Important Information | |
Family and individual pictures taken for the Church Directory are now in and can be picked up at the Church Office. Please come by and get your photos, at your earliest convenience.
There will be an additional Town Hall Session this Sunday, June 12th, immediately after the 11:15 am service at Christ Church, in the Parish Hall. More information can be found here.
Join us for the first Christ Church Pool Party and Cookout on June 17th! Get more details about the event here.
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X Compline this Summer | |
This summer, X Church segues into X Compline, which will take place at 8:00 pm on June 15, July 13, August 10 and September 14. Compline is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. It is a simple office with prayers, scripture, music and meditative silence. Please join us for these spiritually peaceful times of worship and renewal each month.
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Baptism | |
A baptism will be performed on Friday, June 10th for a relative of The Rev. John Thomas. Fr. Thomas will perform the baptism at Christ Church while the family is gathered on St. Simons; they will not be here on a Sunday when baptisms are typically conducted. Baptism is a community event in the church and so the Thomas family welcomes anyone who wishes to share in this special occasion, to join them in the church at 10:30 am for a brief baptismal service.
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Worship Survey Results - Town Hall Sessions | |
This past Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Father Tom facilitated three Town Hall meetings which were well attended and well received. Unfortunately, because of inclement weather on Monday night, many folks were unable to attend that session. Therefore, we are offering a make-up Town Hall this coming Sunday after the 11:15 am service. If you did not have the opportunity to attend any of the previous meetings, please join us on Sunday.
The earlier presentations included results of the survey data and some initial implications for how to address the need for more room by adding services in the short term and what to investigate over the long term. Father Tom will work with the Vestry and staff in the coming months to finalize plans about service offerings in the fall. Survey data will be shared via email shortly, with printed copies by request. The full data includes 1500 pages of information and can be viewed in the office.
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ECW Happily Announces $70,000 Gift
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Dear Christ Church and The Golden Isles Community,
It with great excitement that your ECW announces an outstanding gift of over $70,000 to local and regional charities! These gifts come from combined proceeds of the 63rd annual Tour of Homes this past March as well as the year-long sales of the Christ Church cookbook.
This is the second year we have been able to reach this record amount in grant awards with more than 30 gifts awarded.
"What a joy it is to be able to grant such a large amount to so many deserving charities in our area that benefit women and children. This is a gift from our entire community because of the community wide support of our two large projects each year", said Jane Watson, ECW President. "It takes more than 400 volunteers to put on a huge project like the Tour of Homes and we send out a huge THANK YOU to the many community volunteers who help us with both projects each year. We want the community to know that this is their gift as well. Lives will be touched thanks to your time and efforts."
Congratulations, and well done.......for the many hours of volunteering, planning and dedication........our community is the winner.
In His Service,
Jane Watson
ECW President
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Churchwide Pool Party and Cookout
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Make sure to join us at Neptune Park, on Friday, June 17th, at 5:30 pm, for a great evening of splashing in the pool, enjoying a cookout and listening to the amazing music of Michael Hulett.
Just bring a side dish or dessert to share and cold drinks for your family (no glass containers, please). We'll provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, paper products and plastic cups. Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors and folks new to the island, who might like to get to know more about Christ Church.
RSVP by June 15th and let us know you're coming. Call the church office at 912-638-8683.
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Join our New Men's Study Group in June | |
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The Men's Study Group is beginning a new series, Living the Questions, on Wednesday, June 15. Fr. Tom will convene the group for this study for one hour each Wednesday at 10:30.
Living the Questions is designed to foster learning and shared conversation around the best of today's theological thought. The series features 35 of today's leading religious voices, presented in short video compilations. Sessions will include 20 minutes of video presentations on a theme, followed by discussion. The group is open to all men of the parish! Come check out this new class and explore what's next for Christianity. For more information, Contact Te Turner: 512-695-4131.
