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
October’s fellowship night will be an Oktoberfest theme. On October 16, beginning at 6 p.m., we invite all to join us for games, bratwurst and other German foods, root beer, and beer! There will be something for everyone. We will offer food in the parish hall, the youth will be leading games for the children and young at heart, and there will be a beer garden in the garden area for adults. Each attendee will receive a limit of two drink tickets for the beer garden. Stay tuned to the announcements for more details to come.
We invite you to join the women of Christ Church for a fall party. For information on location and details, please contact the church office at 866-5133. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to frontoffice@christepiscopalchurch.com. We are happy to provide transportation if needed. Let us know if you need transportation within you RSVP.
WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAYS
During the church year, we offer several Christian education programs beginning at 9 a.m. The adults may attend the Adult Forum, where we discuss Christian history, watch documentaries, and read and discuss books.
The children and youth may attend Sunday School where we engage in educational activities, crafts, discussion, service projects, and storytelling.
Please note that the schedules for Christian education change depending on the time of year and availability. Be sure to visit our homepage, and look for our eblasts, newsletters, and social media posts for the most up-to-date information. If you have questions, please contact the church office at (417) 866-5133.
After each Sunday service, join us for fellowship in the Parish Hall, where coffee and donuts are available.
THURSDAYS
Thursday evening Holy Eucharist is a half-hour long, and includes a short homily and Holy Communion. On the last Thursday of the month, a healing service is included in the liturgy. Healing or Unction is a sacramental rite of the Church and is an opportunity to pray for your own healing or that of others or both and to receive anointing with the Oil of Unction.
THIS MONTH
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OCTOBER
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Outreach Committee Meeting 5:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Oct 1 @ 6:00 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[...] | Well of Life 10:00 AM St. Cecilia Choir Practice 5:00 PM Youth Group 6:00 PM Youth Group Oct 2 @ 6:00 PM The youth program at Christ Church is very active within the parish and the diocese as a whole. With annual camps, outreach involvement, and spiritual activities, the youth are able to show and spread the[...] Handbell Choir Practice 6:45 PM St. Gregory Choir Practice 7:00 PM | Sewing Guild 11:30 AM GriefShare 3:00 PM GriefShare @ Christ Church Library Oct 3 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GriefShare helps people grieving the loss of a close loved one in the journey from mourning into joy. GriefShare is a 13-week program. At each meeting, participants learn about grief-related issues covering topics that can[...] 5:30 PM Thursday Evening Service 5:30 PM | ||||
| Blessing of the Animals Blessing of the Animals @ Christ Church Parking Lot Oct 6 all-day This year for the Blessing of the Animals, we invite you to bring a photo of your pet to the 8 or 10 a.m. service on October 6, at which time we will offer a[...] 8:00 AM Sunday Morning Service 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education @ Christ Episcopal Church Oct 6 @ 9:00 AM During the church year, we offer several Christian education programs beginning at 9 a.m. The adults may attend the Adult Forum, where we discuss Christian history, watch documentaries, and read and discuss books. The children[...] Blessing of the Animals 10:00 AM 10 AM Sunday Morning Service 10:30 AM | Vinton 11:30 AM Vinton @ Christ Church Parish Hall Oct 8 @ 11:30 AM Vinton programs begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall with a buffet lunch (from The Traveling Chef), followed by our program (unless noted). All adults are welcome! The cost for lunch is $10.00, and[...] Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Oct 8 @ 6:00 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[...] | Well of Life 10:00 AM Noon Bible Study 12:00 PM Noon Bible Study Oct 9 @ 12:00 PM All are invited to begin a Bible study from 12 to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. We will begin with the gospel of Luke. This will be a simple[...] Eden Village Tour 5:00 PM Eden Village Tour @ Christ Church Oct 9 @ 5:00 PM The Outreach Committee is organizing a trip to visit Eden Village, Springfield’s innovative approach to housing the chronically homeless. We will leave from the church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9. Please join us[...] St. Cecilia Choir Practice 5:00 PM Youth Group 6:00 PM Youth Group Oct 9 @ 6:00 PM The youth program at Christ Church is very active within the parish and the diocese as a whole. With annual camps, outreach involvement, and spiritual activities, the youth are able to show and spread the[...] Handbell Choir Practice 6:45 PM St. Gregory Choir Practice 7:00 PM | Bissett Shoe Distribution 8:15 AM Sewing Guild 11:30 AM GriefShare 3:00 PM GriefShare @ Christ Church Library Oct 10 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GriefShare helps people grieving the loss of a close loved one in the journey from mourning into joy. GriefShare is a 13-week program. At each meeting, participants learn about grief-related issues covering topics that can[...] 5:30 PM Thursday Evening Service 5:30 PM | |||
