Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: College & Young Adult Christmas @ the BJC
6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bishop Jones Center, 111 Torcido Dr., 78209. Time for the 3rd annual "Christmas @ the BJC" party and Diocese of West Texas College + Young Adult reunion. Students and young adults from all over the diocese will gather for a night of festive activities, games, food, and more. Whether you have remained connected or have been a bit MIA, we want to see you. RSVP here. We can't wait to see you!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve
Join us for Christmas Eucharist at 3, 5, and 8 p.m. The church offices close at noon.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25: Christmas Day
10 a.m. Come in the morning for Christmas Eucharist and Blessing of the Toys.  The church offices will be closed.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8: Thursday Morning Bible Study - Book of Judges
10 a.m. in the Gahan Room. Join Scott Kitayama and Brien Koehler as they explore the Book of Judges.  The book of Judges explores humanity’s tendency to trust themselves over God and do what is right in their own eyes. This habit highlights humanity’s need for God’s grace and a future king who will rescue people from their self-centeredness. RSVP to Karen at karenv@cecsa.org. Runs Thursdays through February 12. 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11: New Members Welcome Lunch
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Are you new to Christ Church? You are invited for a lunch and an opportunity to learn more about the life and ministries at our church. RSVP to Carol Sobey at carols@cecsa.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 - February 25: Making Your Grief Count
1:30 - 3 p.m. in the Gahan Room. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, Porter Loring and Christ Church invite you to join a Bereavement Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays for seven weeks. The program is designed to help you embrace your grief, learn to bear it and strengthen your resilience. RSVP to Karen - karenv@cecsa.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25: Annual Parish Meeting
10 a.m. in the Church. Mark your calendars to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Parish. The slate of vestry nominees, along with voting information, will be out soon. Please make sure you update your email address (used for voting) either by logging in to Shelby and correcting it yourself, or by calling in any changes to the church office.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Healing Service with Communion
5 p.m. Join us for a healing service. This sacred time is set apart for prayer and healing—offering comfort, renewal, and restoration for the mind, body, and spirit. During the service, there will be opportunities for: anointing with oil (Unction), laying on of hands, individual prayer and quiet reflection.

JUNE 11 - 14: Mustang Island Family Camp
Join Father Joe, Becca and family, and Father Justin and Susan at Mustang Island Family Camp - Session 3- June 11-14. Registration opens November 1. Go to https://www.dwtx.org/tags/mustang-island to register and be a part of a wonderful spiritual experience and fellowship opportunity for all ages. Register early - camp does fill up. Don’t miss the best weekend ever!!!

UPDATE OUR ONLINE DIRECTORY
We need everyone to make sure their information in our online directory, Shelby, is correct. The primary on your family account may edit all information and upload new photos. If you need help, or if you need to change who is the primary on your account go to www.cecsa.org/connect-card. Check the box for "member who needs to update information" and add your changes/requests to the comment box at the bottom.

WEEKLY EVENTS:

Every Sunday:

Worship Services 
Services will be held at 7:30 a.m., 9 & 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the church. The 9 & 11 a.m. worship services will be streamed for our folks who plan to worship from home. You may access our live stream services on this website on the Live Stream page.

Sunday School
10 a.m. Sunday School will be held in the Parish Hall and the Carriage House. There is something for everyone!

CEC Nursery
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Our FMC Nurseries will open in the first floor of the FMC in rooms 104, 105, and 106. Nursery Director Lily Fenton and our trained sitters will be there to greet infants through younger 3-year-olds and their parents. All safety precautions will take place as according to Diocesan and Christ Church policies. Come see our new Toddler and Two’s Pre Atrium in nursery 104. It’s beautiful and an introduction to our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation for the older children.

Children's Chapel
9 & 11 a.m. Chapel will change slightly to accommodate the changes that summer brings. Instead of bringing your child to the FMC chapel at 9 or 11 a.m., please keep them in the worship service until Father Joe invites the children forward. A Chapel Leader will then lead the children out for Chapel. Children will return to the sanctuary for prayers and Communion with their families. 

Every Wednesday: 

Adult Choir
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Raise your voice in praise to God with our Adult Choir. If you are interested in singing in the choir contact Josh Benninger at joshb@cecsa.org.

Every Thursday:

Praying the Rosary
9 a.m. in the Veterans Chapel. Come pray the Anglican Rosary in our lovely garden each Thursday morning.

Every Friday:

Sort and Set up for Sidewalk Saturday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. We need extra help to get ready for Saturday mornings. Doing some spring cleaning to get ready for summer? We need your clothes. We are in desperate need of men’s and women’s clothing. Bring to the church on Friday or Saturday mornings.

Every Saturday

HOLY EUCHARIST
8:30 a.m. Christ Church offers a Saturday service with communion on the lawn of the Outreach Pavilion.

SIDEWALK SATURDAY
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday mornings are the perfect time for families to come serve. All ages are welcome and there is plenty to do for everyone. We are here every Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m.