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Thursday April 20, 2017
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Faith on Fire

Friday, April 21
7:00 am, Parish Hall

Faith on Fire welcomes Pastor Chuck Davis of Stanwich Congregational Church.  Join us for breakfast and fellowship at 7:00 am.  The program, consisting of prayer, hymn singing and a transformational message from Pastor Davis, runs from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.  All are welcome.  Learn more >


Azul Conscious Movement Celebration

Saturday, April 22
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Azul is a path to the heart and connecting with community through dance. Come join Nancy, Chensun and Robin for a complimentary Azul Conscious Movement offering.  Learn more & RSVP >


10:10 Exploration Series

How can we stabilize Christian communities in our Holy Land?

Sunday, April 23, 10:10 am, Chapel

Join us for a conversation with John Lent, Deputy Director of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, who will share his experiences working with the Christian community in the Middle East and the Episcopal institutions that provide education and healthcare to all, regardless of religion, ethnicity or financial means.  


Premiere of 'Requiem' by Philip Moore

Sunday, April 23, 4:00 pm
Yale University’s Woolsey Hall

The Institute of Sacred Music at Yale University in New Haven, CT will be premiering Philip Moore’s Requiem on Sunday, April 23, 4:00 – 5:30 pm in Woolsey Hall.  Philip Moore is the Artist in Residence at Christ Church Greenwich, spending weeks at a time with us during Advent, Christmas, Holy Week and Easter, and composing many pieces for our choirs. Marguerite L. Brooks will conduct the premiere and Thomas Murray will play the organ. This performance is open to the public and admission is free. Learn more >


Youth Visioning Summit

Save the date!  
April 28 - 29, 2017

Christ Church Greenwich is committed to our young people, and to creating and re-energizing a vibrant program and community for them to grow in love and spirit in our congregation.  The newly formed Youth Group Committee invites you to a gathering to give input, exchange ideas, brainstorm, and help us create a new program.  Learn more & RSVP >


New Director, Marketing Communications

We will welcome Maria Goins as our part-time Director of Marketing Communications on Monday, April 24.  Maria brings a wealth of experience to the job with particular strengths in soft marketing and social media.  Maria can be reached in the Parish Office, x15, or mgoins@christchurchgreenwich.org.  


Join the Fun!

How did 24 Maasai students get ready to go to Secondary School over 1.5 hours away from home in five days?  The packing list included bedding, mattress, three buckets, metal trunk, broom, hoe, school uniforms, shoes and socks, sweater and food for half the year, plus school supplies.

Join us at the 10:10 Exploration Series in the Chapel on Sunday, April 30 as Cheryl Kyle and Karen Royce will show slides and speak about Endupoto Primary School and Oljoro Secondary School.  Follow the miraculous trail from January 2008, when there wasn’t an elementary school to attend, to Endupoto’s first graduation, and then to the enrollment of all the qualified graduates in government boarding schools. See the power of education in this very rural area.


Volunteer to Feed those in Need

On Wednesday May 3, join Christ Church Greenwich Outreach in preparing and serving dinner for 25-40 men and women at Inspirica’s Woodlawn Campus.  Learn more & sign up >

Quesitons?  Contact Lucy Rinaldi, lucyrina@optonline.net or 203.622.0871.

The time commitment is brief... the rewards are huge.


Courage & Faith presents Mike McHargue

Talk:  Saturday, May 13, 7:00 pm
Reception and book signing to follow in the Christ Church Bookstore.

Sermon: Sunday, May 14
9:15 am worship service

10:10 Exploration Series talk to follow in the Chapel.

Mike McHargue, better known as Science Mike, is an author, podcaster, and speaker focused on the science behind spiritual experiences.  Learn more & RSVP >


Donate Bikes to those in Need

Help Christ Church Outreach help Domus!

Saturdays, May 13 & 20
Christ Church Greenwich


The Domus Work and Learn program teaches young women and men job skills, life skills and self-confidence.  Help them learn by repairing your unused bicycle.  Learn more & sign up >

Questions?  For more information, contact Dan Broderick, dan.broderick@eclaro.com or 917.280.5465.


Upcoming Services
Sunday, April 23

The Second Sunday of Easter

8:00 am
Chapel
Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Celebrant & Preacher:
The Rev'd Dr. James B. Lemler

9:00 am
Rainbow Room
Childcare

for children age 3 & younger

9:15 am
Family Room
Pre-K & K Worship Service

for children in Pre-K & Kindergarten

9:15 am
Chapel
Children's Worship Service

for children in grades 1 - 5

9:15 am
Church
Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Celebrant & Preacher:
The Rev'd Dr. James B. Lemler
Choirs:
St. George's Chapel Choir
Christ Church Bell Choir

10:10 am
Education Building
Church School

for children in Pre-K - grade 5

10:10 am
Chapel Foyer
Sunday Hospitality

10:10 am
Chapel
Exploration Series

11:00 am
Church
Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Celebrant:
The Rev'd Suzanne M. Culhane
Preacher:
The Rev'd Dr. James B. Lemler
Choir:
Parish Choir

4:00 pm
Off-Site
(Yale University)
Premiere of Requiem
by Philip Moore

5:00 pm
Church
Compline & Communion

Meditation:
The Rev'd Suzanne M. Culhane
Choir:
Compline Choir


Monday, April 24

7:00 pm
Tomes-Higgins House
Education for MInistry

7:00 pm
Chapel
Prayer of the Cloud


Tuesday, April 25

8:00 am
Bookstore Mezzanine
Morning Prayer

10:00 am
Chapel
Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Celebrant & Preacher:
The Rev'd Dr. James B. Lemler

4:30 pm
Church
Evening Prayer


Wednesday, April 26

8:00 am
Bookstore Mezzanine
Morning Prayer

9:30 am
Chapel
Jim & Hillary's Study Series

12 noon
Parish House Library
Support Group

4:30 pm
Church
Evening Prayer


Thursday, April 27

8:00 am
Bookstore Mezzanine
Morning Prayer

4:30 pm
Church
Evening Prayer


Friday, April 28

8:00 am
Bookstore Mezzanine
Morning Prayer

4:30 pm
Church
Evening Prayer


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