The Belfry

The Belfry
Christ Church Episcopal Newsletter
September 2008
Come and See...
While I spent this last summer taking time off to spend with my children
and to visit family out of state I often found myself reflecting on a
statement that was shared with me by one of our parishioners. It was a
simple statement: “Come and See”.
Inside this issue:
Reiki
2
FROLIC
4
The Fair
6
50% Challenge 7
From Your
Decaon
9
Crop Walk
10
Adult Ed
13
Confirmation
14
I began to contemplate on what would people see when, and if, they
came to Christ Church? As I continued to pray and reflect over this
question I found a phrase that resonated with me…”Healthy balance and
wholeness”. That is what people would see if they came and visited this
growing church in South Anchorage. They would see a community that
knows they are not fully there but are constantly striving to live out the
truthfulness of God’s grace and love in the tension between our Christian
faith and the world in which we live.
This phrase not only captured what I believe Christ Church continues to
strive for, but also captures a part of my vision for this diocese as we
move to new times with new leadership. Healthy balance and wholeness
are not accomplished over night. It requires a great amount of intentionality and integrity to hold one another to living out the Gospel message.
This is hard work, but God did not say that Christianity would be easy.
Quite the contrary, we are told through our scriptures that we will face
great trials and tribulation in our choosing to follow Christ.
As Christ Church continues to re-establish an Episcopal presence in
South Anchorage and draw new members to our community, we are not
only growing in numbers, program offerings and spirit, but there has also
evolved an intentionality of ministry with a purpose and focus on healthy
boundaries and wholeness in our Christian walk, always striving to have
Christ in the center of all that we do as a church community. There have
been times throughout this past year when this community has held fast
to remaining at the table and facing hard discussions and to praying for
the very people who have caused pain in our world.
As we put the fellowship and educational offerings together for the fall
calendar, I continued to ask that question, “what would people see?” In
this process of preparing for the fall start up, I must first say that I found
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God in the midst of what finally came to be offered.
Everything in balance, each offering complementing
another; Coming together with the qualified leadership,
enthusiasm and commitment from the leadership team.
But most of all, once again I found that intentionality by
others to strive for a commitment of Christ centered
healthy balance and wholeness.
People have been, literally, coming out of the woodwork to volunteer in capacities that boggle my mind and
reinforce my faith and belief that God will provide all
that we need. Be sure to take a close look at the wonderful selection of offerings and the new people who
have stepped up and offered to share their gifts with
Christ Church and the broader community.
Come and See for yourself...
Some of the new things I want to point out: We have a
new young adult and youth leader. We are offering a
wonderful selection of weekly adult opportunities. We
are lifting up and building healthy relationships and
boundaries through education and practice. We are
developing a Parish Nurse program and are providing
educational opportunities for learning about health
issues. We have a new chanted Compline Service twice
a week and will be having healing services and Reiki
Circles open to the community. These are only to name
a few. Come and See...See how you might be fed... or
how you might feed those around you.
I celebrate daily the gifts this community of Christ
Church has to offer and the gifts that we as a community have come to share with those around us. Margie
Adams is one of those people who, this past year,
“Came to See”. We had the wonderful gift of her presence for this past year as she completed her year long
CPE program at Providence Hospital. In Margie’s departure speech to this community she told us we have
something special here at Christ Church and that we are
a community that is truly family, a community that truly
cares for and loves one another through the good and the bad.
It is a great privilege, for me, to
serve this community as one of the
spiritual leaders. I invite you to come
and see for yourself...
Katherine Hunt+
Aka “The Rev.”
Reiki Circle
What is Reiki? A Brief Overview from the International Center for Reiki Training.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It
is administered by "laying on hands" and is
based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick
or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki
is made of two Japanese words - Rei which
means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power"
and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is
actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki
treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial
effects that include relaxation and feelings of
peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.
