“We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing.” Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those […] The post Theology of Gathering appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

Kalispell Compline Choir (And Friends!) is returning for a special edition of the “Nightcap for the Soul” program at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.  Under the direction of Jennifer Stephens, members of the group have joined with other local musicians to present “Prayers for Ukraine,” a service of a cappella choral music and meditative […] The post Prayers for Ukraine: a Special Compline Choir Event appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

As we reflect on stewardship, please enjoy this delightful poem from among our own. The talents of our congregation are always a delight to discover. Janelle and Hillary are faithful leaders of our youth group, and Godly Play. As Janelle and Hillary drove home after church one autumn Sunday, they talked about just how much […] The post Stewardship Poem appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

Starting on September 11th we will be back to services at 10 AM every Sunday. We will continue to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion until Rev. Sadie's ordination to the priesthood in December. Keep your eyes out for more information about that big event and celebration. The post Return of Routines appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

Montana is a beautiful place in the summer, and we want all Christians to celebrate Creation and community in this season. Ordinary Time is a chance to do things a little different after all the high holy days of the winter and spring. Christ Church will offer two services on Sundays throughout the summer. You […] The post Summer Services appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

Seeking God and Befriending Silence by Chelsey Sanford Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my relationship to silence and stillness. Like many folks in this age of instant gratification and infinite distraction, most days I find myself almost compulsively filling my free moments. If I have a few minutes to spare while waiting for my morning […] The post Contemplative Practices appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

What a banner year for Christ Church in Kalispell. As we begin the new liturgical year, and the calendar year we want to remember all the good that God has done in our community in 2022. In July we welcomed our new rector, Rev. Sadie Koppelberger, and in December celebrated her ordination to the priesthood. […] The post Looking Back at 2022 appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

What is Spiritual Direction? Spiritual Direction is an intentional relationship through which one person assists another in attending to the presence and call of God in all aspects of life (Richard Foster). It is taking time out from our helter-skelter lives to notice where God is wooing us right in the midst of it all. Spiritual […] The post Spiritual Direction: FAQ appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

Starting on September 11th Godly Play classes will be available each Sunday. This is for children of preschool and elementary school ages. Lessons about Creation, The Exodus, The Ark of the Covenant are all being planned in way that engages children and directs their attention to God. There will be a lot of wonderful art […] The post Get Excited for Godly Play appeared first on Christ Church ..read more

If you are interested in learning how to be a part of the services at Christ Church Episcopal, get excited to learn more! The post Christian Service: Participating in Worship appeared first on Christ Church ..read more