| 8:00 AM Sunday Morning Service 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education @ Christ Episcopal Church Oct 13 @ 9:00 AM During the church year, we offer several Christian education programs beginning at 9 a.m. The adults may attend the Adult Forum, where we discuss Christian history, watch documentaries, and read and discuss books. The children[...] 10 AM Sunday Morning Service 10:30 AM | Rare Breed (Food Drop-Off 3:15 p.m.) 2:15 PM Rare Breed (Food Drop-Off 3:15 p.m.) Oct 15 @ 2:15 PM Christ Church Volunteers support Rare Breed by dropping off food at the church for pick-up. We also have volunteers that serve food and assist on location at Rare Breed. If you would like to drop-off[...] Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Oct 15 @ 6:00 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 7:30 AM Well of Life 10:00 AM St. Cecilia Choir Practice 5:00 PM Fellowship Night: Oktoberfest 6:00 PM Fellowship Night: Oktoberfest @ Christ Church Parish Hall Oct 16 @ 6:00 PM October’s fellowship night will be an Oktoberfest theme. On October 16, beginning at 6 p.m., we invite all to join us for games, bratwurst and other German foods, root beer, and beer! There will be[...] Handbell Choir Practice 6:45 PM St. Gregory Choir Practice 7:00 PM | Sewing Guild 11:30 AM GriefShare 3:00 PM GriefShare @ Christ Church Library Oct 17 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GriefShare helps people grieving the loss of a close loved one in the journey from mourning into joy. GriefShare is a 13-week program. At each meeting, participants learn about grief-related issues covering topics that can[...] 5:30 PM Thursday Evening Service 5:30 PM | |||
| 8:00 AM Sunday Morning Service 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education @ Christ Episcopal Church Oct 20 @ 9:00 AM During the church year, we offer several Christian education programs beginning at 9 a.m. The adults may attend the Adult Forum, where we discuss Christian history, watch documentaries, and read and discuss books. The children[...] 10 AM Sunday Morning Service 10:30 AM St. Mary’s Guild Fall Party 4:00 PM St. Mary’s Guild Fall Party Oct 20 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM We invite you to join the women of Christ Church for a fall party. For information on location and details, please contact the church office at 866-5133. If you would like to attend, please RSVP[...] | D.A.R (Daughters of the American Revolution) 10:30 AM D.A.R (Daughters of the American Revolution) @ Christ Church Parish Hall Oct 22 @ 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Vestry Meeting 5:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Oct 22 @ 6:00 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[...] | Well of Life 10:00 AM Noon Bible Study 12:00 PM Noon Bible Study Oct 23 @ 12:00 PM All are invited to begin a Bible study from 12 to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. We will begin with the gospel of Luke. This will be a simple[...] St. Cecilia Choir Practice 5:00 PM Youth Group 6:00 PM Youth Group Oct 23 @ 6:00 PM The youth program at Christ Church is very active within the parish and the diocese as a whole. With annual camps, outreach involvement, and spiritual activities, the youth are able to show and spread the[...] Handbell Choir Practice 6:45 PM St. Gregory Choir Practice 7:00 PM | Sewing Guild 11:30 AM GriefShare 3:00 PM GriefShare @ Christ Church Library Oct 24 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GriefShare helps people grieving the loss of a close loved one in the journey from mourning into joy. GriefShare is a 13-week program. At each meeting, participants learn about grief-related issues covering topics that can[...] 5:30 PM Thursday Evening Service 5:30 PM | |||
| 8:00 AM Sunday Morning Service 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Christian Education @ Christ Episcopal Church Oct 27 @ 9:00 AM During the church year, we offer several Christian education programs beginning at 9 a.m. The adults may attend the Adult Forum, where we discuss Christian history, watch documentaries, and read and discuss books. The children[...] 10 AM Sunday Morning Service 10:30 AM | Episcopal Campus Ministry 6:00 PM Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Christ Church Oct 29 @ 6:00 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[...] | Well of Life 10:00 AM St. Cecilia Choir Practice 5:00 PM Youth Group 6:00 PM Youth Group Oct 30 @ 6:00 PM The youth program at Christ Church is very active within the parish and the diocese as a whole. With annual camps, outreach involvement, and spiritual activities, the youth are able to show and spread the[...] Handbell Choir Practice 6:45 PM St. Gregory Choir Practice 7:00 PM | Sewing Guild 11:30 AM GriefShare 3:00 PM GriefShare @ Christ Church Library Oct 31 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GriefShare helps people grieving the loss of a close loved one in the journey from mourning into joy. GriefShare is a 13-week program. At each meeting, participants learn about grief-related issues covering topics that can[...] 5:30 PM Thursday Evening Healing Service 5:30 PM |
RECURRING ACTIVITIES
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.
EVENT FORM
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