Because Reiki comes from God, many people
find that using Reiki puts them more in touch
with the experience of their religion rather than
having only an intellectual concept of it.
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Reiki Circle meets at Christ Church on the 1st
and 3rd Sundays of each month.
1st Sundays are for Reiki practitioners and
meets at 3:00 p.m. There will be a short time for
fellowship followed by opportunity for all
practitioners to receive a Reiki treatment from
the group.
3rd Sundays are open to the community to make
appointments and receive Reiki treatments from
the practitioners. You may contact The Rev.
Katherine Hunt to schedule a 30 minute appointment. Appointments are made for either 2:30 or
3:30 Sunday afternoons. There will always be at
least two practitioners present for Reiki treatments.
Faith, Fun and Fellowship
econd
Ages 9-12 Come
and join Tammy for
a Sunday gathering
of fun and faith
filled exploration.
undays
12:30 to 1:30 on September 14, October 12,
November 9 and December 14
hird
hursdays
Adults in their twenties and thirties come together for Bible study, prayer and fellowship
from 7 to 8:30 on the third Thursday of each
month. Childcare is provided. For more information, contact Tammy Smith
[email protected]
OK, what if you are
ourth
ridays
Activities for teens ages 13 to 18, one Friday night
each month from 7 to 9 pm. Join Tammy on September 26th, October 24th, November 21, and December
19th. OK we know that those last two are Fake Fourth
Fridays, but that’s because of the holidays.
Round Table meets every
first and third Tuesday at the Parish
in Founder's Hall from 7 - 9
PM. We open with Bible Study, and
are now using the Serendipity Bible
Study Questions geared toward the
Epistle for that week. We then
discuss our individual ministries for
mutual support. Finally, we close in
prayer. All are welcome.
YOUNG
At
HEART?
Mu
st b
e 40
+
There’s something for you, too.
Come join the
YAH HOO, HOO, HOO
group for fun, outreach,
fellowship and faith
development. And yes,
the first event, will include some motorcycles.
The fourth Thursday of every month is
the parish gathering we call
Meet-n-Eat.
In September we’ll meet at Mexico in
Alaska and in October we’ll have a Potluck at the Church and the program will
be Hymnody 087 presented by Berta.
Since the event involves an evening
meal, it always starts at 6:30.
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Thanks From Berta, Chris, John,
Laura, and Margie
Growing into the Wholeness of God
Exploring the Letters of Paul
Did you know that Paul’s letters were
written to you?
Come at 9:30 on Sunday mornings for
F.R.O.L.I.C, an intergenerational
Christian Education Program where we
focus on Fully Renewing Our Lives in Christ
The five of us who went to Anvik
this year to help Christ Church
Anvik with Vacation Bible School
in July would like to thanks all
who supported us with prayer,
finances, and material. It was a
good and meaningful event. Any
who would like to see what occurred can visit this website:
http://flickr.com/photos/
johnhanscom/
sets/72157606444829721/
The School of Theology and Ministry (STM) at Seattle University will offer a Master of Arts in Pastoral
Studies (MAPS) in Anchorage, Alaska, beginning in
June 2009. Seasoned faculty from STM will travel to
Anchorage to offer excellent theological and ministerial education to busy people. Extending over
a four-year period, the degree format will feature intensive summer school offerings and one
course each quarter in a format of two intensive weekends.
The MAPS degree integrates theological excellence, strong pastoral leadership skills and in-depth
spiritual formation. This degree encourages you to discover your gifts and develop them for service. You engage in a process of deepening self knowledge, exploring the Christian tradition, and
considering your potential to minister to the world. You will have the opportunity to study in five
areas of concentration: Scripture, Systematic Theology, Liturgy and Worship, Spirituality, and
Pastoral Skills.
For more information, contact The Reverend Katherine Hunt 244-8182
“But who do you say I am?”
Matthew 15:16
A reflection from Gail
What is the church? One definition is that the church is the body of Christ. So, who
we are as a church tells everyone who walks through our doors who we say Christ is.
