Pentecost XX 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in Old Brick 9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist in New Brick Collect for Today: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Today's Readings: Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Sermon for Today: Father Manny delivers today's sermon, and you can view it in the video below once the service starts. Holy Eucharist Livestream: Our service livestream begins at approximately 10:20 a.m. this Sunday. The service leaflet for this worship service is here .

A few months ago, the Men of Christ Church organized a bowling event at Bowlero on Snowden River. I'm not the bowling kind of person, but I’d say that every time I have had the opportunity to go bowling, it's been a fun event. The beauty that I have experienced with bowling is that one throws the ball and doesn’t know how the ball is going to go. There’s this salient and humbling feeling that one doesn’t have any control over the ball once it is thrown down the lane.  Because of the desire to win, the expectation has always been that the ball will hit all the pins or, at least, a good number of them. But the moment the ball begins to roll, reality sets in. One comes to realize that one is in no way, shape, or form going to meet one's own expectations.  At this bowling event, we had two youngsters with us. But the strange thing that happened was that there was a request for bumpers (remember, I am not the bowling type). I didn’t know what it was, and so I was a little lost until the bumpers popped up by the lanes. Someone explained to me that because the lanes are too wide, they have the bumpers to make the lanes a little narrower for the children. "Interesting," I said to myself.  I have been thinking a lot about those bumpers, and I invite you to think with me a little more deeply about them. The fact of the matter is that we have smaller balls for kids, and some adults use them too. So, why do we have smaller balls for kids, and why do kids also need narrow lanes? I checked with AI for an answer. And AI says we have the bumpers to make the game more engaging and fun for kids, since they prevent any bowling balls from going into the gutters.  If the point of the bumper is to prevent the balls from rolling down the gutters and to make the game more fun for the kids, then there’s something about the bumper that demands our attention and reflection.  The bumper may be for the kids, but there’s more to the bumper than you and I have thought about. Here are a couple of thoughts about the bumper. First - each of us, young or old, is like a kid at a bowling arena who needs a bumper in order to make the game fun and engaging. Each of us is inherently a child, and for that reason, we need bumpers in our lives to help us make the right decisions. Young or old, we all need people in our lives who will keep us on track and ensure that we continue to stay on the straight and narrow path.  One of our parishioners, Dee Bauer, is a very fun lady who tries to say hello to me after worship on Sundays. Whenever she shakes my hand, she will say to me, ‘Are you behaving?’ to which I respond, ‘I’m trying to stay on the straight and narrow path.’ And then she will say to me, ‘That’s not what I heard!’ As playful as this may sound, it feels humbling to hear someone ask if I am behaving.  The point is, none of us is perfect, and for that reason, we are constantly being invited to make judgment calls between the broad path that leads to eternal damnation and the narrow path that leads to eternal life. Listen to what Marcus Cicero once said:  ‘The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.’ The bumpers, in my opinion, are the folks who, imbued with wisdom, experience, and faith, help us along the way, so we are always picking the good over the evil, despite how difficult picking the good may be or how inviting picking the evil may be. It isn’t the case that these bumpers - the wise and faithful folks who may be mentors, teachers, parents, friends, priests, and ordinary strangers - are perfect people. Not at all. They are as imperfect as we are. But they play these roles in our lives because through their life’s experience, they are grounded in wisdom and faith practices, such that part of their unique character is to guide others through life’s path. They, too, have made mistakes before, have learned from those mistakes, and therefore can guide children like you and me.  Second - there is no control. As I stated earlier, once you let go of the ball, whether there are bumpers or not, or whether you are a kid or an adult, you lose total control of any opportunity to change or direct the course of the ball. There’s absolutely nothing that one can do to change the trajectory or orientation of the ball. The ball becomes totally independent. Our question is, like the ball, do we become totally independent? The fact is, we are independent actors in the sense that God doesn’t control what we do. We have free will, so we can use it any way we choose. Remember - part of being human is being able to choose.  