Morning and Evening Prayer Livestreams

Monday - Friday mornings at 7:00 a.m. and Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

via our website and Facebook

Our virtual tradition continues as wonderfully dedicated and faithful members of the Christ Church family lead us in a brief prayer service livestream to carry us through the Advent season.

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Advent I

Sunday, November 30, at 8:00 a.m. in Old Brick

9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick

and 10:30 a.m. with music and choir in the New Brick Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. is livestreamed via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube

Begin the Advent season with us, either in person or online. We will have our first Eucharist in Old Brick and then two Sunday morning services in the Sanctuary of New Brick. You can also worship virtually at 10:30 a.m. by using the above links.

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This Sunday, our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, will be the homilist at the 9:00 and 10:30 services, with Confirmation taking place during the 10:30 worship service. Join us on that special day as we receive new members of the church. The 9 a.m. Family Worship is an opportunity for all of our children to have an up-close and personal interaction with Bishop Carrie, to learn about the role of a bishop, what a bishop wears and why, and the sacrament of Confirmation.

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The Jesse Tree

Daily throughout Advent

During the Advent season at Christ Church, we invite parishioners and families to observe the tradition of a Jesse Tree celebration in their homes, a tradition that honors the genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing his Old and New Testament ancestors and telling the history of God's act of salvation.
Our own Jesse Tree, complete with beautiful hand-made ornaments by artist Jenn Lavanish, is in the Narthex, and on our website each December day leading up to Christmas, you can read and learn about a new character important to the story of the season. Materials for people who wish to read Scripture and create an ornament to display on a Jesse Tree of their own will be available soon.

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Our website's Jesse Tree page goes live on November 28.

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Poems for Advent

Through Christmas, on our website and Facebook

Begins Monday, December 1

Pamela Pruitt, a Christ Church parishioner and poet, has created a poem for the days during Advent. You can view the daily poems on our website and Facebook, and we hope you find them restorative, comforting, and inspirational. We are so grateful for Pam and appreciate her willingness to share her art.

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Centering Prayer

Monday evenings, December 1, 8, and 15 at 7:00 p.m.

in person in Old Brick, and virtually via Zoom

Join us in Old Brick at 7:00 p.m. Monday evenings for Centering Prayer, a special evening prayer gathering that helps us be present and open to God. You can also take part virtually from wherever you are, so if you'd like the Zoom details, let us know and we'll send them to you.

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Advent Saints • A Weeknight Compline

Presented by Mother Marcia Davenport

Each weeknight at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube and Facebook

Beginning on Monday, December 1

A cornerstone of Christ Church's Advent season celebration, Mother Marcia presents a unique compline livestream every weeknight leading up to Christmas. Gathering inspiration from many different Christian texts, she shares stories that are both familiar and new, personal reflections, and beautiful prayers that will assist us all in maintaining a sense of calm and peace during this busy season. You can find these on our YouTube and Facebook pages at 7:30 p.m., and we hope that you'll join us and make this a special part of your Advent journey.

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First Wednesday Fellowship:

It's "Ugly Sweater" Time!

Wednesday, December 3

at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of New Brick

Get your ugly Christmas sweaters out of storage and prepare for a fun FWF to cap off the year. We'll have our own FriendsGiving dinner and provide the main dish, but please bring side dishes and desserts to share and enjoy. Of course, this event wouldn't be complete without an Ugly Sweater Contest, so wear yours to win a prize! We'll also create holiday cards to distribute to the community, so be sure to join us on the first Wednesday in December at 6 pm. in the Great Hall.

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Festive Friday Family Film Fun

Saturday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m.

in the Parish Building's lower level

Gather for a holiday treat that will delight all ages, as we'll screen the film The Christmas Candle. Deep in the heart of the English countryside of Gladbury, David Richmond, a progressive young minister, arrives, and the villagers discover a new formula for miracles: good deeds and acts of kindness. While David's quest to modernize the village sets him at odds with the old-world candlemaker, he finds an unlikely ally in the lovely skeptic, Emily Barstow. Now, the fiery candlemaker must fight to preserve the legacy of the Christmas Candle, but when the blessed candle goes missing, the miraculous and human collide in the most astonishing Christmas the village of Gladbury has ever seen. Let the wonder of the season emerge with the Light of the world given to us!

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Advent Quiet Day

Presented by the Christ Church Spiritual Life Commission

Led by The Reverend Timothy Grayson

Saturday, December 6, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon in Old Brick

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us as Advent Quiet Day gathers in Old Brick next Saturday. This important Christ Church tradition, presented by the Spiritual Life Commission, marks the start of the Advent season and helps us to focus and retain our perspective in these hectic weeks leading up to Christmas. We are grateful to have the Rev. Timothy Grayson leading our morning retreat this year.

