Pentecost II at Christ Church 8:00 Holy Eucharist in Old Brick 9:00 Family Worship in New Brick 10:30 Choral Eucharist in New Brick Collect for Today: O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; 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: Hosea 5:15-6:6 Psalm 50:7-15 Romans 4:

Last month, we celebrated God as Divine Mother, so this month, let’s discover God as “Abba” Father and explore the nature of divine masculinity within all of us. We are offering wonderful sessions to help us delve into these topics, as well as into stillness and reflection in community. 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 engage the mind, body, and

I am reminded of the change in seasons when I walk around Lake Elkhorn. There are several things that I notice on my walk when the season changes: I react to the fresh greenery. My throat itches. I see a lot of people walking, I see people either sleeping, reading, holding a picnic or simply enjoying the weather on their blankets. and simply enjoying the weather or facing a picnic. I see people riding their bikes and some others fishing. One important noticeable change is the

Prepare for Father’s Day by Buying DreamBuilders Goods This Sunday, June 7 Look for fair-trade coffee, tea, cocoa, and chocolates being sold to benefit DreamBuilders in advance of Father’s Day on June 21. The goods will be available after all three worship services on Sunday, June 7. It’s all for a good cause as a team of youth and adults get ready to rebuild after devastating floods in Hazard, Ky. One youth from Christ Church will be traveling June 21-27 on what will be the

Celebrate justice, freedom, and equality at a special Juneteenth concert, “Breaking the Chains,” on Friday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. Held in the New Brick Sanctuary, this musical performance will feature the Caritas Vocal Ensemble performing powerful works by Black composers centered on themes of justice, freedom, and the ongoing fight for equality. The ensemble will be accompanied on piano by our talented Music Director, Larissa Sanders, for an unforgettable evening of reflecti

This Sunday, we wrapped up another successful program year of Sunday School, so today, Christ Church would like to share a heartfelt THANK YOU... ...to Miss Jenn, and every one of our Sunday School leaders and assistants - we are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and creativity you invest in shaping the next generation. Thank you so much for your dedication, patience, and the love you pour into teaching our children every single week. ...to the parents of our Sunday S

Last month, we celebrated God as Divine Mother, so this month, let’s discover God as “Abba” Father and explore the nature of divine masculinity within all of us. We are offering wonderful sessions to help us delve into these topics, as well as into stillness and reflection in community. 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 engage the mind, body, and

Trinity Sunday at Christ Church 8:00 Holy Eucharist in Old Brick 9:00 Family Worship in New Brick 10:30 Choral Eucharist in New Brick Collect for Today: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O

A few days ago, I read a story that I’d like to share with you. It is a rather long story, but it tells an important story about a whole slew of things. I loved it, and I hope you do too. There is a story of a lion locked in a cage in a forest. A monkey stopped by, and the lion said to him, “You walk freely under the sky while I count my days behind this iron. Is there no mercy left in this forest?” The monkey said in reply, “Mercy is not the problem; memory is. We remember w

Hear All About SLYC When ‘Grandma’ Clark Visits Us this Sunday, May 31 Please plan to welcome a leader of St. Luke’s Youth Center (SLYC), a collaborative of West Baltimore families who together provide youth with life-enriching experiences. On Sunday, May 31, we’ll hear from the SLYC team at Sunday Circle and during announcements at the 10:30 worship service. To learn how SLYC nurtures youth, from toddlers to teens, plan to attend Sunday Circle in person or on Zoom from 9:3

Today, we pause at Christ Church to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten, and we live in freedom because of their devotion. Let us keep their families in our thoughts and carry their legacy of service forward. #MemorialDay #remember #RememberThem #rememberthefallen #episcomd #PrayerForToday

Pentecost Sunday at Christ Church We have ONE service this Sunday morning, at 10:00 in New Brick. Collect for Today: O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Ame

Not long ago, I remember seeing a field covered with sunflowers. I don’t remember where I saw that field, but I remember it was breathtakingly beautiful. I could hear the wind's echo as it blew over the beautiful sunflowers. I could hear them singing to me with lyrics of impeccable beauty that only I could hear. I am sure you would have heard it if you were there with me or on your own. I also remember when I saw the field and the hundreds and hundreds of sunflowers, I was re

Pentecost Sunday at Christ Church - this Sunday, May 24 Gather with us in the New Brick sanctuary for just one service - at 10:00 a.m. - as the choir processes through the aisles while we all sing "Praise Ye the Lord!" in full voice. Be sure to wear some red to celebrate the Day of Pentecost (red is the liturgical color of that day), and everyone is invited to wear clothing that reflects their heritage and culture, as well. In an expression of this beautiful "melting pot" we

Volunteers Collect More Than a Thousand Pounds of Goods During the Christ Church Spring Food Drive at River Hill Giant Supermarket Christ Church volunteers successfully collected 1,103 pounds of food and staples during the Spring Food Drive on Saturday, May 16, for the Howard County Food Bank and its partner pantry, SAFE. The collection for the Food Bank at Monday’s weigh-in amounted to 828 pounds of food and 112 pounds of other goods, such as diapers and toiletries. SAFE’s g

Gather with us for brew and banter, suds and spoken word, lager and laughs... no matter what you call it, Theology on Tap is a fun, informal get-together where we can chat about interesting religious, spiritual, or social articles of the day, grab a beverage or snack, and enjoy fun, engaging, structure-free conversation with other parishioners and friends for an hour or two. We like to use this time to speak about things that might be considered a bit casual or light for a Su

On Sunday, May 24, gather with us in the New Brick sanctuary for just one service - at 10:00 a.m. - as the choir processes through the aisles while we all sing "We Are the Church" in full voice. Be sure to wear some red to celebrate the Day of Pentecost (red is the liturgical color of that day), and everyone is invited to wear clothing that reflects their heritage and culture, as well. In an expression of this beautiful "melting pot" we have at Christ Church, we'll gather tog

What a beautiful morning! Youth Sunday at Christ Church always is. The youth of Christ Church led and participated in all three worship services this Sunday, so from 8 a.m. until noon, we were blessed with powerful sermons, scripture readings, and assistance as we entered the sanctuary and approached the altar. The older youth sang for the younger ones at the 9 a.m. Family Worship, and the 10:30 service had gorgeous music floating to the rafters! Thanks to every youth for the

Easter VII & Youth Sunday 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, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone befo

This Sunday is Youth Sunday - that's right, a beloved Christ Church tradition takes place, so come and support the youth of Christ Church as they lead us in worship. They will read the day's lessons, usher us to our seats, deliver a beautiful sermon from their perspective, and lead us in song. It's a service like no other, and one we look forward to every year. This Sunday, services begin in Old Brick at 8 a.m., an intimate worship without music. Our Family Worship is in New