Easter III at Christ Church We have three services this Sunday morning: Holy Eucharist in Old Brick at 8:00, Family Worship in New Brick at 9:00, and Choral Eucharist in New Brick at 10:30. Collect for Today: O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. This Sund

Astronaut Christina Koch’s description of planet Earth left me in awe. She said that, from where they were, the Earth felt like an object hanging out there. It appeared insignificant and was covered with darkness. To an extent, it sounded indifferent, but underneath that was a sense of awe, and feelings of gratitude that she had had such an indescribable opportunity to have seen a part of God’s creation that only four people out of the billions of people on planet Earth had e

LEMS Kindness Pantry for April School is back in session after spring break, and it is time for us to ask you to contribute items to the Kindness Pantry at Lake Elkhorn Middle School. These donations are needed by next Sunday, April 19th, as the next Pop-Up Pantry is on Wednesday, April 22. Please visit our SignUpGenius link to select the necessary supplies, and place your items in the blue bins in the New Brick Narthex. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! Th

For the first time since his final service before retirement - 17 years ago! - The Reverend Richard A. Ginnever led the congregation of Christ Church in worship this past Sunday. During all three services, Father Richard was met with smiles, hugs, and even applause. He celebrated Holy Eucharist in his favorite place on our campus - Old Brick - at the 8:00 service. Rev. Yehi helped the children "Unbury the Alleluia" during the 9:00 Family Worship. And at 10:30, a full house en

Back after a Lenten season break, Theology on Tap returns tonight, April 15, at  Frisco and the Reckless Shepherd   for great food, drink, and conversation from 7:00-8:30 p.m. If you are not familiar with Theology on Tap, this is a fellowship gathering for adults taking place in a casual, relaxed environment. Topics can range from current to historical events - nothing is off the table. This is simply an opportunity to spend time with fellow parishioners and friends in an atm

Easter II at Christ Church We have three services this Sunday morning: Holy Eucharist in Old Brick at 8:00, Family Worship in New Brick at 9:00, and Choral Eucharist in New Brick at 10:30. The Reverend Richard A. Ginnever, Christ Church's Rector Emeritus, will lead us in worship this Sunday, April 12. He will be present at all three services, so gather and welcome him back home to Christ Church! Collect for Today: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery estab

Center for Spiritual Nourishment - This Saturday Morning Easter isn’t just something we celebrate - it’s something we live! Journey with us as we discover the ways we resist joy and look into how we may be called to bring life, healing, and hope to others. The 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment (CSN) provides opportunities for us to be in a closer relationship with God through an array of experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit. We gather for breakfast a

This coming Sunday, our Sunday School children will enact one of their very favorite rituals - Unburying the Alleluia . They had collectively found a 'hidden and dark' spot to store the Alleluia banner at the beginning of Lent, in a plastic bag, unbeknownst to the adults. And now, assisted by Fr Yehi and Yetti, they will 'find' the Alleluia, and ceremoniously process it down the aisle at the entrance hymn to hang prominently by the altar for the Easter season. There will be l

Inviting You to Join Our Monthly Outreach Meeting next Monday, April 13 Learn many ways to help others by joining us remotely for the Outreach Commission meeting next Monday at 7:30 p.m. Our mission addresses many areas of need and spans local, national, and international levels. The meeting will open with a guest presentation by Dr. Liz Trimnell of Living Above Limitations Charity Foundation, which helps the blind in Nigeria. It's a tough time for many individuals and famili

The Reverend Richard A. Ginnever, Christ Church's Rector Emeritus, will lead us in worship this Sunday, April 12. He will be at all three services, so gather and welcome him back home to Christ Church! We have three services on Sunday: 8:00 a.m. in Old Brick 9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist in New Brick Sunday School and all formation classes return this Sunday, as well. This is a place where lives are renewed. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE.

