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WELCOME BRUNCH
SUNDAY | OCTOBER 19 | 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.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2 | 9AM & 11AM
Fort Lauderdale Campus
We will recognize the saints in our church who have gone before us. We will ring a bell and light a candle for those in our church family who have passed in the preceding 12 months. If you would like to recognize your personal saints – those who have gone before you -- please fill out the form below and we will show their names on the screens on All Saints Sunday.
HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2 | 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.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS UNITED METHODIST 101
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2 | 2PM
2nd floor conference room
If you are considering a deeper connection to Christ Church through membership, please join Pastor Cathy Johns for United Methodist 101. You'll learn about the United Methodist denomination and Christ Church's unique place within it. Child care can be reserved by contacting Lisa Johns at
ljones@christchurchfl.org To sign up for the class, please send an email to Pastor Cathy below.
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 9 | 9AM
Bring your dogs, cats, other living pets, photos of beloved furry friends who don't love being with others and join us for a worship service of music and celebrating God's creatures. Bring dog and cat food for Abandoned Pet Rescue, a local no-kill shelter.
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Joy to the World: How Christ's Coming Changed Everything and Still Does
THURSDAY | DECEMBER 4 | 1:30pm & 5:30pm
You are invited to join Pastor Cathy for a book discussion on the impact of Christ's birth in the world, then and now. Take a deep dive into a story that is both familiar and extraordinary. Explore the biblical and historical context of the birth of Christ as best-selling author Scott Hann unpacks how a baby born in Bethlehem, surrounded by a star, shepherds, angels, an emperor, and animals changed the world forever. We'll discuss the book at 1:30pm at a location to be named and 5:30pm at Christ Church. Participants will acquire their own books; it is also available online with Kindle and audiobook options. Child care is available with advance reservation for the evening option; email Lisa Jones, ljones@christchurchfl.org
BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 23 | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus | West Parking Lot
The Big Red Bus will be on the Fort Lauderdale Campus on Sunday, November 2, 9:30am-12:30pm. Did you know a single blood donation can save three lives? Mark the date on your calendar and plan to be here for worship and to save a life!
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, 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 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.
