Liturgical Events at Christ Church
Service Events at Christ Church
Giving Tree at Westhab
Christ Church is partnering with Westhab once again for their annual Giving Tree! This year, we will work to make Christmas merrier for 30 Westhab families! CLICK ON THIS LINK to choose a family on our Virtual “Giving Tree” for whom to buy Christmas presents. After you sign up, Mtr. Kathryn (kreinhard@ccbny.org) will email you with information about your family, wish list items, and instructions for wrapping and tagging. Please limit your purchases to $20-$30 per child. Gifts can be dropped off at the church anytime up until December 14th, so they can be delivered to families in advance of the holidays. Thank you for your generosity and for making this Christmas special for our neighbors!
Westhab is the largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing and supportive services in Westchester. Since 1981, they have helped more than 5,000 homeless families and individuals move into their own apartments and developed over 900 units of affordable housing. Each year more than 1,200 homeless or at-risk youth participate in their youth programs, hundreds of families in underserved neighborhoods get help in their community centers, 250 people find new jobs through their employment programs, and 850 people call their properties home.
Donations to the St. James Fordham Food Pantry this Autumn.
As we celebrate the season of Advent and Christmas, we should not forget our continued support of those in need.
Please drop off food offerings for the hungry served at St. James in the Bronx. We deliver after every first Sunday of the month. As always, you can bring your food donations to the church and leave them in the designated area of the Narthex.
Because of the program’s needs, please limit your donations to the following:
· 4-16 oz. cans of any fruit, corn, peas, black beans, or pinto beans
· 6-8 oz. cans of protein (i.e., tuna, chicken, or Vienna Sausages)
· 1 lb. packages of rice or pasta
· 7 oz. packages of boxed Macaroni and Cheese
· Low-sugar or no-sugar oatmeal packages
· Quart sized, shelf-stable milk (non-refrigerated
Adult Education Events at Christ Church
Discovering Advent
The letters written to Paul’s disciple Timothy contain detailed instructions for the types of teaching that Christian leaders should—and also should not—be giving in the context of the powerful cultural forces of the ancient world. Using the work of renowned Anglican Biblical Scholar N.T. Wright, this class will explore the background, context, and content of these important epistles. Led by Fr. Kurt and Mtr. Kathryn.
Sundays at 11:30 pm in Crispell Lounge
November 30; December 7, 14, 21.
Epiphany Weekday Spirituality: Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina, or devotional reading, is an ancient Christian devotional practice of surrendering to God through prayerful attention to scripture. This weekday, daytime course will give participants the opportunity to engage in this simple but transformative practice. Participants need not commit to the entire four-week course and are welcome to drop in for select sessions as available. Join us to deepen your prayer life and learn a new approach for encountering scripture. Led by Fr. Kurt and Mtr. Kathryn.
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm in Crispell Lounge
January 6, 13, 20, 27.
Lenten Series: Spiritual Practice Workshop
Lent is a season to begin new practices. But where do we start? Do you ever feel lost, when trying to pray? Do you wish you had more familiarity with spiritual disciplines like lectio divina, praying with icons, contemplative prayer or spiritual journaling? Join us for this five-week course, where we will both learn about different Christian disciplines and have an opportunity to put these practices to use together! Led by the clergy of Christ Church.
Sundays 11:30am-12:30pm – Crispell Lounge
March 1, 8, 15, 22.
Community Events
Join us for the second CCB Movie Night: Friday December 12!
The first CCB Night was a wonderful success with almost 30 people watching Groundhog Day and enjoying a delightful discussion moderated by our own Catharine Park. Join us again at 6:30 PM on Friday, December 12 in Crispell Lounge for a film screening of Ikiru and moderated discussion. Refreshments will also be served.'
Ikiru (“To Live”), a 1952 Japanese drama directed by award-winning Akira Kurosawa, examines the struggles of a terminally ill Tokyo businessman and his final quest for meaning. The film’s major themes include learning how to live, inefficiency of bureaucracy, and decaying family life in Japan, which have been the subject of analysis by academics and critics for decades. It is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time and perhaps Kurosawa’s masterpiece. Together we can unravel some of the profound themes in the movie and discuss its impact.
CCB parishioner and curator of our Friday Movie Nights Catharine Park is a documentary filmmaker who has directed and executive produced documentary features and series for Netflix, Peacock, National Geographic, Starz, A+E, and the History Channel, among others. She is a member of the D.G.A and a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College.
Our series of CCB Movie Nights are spearheaded by the vestry events committee along with Catharine Park and fellow parishioner Brigid McMaster, who originated the idea for this exciting event. More movie nights are coming this spring. See you there!
CCB at the Theatre Night - December 12 at 7pm
ACT is staging a children’s play titled The Adventures of the Christmas Elf. ACT is the community theatre group that rents Taylor Hall. They will be staging a performance free for Christ Church members on December 12 at 7pm. The Adventures of the Christmas Elf is less than an hour long and aimed for children and families. Please save the date. Regular shows will be offered December 13 and 14.