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Christ Church Greenwich
Thursday March 9, 2017
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Exploration Series: Our Neighbor's Faith

Sunday, March 12
10:10 am, Chapel

The Pre- and Early-Lent Exploration Series will help us to discover more about the faith of our neighbors. This Sunday, Anne Carbone will lead us through an exploration of the faith tradition of Spiritualism.  Come be a part and discover more about our connections and spiritual vitality as people who walk the way of faith.


THANK YOU!

Thank you to all who participated in our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Clothing Drive.  The proceeds and in gathering from this event went to support Neighbor to Neighbor, DOMUS Kids and The Undies Project.  Fun was had by all.  View photos from the event >


Got Food?

March 1 - April 16, Christ Church Outreach will be collecting food items and financial gifts to help local organizations that address food insecurity.  Let’s make a difference together.  Please bring food donations to the Chapel Foyer and Lower Hallway, or make a financial donation through the Parish Office.  Learn more >


Lent Meditations

Throughout the season of Lent, we invite you to reflect with us on the theme of Discovery. Daily meditations, written by members of our clergy, staff and lay leadership, have been compiled into a booklet for use as a guide throughout the forty days of Lent.  Copies are available in the Chapel Foyer and Lower Hallway.

Meditations are also shared electronically.  To receive daily meditations via email, visit christchurchgreenwich.org to join the mailing list.


Lenten Nourishment for the Journey

This Lent, give yourself a spiritual midweek refreshment at our Tuesday 10:00 am Eucharist in the Chapel.  The theme for this Lent at the Tuesday communion: The Discovery of the Saints. Each week we celebrate a saint and that Christian's discovery of God as a way of nourishing our own discovery of our Creator.  

March 14 - James Theodore Holly:  a Connecticut priest in the 19th century who made all the difference for Haiti. 

Save the dates:  March 21 - Joseph  •  March 28 - Mary and Gabriel  •  April 4 - Martin Luther King Jr.  •  April 11 - Paul


Faith on Fire

Friday, March 17, 7:00 am, Parish Hall

Join us for breakfast, fellowship, and a powerful presentation entitled “Jesus is Alive! So, What’s that Mean to Us?” by The Rev’d Terry Elsberry, Rector of St. Matthew’s Church, Bedford, NY and long-time friend of Christ Church Greenwich. Learn more >


Courage & Faith presents Rachel Held Evans

Talk: Saturday, March 25
7:00 pm, Church
 
Reception & book signing to follow in the Christ Church Bookstore.  Tickets: $20  
Purchase tickets >


Sermon:  Sunday, March 26, 9:15 am worship service 
10:10 am Exploration Series talk to follow in the Chapel.

Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger who writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible Belt. Read more >


Easter Flower Memorials

Each year the Easter decorations for the Church and the Chapel are given by members of the congregation in memory of and thanksgiving for loved ones. If you would like to remember someone,  please contact Jean Tredinnick in the Parish Office no later than Monday, April 3 with the name(s) and send a check made out to Christ Church Greenwich, noted for “Easter decorations.” These special intentions will be listed in the Easter Orders of Service.


Spotlight on Outreach: Neighbor to Neighbor

Well known and highly regarded by the Christ Church Greenwich community and throughout the town, the nonprofit Neighbor to Neighbor organization provides nutritious food to over one thousand Greenwich area residents along with seasonally appropriate clothing. Established in 1975, in the basement of the Christ Church Greenwich’s Annex building, to distribute gently used clothing, in the 1980s Neighbor to Neighbor was asked by the Greenwich Department of Social Services to begin a food distribution program. In 2005 Christ Church Greenwich provided an additional space in the Parish House basement, which became the area’s first “client choice” food pantry.  Read more >


2017 Annual Appeal Continues

The Annual Appeal is off to a great start in reaching our goal of raising $1,300,000 for the mission and ministries of Christ Church Greenwich.  You will find giving cards in your pew – please take a few minutes to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to the parish for the coming year.  Completed cards may be placed in the offertory plate during the Offertory Hymn.  You may also easily make your pledge online at any time >  Thank you!


Upcoming Services
Sunday, March 12

The Second Sunday in Lent

8:00 am
Chapel
Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Celebrant & Preacher:
The Rev'd Jennifer M. Owen

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:
The Rev'd Dr. James B. Lemler
Preacher:
The Rev'd Jennifer M. Owen
Choir:
St. Cecilia Choir of Girls

10:10 am
Education Building
Church School

Pre-K - grade 5

10:10 am
Chapel 
Exploration Series

10:10 am
Chapel Foyer
Hospitality

11:00 am
Church
Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Celebrant:
The Rev'd Suzanne M. Culhane
Preacher:
The Rev'd Jennifer M. Owen
Choir:
Choir of Men & Boys

5:00 pm
Church
Compline & Communion

Meditation:
The Rev'd Suzanne M. Culhane

6:30 pm
Tomes-Higgins House
Sunday Evening Bible Study


Monday, March 13

7:00 pm
Tomes-Higgins House
Education for Ministry

7:00 pm
Chapel
Prayer of the Cloud


Tuesday, March 14

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, March 15

8:00 am
Bookstore Mezzanine
Morning Prayer

10:00 am
Chapel
Jim & Hillary's Study Series

12 noon
Parish House Library
Support Group

4:30 pm
Church
Evening Prayer


Thursday, March 16

8:00 am
Bookstore Mezzanine
Morning Prayer

4:30 pm
Church
Evening Prayer


Friday, March 17

8:00 am
Bookstore Mezzanine
Morning Prayer

4:30 pm
Church
Evening Prayer


Cycle of Prayer

Gail Blair
Marcia & Bucky Blake
Kate Tabner & Michael Boardman
Robin Bodell
Barbara Bollman
Giselle Bollmann
Gabrielle & Richard Bolton
Scottie & Jason Bonadio
Meg Boshes
Joanne & Neil Bouknight


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