Pentecost XVIII at Christ Church This Sunday, we continue our fall schedule: At 8 a.m. in Old Brick, we celebrate Holy Eucharist without music. Our Family Worship is at 9 a.m. in New Brick and focuses on engaging our younger church members, featuring a special sermon and a Communion gathering around the altar. We then have our Choral Eucharist at 10:30 in New Brick. Collect for Today: O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the full

There is a story of a king who built an egalitarian and utopian community where people of all races, backgrounds, classes, and financial means could live, thrive, and build families. Everything was available for anyone. Folks didn’t have to lock their doors for fear of another. There was no police station in that town, and folks didn’t have to struggle at all to meet their needs and wants. One morning, a family woke up to the horror that someone had broken into their chicken

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Calls for Donations of Used Bikes at Howard County Fire Stations on Saturday, Oct. 3 Please help Free Bikes 4 Kidz Maryland (FB4K) prepare for its 2026 drive to gather, refurbish, and give away bikes to families who cannot afford to buy new ones. Many children will see Christmas wishes come true after FB4K's holiday distribution. Find updates on its Facebook page. Donate your used child- or adult-sized bikes during FB4K’s annual collection day: Saturday, Oct

With autumn in full swing, the days become shorter. This month, we reflect on the waning light and the seasons of transition in our lives that this may represent. As we accept the ever-changing nature of our lives, we also lean into God’s continual presence, guiding love, and light. Join us for times of teaching and sharing, spiritual direction, meditation, inspirational films, and Fr. Mike’s healing space for trauma, grief, and hope. The 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual N

Last Saturday’s WOCC Flea Market and Craft Fair was an incredible (and sold out!) success, and it wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our wonderful volunteers. From the early morning hours to the final cleanup, our community stepped up in a massive way. A special thank you goes out to everyone who arrived early to help set up the campus, ensuring that our vendors and visitors had a welcoming, well-organized space to enjoy the day. We also want

We are thrilled to present our Music Director, Larissa Sanders, in her fall Larissa and Friends recital - now an annual tradition. Larissa and her selection of incredibly talented musicians and vocalists will present a program of beautiful music spanning several centuries and cultures. Light refreshments will be served at a reception following the performance. Come to the New Brick Sanctuary on Saturday, November 14 at 5:00 for an evening that's sure to entertain everyone. Sa

Pentecost XVII at Christ Church This Sunday, we continue our fall schedule: At 8 a.m. in Old Brick, we celebrate Holy Eucharist without music. Our Family Worship is at 9 a.m. in New Brick and focuses on engaging our younger church members, featuring a special sermon and a Communion gathering around the altar. We then have our Choral Eucharist at 10:30 in New Brick. Collect for Today: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and eve

Our Flea Market is THIS SATURDAY! It's time for the Annual Community Flea Market and Craft Fair, presented by the Women of Christ Church, this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Christ Church campus in Columbia, MD. This community event is open to the public and features thousands of items to choose from, so come see what your neighbors have to offer. You'll find housewares, jewelry, books, clothing, tasty baked treats, grilled goodies, and more!

Each year, the Spiritual Life Committee, led by Ellen Hoke, meets to consider a theme for the year. The theme drives our formational offerings, most especially our Advent and Lenten retreats and the five Wednesday Evening Lenten Supper series. It has always been such a useful exercise for me because it gives me the opportunity to hear from parishioners about where each of them is on their faith journey, where we are as a congregation, and which areas of our common life need o

Friends of Sabina Seeks a 2027 Sponsor to Help 15-year-old Geofrey Achieve His Aspirations of One Day Becoming a Doctor Leaders of the nonprofit, Friends of Sabina (FOS), are seeking a new sponsor for 15-year-old Geofrey, who has nine siblings. His father is deceased and his mother earns a small income making mats and working on farms. “Geofrey (right) is a bright, hardworking, and ambitious boy who performs well in class,” according to FOS, which began shepherding him as

