Interfaith Trip to Israel
INFO SESSION:
Thursday, February 23
7:00 pm, Temple Sholom
RSVP to Lori Baden, 203.542.7172
An interfaith trip to Israel is being planned for February 12 - 20, 2018. Led by Rabbi Mitch Hurvitz and The Rev'd Dr. Jim Lemler, this trip is appropriate for individuals and families, first-timers and returning travelers. Learn more >
Calling All Young Musicians!
Young Musicians in grades 2 - 12 are invited to be a part of a Young Musicians Concert at 6:30 pm on Saturday, March 4.
Interested in participating? Click here to download the application form. Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 24, 2017.
For more information, contact the Music Department.
Exploration Series: Our Neighbor's Faith
Sunday, February 26
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, Rabbi Mitch Hurvitz of Temple Sholom will lead us through an exploration of the Jewish faith tradition. Come be a part and discover more about our connections and spiritual vitality as people who walk the way of faith.
Choral Evensong
Sunday, February 26
5:00 pm, Church
The Choir of Men & Boys
will sing a setting of the evening canticles by George Dyson’s and response by William Smith. The evening will feature Brahm’s choral anthem Geistliches Lied (Op. 30). The choir is directed by Jamie Hitel, and the organ is played by Jonathan Ryan. Read more >
Pancake Supper & Clothing Drive
Tuesday, February 28
5:30 - 7:00 pm, Parish Hall
Admission: $5/person; $20/family
Outreach will be hosting a Pancake Supper & Clothing Drive on Shrove Tuesday. All are asked to bring a donation for the Christ Church Clothing Drive - collecting new and gently used clothing items. The proceeds of the event will be used to buy clothing for those in need.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Join us on Wednesday, March 1:
7:30 am, Chapel
Imposition of Ashes
& Holy Eucharist, RIte II
12:30 pm, Chapel
Imposition of Ashes
& Holy Eucharist, Rite II
7:30 pm, Church
Imposition of Ahes & Choral Eucharist, Rite II
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. Starting on Ash Wednesday, copies will be available in the Chapel Foyer.
Meditations are also shared electronically. To receive daily meditations via email, visit christchurchgreenwich.org to join the mailing list.
Benefit Film Screening: Where is Our Place?
Thursday, March 2
7:00 pm, Chapel
Stand With Iraqi Christians and Christ Church Greenwich invite you to a benefit screening of Where Is Our Place?, a 35 minute documentary film by The Rev’d Chris Bishop and Andrew Bilindabagabo about the dire situation facing Christians in Iraq today. The screening will be followed by refreshments and a Q&A with The Rev’d Chris Bishop. Learn more >
First Friday Book Group
Friday, March 3
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bookstore Mezzanine
Join the First Friday Book Group for a discussion of Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.
What exactly is creativity? With empathy and generosity, author Elizabeth Gilbert offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. Read more >
All are welcome to attend. RSVP to firstfridaybookgroup@gmail.com. Copies of Big Magic are available at the Christ Church Bookstore.
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 >
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!
Film Screening: Escalaltion
The YWCA Greenwich, in partnership with the One Love Foundation, invites adults and parents ot a conversation and film screening of Escalation.
Tuesday, February 28
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Film will begin at 7:00 pm
YWCA Greenwich
Shown in over 500 hig schools and colleges, this film highlights the earliest warning signs of relationship violence. 99% of viewers would recommend it to a friend.
Event is free and open to all. RSVP by Monday, February 27 at rsvp@ywcagreenwich.org. Learn more >
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