CALENDAR
Christ Church Calendar
There's always something going on at Christ Church! From weekly worship opportunities to parish meetings and fellowship events, you will find them listed here. Contact the church office for more information.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Christ Church would like to invite you to a Blue Christmas Service. Blue Christmas? Yes, Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved one; it may be a time that has always been difficult. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation … all these can make one feel alone in the midst of celebrating and holiday joy. An opportunity to acknowledge sadness and concern and to know that others share these feelings can offer encouragement for the days ahead.
Come and hear prayers, readings, and music that acknowledges God’s presence for those who mourn and struggle … and that God’s Word comes to shine light into the darkness. All are welcome.
WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAYS
THURSDAYS
THIS MONTH
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DECEMBER
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 8 a.m. Worship, Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 AM Bible and Brew 9:00 AM Advent Lessons & Carols 10:00 AM Advent Lessons & Carols @ Christ Church Nave Dec 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Lessons & Carols services in the Anglican tradition began in 1878 and was formalized as a Christmas service in 1880. An Advent version of the service – normally carried out as a procession with lessons[...] | Well of Life 10:00 AM Boys Choir of Springfield 5:00 PM Boys Choir of Springfield @ Christ Church Parish Hall Dec 6 @ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Boys Choir of Springfield (BCS) is a TUITION FREE, auditioned ensemble of boys, grades 3-12, with exceptional vocal talent. Positive role models lead the boys within this challenging musical environment in order to develop each member’s[...] Outreach Committee Meeting 5:00 PM Search Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Youth Room Dec 6 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) strives to offer deeper experiences in the faith journeys of college students through worship, fellowship, and vocational discernment. ECM is a lively place for mentoring the Christian formation of both seekers[...] | Women’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study @ Christ Church Room 102 Dec 7 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM All Christ Church women are invited to attend Bible Study. We meet for an hour each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in room 102. We plan to read the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday and focus[...] Daughters of the King Meeting 11:00 AM Crosslines Volunteer Day 12:00 PM St. Cecilia Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Youth Group 6:30 PM | ||||
| Well of Life 10:00 AM Boys Choir of Springfield 5:00 PM Boys Choir of Springfield @ Christ Church Parish Hall Dec 13 @ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Boys Choir of Springfield (BCS) is a TUITION FREE, auditioned ensemble of boys, grades 3-12, with exceptional vocal talent. Positive role models lead the boys within this challenging musical environment in order to develop each member’s[...] Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Youth Room Dec 13 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) strives to offer deeper experiences in the faith journeys of college students through worship, fellowship, and vocational discernment. ECM is a lively place for mentoring the Christian formation of both seekers[...] | Women’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study @ Christ Church Room 102 Dec 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM All Christ Church women are invited to attend Bible Study. We meet for an hour each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in room 102. We plan to read the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday and focus[...] Centering Prayer (Virtual) 1:00 PM Centering Prayer (Virtual) Dec 14 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Contemplative Outreach of Springfield invites you to join us again for Centering Prayer. We will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, October 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. We will continue to meet on the[...] St. Cecilia Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Christmas Caroling (After Rehearsal) 6:30 PM Youth Group 6:30 PM | Book Club 9:45 AM Book Club @ Christ Church Library Dec 15 @ 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. The Book Club meets on[...] 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 5:00 PM | ||||
| Well of Life 10:00 AM Wardens Meeting 4:00 PM Boys Choir of Springfield 5:00 PM Boys Choir of Springfield @ Christ Church Parish Hall Dec 20 @ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Boys Choir of Springfield (BCS) is a TUITION FREE, auditioned ensemble of boys, grades 3-12, with exceptional vocal talent. Positive role models lead the boys within this challenging musical environment in order to develop each member’s[...] Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Youth Room Dec 20 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) strives to offer deeper experiences in the faith journeys of college students through worship, fellowship, and vocational discernment. ECM is a lively place for mentoring the Christian formation of both seekers[...] | Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 7:00 AM Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Dec 21 @ 7:00 AM The Men’s Fellowship group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Scramblers, located on 1131 E. Republic Rd. in Springfield. All men of the parish are welcome to come and join us for food[...] Women’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study @ Christ Church Room 102 Dec 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM All Christ Church women are invited to attend Bible Study. We meet for an hour each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in room 102. We plan to read the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday and focus[...] St. Cecilia Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Blue Christmas Service 6:30 PM Blue Christmas Service @ Christ Church Nave Dec 21 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Christ Church would like to invite you to a Blue Christmas Service. Blue Christmas? Yes, Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved one; it may[...] Youth Group 6:30 PM | |||||
| Well of Life 10:00 AM DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) 11:00 AM Boys Choir of Springfield 5:00 PM Boys Choir of Springfield @ Christ Church Parish Hall Dec 27 @ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Boys Choir of Springfield (BCS) is a TUITION FREE, auditioned ensemble of boys, grades 3-12, with exceptional vocal talent. Positive role models lead the boys within this challenging musical environment in order to develop each member’s[...] Vestry Meeting 5:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Youth Room Dec 27 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) strives to offer deeper experiences in the faith journeys of college students through worship, fellowship, and vocational discernment. ECM is a lively place for mentoring the Christian formation of both seekers[...] | Women’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study @ Christ Church Room 102 Dec 28 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM All Christ Church women are invited to attend Bible Study. We meet for an hour each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in room 102. We plan to read the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday and focus[...] St. Cecilia Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM |
RECURRING ACTIVITIES
Boys Choir of Springfield (BCS) is a TUITION FREE, auditioned ensemble of boys, grades 3-12, with exceptional vocal talent. Positive role models lead the boys within this challenging musical environment in order to develop each member’s talent as well as to help them grow spiritually and personally. Membership in BCS is not limited by social status, race, or economics. As an organization, boys share their gifts in a variety of venues that encourage others to become involved in our community through the power of music.
Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) strives to offer deeper experiences in the faith journeys of college students through worship, fellowship, and vocational discernment. ECM is a lively place for mentoring the Christian formation of both seekers and those who grew up in Episcopal churches. At weekly ECM meetings, students are recognized, challenged, supported, inspired and engaged in honest dialogue around their faith in order to foster their potential. We provide a culture where students can imagine and explore new possibilities for ministry. These imagined possibilities are necessary for the continued vitality of the church and for God’s mission in the world. Through campus ministry, we equip students with the tools for facing the tough ethical, moral, religious, relational and ecological challenges of a complex world.
All Christ Church women are invited to attend Bible Study. We meet for an hour each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in room 102. We plan to read the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday and focus our discussion on the New Testament readings, especially the Gospel. Bring your favorite Bible. The different translations lend to some interesting discussions. If you have questions or would like a copy of the lectionary emailed to you before the meeting, please email Marsha Patterson at marsha.s.patterson@gmail.com.
Our new and improved Vinton program for all adults will be held on the second Thursday of the month.
For those who are new or may not know, The Vinton Program has been a part of Christ Church for many years. Vinton programs feature a catered meal with a presentation on music, art, history, etc. All adults are invited to attend.
We have several ideas under consideration including the addition of adult beverages during a brief fellowship time prior to our catered meal and program. Some Vinton dates may be at a local venue, with fellowship during our catered meal and program.
EVENT FORM
Do you have an event or something else you would like to add to the calendar? Please fill out this Calendar and Event form to let us know.
Do you have an event or something else you would like to add to the calendar? Please fill out this Calendar and Event form to let us know.