Rooted & Flourishing in Christ's Love

"They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bring forth fruit in old age, they are ever full of sap and green, to show that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him."
Psalm 92:13-15

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Welcome to Bloom Women's Ministries at Christ Church Anglican! In addition to glorifying Jesus Christ, Bloom's mission is to help women be rooted and to flourish in His love. To that end, Bloom offers many occasions for Christ Church women to grow spiritually together through prayer, study, fellowship, and service.

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Calendar

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All gatherings through March 25 will take place at The Church at LifePark. To park, please pass the playground and gazebo on the left, then turn left. Circle around to the side parking lot closest to the building and park there.

LifePark is an alcohol-free campus.

September 25 - 6:30pm
​Speaker - Libby Lewis on walking the Camino de Santiago

Christ Church Anglican member Libby Lewis will share with us her profound experience this past summer in flying solo to Spain and walking the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of James. The Camino Santiago is a network of pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the Apostle James in northwestern Spain, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried. Libby will share how God spoke to her along the way. Andrew Tabor will provide a tasty array of Spanish tapas. Water will be provided.

October 23 - 6:30pm
Speaker - Dan Glenn, Education & Training Specialist at My Sister’s House 

Dan Glenn, Education & Training Specialist at My Sister’s House will discuss the services that My Sister’s House offers and how we can support them. My Sister’s House is the leading Lowcountry nonprofit provider of free domestic violence survival services and community education. They work hand-in-hand with partners throughout the Tri-Counties to reach more vulnerable victims, strengthen support programs, and increase DV issue awareness throughout the region, with the goal of breaking cycles of domestic violence in the Lowcountry and beyond. Please bring an appetizer to share. Water will be provided.

November 27 - 6:30pm 
Speaker - Marie Hoyle and Advent Centerpiece Tutorial

Christ Church Anglican member Marie Hoyle will be back by popular demand to conduct an Advent Centerpiece Tutorial, using fresh greens and other natural elements. Come join the fun and learn from an expert how to make your own lovely fresh centerpiece. Please bring an appetizer to share. Water will be provided.

December 
No Meeting

January 22 - 6:30pm 
“Soup, Sin, and Cinema” - Bring soup to share and watch a movie about God’s redemption.

We will watch the documentary, “Born into Brothels: Calcutta’s Red Light Kids,” a film about redemption. Please bring your favorite soup in a crockpot to share or tasty bread to go with it. Appetizers are welcomed, too! Water will be provided.

February 26 - 6:30pm 
Speaker - Ralph Wetherell, Founder of God’s Goods Thrift Store

Ralph Wetherell, Founder of God’s Goods Thrift Store in Mt. Pleasant, will speak on this astounding ministry. God’s Goods is a non-profit, Christ-centered store, staffed 100% by volunteers. They provide usable goods to the people in the local community at a reasonable price, assist people in need with pass-through goods, and support Christian outreach ministries with their profits. Ralph will discuss ways that we can support this wonderful organization and thereby bless our community. Please bring an appetizer to share. Water will be provided.

March 25 - 6:30pm 
Speaker - Cameron Handel on God’s Amazing Grace

Christ Church Anglican member Cameron Handel will speak on God’s Amazing Grace in her and her family’s lives following a life- and career-threatening accident. She’ll share how God has redeemed severe emotional and physical trauma and a traumatic brain injury and helped her turn it all back to His praise. Please bring an appetizer to share. Water will be provided.

April 13 (SAT. - 8am-2pm)
Speaker - Natasha Crain – Author and expert on defending the Christian faith and articulating a Christian world view

Natasha Crain, nationally known author and Christian apologist will spend the day teaching participants how to defend the Christian faith in our secular culture and how to confidently articulate a Christian world view. A catered box lunch will be served.

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Spiritual Growth

Bloom’s 2023-24 year will be centered around "Equipping Women to Lovingly Defend the Faith." To that end, all Christ Church Anglican women are invited to take part in a year-long study of Natasha Crain’s newest book, Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture. Books will be available for $5 at the Bloom table on September 10 at Connect Sunday and at the September Bloom Gathering. If you are not already in an organized small group with whom you can study the book, contact Deacon Joyce Harder (jharder@christch.org), who will organize new groups.

In Faithfully Different, author and apologist Natasha Crain shares how you can live out your faith with conviction, discernment, and courage. You’ll be equipped to

• identify and respond to today’s most significant worldview pressures, such as cancel culture, secular social justice, progressive Christianity, deconstruction, virtue signaling, and more
• engage effectively with a world that ridicules biblical truths
• defend your faith from misguided influences and live as a bold witness for the Lord

As the standards of our day mutate and devolve, Faithfully Different will give you the insight and encouragement you need to believe, think, and live biblically no matter what you face in these turbulent times.

While the book study will be ongoing, Bloom has a wonderful monthly line-up of speakers and events.

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Prayer

A Bloom prayer e-chain Women who wish to participate as Prayer Warriors will be able to opt-in by contacting Katy Hunter at khunter@christch.org. Women who participate do so with the understanding that all prayer topics must remain strictly confidential. That means that there should be no discussion with anyone else, including your spouse, and one should never approach the person being prayed for, even with the best of intentions. Simply appeal to the Throne of Grace.

Bloom Prayer Team This group will consist of women who feel specifically called to meet regularly and pray for God to bless the Bloom ministry at Christ Church.

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Service

Transportation Team Provides transportation to and from church or church activities for parishioners who don’t drive.
Meal Brigade Team Provides meals to new mothers (Mama Meals), the sick, the convalescing, or the bereaved. Notifications of need will be emailed with a Sign-up Genius.
Reception Team Provides receptions for bereaved families following funerals, for the Bishop’s annual visit, and for occasional special events. Reception food is provided through a Sign-up Genius sent to the entire parish.

Bloom Steering Committee Members

Lori Bellacicco
Belle Croft
Sarah Curry
Wanda DeLorge
Katherine Duvall

Anna Henkel
Katy Hunter
Dottie Kelley
Nancye Mullaney
Jacqui Tabor

Questions about Bloom?

Contact Deacon Joyce at
jharder@christch.org or 843.452.6083.