EVENTS / ways2connect
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.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 6 | 6-8:30PM
iLab
Kids can come watch a movie, enjoy dinner, and have fun while Mom and Dad have an evening alone. Open to children kindergarten through 5th grade. Drop off at 6pm at the gate nearest the iLab; pick up promptly at 8:30pm. Cost is $30 per child. Contact Lisa Jones, coordinator of children's ministry, ljones@christchurchfl.org
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.
CITIZENSHIP CLINIC INVITE & VOLUNTEER
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 14 | 9:30am-2:30pm | fellowship halls 2-4
The Anti-Racism Task Force will host a South Florida citizenship clinic to help lawful permanent residents (LPRs) on their journey to U.S. citizenship. If you know anyone who is 18 years old, has been a legal resident for five years or married to a U.S. citizen for three years, invite them to come learn how they can be come a citizen. If you are a citizen, your help is welcomed 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.
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 19 | 7pm | United Church of Christ
Pastor Jad Denmark will participate in an interfaith Thanksgiving service hosted by the United Church of Christ, 2501 NE 30th St., Fort Lauderdale. All are invited to worship with other persons of faith in our community.
THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR PARKWAY NEIGHBORS
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 21 | parkway campus
On Saturday, November 21, we're inviting the neighborhood around the Parkway Campus for a Thanksgiving meal, after which attendees will be given groceries to make their own holiday meal. There are many ways you can help with this community event -- from providing paper goods to bringing desserts to helping serve and praying with guests. We've invited the children and families of Tedder Elementary School, and we're planning for 300 guests. if you would like to help, please sign up.
Volunteer shifts start at 8am. Meal is 11am - 1pm.
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.
