CHRISTMAS EVE ON DECEMBER 24TH!
Please plan to join Christ Church on Christmas Eve for a Festive Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Rite II service with Special music starting at 6:30 pm offered by musical guest Christina Darding, guitarist, the Christ Episcopal Choir, and musical director Chris Durrenberger.
African Bible Study or Sacred Reading (Lectio Divna) meets each Tuesday at 12 PM using Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85856795275pwd=NHRBQlZvRU9PL1h3dWFuMmJBa2NHdz09
This Bible study is a structured, meditative approach to learning about our Christian faith from scripture. It not only discourages but also disallows crosstalk during the collective reading. It encourages self-reflection as well as listening to others.
We hope people who are interested will join us in this empowering group study of scripture. If you have questions, write Pat Cary at sisterpcocd2@nullhotmail.com or Keith Doubt at kdoubt@nullgmail.com. Each week we will read the Lectionary reading for the forthcoming Sunday. We hope you consider joining us!
Outline of African Bible Study or Lectio Divna
Opening Prayer: O Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
Procedure:
Closing: The Lord’s Prayer
East High Street Churches Walking Tour
Sat. Jul 23, 2022 10:00am – 11:30am
Springfield’s houses of worship serve as anchors in the revitalization of our historic neighborhoods. The East High Street Historic District is home to three landmark churches close to downtown: Christ Church, designed by the eminent Detroit architect Gordon W. Lloyd (1874); High Street United Methodist Church, one of Frank Packard’s best examples of the Craftsman Style (1904); and the spectacular St. Raphael Catholic Church, designed by local architect Charles A. Cregar. Join historian Kevin Rose as he delves into the history and architecture of these ecclesiastical landmarks. The cost is $15 for the general public and $12 for the Westcott members; we will meet outside Christ Church, 409 East High Street, at 10 am.
Christ Church will collect socks and underwear of all sizes starting Sunday, July 24th, through August 28th. All socks and underwear can be placed in the basket by the elevator or dropped off at the Parish office. The socks and underwear will be blessed at the 10 am service Sunday, August 28th. In September, the socks and underwear will be donated to local schools and handed out to students in need. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@nullgmail.com or 937-323-8651.
Annual Empty Bowls Event
Thursday, April 21st, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM
The Annual Wittenberg University Empty Bowls Event will be held Thursday, April 21st, from 4:30–7:00 PM at Wittenberg University, 737 North Fountain Ave, Shouvlin Center, Room 105. Bowls are $20, and the price includes a Soup to-Go from local restaurants. All proceeds go to the local Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information, contact Scott Dooley at 937-327-6327.
Palm Sunday- April 10th-8 am Rite I Service with Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Palms
10 am Rite II Service with Holy Eucharist, Music, and Blessing of the Palms
Maundy Thursday- April 14th- at 7 pm with Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing, and Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday- April 15th- at 7 pm The Good Friday liturgy includes the full Passion Gospel, the Solemn Collects, and the Veneration of the Cross.
The Feast of the Resurrection: April 17th- at 8 am, a Rite I Service
10 am, Rite II Service Festive Holy Eucharist with Choir and Brass
The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held at 9:00 between services on Sunday, February 25th in the Parish Hall. All members aged 16 and older are asked to be present for this once-a-year meeting. Who can vote? According to the Canons of the Episcopal Church, voting members are those who are: members of Christ Church and at least 16 years old, regular in worship, faithful in giving, and active in Parish ministry.
At the meeting, we’ll be electing two at-large Vestry members to 3-year terms, as well as four delegates to represent Christ Church as the fall Diocesan Convention. The 150th Annual Convention will return to a two-day format. It will be held Nov. 22–23 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH.
The Nominating Committee members are Kay Koeninger, Linda Mortensen, Brian Shelburne, Liz Wheeler, Denise Sharp, and ex officio, The Rev. Dr. Michelle Boomgaard.
