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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Holy Eucharist for All Saints’ Day: As is our custom, we will mark All Saints’ Day, one of the seven principal feasts of the Church, with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist (with hymns) today, Wednesday, November 1, at 6:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Saint Jude.
Solemn Requiem Mass for All Souls’ Day: Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m., when we will mark the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) with a liturgical performance of Tomás Luis de Victoria’s monumental Missa pro defunctis á 6 (1605), sung by the Choir of Christ Church. The service will include a reading of the parish necrology. A reception will follow.
Online Christmas Greenery Sale: The Youth of Christ Church are pleased to be selling Sherwood Forest Farms Christmas greenery once again this year. Please take time to peruse the wonderful assortment of fresh wreaths, swags, garlands, and centerpieces, and place your online order by Monday, November 6. All purchases will be shipped directly to your home between November 26 and December 5. Proceeds will benefit next summer’s Youth Mission Trip.
GMC Extends: This fall, Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC), a longtime parish mission partner, will once again distribute food and essential personal items to those in need through the GMC Extends program. Christ Church parishioners will provide meals Monday, November 6 through Friday, November 10, and Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 17. There are two ways to assist:
If you enjoy cooking and are willing/able to prepare 30 meals individually or with a group of fellow parishioners, sign up here.
If you prefer to leave the cooking to others, please consider supporting GMC Extends with a monetary contribution. To do so, visit the parish’s online donation portal. After entering the amount you would like to give, note GMC Extends on the memo line. Questions? Email the Feeding Ministry.
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Men’s Happy Hour: The next Men's Happy Hour will take place today, Wednesday, November 1, 6:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald’s: 1232 36th Street, NW. All men of the parish are welcome – as are their guests. For more information, contact Father Nate Huddleston.
Pledge Sunday: This Sunday, November 5, parishioners are invited to bring their 2024 Pledge Card to deposit in the offertory plate at any service. As always, blank Pledge Cards will be available at the back of the church and outside the Chapel. If you prefer to pledge online, please click here. Thank you.
All Saints’ Procession: On the Sunday after All Saints’ Day, November 5, children and youth are invited to be part of the entrance procession at the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist. Those who would like to participate are asked to gather in Keith Hall no later than 8:45 a.m. Sunday School teachers will be on hand to assist. Questions? Contact Youth and Family Minister Chrissy Casey.
Sunday Forum: The Fall 2023 Sunday Forum series, entitled Depolarization and Re-orientation through the Lord’s Prayer, will continue on Sunday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m., in Keith Hall, with a presentation by parishioner Dr. Ernest Clark: On earth as it is in heaven: The cosmological relationship between heaven and earth, and its implications for human relationships.
Spiritual Life Ministry: This fall, Christ Church’s Spiritual Life Ministry is offering parishioners the opportunity to cultivate their capacity for prayer through the ancient discipline of Lectio Divina – meditation on scripture in which practitioners allow their hearts to be transformed by and through the living Word of God. Sessions will take place on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (just before Choral Evensong), in the Memorial Room. All are welcome. For more information, contact parishioner Kelly Storrs.
Choral Evensong: The next service of Choral Evensong will take place on Sunday, November 5, at 5:00 p.m., in the Church. The liturgy will include works by Edgar Bainton, William Byrd, David Hogan, and Philip Radcliffe. Evensong will continue on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month through May. A reception follows each service. Christ Church is one of a handful of parishes in the U.S. to offer this beautiful, quintessentially Anglican liturgy with such frequency. Please plan to join us… and bring a friend.
Thursday Morning Bible Study: Parishioners of all ages and stages of life are invited to a newly-formed Bible Study, co-led by parishioners Ernest Clark, John Froemming, and David Straut. Participants are utilizing Dr. Clark’s Really Useful Guide to Romans as they delve into Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. Upcoming sessions will take place on Thursdays, November 9 and 30, and December 14, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., in Keith Hall.
Men’s College Football Tailgate: On Saturday, November 11, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., all men of the parish and their guests are invited to a college football tailgate at the home of Father Nate Huddleston. Come, watch your favorite team and enjoy the camaraderie of your Christ Church brothers. Tennessee BBQ will be served. Attendees are asked to bring a beverage to share. Click here to register.
Women’s Bible Study: This fall, all women of the parish are invited to take part in an interactive study of Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians, led by Lay Assistant Minister Tiffany Clark. Upcoming sessions will take place on Mondays, November 13 and 27, and December 4 and 18, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the Memorial Room. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, click here.
Young Professionals Friendsgiving: All young professionals of the parish and their guests are warmly invited to the second annual Young Professionals Friendsgiving, an opportunity to laugh, make new friends, and give thanks to God for the gift of one another. The potluck will take place on Thursday, November 16, 6:00 p.m., at the home of Father Nate Huddleston. Click here to RSVP and indicate the dish you will provide.
Second Annual Scottish Ceilidh: Join us for one last dance before the renovation of the Parish Hall! On Friday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m., parishioners of all ages are invited to a special evening of fellowship, food, drink, live music, and dancing in the Auditorium. The cost is $30 per person. Children age 12 and under are free. Nursery care will be provided. Kilts are encouraged! For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Thrift Shop Update: Due to the impending renovation of the Parish Hall, the Christ Church Thrift Shop will temporarily cease operation on Wednesday, November 22 — the day before Thanksgiving. And since we will have access to minimal storage space in the coming months, we must dramatically reduce inventory. As a result, donations will not be accepted until the building project is complete. Thank you for your support and understanding during this period of transition and transformation. We look forward to a grand re-opening in 2025!
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SUNDAY SERVICES
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
at 8:00 a.m.
in the Church
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
at 9:00 a.m.
in the Church
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
(1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays)
at 11:15 a.m.
in the Church
Morning Prayer: Rite One
(2nd and 4th Sundays)
at 11:15 a.m.
in the Church
Choral Evensong
(1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays October through May)
at 5:00 p.m.
in the Church
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
at 5:00 p.m.
in the Chapel of Saint Jude
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WEEKDAY SERVICES
Morning Prayer
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday
at 7:30 a.m.
in the Chapel of Saint Jude
Morning Prayer and
Holy Eucharist
Wednesday
at 7:30 a.m.
in the Chapel of Saint Jude
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