Announcements
Announcements
Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve
3, 5 & 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25: Christmas Day
10 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
The church offices will close at noon on December 24. The office will be closed December 25 - 27. The office will close at noon on December 30 and 31 and will be closed January 1, 2025. On January 2 the church will resume regular hours.
Traveling During the Holidays?
Use the Episcopal Asset Map to find the closest congregation to your holiday destinations at www.dwtx.org.
Year End Giving - What you should know
By mail: You will receive a receipt valid for a 2024 tax deduction for any tax-deductible gift received with a check made payable to Christ Episcopal Church, dated 2024 and with a clear USPS postmark of 2024. You should send checks to: 510 Belknap Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212.
Online: Your tax-deductible gift at cecsa.org will be credited as a 2024 gift if it is made before midnight December 31, San Antonio time. You may give 24 hours a day, using a credit card, debit card or an ACH from your bank account. Please contact Carla Solis with questions. (210-736-3132 ext. 145)
Stock Donation: Donations need to be made ASAP to be recorded in 2024. Please contact Chesley Muenchow. (210-736-3132 ext. 146)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5: Feast of Lights Service
5 p.m. The Feast of Lights is a traditional ending of the Christmas season and beginning of the season of Epiphany. The Christ candle in the Advent/Christmas wreath will be extinguished and a small bonfire will be lit to burn our greenery. Bring greenery to burn. S’mores after the service.
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 27: Thursday Morning Bible Study
10 - 11 a.m. in the Gahan Conference Room. You are invited to join Marthe Curry, Brien Koehler, and Scott Kitayama as we explore the book of Daniel. Over the eight weeks we will be using Max Lucado’s book “Life Lessons from Daniel and Esther: Faith Under Pressure” as a resource guide. Classes will be recorded, but not live streamed. To register contact Karen at 704-907-3175 or karenv@cecsa.org.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12: Next Opportunity for Baptism
If you would like for yourself or your child to receive the sacrament of Baptism, please contact the church at 210-736-3132.
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 15 - MARCH 5: Making Your Grief Count
1:30 - 3 p.m. in the Gahan Conference 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 Wednesdays for 8 weeks. The program is designed to help you embrace your grief, learn to bear it, and strengthen your resilience. Please RSVP to Karen – karenv@cecsa.org.
Sign up for photos for the New Pictorial Directory
We need EVERYONE to sign up to get their pictures taken. Photographers from Universal Church Directories will be coming Thursday to Saturday, January 16, 17, and 18 and February 13, 14, and 15, 2025. For participating you will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 portrait and a church directory. You will have an opportunity to purchase other family portraits if you wish, but there is no cost to get your picture taken and no obligation to buy photos in order to be in the CEC directory. Look for the directory table in the Gazebo to sign up. For questions contact Julianne Reeves (210-410-5721) or Gretchen Duggan gretchend@cecsa.org. You may sign up on line too:
Go to www.ucdir.com
Click on the box "photography appointment scheduling login"
Enter the code: tx576 Enter the password: photos
Click on the desired date, find the time you want, add the required info, then click "Schedule Appointment." If you have more than six family members being photographed, please reserve two consecutive appointments.
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 either directly on this website on the Live Stream page or through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChristChurchSATX.
Sunday School
10 a.m. Sunday School will be held in various locations throughout the campus for all ages. Learn about the Fall offerings for various age groups by following the links: Adults, College, Youth, and Children. 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. in the FMC Children’s Chapel. For 3-year-olds through 5th graders will be led by Halleta and a parent helper. Children will start out in the church services with their parents, then follow the crucifer to chapel. Children will join their parents at the Peace. A Chapel Sign Up has been emailed to all parents of 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Parents are welcome to take their children directly to chapel before the service begins as well.
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
10:30 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.