CliffNotes

Dear Christ Church, Today’s Hodgepodge Friday brings together three topics that I’m excited to tell you about. Baptisms One of my favorite experiences as a priest is the moment of holding someone’s hands while they slip under the water to be buried with Christ in baptism. NT Wright reminds us that baptism “is not magic, […]

Dear Christ Church, In preparing for our Revelation sermon series, I have found and learned from a number of wonderful teachers. Many of you have asked me for resource recommendations for your own personal use to go deeper into this book of the Bible. For today’s e-news, I have put together a short list that

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

Dear Christ Church, As we approach Labor Day weekend, I’m reminded of several things: God created us for good works (Eph. 2:8-10) We’re encouraged in Scripture to enjoy the fruit of our labor (Ecc 5:18-20) The fallenness of the world also makes for much toil in our work (Gen 3:17-19) Jesus carries this burden, as

Dear Christ Church, This Sunday is our Fall Kickoff! After each service join us in the Christ Church “Backyard” for snow cones, snacks, games, and a chance to visit with others in the church. Fall Kickoff also signals that small groups will be resuming after their summer break. Our small group leaders will be out

Dear Christ Church, I am often asked, “When do I make the sign of the cross?” Whether you’re new to the Anglican Tradition or a Cradle-Anglican, consider today’s e-news a primer on the sign of the cross. Why do we make the sign of the cross?  Of all the symbols Christians have, the cross most

Dear Christ Church, If there’s one word that conjures up fear for many Christians, it’s the word ‘evangelism.’ Our Lord commands us to verbally proclaim the good news of his sacrificial death, his resurrection, and his coming kingdom to all the earth. Yet the thought of how we communicate this leaves many of us wondering

Dear Christ Church, Each Sunday I love hearing the laughter of kids in the courtyard between services. I love the coloring circle of elementary age children in the 9am service. I love blessing babies as they smile and squirm receiving their first birthday blessing or watching children excitedly jump up during the procession. Our community

Dear Christ Church, There’s a quote that describes the local church that has become a bedrock conviction for me. New Testament Scholar Richard Hays writes: “To be “in Christ” is to be in the fellowship of the church. The community’s calling is not just to perform a mission or to obey certain norms; rather, the

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