EVENTS / ways2connect
HOLY WEEK
MAUNDY THURSDAY | APRIL 17
traditional worship & experiential seder
7pm | fort lauderdale sanctuary and gym
reserve a spot for the seder and child care here
GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 18
traditional service
7pm | fort lauderdale sanctuary
EASTER SUNDAY
SUNDAY | APRIL 20
Fort Lauderdale Campus
6:30am | sunrise service | christ church field
9am | praise service | gym
10:05am | egg games for teens | christ church field
10:30am | egg hunt on the lawn
11am | traditional service | fort lauderdale sanctuary
EASTER AT PARKWAY
SUNDAY | APRIL 20 | 9AM-1:30PM
Parkway Campus | 100 NE 44th St., Deerfield Beach
Easter Sunday on the Parkway Campus will feature breakfast, sandwiches, and mobile showers courtesy of Showering Love, a mobile shower unit based in Davie.
ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE - book discussion
SUNDAY | APRIL 27 | 12:30PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Where Colors Meet is a compelling anthology that delves deep into the complex themes of race relations, equality, and social justice. Through the diverse voices, Where Colors Meet invites readers to ignite empathy, spark meaningful discussions, and inspire lasting change in communities. All are welcome. If you have questions, email leader Susan Spragg
artf@christchurchfl.org
HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY | MAY 4 | 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.
THE JOY GROUP
WEDNESDAY | MAY 7 | 11AM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Women 55 and over, here’s your chance to get to know and encourage one another. The JOY – Jesus, Others, You – Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11am. Their mission is to share what Christ has done in their lives and to support one another.
MORNING OF SHARING
SATURDAY | MAY 10 | 10AM-12noon
Fellowship Halls 1-3
Christ Church will host a Morning of Sharing, led by the South East District Beloved Community Team on Saturday, May 10. It will be a time to engage in meanigful cross-cultural dialogue, learn tools to foster diversity and inclusion, and strengthen relationships within our community.
It will be one of five gatherings across the district that morning. Please registrer in advance.
WELCOME BRUNCH
SUNDAY | MAY 18 | 10AM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
New to Christ Church? All newcomers are invited to join us in Fellowship Halls 1-3 as our guest for food and conversation. We look forward to welcoming you. RSVP at the email below or call the church office, 954.771.7300.
CREATIVE SPIRIT
therapeutic art & devotion painting
SUNDAY | MAY 18 | 4:30-6PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Do you connect to God when you are creating? Perhaps you just crave a time to slow down and paint something beautiful? Women of all ages are invited to join Pastor Monique McBride, art teacher at Christ Church School, for a short time of devotion and a guided floral still life painting lesson. Supplies provided. A-L, bring a savory treat to share. M-Z, bring a sweet treat to share. Fourth- and fifth-grade ladies are welcome with a parent/chaperone. Grab a friend and join us! Youth welcome. Limit to 25. RSVP by Friday, May 16, to Pastor Monique.
UNITED METHODIST 101
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CLASS
SUNDAY | JUNE 1 | 4-5:30PM | church conference room
Pastor Cathy Johns will lead a short course on the history and beliefs of the United Methodist Church and the unique vision and mission of Christ Church. You'll learn about ways to serve as the hands and feet of Christ, and review and discuss membership vows of The United Methodist Church. New members will be received in late March. Child care is available by reservation. Email Lisa Jones, ljones@christchurchfl.org
DONATE BLOOD
SUNDAY | JUNE 8 | 8AM-12:30PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus | West Parking
Donate blood, save three lives! The Big Red Bus, where you can donate blood, will be on the Christ Church Fort Lauderdale Campus on Sunday, June 8, 8am-12:30pm.
LAY SERVANT TRAINING
SATURDAY | JUNE 14 | 7:30AM-6PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus | Fellowship Halls 1-3
Lay Servant Ministries of the South East District of the Florida United Methodist Church will offer two classes on Saturday, June 14. The Lay Servant Ministry Basic Course equips new church leaders and renews current leaders. It is a foundational course for other training. Polity, an overview of the structure and organization of the United Methodist Church, is a qualifying course for becoming a lay speaker. The courses cost $50 and include materials, light breakfast and lunch. If you have questions, contact Connie Bookholt, lay servant ministry director,
cbookholt@nationalgroup.com
ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE
SUNDAY | JULY 6 | 12:15PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
The ARTF mission is to confront the sin of racism in ourselves, our church, and in the world. We are committed to working towards a church community that reflects the beautiful diversity of the Kingdom of God. ARTF meets quaterly on the first Sunday of each month after the 11 o'clock Traditional Worship Service, which usually around 12:15pm.
GREAT BOOKS:
Jesus and the Disinherited
WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 6 | 6:30PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus | Fellowship Halls 1-3
Join Pastor Cathy for a discussion of famous spiritual classics, this summer
Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman. In this short classic, Thurman invites oppressed individuals to turn away from hatred and turn toward love. Dr. Thurman writes of Jesus who lived under Roman oppression and chose to live out his teachings daily in the face of the oppressive yoke of Rome. Dr. Thurman's book, written in 1949, was a favorite of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Thurman invites us to love our enemies by practicing "mutual discovery." Through humanizing both the privileged and underprivileged, we are able to love everyone. Secure your own copy and read this 110-page book before the discussion. To reserve child care, contact Lisa Jones.
HELP PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR PARKWAY
SUNDAYS | 7:30-8:30AM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
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.
AT THE TABLE
SUNDAYS | 10:05AM
fellowship halls 1-3
Learn and meet people at the 10am hour during
At the Table. At the Table is a time to discuss the scripture of the day with others. Invite friends or newcomers to join you At the Table. Plan to stay every Sunday after the 9am service or come early for the 11am service; you need not have heard the day's message to discuss the scripture.
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 - FRIDAY | 7:30AM
Facebook Live
@christchurchfl
Start your weekdays by praying with your church family. Join Christ Church pastors and lay leaders on Facebook Live each weekday at 7:30am 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 wash dishes.
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.