Like the totally independent ball, which can run off to either side of the gutter, hit either side of the bumper, or hit one, two, three, or all pins, we too are certainly free to act. But unlike the ball, we have to face the reality that freedom without any limits is no freedom at all. There are constraints to our freedoms. Listen to what God told Adam in the Garden of Eden:  ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden, but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”  That, in itself, was a restraint on Adam’s freedom to eat. Sometimes, the restraints on our freedoms are the bumpers that prevent us from falling into gutters and direct us with love towards the goal of hitting a pin. Would we hit all the pins? No. Are we supposed to hit all the pins? No. Bumpers help us not to fall into the gutter so we can hit a pin.  Life’s truth is this: we don’t have to hit all the pins, but with the gift of a bumper, we can at least hit one pin, and that should be more than enough. To me, the satisfaction of knowing that I have a bumper —and, because of that, I can at least hit one ball —makes all the difference, makes life engaging, rewarding, and purposeful.  Next time you go out to bowl, don’t hesitate to ask for a bumper. You don't have to be a kid to need one.  Manny+

Now's the Time to Sign Up for Our Fall Food Drive at Dorsey’s Search Giant on Saturday, Nov. 8th from 1 to 5 p.m. to Help Feed Hungry Families Be a part of one of the most rewarding ways to help feed the hungry. Please sign up for a shift during the Fall Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Dorsey’s Search Giant supermarket, 4715 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, Md.,  21043 . Walk-ins and children are welcome as Christ Church continues a hands-on, family friendly activity that occurs twice a year, in spring and fall. Look for a signup sheet in the Narthex or in Old Brick. Please volunteer for a one-hour shift. To learn more, email outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org . Groceries collected from shoppers will go to two food pantries. One is the Howard County Food Bank, which is operated by the Community Action Council of Howard County  (CAC). The other is SAFE , its partner pantry that provides free gluten-free and allergy-safe foods to low-income families and individuals. At our Spring Food Drive, held at a Giant supermarket in Clarksville, we collected 1,294 pounds; at the 2024 Fall Food Drive held at Dorsey’s Search, the haul was 1,440 pounds  (see photos). Together that totals more than a ton of food and staples! During the drives, the experience provides hands-on service not only for our volunteers but for shoppers whom we approach with a list of requested items.  Most importantly, the access to food and necessities is a lifeline for people struggling to make ends meet. In Howard County, the number of these households has grown due to inflation and the federal government’s shutdown and workforce reductions. Two Heart-Warming Ways to Help the Baltimore International Seafarers Center The Women of Christ Church (WOCC) will deliver donations to the Baltimore International Seafarers Center  in mid-November. The Seafarers Center helps seamen and women whose ships come into the Baltimore Harbor. The Center appreciates receiving any of the following items for the mariners: calendars for 2026, warm hats and scarves (no fringe or woolen balls), warm gloves, hand-warming packets, stationery, magazines (e.g., current affairs, sports, and activity magazines, National Geographic, Smithsonian, etc.). Please, no toiletries will be accepted. Donations should be placed in the designated bin in the Tower Room by Monday, Nov. 17. This will be our last trip to the Center before Christmas. Let’s try to brighten the holidays for those who are so far from home. If you have questions, please speak with Carolann Sawyer or Cindy Read. The Seafarers Center will hold its first ever fun run on Saturday, Dec. 6, the feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra. The St. Nicholas Fun Run 2025  is named after the patron saint of sailors, who is remembered today for his generous spirit and care for those in need. On that day, plan to drop in any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Center, 1430 Wallace St., Baltimore, Md. 21230, and proceed to nearby Ft. McHenry National Monument  to do three laps around the fort, 2400 E. Fort Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21230. Runners are promised snacks, swag and other surprises. Alternatively, you can participate virtually and run wherever you would like. Virtual runners can pick up their swag by stopping at the Center between Monday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 6. Each registered runner will receive a custom running hat featuring the Center’s logo. Please register here  whether you plan to participate