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A sermon for All Saints Sunday by the Reverend Randi Hicks Rowe All Saints' Day, which we’re celebrating today, allows us to reflect on how, as holy people through our baptism and seal of the Holy Spirit, we live our Christian life in unity with God and others across time and in the present moment. As Christians, we seek to live with Christlike empathy toward those who lack the resources to buy food or shelter, or who grieve losses, or who fear tomorrow. We also seek to live

Chesty Puller - Local hero and Marine Corps hero. Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history, was born in West Point, Virginia, and later moved his family to Saluda. He and his family were Christ Church Parish members for many years. His wife, Virginia Puller, was the head of our Altar Guild and very active in Parish life here. Chesty died in 1971 and Virginia in 2006. They both rest in eternal peace here in our Christ Church cemeter

Chesty Puller - The most decorated Marine in U.S. history. Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell Puller is a legend among the Marine Corps. He is held in high esteem for all his heroic acts. Marines have several adages and mottos that honor the late Lieutenant General; Marine boot camps will often end their nights with a "Good night, Chesty Puller, wherever you are!" He provided thirty-seven years of his life to the United States Military. Puller was born on June 26th, 1898 in Wes

Before this. Your final gift to your loved ones is to do your best to ease their burden when they are grieving your loss. Planning a memorial service and organizing your affairs can be overwhelming when waves of grief are overpowering them. You cared about them, worried about them, wanted the best for them, and so you do this for them. You give them as much information as you can to make this time easier. Your loved ones need to know about your finances, insurance policies

...Through all the stages of your life. You can count on us to be your church family. From your birth date to the departure date on your grave stone, God and his workers are here to love and support you throughout your "dash". Holy matrimony: the blessing and joining of two hearts. Holy Baptism: the promise to grow into the full stature of Christ. Children's nursery every Sunday during the 10:30 service, including Godly Play curriculum the 2nd Sunday of each month for Pre-

Some Middlesex veterans still have their uniforms, and even better, they still fit! These are just a few of the many veterans who attend our annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon. Each year around Veterans Day, we show our Middlesex veterans how much we respect and appreciate their service. After all, America would not be the home we love without their willingness to guard our precious freedoms. Veterans up and down county are welcome to attend and enjoy good food and shar

Ready to race! Our three-day Robotics Camp is open to interested middle school students. We meet on three consecutive Saturdays to learn building and programming/coding. Laptop computers and the robotic car kits are provided, and in the end, campers get to take home their robotic cars to keep. Class size is limited to give participants the best possible experience, and pre-enrollment is required. Campers do not need computer programming experience. A student may be eligi

Wearing our pearls and on our way to Christ Church with eager anticipation! Every fall, the Episcopal Church has a Blessing of the Animals in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of nature and animals. Parishioners bring their dogs, cats, turtles, birds, or whatever pet they want to be blessed by the priest. It's a fun, heartwarming service. Pets make new friends and impress parishioners with their quirky personalities, and sometimes, with their S

Young people, Christian education and education in general were all important to Elizabeth B. "Tan" Sanders. Christ Church Parish is fortunate to benefit from her benevolence in offering the Elizabeth B. Sanders Educational Scholarship Fund to young people affiliated with Christ Church Parish. For all ages under 21. Scholarship funds are available for Parish members, and those affiliated with the Parish, up to age 21 and may be used for, but are not limited to, religious, e

William White, America's 1st Presiding Bishop 1836 Alexander Cooke 164?-1653 Thomas Sax 1653-1654 Samuel Cole 1657-1658 Unknown 1659-1664 Richard Morris 1664-1666 Vacant 1667-1668 John Sheppard 1668-1683 Michael Zyperus * (Supply) 1683 John Davis (Supply) 1683 Duell Pead 1683-1690 (Returned to England) Portrait of Duell Pead as a young chap and King's Scholar, London, at age 16. Thomas Marston (Supply) 1690 Mr. Booker (Supply) 1690 Samual Gray (Supply) 1690 Mr. Clack (Supply

Our free Summer Fine Arts Camp is for rising 5th graders through rising 8th graders, who have an interest in at least one of the arts:  music, theater and visual arts.   It’s a week of fun and learning Monday through Friday, followed on Saturday with a program for parents and guests to showcase what we learned.  On Sunday, we provide the music and lead the Christ Church worship service, followed by an awards ceremony and lunch for campers, guests and Christ Church parishioner

... And for our wider community. Supporting community services such as our amazing first responders. And helping to sustain our neighbors. We love kids, dogs & cats, teachers, students, veterans, and first responders – not necessarily in that order! And we care about those in need and all of God's creation.  Here are some of the community organizations we support, and below those organizations are programs at Christ Church Parish that are open to the community, including you

The Boy Scouts have been meeting at Christ Church Parish since 1947.  Our troop has not only taught young men critical life skills, but also the importance of character, service, citizenship and friendship, and they’ve enjoyed great adventures along the way.   Our Cub Scouts are taking their first steps under the guidance of Troop Leader, Ronnie Taylor. Young men throughout the community are encouraged to join us.  We meet at the Christ Church Parish Hall every Thursday at 7

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https://christchurchmiddlesex.thediocese.net/Historic-Cemetery/#:~:text=Hundreds%20of%20funeral%20services,the%C2%A0Interment%20Records . The Christ Church cemetery is a journey through America's earliest times. Hundreds of funeral services have been conducted at Christ Church since it was consecrated in 1666.   Many early burials were at outlying chapels or in private cemeteries at homes and plantations.  Only a few of the markers were durable enough to survive the ravages o

During the colonial period in Middlesex, the area known as Christchurch became the center of religious and social life in Middlesex County, and its prominence lasted for over 100 years. The Honorable Henry Corbin of Buckingham House established Lancaster Parish covering the area from central Middlesex to Laneview. Early districts within Middlesex were formed by the creation of two church parishes.  On May 27, 1657, the area from central Middlesex to Laneview was established b

In the 50 years following the settlement at Jamestown, 18 families settled in what is now known as Middlesex County.  This plaque on the wall of our historic cemetery lists the Virginia founders and patriots buried in our Christ Church Parish churchyard. Sir Henry Chicheley's family coat of arms. The most prominent and influential was Sir Henry Chicheley from Rosegill Plantation.  Christ Church Parish is situated on  a parcel that was originally part of that plantation.  Ther

At one time, most of us were, too.  We came from various backgrounds to the “big tent” of the Episcopal Church.  Just as we were welcomed, so are you.    What We Believe We believe in the Trinity:  God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.  And as Jesus, the Son, taught us, we are called to love God and to love our neighbors and all of God’s Creation. We believe Jesus was the true and only Son of God, sent to live among us, to teach us what God expects of us, and t

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