Christ the King Sunday this year is on November 24th. The 10:00 a.m. service will be joined by a brass quintet for hymns and anthems! This day will also be our ingathering of pledges. During the 8 and 10 a.m. services, we ask that you bring your pledge cards with you to be blessed at the altar. Pledge cards should arrive in your mailbox shortly. Be sure to stick around after the 10 a.m. service for fellowship and snacks.

Join us at Culver’s on Sunshine/Fremont on Monday, November 25th between 5 and 8 p.m. for a delicious way to support and show gratitude for our St. Cecilia Children’s Choir! Take a night off from Thanksgiving meal prep, relax, and let the kids serve you as they get ready for their big trip to Washington, DC. 20% of all proceeds (dine-in and drive-thru) will go directly toward our March trip, so come hungry and bring friends to help us lift up our young music makers!

Women’s Fellowship will be having a cookie exchange on December 4th at the Hickory Villas Clubhouse (located 3810 E Cherry St. Springfield, MO 65809) from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your favorite cookies! We’ll know how many cookies each person should bring as people sign up, so stay tuned. Please bring a snack to share and bring your own beverage. The sign up sheet is on the blue “Fellowship” bulletin board in the church hallway. Hope to see you there!

We invite you and your children to join us for our St. Nicholas’ Day Party on Wednesday, December 4th. A light dinner will be served in the Parish Hall at 6:30pm. After dinner, we will move to the Nave and learn more about St. Nicholas and Christmas traditions from around the world. And who knows… maybe ol’ St. Nick will come to visit and bring treats!

The Spiritual Formation Commission is hosting another centering prayer workshop facilitated by the Rev. Rita Kendagor on December 7th at 9 a.m. at Christ Church. Centering Prayer is drawn from an ancient form of Christian prayer. It’s a method of consenting to the presence and gracious action of Christ in the stillness of our being. Anyone desiring to deepen their prayer life will benefit from this simple introduction to Centering Prayer. The format will include presentations, discussion, and opportunities to practice this type of prayer. This event is open for up to 30 people and the cost is $20 which will cover supplies, breakfast and lunch. To register, please Click Here. If you have any questions, reach out to the Rev. David Wilcox for more information.

Under the direction of Dr. Cameron LaBarr, the Missouri State University Chorale will perform a holiday program at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 8th at 5:30pm. Repertoire will include a wide array of music from Gregorian chant to Hassler, Grieg, Parker, Lauridsen, Wilberg, and others! Join us after the performance for a time of fellowship with the Chorale and one another. Admission is $20 and seating is limited, so Click Here to make sure to get tickets in advance.

We warmly invite you to our Blue Christmas service on Thursday, December 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This will be a quiet and contemplative gathering for those seeking comfort and peace amidst the holiday season. Whether you’re navigating grief, loss, or simply longing for stillness, this service offers space for reflection, healing, and hope. All are welcome to join us in the Nave as we embrace the light of Christ in the midst of life’s challenges.