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Fr. Ron is meeting with parishioners currently serving in Sunday Liturgy ministries and any people who would like to serve in them. Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27...
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Ushers - those who hand out the bulletins, help folks find a seat, and take collection. If you volunteer as an usher or wish to learn more about it, please plan to attend 6:30 p.m. in Hinde Hall.
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Church on the Lawn - A Summer Celebration! This Sunday the 9:30 a.m. service will be held out on the lawn in the courtyard! It will be a fun day with a "family friendly" liturgy and music. The Pilgrims will be selling hot dogs, chips and drinks ($3) afterwards as their fundraiser for the month of September. "Picnic attire" is the order of the day - there will be some chairs available but bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating if you wish.
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"Cereal Sunday" this Sunday! Bring boxed breakfast cereal. We collected 85 boxes of bread/muffin mixes last week! St. John's in Chula Vista has challenged us - See how we measured up last week.
This Sunday at Christ Church
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost -August 31, 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Sermon - Rev. Ron Jaynes Last Week's Sermon
Readings for this Sunday: Now available online. Click here Read last Sunday's View from the Pew.
Adult Forum for Sunday - 8:45 a.m. , Hinde Hall - The eighth and last chapter of Listening for God is a short story by Richard Rodriguez is called Credo. Even those who do not do the reading will find the short video about the author and our discussion of interest. Please join us. Adult Forums in September.
Volunteer Schedule
Are You Serving This Week? Check the Monthly Volunteer Schedule. Coffee servers this week are Bill Green and Sam Ward.
Sunday School Schedule - Check here for the Sunday school schedule.
Parish Events
Location Change - Make a Joyful Noise/Seasons of the Spirit classes will now be meeting in the Music Room (Room #3 - downstairs) at 9:00 a.m. and the Nursery will be held in St. Peter's beginning this Sunday.
Pilgrimage Meeting - J2A parents will be meeting this Thursday evening, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Hinde Hall, for further discussion on the upcoming Pilgrimage locations.
Calling Green Thumbs - We're looking for someone to do a couple gardening chores in the Memorial Garden this week. Let the office know if you have a few hours to spare.
Service Saturday - was a great success. Over 21 people (men, women, boys and girls) worked at the San Diego Food Bank last Saturday. They worked together from 9-12 noon sorting and organizing pallets of food donations from Von's grocery stores. In addition, the volunteers carried up a donation from the Christ Church Thrift Shop for $1,000! The staff was elated and so grateful for the work we were able to do.
Round-up Sunday - Gather 'round and get the low down on the "doin's" here at Christ Church, Sunday, September 14, after services - Round-up Sunday. Ministries and groups throughout the parish will offer up information and "vittles" at booths around the courtyard. Parents - take the time to register your children for fall Sunday School (beginning September 22) at the Sunday School booth.
Acolytes - Fr. Ron will hold a second Acolyte training class September 17 at 2:30 p.m. for those who were unable to attend the August session. Children fourth grade and up are welcome. Let us know if you are coming.
Pastoral Care Ministry Needs You - the helping hands and willing hearts of parish members to accomplish our missin in reaching out and sharing God's love with our parish community at Christ Church. See how you can help.
Mark Your Calendar
Just How Welcoming Are You? - Want to find out? In our Mission Statement we claim we are a "welcoming community." Are we? What does that mean? How do we be the Loving Presence of Christ to those we meet in our church? Are you doing all you can? On Sunday, September 28th, at 11:00 a.m., join your fellow parishioners in Hinde Hall to work with the Rev. Canon Stephen Wendfeldt in learning to develop your welcoming ministry. We each can bring Christ to those who visit Christ Church. Lunch will be served! Thank you and you're welcomed!
Vestry News
Click to view the most recent Vestry minutes including the Annual Meeting minutes.
Calling Committee update - August news from the Calling Committee. Go to the Calling a New Rector section of the Christ Church website.
From the Parish Office
The Parish Office will be closed this coming Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day holiday.
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Diocesan News & Events
San Diego Diocese Website - The Diocesan website provides information about news and events throughout the diocese of San Diego. You can subscribe to the Diocese newsletter!
Episcopal Life On-Line - provides you with the latest news and information about the Episcopal church.
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