Whoever you are, for whatever reason you are wondering about this community and way of faith, we are glad you are here, and we invite you to come and see in-person, or join online.

We encourage you to explore how we carry on meaningful traditions while adapting to this era in life giving ways. We continue, return, proclaim, serve and strive in Christ’s name every day.

We trust that God loves you and all creation – no exceptions.

We know that following Jesus brings both connection and transformation.

We encounter the Holy Spirit who is both demanding and renewing.

We strive together to grow in faithfulness to God’s way of love in this time and place.

Our leadership shows up with their whole hearts! We strive to bring our Christ-centered love to our work, homes, beyond our building, and into our neighborhood.

The way of Jesus is a lifelong friendship of loving-kindness and liberation. We wonder how we can collaborate with you and the Holy Spirit to become compassion, freedom, and mercy for all.

We are glad you are interested in Christ Church and we’d love to get to know you better. Please tell us a little more about yourself.

Holy God who calls the world into being, who calls us into Christ’s church; we thank you for the church that is our heart, for the mission of the church that is our joy, and for the ministry of the church that is our task. We thank you for the generosity of Christ Church, Ridley Park, for its steadfastness over time, for its faithful witness, wholehearted life, and its abundant caring ways. Make us courageous, make us ready, make us open, that we may become a resounding Alleluia through your passion and into your victory. We pray in the name of Jesus crucified and risen, wholehearted Shepherd of the Church. Amen.

Donate to Christ Church in support of the life, ministry, and witness of Jesus Christ. Contribute online to a particular collection or make a one-time donation under “non-pledge”.

Money is a lifeless substance, but without it, life as we know it isn’t possible. It takes funding to offer worship, fellowship, maintain buildings, care for one another. One of the steadfast ways that we offer gratefulness to God is through a pledge commitment.

Sponsor altar flowers to beautify the sanctuary with creations from God. Altar flowers are often shared “in memory of” or “in honor” of someone special and can be displayed the Sunday around a meaningful date. Information of sponsored flowers will be included in the worship bulletin.

Worship: Sundays 8 AM & 10 AM, Wednesdays 7 PM · Click for Details

104 Nevin St., Ridley Park, PA 19078 · 610-521-1626

April Notes from Fr. Michael

Brendan Murphy on March 28, 2024

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

The Easter Season always seems to get overshadowed by the penitential Lent or the hope filled Advent season. Easter though is not one day, but fifty, so longer than the forty days of Lent. You will hear Easter hymns and prayers and keep some unique traditions throughout the season. The big question is how do you practice resurrection? In Lent, we are told to pray, fast, and give to charities, but in Easter we are charged to practice giving life- resurrection. In these times of division, doubt, and violence how do you practice resurrection?

First off, practicing resurrection can seem overwhelming, but we can each do it in small ways with great love. Do we reach out to someone who is lonely or shut in? Then we are practicing resurrection! Do we give of our time, talent, and treasure to something lacking? Then we are practicing resurrection! Do we reach out to someone who is broken in mind, body, or spirit and bring healing? Then we are practicing resurrection! Do we pick up some trash on the road, or plant some flowers? Then we are practicing resurrection!

These simple actions are acts of new life. As followers of the Risen Jesus, we are each called to bring hope and light to broken and dark world. I look forward to hearing how you are practicing resurrection this Easter Season.

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