The Feast of the Ascension is this Thursday, May 14th, and next Sunday, the 17th, we will celebrate Ascension Sunday. It is quite the high flying experience (balloons may be involved), so don’t miss it!
Ascension Sunday – May 17
Upcoming Events
Adult Forum – May 1
Did you know that most of what people call the “New Testament,” is attributed to St. Paul? Did you also know that some of what we think Paul wrote – he didn’t? In this three part series beginning on April 3rd, and continuing on April 10th and 17th, Mother Diana will cover what Paul did…
Lenten Adult Forum – Mar 15 & 22
As we move forward toward Holy Week in our journey with Christ toward Jerusalem and the cross we are encouraged by the church to pray, to listen, to pay attention. Sometimes these can be very difficult to do. We often don’t know where to start, how to get going. In this two part series,…
Youth Group Walking For MDA – Mar 21
Our youth group will once again be showing their muscle for a good cause. On Sunday, March 21st, our Youth Group Team – the Spirited Walkers – will join others in the MDA Walk. Last year they raised over $1,300! Let’s all help them to help others. You can donate online at: http://www2.mda.org/site/TR/Walk/General?px=2140312&pg=personal&fr_id=16259&fb_ref=Default The MDA…
Book Club – Mar 16
The Christ Church Book Club will meet on Monday March 16th at 7:00. The location is 37 Comley Place, Bloomfield. “The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World” by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu will be the topic for the March meeting. The authors discuss the process and benefits of…
Camp Sunday – Feb 15
On Sunday, February 15th, we welcome Anthony Briggs, Director of CrossRoads Camp and Retreat Center, as our guest preacher at the 10:30am service. Cross Roads is a beautiful retreat center and camp providing comfortable facilities, picturesque grounds, and transformational experiences for all ages and all types of spiritual and secular groups. It is a joint…
Jazz Mass – Feb 8
There will be a Jazz Mass on Sunday, Feb. 8th at the 10:30 service. Join us for a lively, joyous, and engaging musical worship experience! Serving as Celebrant and Preacher that Sunday will be the Rev. Bob Solon, Jr., an Episcopal priest who also happens to be our Director of Finance. Don’t miss it!
“Happiness Boot Camp” Meditation Begins – Jan 14th
The Dharmachakra Buddhist Center will be offering a three week initial introduction to meditation right here at Christ Church beginning Jan 14th. Led by Lori Petrozzello, a colleague of Rev. Diana at MSU, this initial series, titled “Happiness Boot Camp,” will introduce the system of meditation called lamrim, a time-tested method of cultivating inner peace.…
“Images of God” – Jan 25 & Feb 1
The Epiphany Adult Forum series will be after coffee hour in the Coursen Room. The topic will be “Images of God,” and participants will explore in a facilitated discussion various images and how they impact their faith. This Adult Forum is based on a presentation at Clergy Conference by the Rev. Lauren Winner, Phd. Titled…
Gospel Concert – Dec 28th
A gospel benefit concert featuring Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, and Joan Myers (see bios below) will be filling the church with joy on Sunday December 28th starting at 5:30pm. Other greats will be performing as well, so stay tuned. Tickets are: Adults: $25.00 Children: $10 All proceeds go to the church and our Nursery School.…
