The Blog

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

May 5: Care Portal Next Steps
Come hear more about how Care Portal works, including what some of our parishioners learned during
CarePortal training, as we discuss how Christ Church will more fully use this tool to support local families
in need.

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.

May 19: Nurturing our youngest members
A special conversation with parents and grandparents of children at Christ Church. Childcare will be
provided.

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.

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 Alternative Christmas Market

Plan to join us at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 201 North Limestone Street in Springfield, Ohio, which will host its Annual Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is an ALTERNATIVE approach to commercial Christmas shopping while caring for our community. Shoppers talk to representatives from fifteen local and global organizations and fill out a shopping list of items like containers of laundry detergent or kitchen trash bags (for Christ Church Food Pantry. Items like these symbolize a monetary contribution to the organization, in the name of a loved one. While the shopper waits at Covenant’s food court, a personalized card is prepared for the recipient of the gift, describing the item that has been given in his or her name. All gifts purchased are tax deductible, but no names are put on any mailing list.

Advent Is Here

The season of Advent begins on Sunday, December 1st, and continues until we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior on December 25th. Please join us during this holy season as we heed the call of the prophet Isaiah, who urges us to leave behind our ways of fear and selfishness and usher in a new age and a new way of living – The Way of Love.

May you be blessed with time and space for worship, prayer, and holy anticipation this Advent!

Worship Schedule

Sundays at 8:00 am (Rite I, spoken service, with sermon and Holy Communion)

Sundays at 10:00 am (Rite II, with sermon, music, children’s program and Holy Communion)

Wednesdays at 10:00 am (Rite II, spoken, with Scripture reflection, healing prayer, and Holy Communion)

Christmas Eve at 3:00 pm (Rite I, with organ and classical guitar; a peaceful, meditative worship experience with sermon and Holy Communion)

Christmas Eve at 7:30 pm (Rite II, with organ, guitar, and choir; a festive, celebratory service with candles, sermon and Holy Communion)

Our Outreach committee are collecting socks and underwear at both services, that will be donated to local schools in the community. We are asking for socks and underwear in children and adult sizes. Please put your offering in the basket or box outside the elevator on the worship level of the church. Thank you!!

A consortium of Springfield congregations presents “Becoming Beloved Community: Understanding the Challenge of Racial Division in Springfield,” a six-part speaker series. The series begins on Sunday, June 30^that 4 pm at the Central Community Center (102 W. High St.) and continues each Sunday. A meal will be provided following each speaker. Please complete the registration form below and there is a $20 fee.

Becoming Beloved Community Registration

Sweetness of Peace: February 17^th from 2 pm to 4 pm

This year is the 14th anniversary of the Springfield Peace Center’s fundraiser, “The Sweetness of Peace”. This event will take place Sunday, February 17th from 2 to 4 pm. The “Sweetness of Peace” celebration will be held in 105 Shouvlin on Wittenberg University’s campus.  Sponsored by the Springfield Peace Center, all proceeds will go toward “sponsoring” children for the annual Peace Camp in June. This 33rd annual Peace Camp is a community service provided free to the first 225 children who register.  Desserts will be donated by prominent area caterers. Admission to the event is $15 which will allow you samples of 10 different desserts. The Springfield Youth Symphony Orchestra will provide entertainment and door prizes will be provided. The tax-deductible admission tickets can be purchased from any Board member (Christ Church’s Scott Dooley), at the Peace Center (224 W. College) on Tuesdays or you can purchase them at the door.