Childcare will be provided and a simple supper served after the class. Donations to cover supper costs ($5 for individuals and $20 for families) will be gratefully accepted. If you are interested in joining this group or would like to know more, contact Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org or call the church office at 638-8683.

 

Living Compass for Parents - Fr. Tom is leading a Living Compass class for parents which meets during the Sunday School time in the Vestry Room. Living Compass helps families contemplate how their faith can help them cope more effectively with the stresses of parenting in the 21st century and helps them think of the church as a rest stop in their busy lives. Join Fr. Tom in the Parish Hall for this six-week class on blending faith, family and frantic lifestyles. For more information, contact Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org or the church office. 

Backpack Buddies - Buddies Needed! It's the start of the school year, and we are gearing up once again to begin delivering backpacks of food to children on free and reduced lunches in several local public schools. Parents have shared with us how helpful the meals are in extending tight food budgets. Christ Church was able to provide food bags to 160-170 children each week during the last school year. Because of your generosity last year, we were able to partner with St. Athanasius and offer bags during the summer months as well.

Sponsorships remain at the same level as last year, thanks to Susan Shipman's fine penny-pinching skills. A sponsorship is $100 per child for a full 38 week school year (including holiday treats and special needs like tooth brushes) or $50 per semester (half year). Please make checks payable to Christ Church and note Backpack Buddies on the memo line. Donations in any amount are gratefully appreciated.

Becky

There will be a Newcomers Brunch at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 21st. This event will be for all who have come to Christ Church within the past year.

September 25-28 is Christ Church's Homecoming, this year with an Oscar's theme! We're going to do glitz and glamor the Anglican way! This year's events include a golf outing, a spiritual retreat, an intergenerational evening of fun, and a post-Sunday services picnic! Spread the word and invite our extended family at Christ Church to come home for Homecoming!

 

September 25: Homecoming Golf Outing at Sea Palms. All Christ Church golfers are invited to join us for a golf outing with tee times beginning at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 25, to be followed by a reception and celebration at the home of Sandy and Bobby Rice. Fee is $50 per person, which covers the greens and cart fee as well as the party afterwards. Contact Steve Holt for more information: 912-996-1248. Contact the office to reserve your space! Sign up as an individual or a foursome or anything in between. We will fill out foursomes that do not sign up together.

 

September 27: Parish Retreat: Please join us for a day of exploration and reflection on Anglican spiritual life. The Episcopal Church has a rich and distinctive tradition of spiritual practice. We are offering an opportunity to spend the day exploring your own spiritual life, learning more about the dynamics of Anglican practice and Christian faith, and engaging methods to shape and deepen your spiritual life. Join us from 9:00 - 3:30 (lunch provided). Our presenters are The Rev. Bob Gallagher and Mrs. Michelle Heyne. Bob and Michelle have written companion books on spiritual practices in the Anglican tradition. Suggested donation: $15 to offset the cost of lunch.

 

Saturday evening there will be a fun family-friendly intergenerational event. Come dressed as your favorite movie character! Dinner, games, and a sing-a-longwill be offered. Last year's Homecoming night was one of the highlights of the year - you won't want to miss this one!

 

September 28: At 12:30 we will gather for a parish pot-luck picnic. Fried Chicken will be supplied and parishioners are asked to bring sides, salads, and desserts to share. Entertainment will be provided.

 

The Annual Campaign Kick-off and Pig Pickin' will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2014.

Foyer Groups are groups of six or so Christ Church members who gather monthly in each other's homes to share a meal. This is an opportunity to meet parishioners you have not had a chance to get to know. Members take turns hosting the potluck dinner in their homes. The host furnishes the main dish and others bring the rest of the meal. A small living space, food or pet allergies or lack of culinary skills are not deterrents to participating. We can accommodate all of these restrictions and more. Please email Glenn (glenn@ccfssi.org ), or call the church office by September 21 if you would like to participate and we will forward more detailed information. 

The Pastoral Care Committee will meet on Sunday, September 14th at 12:30p in the Vestry Room.

The Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m.

The Vestry will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16th.

The Susanna Wesley Guild will meet at Sea Palms at noon on Tuesday, September 16th. 

The Frederick Cousins Guild - Klara Faulk is hostessing our first meeting of the season for the Frederick Cousins Guild in her lovely home at 125 Hampton River Club Drive on Tuesday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m..  The Rev. Dee Shaffer is coming from Jesup  to be our program, so please plan to attend.

 

Morning Prayer

 

Evening Prayer is held daily at Christ Church, Frederica at 5:00 p.m.

 

*Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at Christ Church