Easter Sunday Sunday, April 5 8:00 a.m. in Old Brick 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in New Brick We have now reached Easter Day – a day of joy, celebration, and the gift of life to God’s people. There are three services, and you are welcome to be with us at any of these. The 8:00 worship is in historic Old Brick and is without musical accompaniment. At the 9:00 and 11:00 services, a full choir and procession, accompanied by all the rituals appointed for the day, help us celebrate and e

Holy Saturday Saturday, April 4 Easter Vigil and Eucharist, The Lighting of the New Fire, and Baptism 7:00 p.m. in New Brick As the church awaits the glory of the resurrection, Holy Saturday is a day of preparation. As the sun sets, bringing with it the end of the Lenten season, one of the most beautiful services of the entire church year is held. We begin in utter darkness, signifying Christ in the tomb, and then a new fire is lit & blessed, and with it, the Paschal Candle

A few weeks ago, I told the story of Nasrudin, a protagonist of Middle Eastern folklore. One night, Nasrudin was approaching his house when he realized he had lost his key. He tried to look for it, but the night was so dark he could hardly see anything. He got down on his hands and knees, but it was still too dark to see. Moving backward toward a street lamp, he again got down on and began to search the area under the light. A neighbor came by and asked what he was doing. Nas

GOOD FRIDAY AT CHRIST CHURCH Today, April 3 12:00 and 7:00 p.m. in New Brick Christians throughout the world recall Good Friday as the day upon which Jesus died. As it remembers the great sinfulness of man, it also points to the glory and love of God. It is most somber in its offering, and includes the Veneration of the Cross, another ancient custom of the Church. A plain wooden cross is carried into the church and is held before us. The congregation is then invited to come f

Maundy Thursday at Christ Church Tonight, Thursday, April 2 5:00 p.m. Love Feast in New Brick's Great Hall 7:00 p.m. Eucharist in New Brick, with Foot-washing and Stripping of the Altar 8:00 p.m. Overnight Vigil in Old Brick On this evening of Maundy Thursday, we gather together to bring into remembrance the Last Supper of our Lord and the Institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. We hear and remember the words of Jesus as he states, “Do this in remembrance of me.” 

Grassroots Offers Community Members a Two-Day Workshop on Skills to Help Prevent Suicides Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center will hold a suicide prevention workshop for anyone who wishes to learn potentially life-saving skills. The ASIST Training is for individuals who want to feel more comfortable, confident, and competent in helping prevent the immediate risk of suicide. “You don’t need any prior training to attend ASIST, just a willingness to make a difference,” says t

Tenebrae at Christ Church - Tonight Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in New Brick The word Tenebrae is Latin for “shadows” or “darkness” and can also be translated as “night” or “death.” The word calls our attention to scriptural accounts of Christ’s crucifixion, when “darkness came over the whole land” (Mark 15:33; Matthew 27:45, Luke 23:44). The Tenebrae service is an ancient Christian tradition recalling the somber events of Jesus’ last days, beginning with the Last Supper and

Holy Week is the most sacred period of our Christian faith. This is when the foundational story of Christianity – Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection – is remembered and retold, both in words and in ritual actions, at services throughout the week. We gather together as a community of faith to journey with Jesus to Jerusalem, to stand with him before his accusers, to walk to Golgotha, and to stand at the foot of his cross. Finally, on Easter Sunday, we will joyously cele

“I Can Do Something” This is the call I hear you echo in my soul each time.   When Father Manny quoted the Edward Everett Hale poem below, it brought to mind my experience as a volunteer translator with Somos Amigo s Medical Missions s Medical Missions.  And that “something” makes such a difference in the lives of those we serve, whether it’s the 96-year-old gentleman who comes every year for his checkup and medications, or the Haitian mother bringing her infant for the very

The holiest of weeks begins with Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday. Here, the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is recalled, and yet, the liturgy quickly shifts to the events of the week that lead Jesus to his arrest, trial, and death on the cross. The congregation gathers in Old Brick, processes to New Brick with blessed palm leaves, and joins in the reading of the Gospel narrative in parts. The liturgy ends in quietness, a stark contrast to the joy of the proce