In my travels this summer, as I visited churches, I experienced a multitude of answers
to the question, “Who do you say I am.” And, there wasn’t a wrong answer among them. No, instead, each unique, worshiping community highlighted a different facet of the infinite mystery that
is Christ, our God incarnate on this earth.
I saw pictures of Christ expressed in...
• A parish in a fishing and logging town whose commitment to outreach
shouted of the compassionate Christ who reaches out to the poor, sick and
needy.
• An urban cathedral where the majesty of Sunday morning worship proclaimed
Christ as the pathway to all the glory that is God.
• That same urban cathedral, transformed at night for a contemplative compline
service attended by hundreds of people from all walks of life, spoke of Christ
as residing in the hearts of each and every person, of a Christ waiting for each
of us to listen to what he has to say.
• A large charismatic church asserted that Jesus is the judge who insists that we
follow the rules that God has set for us.
• A Benedictine monastery where the daily rhythm was a living expression of
Christ’s prayerful communion with God and where the hospitality embodied
Christ’s invitation to “come unto me all you who are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest.”
• A suburban parish with a contemporary worship style demonstrated that
Christ is here, right now and in this very place.
Over and over again, as I heard announcements and read bulletins and newsletters, I found myself
thinking, “We could do that. Or “We should try this.” And indeed, the ministry team is incorporating some of the projects and ideas into our programs here at Christ Church. But beyond gathering, “good ideas”, my experiences and conversations during the weeks of my travels have given me
much food for thought about the Christ portrayed by each church, including our own. For you see,
each of these communities, in spite of their obvious differences had the commonality of sharing a
rich and vibrant life together; they were all alive in the love of Christ. That love is at the center of
their worship and of their relationships with one another. It is Christ’s love that powers each community for its work and it is Christ’s love that is the answer to the question, “Who do you say I
am?”
Showtime? Friday, September 19th. 7 PM
Featuring: TBA
Family
Join us for fun and
Movie 9ight fellowship.
Popcorn and
drinks provided.
For more information, or movie flyers, contact Ariel
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Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us
fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdom and reverence so to use
the resources of nature, that no one may suffer from our abuse of them,
and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your
bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
BCP page 827
Our Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori, has challenged every Parish in
the country to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% over the next 10 years. That’s
huge; it means dramatic and lasting changes. That means cutting our energy consumption in half at the
church and in each of our own lives. It’s an audacious goal, but with motivation, we can do it. And
even better, we can extend our impact by educating and inviting our neighbors to also strive to meet the
challenge.
It also means we need to start now. As a community we have begun by sealing up our doors, changing
out windows, keeping the heat turned down and the boiler tuned, trying to use real coffee cups, and recycling our waste paper. These are immediate actions we can take. In the longer term, we’ll need to
look at things like a more efficient and energy friendly heating system, increased insulation, more window replacements, an arctic entry, and more if we are to meet the goal for the way our activities and
building use energy.
But what about as individuals and households? What are your personal energy
conservation goals? How will you set out to decrease your environmental impact
and reduce your carbon footprint by 50% over the next 10 years? Take a few minutes
to write down an immediate action and a longer term goal for energy use reduction and environmental
protection in each of the following areas. Then post your list where you will see it and check it
frequently to monitor your progress.
Example:
Gasoline consumption:
Immediate: Drive 15 fewer miles each week by carefully planning and coordinating trips.
Long Term: Replace car with hybrid model and advocate for better public transportation.
Household Heat & Electricity
Yard and Garden
Household cleaning
War
Food related energy use
Clothing and clothing care
Investments
Transportation
Need some ideas? Pick up the Stewardship of Creation: A 30 Day Discipline
Booklet at the back of the church. Or better yet, read it online at
http://www.webofcreation.org/Worship/devotions/CreationCare.pdf
The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it,
The world and all who dwell therein.
