The Children’s Chapel Services will take place twice a month, beginning September 15th. We will meet in the Chapel on the church’s lower level at the start of the 10 am service, down the aisle from the nursery. We will use the Spark Program; the program is lectionary-based and includes a fun activity page. All lessons and activities reinforce the lectionary lesson of the day. I estimate the Children’s Chapel service will take 15 to 20 minutes; then, the children can go upstairs to the service or return to the nursery. The dates for the chapel services are below:

September 29^th

October 13^th and 20^th

November 10^th and 17^th

December 8^th and 15^th

January  12^th and 19^th

February 9^th and 16^th

March 9^th and 16^th

April  6^th and 13th

May 11^th and 18^th

Summer break

September 8th through October 13th after the 10 am service in the Parish Hall!

How do we care for ourselves and our loved ones as we near the end of life? Join us for a series of presentations and conversations that can help us prepare to face the days ahead as we make important decisions for ourselves and the people we care about. Topics include staying safe at home, housing options for older adults, dementia, how to plan for the end of life, and memorials. These conversations are open to all – feel free to invite neighbors or friends!

Join us for some discussions and planning for new initiatives during the adult forum hour in May.

May 12: Women and the Lectionary?
In honor of Mother’s Day, Rev. Michelle will lead a discussion on the Women’s Lectionary for the Whole
Church, a new resource developed by the Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, and currently in use at a number of
Episcopal parishes across the country.

Help welcome our Haitian neighbors!
We will kick off our new “How to Succeed in Springfield” series this month, on Sunday, March 24, at 1 PM. We could use your help extending Christ Church’s hospitality.

Adult Forum in April~Episcopal Things…

April 28 – Updates from Province V – This year, Rev. Michelle was elected to serve as the clergy delegate to Province V synod, happening in April. Join us for an overview of what happened there.

Please join Christ Church on December 31st at 10 am for a festive Lessons and Carols service! We will welcome guest musicians Christina Darding and Jeff Carter and soloist, Joy Meyers.

Whether you’ve been coming here one week or ever since you were baptized as an infant – we need your input as we celebrate our past and envision our future. Please join us Sunday for a combined service at 9:30 am ( there will only be one Rite II service). Then, we will meet in the Parish Hall for fellowship and fun as we celebrate all God continues to do here at Christ Episcopal Church!

Please click on the blue link below to open the bulletin.

October 6th 2024 docx