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

We are praying for all those affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. We pray for those who are grieving, and for those who are still waiting for news of their missing loved ones. We pray for the emergency workers in the region, operating in immensely difficult conditions to rescue people and bring relief. We also pray for those who are injured, and for the doctors and nurses working tirelessly to bring healing and rebuild lives. Into the hands of our lovi

Pentecost XIV at Christ Church This Sunday, we invite you to gather together for a special, unified service at 10:00 a.m., when we can all worship together! Following the service, the celebration continues with our annual Parish Festival and Ministry Fair - it’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy delicious food, meaningful fellowship, and fun activities for all ages. During the fair, every ministry at Christ Church will be represented, and it is the perfect chance to stroll thr

I don’t remember when I first heard the word Metaphor, but I am sure it was during an English Literature class in high school. It was a new word. It was also a big word. And I always wondered what it meant. It was a strange word; I am very sure the teacher explained what it meant, but I am very certain that its strangeness was enough to confuse me. Over time, I came to find an attraction for the word - which should remind you that sometimes it takes a moment for an attraction

Sip Up to Help DreamBuilders this Sunday, August 30 Look for fair-trade coffee, tea, and cocoa, being sold to benefit DreamBuilders on Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Parish Festival & Ministry Fair. It’s all for a good cause as a team of adults prepares to rebuild in Puerto Rico from Oct. 18 to 24 after devastation that remains from Hurricane Maria. DreamBuilders also recently completed its fourth consecutive trip to flood-damaged Hazard, Kentucky. A team of more than 30 adults an

Gather for the Parish Festival and Ministry Fair - Sunday, August 30 The annual Christ Church Parish Festival & Ministry Fair returns this Sunday, August 30! Join us that day for a single worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the New Brick sanctuary, followed by the festival featuring food, fellowship, and fun for all ages. During the event, we'll host our Ministry Fair, where you can chat with leaders from nearly every group and ministry to learn how they support the broader comm

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

This past weekend, Christ Church's LEMS Outreach ministry had a wonderful time distributing school supplies at the Lake Elkhorn Middle School (LEMS). Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our congregation, we were able to provide essential items for more than 100 local students. Our dedicated volunteers gathered early Saturday morning to load vehicles and transport the supplies directly to LEMS in time for the Block Party that afternoon, and throughout the event, we enjoye

Pentecost XII at Christ Church 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Family Worship 10:30 Eucharist with Music All three services take place in New Brick. Collect for Today: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. This Sunday's Readings: Isaiah 51:1-

Religion can be easy. And it can be easy because of what it may demand from us. Christianity, on the other hand, isn’t easy. It is difficult because it demands a lot more than we want to offer, it demands a lot more than we want to tolerate, it demands a lot more than we want to take on, and it demands the kind of sacrifice which is only possible if we are in tune with the sufferings of the cross. If you remember, one of the requests that was made to Jesus by the Jewish autho

Help Our LEMS Students with our School Supply Drive - This Saturday, August 22 We can use a few more helping hands this Saturday morning, August 22. Whether you can stay for the entire time from 9:30 - 2:00 or just help for an hour or so, your assistance will be welcomed and appreciated! We'll start by gathering at the lower level of New Brick at 9:30 a.m. as we load up the supplies into vehicles, and then head over to the school and display them in time for the start of the

Pentecost XII at Christ Church 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Family Worship 10:30 Eucharist with Music All three services take place in New Brick. Collect for Today: Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and

This past Sunday, we held our annual meeting with our partners in Uganda, Friends of Sabina. Although I couldn’t stay throughout the entire meeting, I was deeply touched by the children and staff of the school for the enormous progress that they have made. Sincere thanks to Patricia and the team for working very hard on it. It was a labor of love, and, as you know, it comes with no great benefits or remuneration. For many of our parishioners who are sponsoring children at the

Christ Church Donates to Episcopal Relief & Development to Help Washington State Residents Displaced by Raging Wildfires Wildfires in eastern Washington state have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area. In response, Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD), partnered last week with the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane to help those in harm’s way. Churches in the diocese are providing shelter, food, fuel, and cash assistance throu

Bring a part of Christ Church into your home with our beautiful new custom magnets! We are offering two unique 3" x 5" designs: our classic CEC shield, and the vibrant 300th Anniversary Learning from Our History, Living into Our Future tree. Perfect for your refrigerator, filing cabinet, car, or any magnetic surface, these heavy-duty magnets are a wonderful way to show your parish pride and support our community. Each magnet is yours for only $6, or you can get one of each fo

From Autumn through Spring, Faith Formation is thriving at Christ Church, and anyone from pre-K to 12th grade is invited to gather with us next fall. It's a program of age-appropriate classes that’s relevant and engaging, and we're looking forward to an exciting year! The next Sunday School year begins on September 13, and registration links are on our website's Sunday School page. Our Youth and Family Ministry is growing—an amazing blessing—but it also means we need a little

During a special moment of today's 10:30 worship, Mother Marcia Davenport gathered our high school students and graduates to offer a heartfelt prayer as they prepare to take their next big steps. Standing together before the altar, they bowed their heads while she asked for guidance, protection, and wisdom to attend them in this exciting new chapters of their lives. The prayer served as both a blessing and a reminder that no matter where their educational journeys take them,