virtually or in person. The price is $54 plus a $4 signup fee. The registration deadline is Nov. 30. As a ministry supported by the  Episcopal Diocese of Maryland  in its annual Bishop’s Appeal , the Center hopes for enthusiastic participation: “This event will help us continue working in the spirit of St. Nicholas to care for seafarers around the world!” se include early childhood education, eviction prevention, weatherization, and utility assistance. Thanks to Your Support, LEMS Teachers Have More Classroom Necessities To Use Today Thanks to your support, we were able to assemble and distribute 60 bags of classroom supplies to teachers at LEMS today. Teachers are always paying for classroom necessities like facial tissues, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, and Band-Aids.   At the end of the school day, we visited the teachers' classrooms, and they were thrilled to receive their "health bags." A special thank you to Jan DeBoissiere and Diana Hall for their help, as well as Cindy Drummond and several LEMS students. The next Kindness Pantry is scheduled for November 19th so you'll hear from us shortly about the SignUpGenius for the needed items. There are ways that you can get involved at the school, as well. For example, Jan has been enjoying being a lunch room monitor, and there are still requests for tutors both during and after school, so please talk to us if you are interested in what is involved - LEMS@christchurchcolumbia.org FISH and CCC Have Combined Pantries, and FISH Needs Phone Volunteers FISH   and  Columbia Community Care  (CCC) partnered earlier this year and merged their food pantries. CCC continues its distributions at three sites on Saturday mornings and by home delivery to Howard County residents. For information, go online to Get Help  or look for updates on CCC’s Facebook page .     FISH continues to pick up donated goods from Christ Church and others. Please put non-perishable food and personal care products in the altar basket or in a bin just inside the Parish Hall. Look for a combo label “FISH/CCC”. Please keep bringing baby wipes and diapers, especially large sizes.   FISH will continue to provide guidance and financial support by telephone because the personal touch is very important when people are in crisis. Consider volunteering from home by giving just one day a month to assist those who could benefit from financial assistance from FISH. Training is provided. For information, ask parishioner and FISH treasurer Andy DeLong or email andydelong.fish@gmail.com .  Thanks for your support. In general, if you have suggestions about ways to help the community, if you want to get involved, or if you need assistance, please email Christ Church Outreach at outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org . Your help is greatly welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.

Christ Episcopal Church's 2025 Annual Meeting and Vestry Elections This Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in New Brick Everyone is encouraged to gather with us for Christ Church's Annual Meeting and Vestry Elections this Sunday. We'll have just one service tomorrow, at 10:00 a.m. in New Brick . A potluck lunch, our Annual Meeting, and the Vestry Elections will follow. Please be sure to join us - we review our past year's ministries and activities while making plans for our 2026 leadership, and it's one of the most important gatherings of the year. There are no youth or adult formation classes today, but there are nursery services for those who need them. All formation classes return next Sunday, October 26th. Download Your Copy of the Sunday Leaflet & Annual Report This full-color, digital version contains both the liturgy and  the report, so download your copy now and bring your tablet or phone (ringer off 😊 ) to church (and help spare a tree's worth of paper in the process!). Wonderful volunteer parishioners, clergy, and staff put lots of work into creating detailed ministry reports for you to catch up on, including Father Manny's annual message, our Vestry Candidates' details, and much more - they're all here in this 60-page, image-filled PDF doc. You can go here  for your copy, click the image above, or scan the QR codes in the Narthex. We'll share a brief potluck meal after worship and before the Annual Meeting. The church will provide sandwiches and beverages, so if you choose to bring breakfast pastries, light lunch treats, snacks, or desserts to share, that works. Worship Online with Christ Church - Livestream begins at 9:50 a.m. You're invited to worship with us remotely as we livestream our 10:00 a.m. service. There are several places to do so - on the main page of the  Christ Church website , as well as our  YouTube  and   Facebook  pages. Annual Meeting Livestream Begins at 11:30 a.m. Then, at approximately 11:30 a.m., we will begin the livestream of Christ Church's Annual Meeting on YouTube. If you can't make it in person, you will still get to experience the gathering.