Psalm 24:1
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Consumer Goods
Paper Use
Water
Packaging
Smoking Marshmallows
At the Campfire with Tammy
Kum Ba Yah in the Rain
Gnoming
Youth Activity Night in July
If you have items that you would like to
advertise on Craig’s List so you can turn
them into cash for Christ Church please contact
Gail at 350-4157 or [email protected]
with all the details about the item. I can post the
item, help you post the item or even be the
contact person in the ad.
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Special thanks go to Tom Davey for replacing the windows downstairs on the
north side of the building.
From Your Deacon:
I just finished "Evil And the Justice of God" by N. T. Wright. Rarely does
Bishop Wright's books disappoint, but this one did. However, it was not all
disappointing.
Bp. Wright emphasized what in God-speak is called "Inaugurated Eschatology,"
but which, in plain English, means putting into action the part of the Lord's
Prayer which says, "Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in
Heaven." It's a term used to describe the belief the end times (or latter days) were inaugurated at the
life, death and resurrection of Jesus. In other words, Jesus' bringing of the Kingdom of God has both a
present and future aspects. Sometimes called "already and not yet," it argues that the end is already
here, but it has yet to be consummated. For example, Christians await the final resurrection where they
will receive new bodies, yet in a sense, believers are already "raised with Christ" (Col. 3:1). Or, as
believers await the final judgment, in a sense they have already passed through it, for "there is now no
condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Rom. 8:1) for believers that are justified by faith in
Christ (cf. Rom. 3:21-36). Overall, there is a tension between this age and the age to come.
Whatever the tension, if we believe Jesus when he preaches that the Kingdom of God is at hand, we
should, by Faith, do all in our power to conform this world to that which it will be, realizing, as we are
not God, perfection will never be reached. Nevertheless, as Matt. 25 and the Revelation to John tells
us, our Faith calls us to do this. As much as we humanly can, we must dress our world as a "bride
adorned for her husband." As God will ultimately wipe every tear from our eyes, we should so all
humanly possible to do this as well. As in God's New Heaven and Earth mourning and crying and pain
will be no more, we should work toward this in Faith.
Wish List
A flagpole and an Episcopal flag
A lighted sign out front
Education Funds for the Priest to
attend a training in November,
Miles or Money would help
greatly.
Someone to wash and wax the
floor.
Sign up sheets with all the lines
filled in with names
In August we said farewell to Margie Adams at the end
of her year with us and our prayers go with her as she
travels to New York to pursue further education in
Pastoral Care.
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Loving God, I offer myself to you.
May my mind think of you,
And my eyes see the needs of others.
May my ears hear the cries of the world
And my voice speak of you.
May my hands work for your reign
And my feet walk on your path.
May my life be used in your service
And my heart love you more than anything else
May the joy of the Lord
Be my strength to serve him all the days of my life.
Amen
From Panama
The Interfaith Council and Church Women United are sponsoring the 2008
Crop Walk which begins and ends at First Congregational Church, 2610 East
Northern Lights Blvd.
There is food enough for all, yet hunger persists. Hunger continues to plague
our world because people either do not have access to food or cannot afford
to buy the food that is available. Over 850 million people around the world
don’t have enough to eat. Nearly one in three children worldwide is hungry.
Most live in the so-called “developing world.” But hunger haunts us at
home, too. And the number of poor and hungry among our fellow citizens
continues to rise. Twenty-five percent of the money raised comes back to
Anchorage. This year, local funds will be split evenly among Bean’s Café,
The Children’s Lunchbox, Salvation Army and F.I.S.H.
Crop Walk— Sunday, Sept. 21
1:30 PM
How to Participate:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Be a Walker
Donate Funds (We have a small start...the pancake
breakfast raised $60 and the youth will be donating
some of their Gnoming funds)
Ask your Friends and Neighbors to Sponsor our Walkers
Buy a Crop Walk T-shirt (we have a few left)
Pray for the Hungry people throughout the world
Help make Crop Walk Stop Signs to distribute at the walk
Bring Lunch for the Walkers after church on the 21st (sign-up sheet in
Founder’s Hall)
Outreach Opportunities
Recycle your Cans!