Pentecost XVI at Christ Church This Sunday, we begin our fall schedule: At 8 a.m. in Old Brick, we celebrate Holy Eucharist without music. Our Family Worship is at 9 a.m. in New Brick and focuses on engaging our younger church members, featuring a special sermon and a Communion gathering around the altar. We then have our Choral Eucharist at 10:30 in New Brick. Collect for Today: O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit

As summer gives way to autumn, we rest and reflect on the growth from the summer as well as lean into who we are becoming in this new season. Join us for the return of the Sound Bath, Fr. Mike’s inaugural healing space for trauma, grief, and hope, spiritual direction, inspirational films, and inspiring teaching. Join us this Saturday, September 12 as we offer: Rhythms of Grace · led by Leah Chrest As we enter into fall, we consider the rhythms in our lives. What are the annua

I have been meeting with a new parishioner for breakfast on Wednesday mornings. Our time together doesn’t have any agenda; it is simply to sit, chat about any and all sorts of things, including religion, theology, politics, history, and personal life journeys, over a meal and coffee. When we met last week, he brought a text to my attention. The text is part of Psalm 42:7a: Deep calls to deep. I am very familiar with the text but haven’t really thought much about it. You know

Get ready to stir up your best (or hottest!) chili recipe, because our inaugural First Wednesday Fellowship of the autumn is heating up with a parish-wide Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. Gather 'round the table as the rich, savory scent of chili fills the air, and bring along your favorite pot of chili, a tasty side, or a delicious dessert to share with the community. We will provide plenty of cornbread, salad, and chips to help you enjoy 'em all! In addi

Do You Have a Green Thumb? Help Columbia Community Care to Harvest and Tend Its Garden Plot at Freetown Farm as Long-Term Plans Take Shape Columbia Community Care (CCC) invites volunteers to join in cultivating its garden plot at Freetown Farm, 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, Md., 21044, in partnership with Community Ecology Institute (CEI). Volunteers are encouraged to sign up in advance for slots on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m., on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and on F

As summer gives way to autumn, we rest and reflect on the growth from the summer as well as lean into who we are becoming in this new season. Join us for the return of the Sound Bath, Fr. Mike’s inaugural healing space for trauma, grief, and hope, spiritual direction, inspirational films, and inspiring teaching. The 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment (CSN) provides opportunities for us to be in closer relationship with God by offering an array of experiences that

Pentecost XV at Christ Church This Sunday, services in New Brick begin at 8 a.m. with Holy Eucharist without music. Our Family Worship is at 9 a.m. and centers on engaging the younger members of our church, featuring a Communion gathering around the altar. We then have Holy Eucharist with music at 10:30. Collect for Today: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those wh

A few months ago, I wrote about sunflowers and how beautiful they are. The nature of the sunflower is that it rises when the sun is up and slumbers when the sun sets. That is the nature of the sunflower, and they really don’t care whether you and I appreciate their beauty or their nature. Last week, there was a flash flood in Nepal that killed so many people from different parts of the world. Some were in the area as pilgrims, some were vacationing, some were helping others,

Christ Church Donates to UNICEF to Aid Victims of Nepal Flood Disaster The collapse of a Himalayan glacier on Aug. 26 caused flash flooding in steep river valleys between Nepal and Tibet, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving 4,000 missing. Rescuers now face the threat of more flooding and vast mudslides as they search for survivors in tunnels, according to a Sept. 2 report by NPR. UNICEF has mobilized aid to those displaced by the utter devastation. In an online post up

Ride4Refuge Columbia is a community bike ride on Friday, October 2, 2026 (Rain Date October 9), where neighbors, congregations, and Global Refuge supporters will come together to ride 10, 20, or 30 miles in support of the Baltimore Welcome Center. In honor of Global Refuge’s 87th anniversary, riders are working together to raise $87,000 to welcome immigrant and refugee families with compassion, dignity, and practical support. WHERE IS IT? The ride starts at 10:00 a.m. at Chr