EVENTS / ways2connect
LAY SERVANT TRAINING
SATURDAY | OCTOBER 24 | 7:30am - 6pm
Fellowship Halls
United Methodists from across the South East District are invited to take part in Lay Servant training that will be offered Saturday, October 24, 7:30am-6pm, in Fellowship Halls 2-4. Three courses will be offered: the Lay Servant Ministry Basic Course; Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way, a lay speaker course; and The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation. The Basic Course, designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders, is the foundation for other leadership training. It covers leadership, caring and communication. Learn more and sign up through the link below. If you have questions, please email Connie Bookholt, lay servant ministry director.
CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE
SUNDAY | OCTOBER 25 | 4 - 6pm
Cason United Methodist Church | 342 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach
United Methodists from across the area will gather for worship, fellowship and the church annual business meeting. All church members are invited.
HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 1 | 9 & 11AM
online and in-person service
Fort Lauderdale Campus | christchurchfl.org
FB & YouTube
@christchurch
Share Holy Communion in worship on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone is welcome at the Lord's Table. If you are worshiping at home, bring juice and bread or crackers to your worship space.
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
RECEPTIONS | SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 1 | 10am & 12noon
Fellowship Halls
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, when we recognize the spiritual leadership and pastoral care we receive all year 'round from our clergy. Please feel free to express your gratitude to Pastor Jad and Pastor Monique throughout the month. Outside each service, you'll find cards you can write on and boxes to place the cards in. Then, on Sunday, November 1, we'll gather in Fellowship Halls 2-4 for a reception after each worship service to celebrate their dedication. The Staff Parish Relations Committee will host the receptions.
GIVE BLOOD. SAVE 3 LIVES.
TUESDAY | NOVEMBER 3 | 8AM-2PM
Christ Church Parking Lot
Make a difference by giving the gift of life. Your blood donation can make all the difference for accident victims and chemo patients, to name just a few. The Big Red Bus will be in the Christ Church parking lot 8am-2pm on Election Day. Make an appointment to make a double red cell or whole blood donation.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 8 | 9am
Christ Church Lawn
Everyone is invited to bring a friend or neighbor and pets to the Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, November 8 , on the lawn between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Halls. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, if you like. All pets should be leashed or safely in carriers. We'll sing worship songs and have a message before the pastors bless our animal friends. You can also bring a stuffed animal or picture of a special animal to be blessed. This is a special time of invitation to our community and acknowledgement of God's creation.
VOLUNTEER AT CITIZENSHIP CLINIC
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 14 | 9:30am-2:30am | fellowship halls 2-4
Join a team of volunteers making a difference in our community! The Anti-Racism Task Force hosts a South Florida citizenship clinic to help lawful permanent residents (LPRs) on their journey to U.S. citizenship. As a volunteer, you will receive training to help guide applicants through the process and assist them with their applications. This is a meaningful opportunity to give back, connect with your community, and make a positive impact. If hospitality is your gift, this is a great place to share. The Citizenship Clinic is sponsored by Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, and the New Americans Campaign. If you have questions, email Linda Bajkowsky here.
AT THE TABLE DISCUSSION
SUNDAYS | 10am | fellowship hall 1
Explore the week's scripture with others at the 10 o'clock hour each Sunday. Plan to stay after the 9am service or come early for the 11am service and gather At the Table to talk about the week's scripture.
HELP PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR PARKWAY
SUNDAYS | 7:30-8:30AM
Fort Lauderdale Kitchen
The Parkway community breakfast is prepared in the Fort Lauderdale kitchen early Sunday morning. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together, wrapping and heating breakfast sandwiches. Students can earn service hours with preparation. Contact Pastor Peytyn Tobin if you or your family or group might be able to help.
HOLY GROUNDS
SUNDAYS | 8:45-11AM
Gym Lobby | Fort Lauderdale Campus
Where can you catch up with a friend? And grab a cup of coffee? Holy Grounds. Meet your friends before and after the 9am service and before the 11am service. Coffee will be ready about 8:45am, so you can meet your friends at the kitchen window and take your brew to worship. If you're worshiping at 11am, come early to see your friends at Holy Grounds.
MORNING PRAYERS
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY | 7:30AM
Facebook Live
@christchurchfl
Start Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings by praying with your church family. Join Christ Church lay leaders on Facebook Live at 7:30am three days a week for a time of scripture reading and prayer. Morning Prayers are not held on church holidays, which mirror most national holidays.
CHRIST CHURCH @ TRIVIA NIGHT
MONDAYS | 7:30PM | Funky Buddha Brewery
We’re playing trivia on Monday nights at the Funky Buddha. It’s an informal gathering of folks who just have fun trying to answer the questions and catching up on each others’ lives. Look for Team #LFG at the Funky Buddha, 1201 NE 38th Street, Oakland Park, on Monday nights.
SHARED MEALS
WEDNESDAYS | 4:30-6PM
Parkway Campus
100 NE 44th St., Pompano Beach 33064
Serve the weekly shared meals on Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm. Volunteers are needed to wrap silverware, set tables, make tea, other prep work, to serve, greet and wash dishes.
PARKWAY BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS | 9-10AM
Parkway Campus
100 NE 44th St., Pompano Beach 33064.
Serve Parkway's weekly breakfast, 9-10am, and then share a meal with our guests. All people hungry for food and/or community are invited to sit down together. Volunteers can help with preparations and clean up.
WELCOME TEAM
SUNDAYS
Fort Lauderdale Campus
We need friendly people to welcome worshipers to the 9am and 11am worship services. The 9am praise service is in the gym. The 11am traditional service is in the sanctuary.