Saint Andrews Grays Harbor in Aberdeen,
WA has the audacious goal of collecting enough aluminum cans to build a
four-plex for Habitat for Humanity. We can help! Just bring your
aluminum cans to the church and we’ll take them to the
recycler for 44 cents a pound to send to St. Andrews.
(only the check, not the cans) Just think of those cans as
boards, nails and splashes of paint on their way to being
safe, affordable housing.
From St. Christopher’s Food Pantry:
“We served a total of 938 people from January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
We are seeing more people in need, 268 families, 111 new clients, 506
adults and 432 children. Our numbers have almost doubled
compared to the 999 people we served in 2007. People who arrive at our
doors often have exhausted funds received from other agencies, have lost
their jobs, or have applied for assistance and are in a waiting period. We
also serve the working poor who just do not have enough resources to carry
them through the month. Some of the people we serve are homeless and
have no resources. We never turn anyone away. “
Please bring non-perishable food items up with the offering each Sunday!
Episcopal Relief & Development
Responds to Hurricane Gustav
Clare House
Providing Help, Creating Hope
Episcopal Relief & Development is in
touch with dioceses in Haiti and the
Dominican Republic, ready to supply
assistance when it is needed. “Our
thoughts and prayers are with everyone
in the path of Hurricane Gustav,” says
Abagail Nelson, Senior Vice President
of Programs at the agency.
To help people affected Hurricane
Gustav, please make a donation to ERD’s
“Emergency Relief Fund” online at
www.er-d.org , or call 1-800-334-7626,
ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to:
Episcopal Relief & Development
“Emergency Relief Fund” P.O. Box 7058,
Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. There is
also a "change jar" on the piano in the
Narthex.
Be part of the team that feeds the
families at Clare House on the first Saturday of every other month. Wendy Baker
coordinates this project and sign-up sheets
are on the door in the Narthex. You can
also help by making financial contributions.
Just put “outreach” in the memo-line of
your check.
Clare house provides temporary
emergency shelter for women and children
in crisis. Last year Clare house served 671
clients, of those 54% were children
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Funds and Fun(d) Raising
"Raise the Roof"
Save October 25th, from 5-9 PM, for our 2nd Annual "Raise the Roof" Community Event and Fundraiser. It is four hours of music upstairs, food downstairs, and fellowship. Be sure to invite friends, neighbors and family. We ask people to
make a “freewill offering” and the funds will be used to support the activities, outreach and
building here at Christ Church. This event definitely falls in the FUNd Raising category.
Contact John Hanscom to offer to help invite musicians, organize the food,
do the advertising, set up, clean up or any other kind of assistance.
In particular, if you know of anyone who would be willing to share 15
minutes or less of any form of musical talent, please let John 244-7193
know right away.
PFD
Jul 1 - Aug
30, '08
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Building Fund
Clergy Disc. Fund
Interest Inc
Plate income
Pledge income
Total Income
Expense
Administration
Building Expenses
Clergy incl housing & pension
Diocesan Pledge
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Worship expenses
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Designated Funds
Interest Income
Other Income
Total Other Income
Other Expense
Other Expenses
Total Other Expense
Net Other Income
620.00
100.00
127.72
1,205.19
6,895.00
8,947.91
97.96
6,397.07
5,084.20
825.00
298.15
500.00
36.25
13,238.63
-4,290.72
2,302.37
4.02
1,729.42
4,035.81
1,476.25
1,476.25
2,559.56
-1,731.16
It’s
and Resource Rebate time.
For those people donating to our PFD/Resource
Rebate fund, please write PFD on the memo
line of your check. Thank you for prayerfully
considering your ability to donate.
