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With our Bishop’s encouragement (see below) Christ Church will begin using the ACNA Prayer Book 2019 beginning in September 2020. In preparation for this transition, Dr. Koch and Fr. Ted will lead a class about the role of Common Prayer books in Anglican worship and about our new Prayer Book specifically. We’ll have six sessions in the Parish Hall beginning April 19 (the Sunday after Easter), concluding with a session led by the Bishop on May 31. “Now that our Church has produced a new Prayer Book, I am happy to commend its use to the congregations of the diocese, as it is a well-formed expression of our Anglican worship tradition, and I believe it will soon become the common idiom for our worship shaping the next generations in their life in Christ.” – Bishop Mark Lawrence |
THE RECTOR'S FORUM
Coffee Zone | 10:10-10:50am |
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I am offering this time for Discipleship for one reason: I want to know more about the teachings of Jesus. Anyone with the same interest is invited to join me for this book-based, 10 Sunday study and discussion. We'll take a chapter a week (about 7 pages), and there will be an overview handout each time. This is an excellent opportunity to make a new commitment, in a new year, to a sustained consideration of Jesus' message about the Kingdom of God. - Fr. Ted
Books are $5 in the office.
Books are $5 in the office.
WEEKEND REVIEW WITH DR. KOCHParish Hall | 10:10-10:50am |
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In 1st Peter 3:15, Jesus exhorts his congregation, “honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you.” This word, “defense,” a translation of the greek ἀπολογία (apologia), has been an integral part of the church’s mission since the first day Jesus sent his disciples into the world. In every age, the claims of the Christian faith are challenged, and Christian people are called to examine and defend their claims in service of the “hope that is in you.” There is an old adage that goes, “the heart can’t accept what the mind rejects;” consequently, if we can’t defend the faith, we can’t defend our hope, and when (not if!) hope is challenged, a weakened faith will falter.
Message from Dr. Koch: "In many ways, I think that the experience way back in college of my own immature faith faltering in light of the challenges of the age caused me to go into ministry, to work on my own defense of the faith and help others do the same. This is why I’ve created the 'Weekend Review,' because I’ve walked with too many people through difficult times who have unduly suffered through the hopelessness that is the result of a weakened, anemic faith. Come join me each week as I look at a variety of topics —from current events to ancient philosophy and back— from a biblical worldview as we work out the faith in service of gaining, as we pray in our Rite I service post-communion prayer, the “strength and courage to love and serve the Lord.” I hope to see you there!"
Message from Dr. Koch: "In many ways, I think that the experience way back in college of my own immature faith faltering in light of the challenges of the age caused me to go into ministry, to work on my own defense of the faith and help others do the same. This is why I’ve created the 'Weekend Review,' because I’ve walked with too many people through difficult times who have unduly suffered through the hopelessness that is the result of a weakened, anemic faith. Come join me each week as I look at a variety of topics —from current events to ancient philosophy and back— from a biblical worldview as we work out the faith in service of gaining, as we pray in our Rite I service post-communion prayer, the “strength and courage to love and serve the Lord.” I hope to see you there!"
LEWIS WHITE BIBLE STUDYParlor (Parish Hall) | 9:15-10am
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Join this group as they study 1 Corinthians. Come and participate in informal and enriching discussions as they study the living word. No prior Bible study experience required!
SUNDAY SISTERSResource Room (Parish Hall) | 10:10-10:50am
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Join this group as they study 1 Corinthians. Come and participate in informal and enriching discussions as they study the living word. No prior Bible study experience required!