What a joyous weekend, as our seminarian was ordained as a Deacon by our Bishop, and then proclaimed the gospel for the first time on Sunday!  Welcome to the newest Deacon of the church, the Rev. Deacon Jackie McLeod!  Check out all the photos. Deacon Jackie The post Deacon Jackie McLeod’s Ordination & First Service appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church ..read more

On May 5th, after our worship service, Mother Diana will answer questions about the Episcopal Church – how we worship, what we believe, what it means to become part of the church – whatever anyone wants to know.  So, spend some time enjoying coffee hour and then come to the Coursen Room.   The post Episcopal Church Q&A – May 5 appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church ..read more

Easter Sunday – March 31, 2024: Alleluia, Christ is Risen!  He is risen indeed.  Alleluia!  Amen. Well, that’s a really strange ending to this gospel’s resurrection narrative!  Is it any wonder why later scribes added a tweak or two to the ending?  Just look at that last part, where it says that Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome “…went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.” Now – that’s a bit of a problem, right? I mean, if they told no one – what the heck are you ..read more

Take a look at all the wonderful photos from Holy Week and Easter Sunday!  There will be more to come so check back in a bit to see everything. Holy Week Easter Sunday The post Photos From Holy Week appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church ..read more

Good Friday-March 29, 2024: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard.  Amen. Jesus says before he gives up his spirit “It is finished.” “It is finished.” God became incarnate, became human in Jesus through Mary his mother.  Jesus breathed in the air with us, felt the warmth of human touch, tasted the food and drink made of the earth.  Jesus taught us to love and serve others.  Jesus challenged the injustice of the world – not through violence, but through love.  Jesus saw the ones no one else noticed.  Jesus met people where they were – going to places ..read more

Two of our adult parishioners are going to be presented to the Bishop at the May 11th service.  Carol Madden will be confirmed and Ann Watson will be received.  The service is at Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit at 10am.  Attendees are limited to close family and friends, but we will celebrate Ann and Carol at our service and coffee hour Sunday, May 11th. The post Confirmation & Reception – May 11 appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church ..read more

Palm Sunday – March 24, 2024: “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!”  Amen. Just a reminder, as I say every year, this should be only Palm Sunday.  The passion should not be read here – on Palm Sunday where it really doesn’t belong.  Some say that we have always done it that way (meaning it was done that way in their memory).  Maybe so, in the Episcopal Church anyway. But, sadly, there is no other reason it became a part of tradition other than many will not make it to the first to parts of the Paschal Triduum service (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday), so w ..read more

God willing, and the People of God consenting, the Right Reverend Carlye J. Hughes, XI Bishop of Newark, will ordain Jacqueline McLeod to the Vocational Diaconate on April 13 at 10am at Trinity and St. Philip’s Cathedral in Newark. She will be preaching the following day, and we will have a special coffee hour to celebrate. The post Ordination To The Diaconate – Apr 13 appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church ..read more

During Eastertide, Mother Diana will lead a five part series on The Gospel of Mark as Story.  The title comes from the text we will use, authored by David Rhoads, Joanna Dewey, and Donald Michie. It is available here, or other bookstores: The Gospel of Mark as Story This formation series will be offered over Zoom on Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm beginning on April 17th.  Register here, and you will get the Zoom link: Register Here If you plan to attend, please prepare by reading the Preface and pages 1-39 prior to the first class.   The post The Gospel of Mark As Story – Begins Apr ..read more

We have a wonderful time with the good people of Peace Islands Institute, who broke their fast with us at the Iftar on March 15th.  Here are some photos of the event: Iftar Photos For more information about Peace Islands Institute, go here: https://peaceislands.org The post Iftar Photos appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church ..read more