The Garage Sale was a great
success with proceeds exceeding $700. It was
definitely a win-win-win event. Donators were
able to reduce the
clutter in their lives,
customers were able to
find needed items, and
Christ Church was
open to the community and benefited
from the funds that
were raised. Thank
you to Sharon Korwan
for spearheading this
project and to everyone who helped or
The Senior Warden tries out
who donated items.
the merchandise.
One task still remains…we need volunteers to haul the leftover
items to Salvation Army or Bishop’s Attic so
that the remaining items can find happy homes.
Adult Education Offerings:
Grief Work
Fridays; 7-8:30 p.m. .
Join us on Friday evenings beginning October 3rd to learn about the grief loss process and explore
some techniques to work through the emotional pain associated with loss.
October: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, November 7th and 14th.
There will be a community healing service held at Christ Church during the end of November.
Living Well with Chronic Illness/Disease
Leader: Diane Carlyon
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesdays beginning October 1st
This is a six week commitment and will meet on Wednesday evenings from October 1st through November 5,
2008. There is no charge for this course as the expenses are being covered through a grant. To register please
contact Christ Church at 345-7914.
Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Living
Tuesdays; 7– 8:30 p.m.
Meet once a month on Tuesday with The Rev. Katherine Hunt to explore/learn ways to set and live into
healthy boundaries. Develop healthy living techniques and implement a positive personal wellness plan.
September 16th, October 21st, & November 18th (We’ll finish just in time for those new year’s resolutions).
The Book Blog - Contact Gail Loken for group arrangements.
Leader: Gail Loken
St. Benedict’s Tool Box by Jane Tomain
The Shack by William P. Young
Read a chapter a week beginning October 1st. Then, join in on the Book Blog page to share ideas and
comments about the material.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Instructor: Alan Loken ; October 4th; 10 - 4 p.m.
This is a limited size class so please sign up early (if you haven’t already). This course will certify you
with your CPR and First Aid certification. There is a nominal cost $6.00 per person with scholarships available. Please sign up in the Narthex today. (Location is TBA)
Altar Guild Training
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Sun. October 12, 2008
This training session will be learning through hand on experience as well as using a book resource: The
Complete Training Course for Altar Guilds by B. Don Taylor. Join Reba Carter and Rev. Katherine for some
fun filled educational time of learning about this vital
ministry within the life of the church.
Safe Church Training
October 17th & 18th (tent. Date)
Fri.: 7-9 p.m./ Sat.: 9 - 5 p.m.
This training is for all adults and 16 years of age and older youth in the church. As a part of the safe
church program for the diocese of Alaska all Vestry members, Ministry Teams Members, anyone working
with children/youth, sextons and all pastoral care providers are required to complete a safe church training
before being able to lead in a paid or volunteer ministry within the church. We encourage all member of the
parish 16 years of age and older to receive this training as a part of our commitment for fostering a healthy
church and community environment.
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Coming Attractions: Spring 2009
The Seven Stages of Justice Making - January 2009; Instructor: Rev. Katherine
How to talk so Kids will listen and listen so kids will talk - Spring 2009;
Leaders: Nancy Brandt-Erichsen and The Rev. Katherine
Prayer and Temperament - Leader: Rev. Katherine
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Parish Nursing Program - Diane Carlyon
CCE Teaching Series
Confirmation Class
Confirmation class is not just for teenagers or just for those who
want to be confirmed. Check out these offerings to assist you with
your own faith development and understanding about our own
Episcopal heritage. To register contact Rev. Katherine @ 244-8182.
September 27, 2008
2-5 p.m.
Introductions and telling our stories
This course will help you learn to tell your own spiritual journey/faith
experience in a way that reflects the stories of the apostles.
October 11, 2008
2-5 p.m.
The Episcopal Catechism 055
You ever wonder what that obscure section of the prayer book is about.
You know those pages past 800. Come and find out why we have the section
called the catechism and why it’s important to us today. Learn more about the liturgical seasons; After all, what are all those colors about anyway?