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We'll gather in Old Brick for an informal breakfast and conversation at 8:30 a.m., then take part in a morning of insightful readings, spirited discussions, inspiring songs, and moments of quiet meditation, creating a warm feeling of shared community. Our retreat then concludes around noon with an informal Eucharist. It's a very special gathering each year, and we hope that you'll join us as we let the Light enter our feelings and actions to help make this a remarkable and joyous Christmas season. 

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Advent II

Sunday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m. in Old Brick

9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick

and 10:30 a.m. with music and choir in the New Brick Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. is livestreamed via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube

We will have our first Eucharist in Old Brick and then two Sunday morning services in the Sanctuary of New Brick. You can also worship virtually by using the above links; the 10:30 service is livestreamed on our website and social media channels.

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 WOCC Christmas Feast

Sunday, December 7, at 1:00 p.m.

at Kings Contrivance Restaurant

Come Join Us For The Women of Christ Church's Christmas Feast at 1:00 p.m. at Kings Contrivance Restaurant.  The cost is $63 per person for a delicious 3-course meal and non-alcoholic drinks, all inclusive (fancy drinks can be purchased from the cash bar).  

 

Sign up in the Narthex by Sunday, November 30. We’ll also be collecting unwrapped gifts for Springfield Hospital again this year, and you can find their wish list on our website.  We really hope to see you there!

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Taizé : Rosemary for Remembrance

Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. in New Brick

The weeks leading up to Christmas can be a pressured time, and frazzled nerves can cause us to get beside ourselves. In addition, the impact of losing a loved one has been felt by all of us at one time or another. To comfort us all, we encourage you to gather with us for our combination Taizé / Rosemary for Remembrance service, worship that’s created to support those who have experienced loss this year, as well as those dealing with an added amount of strain or stress during the holiday season.

 

It’s a quiet, reflective worship that helps us slow down and recover ourselves as fellow parishioners gift us with songs, reflections, and poems as we all pray together in worship and support. It’s a comforting and meditative service that inspires us to lift up all of those loved ones who have left us and help each other through the hectic season ahead. Don’t miss it. 

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 Advent III

Sunday, December 14 at 8:00 a.m. in Old Brick

9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick

and 10:30 a.m. with music and choir in the New Brick Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. is livestreamed via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube

We will have our first Eucharist in Old Brick and then two Sunday morning services in the Sanctuary of New Brick, as well as youth and adult formation classes and coffee hour fellowship. You can also worship virtually by using the above links; the 10:30 service is livestreamed on our website and social media channels.

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 Community Caroling and Lunch

Sunday, December 14 in the Great Hall

begins at 1:00 p.m.

A fantastic and uplifting tradition at Christ Church and one that lifts the spirits of those who cannot make it to church or need an extra pick-me-up. We gather in groups and embark throughout the community to spend a few minutes with parishioners at their homes as we sing the beloved and inspirational songs of the season. Join us!

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 MOCC Christmas Dinner

Saturday, December 20, at 5:30 p.m.

at Kings Contrivance Restaurant

The MOCC's annual Christmas Party will be on Saturday the 14th from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. at The Kings Contrivance Restaurant. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. The all-inclusive price will be $63 per person and includes a meal with regular beverages (water, soda, tea, coffee). A cash bar will be available. Payment can be made via Realm (choose the "MOCC" fund) or by checks made payable to Christ Church ("MOCC" in the memo line). Please sign up and submit payment by Sunday, December 7, so we know how many spaces to reserve.

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 Advent IV

Sunday, December 21 at 8:00 a.m. in Old Brick

9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick

and 10:30 a.m. with music and choir in the New Brick Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. is livestreamed via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube

We will have our first Eucharist in Old Brick and then two Sunday morning services in the Sanctuary of New Brick, as well as youth and adult formation classes and coffee hour fellowship. You can also worship virtually by using the above links; the 10:30 service is livestreamed on our website and social media channels.

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The Greening of the Church

Sunday, December 21 at 12:00 noon in the New Brick Sanctuary

A Christ Church tradition, the Greening of the Church is a time to gather and collectively decorate the campus in its holiday best. Poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, and many other beautiful holiday items will be placed around the altars and sanctuaries to help make this holiday complete. We'll start in New Brick at 11 a.m. on Saturday, so we encourage everyone to lend a hand. All ages are welcome!

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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the New Brick Sanctuary

and via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube

Christ Church will hold a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in New Brick, a truly wonderful gathering whose origins date back to late 19th century England. All are most welcome to join us in this celebration of glorious carols, anthems, and hymns led by our wonderful choir, interspersed with Bible passages. Please join us - in person or online - for an evening of joyful expression, in word and song, of the greatest story that has ever been told.

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