Rector's Welcome

Welcome to Christ Church. Our mission is to be a spiritual home for all people. We seek to fulfill this vision by gathering to love God through our vibrant worship and by seeking to grow in our faith by engaging our hearts and mind in thoughtful, relevant education. We take seriously the call to create a safe community where all people are welcome, and where we can care for and support each other through all the passages of life. We are also deeply committed to serving and advocating for justice in our city, nation, and world. I invite you to get to know us by reading our core values, our plan for the future, and most especially, by joining us on Sunday and other times throughout the week. We look forward to getting to know you. Once again, I welcome you to Christ Church. Welcome home.
Blessings,

The Reverend Chip Edens
Rector, Christ Church

Leap Of Faith > Faith Forum Guest On Sunday, February 5th: Dr. Brené Brown: Leaping Into Courage  Many of us feel like we can't measure up to other people's expectations - including our own. Shame can be a corrosive force in life. How do we embrace the God-given gifts within each of us? Can we love others if we do not love ourselves? Faith Forum Series Faith Forum Videos Leap Of Faith Conversations		Parish Life and Fellowship > Welcome Guests and Visitors! Young Adult Gathering GoodNews the shop@Christ Church Newcomer Events Hear The Service Clearly First Friday For Men Super Bowl Sunday To Go Food Free Concert By The Sloan River Project Band
Adult Formation > Bodybuilders: A Fellowship and Study Group The Enneagram And The Deeper Spiritual Journey The Relationship Guild Adult Confirmation Education For Ministry Reunion Deborah Book Guild		Youth > Music Gathering - Sharing Your Musical Talent At Christ Church Outreach Project: Souper Bowl For Caring Autobell Tickets For Sale To Support Our Youth Happening #58: Youth Event Tuesday Newsday - Updates On Youth Events Subscribe To The Youth Page
Children > Vacation Bible School Feedback Family Service Night		Outreach and Mission > January Monthly Service Project Christ Church's 25th Habitat For Humanity House Men’s Shelter Of Charlotte Room In The Inn Habitat Kick-Off Dinner Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) The Micah Initiative
Congregational Care > Grieving And Believing Lunches Mom To Mom CPR And First Aid Classes Episcopal Church Women Guild Health Info - Making The Most Of A Doctor’s Visit		Music and Worship > Sunday Worship Schedule Choral Evensong Music Program Questionnaire

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Worship Services for Sunday, January 29th, 2012

7:30 AM	Holy Eucharist in the Church
8:40 AM	Godly Play M212/213
8:45 AM	Holy Eucharist in the Church*
8:45 AM	Contemporary Eucharist in All Saints' Hall*
11:15 AM	Holy Eucharist in the Church*
11:15 AM	Discovery Eucharist in All Saints' Hall*
5:00 PM	Holy Eucharist in the Church*

 *Nursery care will be provided.

Our Latest Publications
	God is calling us to new life in this new year.We’ve been on a mission since last fall at Christ Church to rediscover and claim God’s personal, infinite and unconditional love for us and, from there, chart a way of being in the world that reflects our deepest yearnings, true gifts and authentic selves. This leaping into faith will enable us to take the next step: leaps of faith to reshape our lives, our relationships, our work, our church, our community and, ultimately, our world. We encourage you to jump in with both feet. And your whole heart.
	The Christ Church 2011 Annual Report. Click on the cover to download.
	The Micah Initiative is our newest mission and outreach ministry in which we seek, in the prophet Micah's words, to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. We have 3 great hopes - in housing, education, and mission - with many opportunities for being in relationship with and serving others. Click to download the booklet and find out more. Click here to sign up for more information.
	The Disciple is the monthly newsletter of Christ Church. It announces upcoming events and programs and provides articles about recent happenings in the parish. To find out more information about how to contribute to our newsletter, please contact Steve Nichols, Director of Print Communications, nicholss@christchurchcharlotte.org.
	This guide is filled with agencies in Charlotte that Christ Church is blessed to support, with both financial and volunteer resources. It provides many opportunities to get involved and serve in our community. For more information about getting involved, please contact Aimee Norman at normana@christchurchcharlotte.org.
	Christ Church Christmas Reflections 2011 From family-filled pageants and joyful surprises for neighborhood children to experiences of serious illness and war, Christ Church members have varied and heart-felt Christmas memories. You can read short essays contributed by ten church members in the Christ Church Christmas Reflections anthology. To download your copy of this anthology, click the cover to the left.