9ovember 8, 2008
2-5 p.m.
You believe what?
We acclaim our common belief on Sundays through the reciting of the
Creed during the service. Come and learn more than just the words.
9ovember 22, 2008
2-5 p.m.
How do you want your forgiveness?
What do you mean you’ll forgive me as I forgive you? We’ll explore that
most ancient prayer given to us through the Gospel of Matthew. How do we
really live into this gospel prayer?
December 6, 2008
2-5 p.m.
The top 10 + 2
The Two great commandments and the Ten Commandments are foundational to our faith and belief in God. How we apply these commandments to our
own lives is formational and speaks to who we have chosen to be.
December 20, 2008
2-5 p.m.
The Life of Christ and 20 Facts
Can you list 20 events or facts of Jesus life? Are you sure enough and
know enough about them that you could talk to others about them? During this
session we’ll view through video the life of Christ and pick out 20 events that
have personal meaning to our own lives. Learning to speak plainly about those
events will come with practice through the seminar groups and outside class time
conversations.
Spring attractions: The Seven Sacraments, Salvation and the Death of
Christ, Saying Yes to being Episcopalians, History of the Episcopal Church
055, Role of the Bishop, Confirmation Retreat.
Sunday Schedule: 4th Sunday - Rite I
8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Service - 9o Music
9:30 a.m. Christian Education-All Ages
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Service - with Music
9:30 p.m. Compline Service - Chanted by Cantor
Fellowship Time after each service.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Reiki 3p.m.
Office Closed
(Practitioners)
Fellowship
following the
services
14
Second
Sunday
Group
12:30 - 1:30:
(9 - 12 year
olds)
21
United
Nations International
Peace.
15
17
18
19
Office Closed
EfM 7 PM
Office Open
Compline
Service
9:30 p.m.
12:30 Anglican Rosary
Round Table
7:00 p.m.
22
23
24
Office Closed
Office Closed
Ministry Team
7:00 p.m.
29
Office Closed
Reiki 3p.m.
(Practitioner)
12:30 Anglican Rosary
Office Closed
St. Michaels
All Angels
5 Rite I
16
30
Office Open
EfM 7 PM
Compline
Service
9:30 p.m.
Vestry 7 PM
Reiki appt’s
2:30/3:30
28
Office Closed
Third Thursday 7 pm
7pm Movie
night
25
26
EfM 7 PM
Office Open
Compline
Service
9:30 p.m.
12:30 Anglican Rosary
Meet-n-Eat
6:30
Oct 1
20
27
Confirmation
Class 2-5 PM
Fourth Friday
Young adults
13 - 18 year
olds.
2
3
4
EfM 7 PM
Office Open
CPR/AED/
FIRST AID
TRAINING
10 - 4 PM
Office Closed
Healthy
Compline
Boundaries/
Living Well with Service
Healthy Living Chronic Illness
9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
12:30 Anglican Rosary
Grief Work 7-8:30 P.M.
6
7 Round
8
9
10
11
Office Closed
Table 7 PM
Office Closed
EfM 7 PM
Confirmation
Class 2-5 PM
Healthy
Boundaries
7 PM
Living Well with
Chronic Illness
7:00 PM
Compline
Service
9:30 p.m.
Office Open
12:30 Anglican Rosary
Grief Work 7-8:30 P.M.
Christ Church Episcopal
P O Box 111963
Anchorage, AK 99511-1963
Church Physical Address:
5101 O’Malley Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
Phone: 907-345-7914
Fax:907-644-4407
E-mail: [email protected]
We’re on the web
www.christchurchanchorage.org
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously
on your Church and so guide the minds of those who
shall choose a bishop for the Diocese of Alaska, that we
may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your
people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen
Christ Church Sunday Services
8:30 A.M. Holy Eucharist (no music)
9:30 A.M. Christian Education
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist
(4th Sunday—Rite I)
9;30 P.M. Compline