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This summer we will explore the book David and Goliath - Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, by Malcolm Gladwell. The group will meet once a month in June, July and August. Mother Becky will lead the group in June, Father Rian in July and Father Tom in August. The starting date will be Thursday, June 16, at 2:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. As we read the book, we will discuss how fear and preconceived notions limit us. Perhaps it's why Jesus talked so much about fear. It's a great read! Books are available in the office for $13.
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Summer Camps Continue in June and July
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Camp Kanuga Is Coming to Christ Church June 20 - 24
Merritt Levitan Memorial Creative Arts Camp
June is already here, so it's time to sign up for one, or both sessions of Miss Kathleen's exciting Creative Arts Camp!
Session 1 - June 27 - July 1, 2016
Session 2 - July 11 - July 15, 2016
Creative Arts Camps will meet Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Christ Church.
Tuition is $175 per session.
Click here to download the registration form, which may be dropped off at the church office or mailed to:
Kathleen Turner
Christ Church Frederica
6329 Frederica Road Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Honey Creek Summer Camps
Honey Creek Summer Camp registration is now open!
Camp sessions are planned according to age groups. They include: High School Camp, two middle school aged camps, two elementary aged camps, as well as a new option for younger children to attend with their guardians! Parent/Child camps occur in tandem with our elementary aged camps.
All camp dates and registration information can be found at honeycreek.org/camps/ For any questions not answered on our website, please contact the Camp Director, Thomas Greneker by email at [email protected].
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Vacation Bible School | |
It's been an exciting week at Christ Church, as the Parish Hall has been filled with the songs, games and activities of the Surf's Up Vacation Bible School program! More photos will be coming next week!
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Youth News for the Summer | |
On Friday, June 10th, at 4:30 pm, our youth will be volunteering at St. Athanasius. There they will help by leading games and reading stories to the children who accompany their parents to the Feed My Sheep Summer Food Pantry. There are many more volunteer opportunities over the summer and fun fellowship activities, too. Check out the schedule and make plans to join us!
EYC Sizzling Summer Schedule:
June 10 - Volunteer at St. Athanasius for GEM Outreach
June 12 - Drop In at the Rices'
June 27 - Volunteer at Manna House
June 26 - Drop In at the Thomas'
July 14 - Host Birthday celebration at St. Mark's Towers
July 17-22 - EYC Mission Trip
July 31 - Drop In at the Chittys'
August 5 - Volunteer at St. Athanasius for GEM Outreach
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GEM's Food Pantry Summer Program Off to a Great Start | |
GEM's story time and book distribution at St. Athanasius was an enjoyable time for all last Friday, June 3rd. In coordination with food distributions from the Food Pantry at St. Athanasius, GEM will be hosting story time, giving away children's books, and serving a light meal for all those who come to St. A's Parish Hall, each Friday afternoon, at 4:30 pm. Sessions will take place during the summer months that school is out. Last year this was a huge success and was well received. We are collecting children's
books for all ages, new or used, and will need volunteers to read, to help with the distribution of food bags, and to serve dinner. Book donations may be brought to the church office.
For more information about how you can get involved, please contact The Rev. Becky Rowell: [email protected]
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Prayer List
Please help us keep the prayer list current by notifying Mtr. Becky of any changes in the status or condition of your loved one.
