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For 10:30am Services Sunday, August 2nd Pat & Roland Anderson Sunday, August 9th Kathryn & Joey Humphreys Sunday, August 16th Susie & Jeff Loustaunau Sunday, August 23rd Bill Snider & Jack Fackler Sunday, August 30th Susan & John Hilliard

The Endowment Committee is relaunching itself with fresh ideas on upholding your end of life wishes, confirming that you have worked correctly in advance to cement your wishes and concerns for the future of the church and for the church to prosper in the years ahead. Committee members will be available at both Coffee Hour sessions on All Saints Day, 1 November 2026 to review the steps to provide for your loved ones when that final day arrives. We can acquaint you with the

Greetings to all from your "tiny but mighty" Fellowship Committee. The "Dog Days of Summer" are upon us! You know the old joke, " What does a dog do on his day off? He can't lay around because that is his job." Well, we are hardly in a "lounging posture" as this is the time when we go into a planning frenzy for the next 4 months of the year--September through December...specifically our busiest time of the year. We want to bring young and "mature", members and visitors

When I was in business school, we played a marketing simulation game. In the game, each team was a company introducing a new product. We set pricing and budgeted for promoting, further developing the product, and distributing it. Through the game, I learned the importance of devoting as many resources as possible – even to the point of taking substantial risk – in the very early stages of launch. The teams that invested heavily in product development and promotion did the bes

The Outreach Ministry held its monthly meeting on July 8. We welcome our newest member, Barb Fasig. We are excited to have Barb join our team. Current members of Outreach are: · DeLois Greene and Pam McClelland (co-chairs) · Lindsay Adkins · Kathy Clarke · Tom Clarke · Ann DePeyster · Allison Ellwanger · Barb Fasig · Alyson Holt · Susie Loustaunau · Peg Moncure · Judy Quilter All are invited to attend our monthly meetings that are held on the second Wednesday of the month at

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:35-40 Dear Sisters and Brothers, Our 6th Annual Fine Arts Camp went very well. We had a magnificent group of students, probably the best we eve

Hello and welcome to August! I hope everyone’s summer is going well and possibly getting out on the water or headed to the mountains for cooler air! I would be remiss if I didn’t share some of the great volunteer work that has gone on this past month. First, I want to thank Jeff McClelland for his six years as the Newsletter Editor. His consistent performance month after month meant so much for our parish and communicating all that is going on. Thank you for all that you do C

Every month, I look forward to sharing stories and updates from our Youth and Family Ministry. It’s inspiring to see how our community grows stronger through faith, fellowship, and fun aka"EF3" (more on that later). This month, I want to reflect on some recent events that brought our kids and families together and highlight ways everyone can get involved in the coming weeks. Whether you’re a teen looking for meaningful ways to serve or a parent hoping to support your child’s

Crawl Space Project Summary As of Friday, July 24th, our Crawl Space Project is essentially complete. Here is what it entailed. Contractor: PBS Crawl Space Specialists of Hartfield, Virginia. Summary of the Problem: There was a soft spot in the floor of the Fellowship Hall, that when we uncovered it, showed that there were several OSB floor joists that had mold and fungus on them, and that several of them had areas that were rotten. This was all in the area of the south wall

Christ Church Parish and the Episcopal Church Women are about to embark on a new community service program in concert with Bay Aging. Beginning on September 17th from 1:30 until 3pm we are opening our doors to caregivers for loved ones experiencing cognitive challenges. This program offers a judgement free setting for caregivers to share their journey with others and learn of resources that Bay Aging offers to support their needs. This program is called Memory Cafe and allows

August 2026 Saturday, August 1, 2026 School Supplies Collection Begins 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Sunday, August 2, 2026 Service / Coffee Hours after 8:00AM & 10:30AM Godly Play 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday, August 4, 2026 AA Meetings 11:00 AM 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Wednesday, August 5, 2026 WMC Eucharist 11:00 a.m. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: WMC Thursday, August 6, 2026 Bible Study 10:30 a.m. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Fellowship Hall AA Meetings 11:00 AM 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Sunday, August 9,

Dear Parishioner: It is........Celebration Time....We did it! At last year’s Stewardship Kickoff, the budget outlook for 2026 appeared challenging. Now…we are excited to tell you; your Vestry and Finance Committee has monitored expenses closely and your oh so generous pledging and contributions have made the difference, even with continuing escalating costs this year. Thank You..........Thank You............Thank You! We all pulled together and are getting it done. Together,

CE Every month brings new reasons to celebrate within our church community. This month, we take joy in honoring the birthdays and anniversaries of our parishioners. These milestones remind us of the blessings of life and love that enrich our shared faith journey. Recognizing these special days strengthens our bonds and encourages us to support one another with kindness and gratitude. Birthdays Jack Fackler 1-Aug Betsy Evans 2-Aug Jean Hill 2-Aug Henry Moncure 2-A