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Why We Do What We Do: Vestments Edition
posted on Jun 24, 2024 Vestments are not costumes. We are not acting out a Renaissance Faire or Christmas pageant. They are sacred garments which recall the responsibility of what is happening during the liturgy. The vestments reminds us the clergy are no longer actual...
Read MoreSummer Notes: The Reverend Michael Ruk
posted on Jun 24, 2024 What is the mission of the Church? The mission of the Church is to restore all people to the unity with God and each other in Christ. How does the Church pursue its mission? The Church pursues its mission as it prayers and worships, p...
Read MoreCommunity Connections
posted on Jun 13, 2024 How can Christ Church better connect to the community? Well, the easiest way is to look at your own connections. Christ Church has a great space and a great community of people. How do we connect better with the connections you already have in yo...
Read MoreEucharist in Your Backyard
posted on Jun 10, 2024 Summer is a slower time of the year which allows us to appreciate the simple things of life. During the time of COVID, having small, prayerful gatherings outdoors was the way to go. These small Eucharists were a good way to pray and share communi...
Read MoreParishoner Submission: Self-Criticism VS. Self-Evaluation
posted on May 29, 2024 Why are we often our own worst enemy? For reasons sometimes unknown, we set unrealistic expectations and then are critical of ourselves when we don't live up to them. And often our own (or others') self-criticism can undermine our relationship ...
Read MoreFr. Michael's June 2024 Notes
posted on May 27, 2024 Our Liturgical Year is basically split into two pieces. From Advent to Pentecost (December to June ) we focus on the life of Jesus, from his birth to his death, resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost. Sometimes this is called the Incarnational a...
Read MoreWhy We Do What We Do: Ordinary Time
posted on May 23, 2024 Throughout the Summer months we will be using prayers from Enriching Our Worship . Approved by The Episcopal Church in 1997, it was intended for worshipping communities to have more options than Rite 1 or Rite 2. It contains language that are...
Read MoreCommunity Connections
posted on May 23, 2024 Expanding our network with your help! While we know a good Delco summer is full of trips to the shore, summer camps, and WaWa Hoagies, Christ Church will still be digging in and expanding our community connections. In order to hit the ground ...
Read MoreLittle Library of Love Librarians Needed
posted on May 23, 2024 Delightfully, the Little Library of Love that lives on the lawn of Christ Church is more active as the weather warms and foot traffic passes by the church. To keep the library as welcoming and presentable as we would like, assistance is needed. ...
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