I love Annual Meetings. These gatherings more than bring the congregation together to deliberate on the church’s business and elect new leadership; they provide the opportunity for those who have been entrusted with leadership to give an account of their stewardship. Accountability during Annual Meetings reminds me of a parable Jesus told in Matthew 25, about a master who gave talents to three servants based on their individual ability. To one, he gave five, to another, he gave two, and to the last, he gave one. Jesus then tells us that after a period, the master returned and invited each of the servants to give an account of their stewardship. One of the important lessons from that story is that the three servants didn’t receive an equal number of talents. That same principle exists within the sacred space of the church; we are not given an equal number of gifts because we do not have the same strength, capabilities, or even abilities. There is no doubt that we are one people, but we are also uniquely different from each other. St. Paul couldn’t make it any more straightforward when he makes the point that we have different gifts. And the fact that we all have different gifts is because we are different people with different abilities. A remarkable thought about our gifts is that not only do we have different gifts, but that even if we have the same gifts or talents, they wouldn’t be of the same quantity. They still would be different because we have different abilities. Another important lesson about the parable is that our ministry of service has never been about how many gifts or talents we each have; it has always been about what we do with the gifts or talents that we have been freely given. And so, if you have five talents, use them. If you have three talents, use them. And if you have one talent, use it. Using our gifts or talents is a testament of our faith in the God who provides and the ultimate means by which we honor our commitment to God’s service. Growing up at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Church, Sekondi, I remember Annual Meetings being very contentious. Looking back at those times, it feels a little odd that we were under a military dictatorship, but within the church was this gem of democratic principles: parishioners could run for the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and be elected to serve. The PCC is our version of Vestry. I am glad our annual meetings are not as contentious, probably because it has always been about what has happened in the past. This year’s Annual Meeting might be a little different because, quite apart from calling us to account, it would invite us to reflect on the future and what the future holds for our beloved Christ Church. I once heard that the past is the rearview mirror, the present is your steering wheel, the future is the road ahead, so focus your eyes ahead, and drive with intention so you don’t crash while looking back. I love history and the lessons of history. These lessons are to guide us as we look into the future. But they do not determine the future for us. As many of you have heard me say elsewhere, the present operating model, where about 80% of our income is based on pledges, is not sustainable in the long term. And so, as a community, we must honestly discern what God might be calling us to do as we look into the future.   Our experience building New Brick and the great effort we put into retiring our debt should guide us, but it shouldn’t predetermine the direction we choose. Again, we learn from the lessons of history, but we commit ourselves to due diligence as we focus on the steering wheel in our hands. This is all part of being accountable. A few months ago, a number of Catholic Churches closed in Baltimore, which was the first Roman Catholic Diocese in Colonial America. I read an article on Axios.com :  15,000 churches could close this year amid religious shift in U.S. The reasons are many and varied, but the story is the same -churches are closing. Sometimes, it feels to me that many of these congregations saw the writing on the wall, but they behaved as if everything would be fine by doing nothing. We don't have to fall into that trap. There's nothing wrong with being proactive. The truth is, the Episcopal Church isn’t immune to these challenges. As a matter of fact, one of the large congregations in the Diocese of Maryland had to let go of an Associate Rector due to financial constraints, and many congregations are opting for part-time Rectors rather than full-time Rectors. As a congregation, we recently couldn’t hire a full-time Associate because we didn’t have the resources to do so. We are blessed to have Mother Marcia, who has committed herself to this congregation and often works without compensation. Quite apart from that, there are a few positions here that need to be full-time with benefits but that isn’t the case, and there are new ministries that we could develop and or build but we don’t have the capacity to resource them. These are issues that weigh down on me and give me sleepless nights. This is because they cry out