This Sunday, we will all gather for the Christ Church Annual Meeting. We will begin with worship at 10:00 a.m., followed by potluck brunch and then the business meeting. The meeting will focus primarily on a presentation by the Vision and Strategy Committee, which was formed this summer to review a consultant’s report and recommend a way forward for our congregation. From all indications, the committee did a fabulous job, and I am most grateful. It is with great joy that I sh

Christ Church’s Annual Meeting - This Sunday, October 18 One Worship Service at 10:00, followed by Lunch and the Annual Meeting Everyone is encouraged to join us at Christ Church for our Annual Meeting and Vestry Elections this Sunday, October 18. We have only one service at 10:00 a.m. in New Brick, followed by a brief lunch (bring a quick potluck dish to share!). At the Annual Meeting, we'll review our ministries and activities from the past year, hear the Vision & Strategy

Christ Church Donates to Episcopal Relief & Development in the Aftermath of Hurricane Isaias Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Oct. 9 in the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane. The storm unleashed several tornadoes and drenching rain in Alabama and farther north. Thousands of residents were coping with severe destruction, as described in an Oct. 10 NBC News report. In response, Outreach Commission members approved a $600 contribution to Episcopal Relief & Developme

Pentecost XX 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: Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be giv

Inviting You to Join Our Monthly Outreach Meeting on Monday, Oct. 12 Learn many ways to help others by joining us remotely for the Outreach Commission meeting on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Our mission has a local, national, and international scope. Look for our Monday This Week on Zoom email, and join us. We hope to see you help make a difference in others' lives! Help Feed the Homeless on Monday, Oct. 12 as Our Meal Team Continues to Provide Meals at Two Grassroots’ Venue

After a well-deserved summer break, Christ Church's popular First Wednesday fellowship series resumes tonight! Join us to share a meal with fellow parishioners, meet new ones, and enjoy a fun activity or two. It's the perfect way to connect and spend a few hours with friends, both old and new - and have someone else do most of the cooking! The first FWF of this season, on Wednesday, October 7, will feature a Chili Cook-Off to welcome back the program year. The church will pro

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

WOCC Has the October Meeting at Famous Dave's - October 5 Please join us for the WOCC October meeting, dinner, and fellowship tonight. We will gather at 6:30 p.m. at Famous Dave's Barbeque, conveniently located in Columbia Crossing near Target. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great meal and connect with others in our community. We look forward to seeing you there for a wonderful time together!

Pentecost XIX 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: Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give

This weekend, our church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology and animals, and during this first weekend in October, we will have the Blessing of the Animals - and we mean ALL animals! On Saturday, October 3rd at 5 p.m., we invite you to gather in front of Old Brick with your beloved pets - dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and all other furry, scaly, or slinky creatures - or a picture of your pet, if you prefer. We will read from the st

“Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 As I chose this scripture theme to share with you today, I remembered a road trip my family took many years ago. We traveled by car across the country to visit relatives along the way. When we reached California, our cousin joined us, and we drove to San Francisco. There, we sat at the top of a hill named Lombard Street, known at the time as the ‘crookedest street.’ We wer

Join Us for a Bike Ride that Supports a Great Cause - October 2 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 prac

October 4th, our church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology and animals, and during this first weekend in October, we will have The Blessing of the Animals - and we mean ALL animals! On Saturday, October 3rd at 5 p.m., we invite you to gather in front of Old Brick with your beloved pets - dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and all other furry, scaly, or slinky creatures - or a picture of your pet, if you prefer. We will read from the sto

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

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!