Nancy Acree Sherri Applebee Scott Benhase Miller Barron Ella Bothwell Tory Braden Chris Bradley Gene Broadwell Dylan Brown Barbara Canaday Dottie Clark Kay Clarke Ed Copenhaver Sean Daily Jack Davis Andy Doyle Mary Lou De Bisschop Mary Lou Detwiler Charlene Dickinson Robbie Dickinson Charlotte Doster Terry Doster Barbara Driscoll Chris Dyson Toby Ellington Doris Essig Betsy Fitzgerald Louise Gentile Mary Jean Giobino Ben Grace C.J. Griffin Edna Griffin Stephen Gregory Fr. Reginald Gunn Kristi Hamil Burgess Hartsell Kay Harvey William David Herndon Mike Herrin Christopher Hewetson Bill Higginbotham Lise Hofmann Greg Hollis Alexander Hutcheson Ellen Hunter Otto Igel Melba Johnson Clif Jones Carlin Kenny Karen Krider John La Boone Christi Lambert Bill Littleton |
Sam Livesay
Eileen LoForte Martha Lovett Gwynn MacGregor Cathy McCarthy Betty McCartney Mamie Meadows Brenda Norton Karen O'Keefe Paul Owenby Frank Owenby Gene Palmer Mary Elizabeth Paris Edith Parker Vivian Peterson Rajika Reed Jack Riner
Mark Robinson Lew Rowell Tricia Saunders Joyce Lowe Snell Richard Stamper Carolyn Stephens Mark Stephens Janet Sykes Bill Torrey Carah Wheeler Summer Wheeler Ruth Wright Hollis Younger Keith Zimmerman Alexander Betty Jean Brenna Elizabeth Gabi Jeff Jenna Kathleen Leslie Mary Ann Nicole Sandy |
To amend our prayer list, or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Becky Rowell ([email protected]) or call the church office at 912.638.8683.
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Serving this Weekend
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Saturday, June 11, 5:30 PM (St. Ignatius Chapel)
Tisa O'Cain - Altar Guild
Ralph Wade - Chalice Bearer
Sunday, June 12, 8:00 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Nancy Butler - Altar Guild
Robert Brown - Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Lector - First Lesson
H. Clay Stallworth - Usher
9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Seiler Thompson - Acolyte - C
Nathaniel Steelman - Acolyte - TB
Nick Steelman - Acolyte - TB
Kerrigan Hamil - Acolyte - PW
Bonnie Chandler - Altar Guild
Connie Everett - Altar Guild
Bob Theobald - Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Chancel Master
Barbara Sullivan - Lector - First Lesson
Lynn Fox - Lector - Second Lesson
Jeannie Wade - Greeter
Ralph Wade - Greeter
Bud Dorsey - Usher
Margie Dorsey - Usher
Asia McQuade - Coffee Hour
Paige Peck - Kidergy Shepherd
11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
NOT FILLED - Acolyte - C
Dale Pierson - Altar Guild
Linda Wood - Altar Guild
Susan Shipman - Chalice Bearer
Hank Methvin - Lector - First Lesson
Hank Methvin - Lector - Second Lesson
Diane Ansley - Greeter
Henry Ansley - Greeter
NOT FILLED - Usher
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This Week at Christ Church | |
Morning Prayer is held at St. Ignatius' Chapel at 8:00 a.m. Monday - Saturday.
Evening Prayer is held daily at Christ Church, Frederica at 5:00 p.m.
*Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at Christ Church
Thursday, June 9, 2016
8:00 am - Morning Prayer
9:00 am - Vacation Bible School
12:30 pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry
Friday, June 10, 2016
9:00 am - Vacation Bible School
Saturday, June 11, 2016 5:30 pm - Worship at St Ignatius
Sunday, June 12, 2016
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica 10:15 am - Coffee Hour
10:30 am - Adult Bible Class 11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:30 am - Men's Book Discussion 12:00 pm - Healing Service
8:00 pm - X Compline
Thursday, June 16, 2016
12:30 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
Friday, June 17, 2016
5:30 pm - Pool Party and Cookout at Neptune Park
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
X Compline Summer (Christ Church - 8:00 pm)
Friday, June 17, 2016
Churchwide Pool Party and Cookout
Sunday, June 19 - Saturday, June 25, 2016
Camp Kanuga is here!
Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 7, 2016
The Merritt Levitan Memorial Creative Arts Camp
Session I
Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15, 2016
The Merritt Levitan Memorial Creative Arts Camp
Session II
Wednesday, August 24 - Saturday, August 27, 2016
Icon Writing Workshop with Fr. David Holland
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Summer Newsletter | |
We will be publishing a single newsletter for June and July this summer. If you have any news items, photos or other contributions you would like to share, please send them to Julie Hancock, at [email protected] by June 20th. Thank you!
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