Christ Episcopal
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How will we celebrate the 300th year?
There are eight committees working diligently to put together a fitting celebration in honor of the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Christ Church. Much of the work of these committees is done in close collaboration with one another.
Approximately twenty-five Christ Church parishioners make up these committees, and many work on multiple ones. Without them, there's no celebration.
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Our Committees
Liturgy, Worship & Music
To work with other Committees and clergy to create joyous services that give thanks for our 300 years as a religious community in Maryland. They do so by using historic and modern liturgy and music as the foundation of our worship and incorporating the participation of Church leaders in services.
Events Committee
To help plan a year-long celebration consisting of many events, including events planned with the other committees. This will include worship services, speakers, receptions, and fundraisers, among others.
Communications Committee
To work with the other 300th Anniversary Committees to identify ways to publicize ongoing work by the other committees and activities planned for the celebrations.
Fundraising Committee
To work with the 300th Anniversary committees to determine the budget needed through 2028 to fund the activities proposed by each committee, to identify realistic ways by which desired activities would be funded (outside of the parish operating budget), and to make financial recommendations to the 300th Anniversary Steering Committee.
Race & Slavery / History
Sub-divided into three teams and committed to uncovering new written, documentary, and artifact-based historical
information to build upon. It includes updating the 1986 written history and sharing the 300-year legacy of Christ
Church with the congregation and public. A core part of their work is to examine and document the role of race throughout the church’s history—from its founding roots involving the enslavement of Black people to the vibrant racial diversity present in our community today. They honor and celebrate all of our history and provide guidance to Christ Church members for the future.
Legacy Projects
& Endowments
To conceive, research and cost ideas for one or more significant and enduring legacy gifts commemorating the first 300 years of our parish and as gifts of ourselves to the parishioners who follow us here in this place.
But we need your help.
The success of this massive untertaking is entirely dependent on you. Please consider volunteering for any of our committees, support our efforts with your donations, or sharing any items or media you may have that can help tell the story of Christ Church's first 300 years - and prepare us for the next 300.
Volunteer!
The success of this incredible, historic milestone depends entirely on the passion and dedication of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to bring their unique talents to one of our eight dedicated committees—whether your interests lie in exploring our history, planning festive events, coordinating joyous worship services, or helping out behind the scenes with communications and fundraising. Every hand makes a difference, and your involvement will help ensure this year-long celebration is truly memorable. Please consider sharing your time and skills with us; visit the Sign Up section on our page or fill out the form below to let us know how you would like to help prepare Christ Church for the next 300 years!
donate
A milestone as historic as our 300th Anniversary is a massive undertaking, and any amount of financial assistance will directly help provide the most memorable and fitting celebration possible. Your generous donations allow us to fund special worship services, community events, historical preservation projects, and musical celebrations that honor our past while preparing Christ Church for the next 300 years. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our parish community!
THANK YOU.
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