First Friday Book Group
Friday, May 5
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bookstore Mezzanine
Join the First Friday Book Group for a discussion of Tears We Cannont Stop: A Sermon to White America by Michael Eric Dyson. This is the book that all Americans who care about the current and long-burning crisis in race relations will want to read. Learn more >
All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to firstfridaybookgroup@gmail.com. Copies of Tears We Cannot Stop are available in the Christ Church Bookstore.
Redemption Sunday
Sunday, May 7
9:15 am worship service, Church
10:10 am Exploration Series, Chapel
Redemption Sunday celebrates the commitment of Christ Church Greenwich parishioners involved in prison ministry and the renewal of life for people incarcerated and in the criminal justice system. Our guest speaker this year is Keith Barile, a volunteer for the Phoenix Project as well as the Alternatives to Violence and Hospice programs at the Niantic Annex Correctional Institute.
Journey further with the Enneagram
Thursdays
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Parish House Library
Join The Rev'd Jenny Owen and John Tamerin, MD (practicing psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Processor at Weill/Cornell School of Medicine) for a weekly group that continues to explore the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram while discussing how this spiritual tool affects our daily lives.
Each week will include videos produced by Enneagram Master Suzanne Stabile along with group discussion. Participants in the group need to have a basic knowledge of the Enneagram (they know their number already and/or have attended a "Know Your Number" workshop and/or read basic material about the Enneagram).
To receive updates on what will be discussed each week, please contact The Rev'd Jenny Owen in the Parish Office to be added to the group's email list.
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.
YOUTH ONLY Event: Sunday, May 14
3:00 pm, Chapel
You've got questions; He's got answers... Science, God, Life - Nothing is off limits.
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.
Israel Trip 2018
Join us for an information session:
Tuesday, May 16
7:00 pm, Temple Sholom
An interfaith trip to Israel sponsored by the Sholom Center 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. Read more >
For additional information, or to RSVP for this info session, contact Lori Baden, 203.542.7172 or lori.baden@templesholom.com.
Faith on Fire
Friday, May 19
7:00 am, Parish Hall
Join us for breakfast and fellowship as Faith on Fire concludes its tenth anniversary season with a powerful message from The Rev’d Jack Gilpin, Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in New Milford, CT. All are welcome to attend. Learn more >
Christ Church FRIENDS' Spring Event
Celebrate wtih Big Hats and Black Eyed Susans!
Saturday, May 20 is the date for a special FRIENDS' dinner party at the home of Elizabeth Behnke in Riverside. Dinner will be inspired by Maryland favorites, with Southern food complemented by salads, desserts and appetizers brought by attendees. Pre-dinner activities kick off at 6:00 pm. There’s not much space left. Sign up today! RSVP >
For more information, contact Carol Dietz, cadietz@aol.com or 203.769.1574.
Spotlight on Outreach: Pacific House
Pacific House provides emergency food and shelter for homeless men and young adults in lower Fairfield County as well as support services designed to help them find employment and stable long-term housing. Pacific House is the only regional men’s emergency shelter serving Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and New Canaan.
According to Rafael Pagan, Jr., Executive Director of Pacific House, “Christ Church [Greenwich] has been an invaluable partner for Pacific House for many years and has helped in many ways. The work done by so many Christ Church volunteers as well as the funding we have received from the church has directly helped sustain the programs our clients rely upon each day as they work to build better lives.” Read more >
Calling All 2017 Graduates!
If you are graduating from high school, college or graduate school this year we want to recognize and congratulate you! Please email Jean Tredinnick with the following information: Full name of graduate, name of high school, college or graduate school, name of degree earned, or post-graduation plans. We will publish a list of our grads on the bulletin board in the Lower Hallway and in an upcoming edition of The Parish News. Please let us know if you do not wish to be included.
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