for a dispassionate assessment and conversation about our common life, and for new and strategic ways to ensure the long-term sustainability of this congregation. If we all agree that the status quo isn’t sustainable, then it is our duty to find new and sustainable ways in which we can support our common life into the future. I take great pride in the fact that we are an attractive and growing congregation, that we have done extraordinary ministry, and that we continue to do so much within this community and beyond. But we are also an aging congregation, and this reality must guide some of the decisions we make as we hold the steer. Pope John XXIII once said, “Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what is still possible for you to do.” The question is, what is still possible for us to do as a congregation? There's a lot we can do because there's a great need in our troubled and weary world. Please join us this Sunday and participate in the conversation. Be a part of the process. "Render your heart," as Jesus once said. We therefore need a heart that is passionate, discerning, and open to welcoming the ideas and suggestions of others. We need a heart that seeks to support the well-being of the congregation. We need a heart that will commit to working as hard as possible to nurture a dream for our congregation. We need a heart committed to the future and the long-term sustainability of this congregation. We need a heart that believes itself accountable, not only to the present but also to the future. Are you the one with that heart? Do you feel you can hold yourself and each other accountable? Let us all hear from you.  Manny+

Countdown to Service: Take Part in the Fall Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 to 5 PM, at Dorsey’s Search Giant to Help Feed Hungry Families Be a part of one of the most rewarding ways to help feed the hungry. Please sign up for a shift during the Fall Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Dorsey’s Search Giant supermarket, 4715 Dorsey Hall Drive, in Ellicott City. Walk-ins and children are welcome as Christ Church continues a hands-on, family-friendly activity that occurs twice a year, in spring and fall. Look for a signup sheet in the Narthex or in Old Brick, starting on Sunday. Please volunteer for a one-hour shift. To learn more, email outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org . Groceries collected from shoppers will go to two food pantries. One is the Howard County Food Bank, which is operated by the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC). The other is SAFE , its partner pantry that provides free gluten-free and allergy-safe foods to low-income families and individuals. At our Spring Food Drive at a Giant supermarket in Clarksville, we collected 1,294 pounds; at the 2024 Fall Food Drive held at Dorsey’s Search, the haul was 1,440 pounds . Together, that totals more than a ton of food and staples! During these Food Drives, the experience provides hands-on service not only for our volunteers but also for shoppers we approach with a list of requested items.  Most importantly, access to food and necessities is a lifeline for people struggling to make ends meet. In Howard County, the number of these households has grown due to inflation and the current federal workforce reductions, so any help you can give is most certainly needed and appreciated. Now’s the Time to Walk or Run in CAC’s ‘Steps Forward’ Fall Fundraiser It’s not too late to participate in Steps Forward , a Walk/Run campaign to raise funds for t he Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC). Individuals or teams are invited to accumulate miles during October while soliciting donations. Participants will receive a special T-shirt and discounted entry to the  Run Through the Grapevine 8K,  hosted by the  Howard County Striders  in Mt. Airy, Maryland, on Sunday, November 2. The annual cross-country/trail race takes place at Linganore Winecellars.   On race morning, a non-perishable food drive will benefit the Howard County Food Bank, which CAC operates. As the county’s designated anti-poverty organization, CAC provides multiple services as described in its 2024 Impact Report . These include early childhood education, eviction prevention, weatherization, and utility assistance. Christ Church Sends Food Aid to Victims of War in Ukraine and in Gaza At the Oct. 13 Outreach Commission meeting, we approved a $750 donation to World Central Kitchen (WCK) to help feed people deprived of food in two different wars. Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, WCK began serving meals to meet the needs of families in conflict zones, as described in a post on its website . Present conditions are dire as people cope with attacks, power outages and the approach of winter. An amount of $500 will go to WCK’s Chefs for Ukraine. Separately, $250 will go toward aid for the starving residents of Gaza as a peace deal has been declared in the Israel-Hamas War. A new field kitchen opened this month, WCK said on its site , as Palestinians await a greater flow of humanitarian aid. In both instances, these are Vestry-approved funds derived from your pledges and contributions. Thank you! Lake Elkhorn Middle School Kindness Pantry Many thanks to all of you who signed up for and brought in food and household items for the LEMS Kindness Pantry. Last Wednesday, we delivered the items that counselors and staff will distribute during meetings with families in need of assistance. In addition, we helped to hand out 100 bags of fresh food from The Roving Radish at the school as parents came to pick up their children or stopped by after work.   