From Cindy working in Public Health and Education At this point in my Christian faith journey, I feel called to service: to provide support to the church and in the community through volunteer activities; to serve my family by providing an example of Christ’s love and devotion and to be a friend; in my workplace […]
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This week’s guest post is by Adam Hull, Christ Church parishioner and Treasurer Hi Church Family! Who likes going to meetings? How about talking to your spouse/parents/siblings about money? If you’re like most people, one or both aren’t in your top 5 favorite things to do. Vocationally, I have the privilege of getting to talk
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This week’s guest post is by Karen Jones, Christ Church parishioner who serves on the Living Waters leadership team. Dear Christ Church, “It is ok to be broken.” I recall hearing those words during a sermon on one of my first visits to Christ Church in the fall of 2012. They fell on my heart
Vocation Spotlight: Eric in a Season of Waiting and Listening to God At this point in my Christian journey, I am sensing a call to a posture of waiting, listening, and learning what God is leading me to while also growing as a person of prayer and a person of service. While these are broad
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Today’s CliffNotes was written by Youth Interns Olivia Costa and Jonathan Lindsay and Director of Student Ministries, Beau Pruitt Dear Christ Church, Olivia Interning with the Christ Church youth over the past year has truly been one of the greatest surprises and joys of my life. I say “surprised” because I had never thought about being
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Today’s CliffNotes was written by Claire Ratliff, Small Groups Pastor. Dear Christ Church, A couple of weeks ago I was able to attend a short summer course with NT Wright on Romans 5-8. At 73, Wright’s pace and complexity of thought show no signs of slowing and by the end of the course my right
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Phaedra Jean Taylor Christ Church: The Feast of Pentecost, 2015 Artist Statement This triptych was made based on verses from Psalm 85 and Acts 2 (both from The Message) and is intended to be used as a liturgical aid during the season of Pentecost. Maps, text, line drawing, along with other embedded papers and objects
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This week’s guest post is by Terrice Tinsley, Director of Children’s Ministries. Dear Christ Church, My back patio is an oasis for me. It’s a peaceful place to take in the freshness of the morning and hear the first praises of the day sung by the birds in the treetops. Last week as I lingered I
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This week’s guest post is by parishioner Jen Pappenhagen, who serves as editor for Good Friday Service reflections each year. Dear Christ Church, In this poem, Richard Wilbur captures an insight about nature that mirrors my experience of Easter joy after a long Lent: A Storm in April Some winters, taking leave, Deal us a last,
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