Our next project is to put together 60 "health bags" for teachers' classrooms. Each bag will contain facial tissue, Band-Aids, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes, and a thank-you note from Christ Church. We'll be assembling the bags at Lake Elkhorn Middle School next Tuesday, October 21st from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and would love to have some help putting the bags together, so please let us know if you are available - speak with Cathy Whittaker, Jan DeBoissiere, Jennny Cecil, or Sara Kirkpatrick at church on Sunday, or email lems@christchurchcolumbia.org . Christ Church Sends Funds to FISH and CCC to Help Neighbors in Need At the Oct. 13 Outreach Commission meeting, we approved $500 in  donations to   Columbia Community Care  (CCC) and $300 to FISH . Recently, the two non-profit organizations became partners and merged their food pantries into one. On Oct. 11, Pantry Manager April Lee posted a plea for support on CCC’s Facebook page : “These are difficult times right now for so many and, sadly, they will most likely get worse. If you are able to, would you please help us restock our inventory?” Your contributions to Christ Church for Vestry-approved funds make these donations possible. On behalf of our needy neighbors, please accept h eartfelt thanks! CCC continues its distributions at three sites on Saturday mornings and by home delivery to Howard County residents. For information, go online to Get Help . FISH continues to pick up donated goods from Christ Church and others. Please put non-perishable food and personal care products in the altar basket or in a bin just inside the Parish Hall. Look for a combo label “FISH/CCC”. Please keep bringing baby wipes and diapers, especially large sizes. FISH will continue to provide guidance and financial support by telephone because the personal touch is very important when people are in crisis. Consider volunteering from home by giving just one day a month to assist those who could benefit from financial assistance from FISH. Training is provided. For information, ask parishioner and FISH treasurer Andy DeLong or email andydelong.fish@gmail.com . Thanks for your support. In general, if you have suggestions about ways to help the community, if you want to get involved, or if you need assistance, please email Christ Church Outreach at outreach@christchurchcolumbia.org . Your help is greatly welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.

Taizé Vespers is a liturgy of Evening Prayer that combines scripture readings, prayer, silent meditation, and rich music. On the first Sunday evening of each month, Christ Church offers this truly beautiful service of contemplative prayer and music in the tradition of the Taizé community of France, promoting peace and justice through prayer and meditation. November's Taizé Vespers reflect on Thanksgiving—appropriate for the season. With attention to silence, prayer, and singing, Taizé offers an opportunity to give praise and thanksgiving for God's love and presence in one's life, prayer for oneself and others, and to share in a supportive community. Gather with us at 6 p.m. November 2nd for this powerful and peaceful worship.

Pentecost XVIII 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in Old Brick 9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist in New Brick Collect for Today: Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Today's Readings: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Psalm 66:1-11 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 Sermon for Today: Father Manny delivers today's sermon, and you can view it in the video below once the service starts. You can also read the sermon's text here . Holy Eucharist Livestream: Our service livestream begins at approximately 10:20 a.m. this Sunday. The service leaflet for this worship service is here .

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A Recital like No Other: Larissa and Friends Today in New Brick at 5 p.m. We are proud to present our Music Director and HCPSS teacher, Larissa Sanders, in what's now an annual Christ Church tradition. Larissa has assembled a cast of incredibly gifted musicians to present a program of works spanning centuries and cultures. A reception with the musicians and light refreshments will follow, so visit the New Brick Sanctuary today at 5:00 p.m. for a memorable concert experience. The livestream for Larissa's recital is below, and the program is here .   #musicrecital   #hocomd   #columbiamdmusic   #columbiamaryland   #musicisthebest