EVENTS / ways2connect
DEDICATE A PLANT FOR EASTER
by TUESDAY | APRIL 1
You are invited to purchase an Easter plant for worship on Easter Sunday. Several types of spring plants will be ordered. You may designate your gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. Easter plants may be taken home after 12noon on Easter Sunday. The deadline is April 1. Plants are $15. Please click below to honor your loved ones and place your order.
THE JOY GROUP
WEDNESDAY | APRIL 2 | 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. RSVP if you plan to attend, as lunch will be provided.
GREAT BOOKS 2025 - book discussion
WEDNESDAY | APRIL 2 | 6:30-8pm
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Join Pastor Cathy for a discussion of famous spiritual classics, starting with An Introduction to a Devout Life, by Francis de Sales. Purchase your own book, and read at your own pace, then come and discuss. This book is for all who seek a deeper walk with God, written more than 400 years ago, An Introduction to a Devout Life remains one of the most popular books for those seeking a holy life. To reserve child care, contact Lisa Jones, ljones@christchurchfl.org
HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY | APRIL 6 | 9am & 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.
ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE
SUNDAY | APRIL 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.
SERVE MAUNDY THURSDAY
Maundy Thursday | april 17
traditional worship & experiential seder
7pm | fort lauderdale sanctuary and gym
Our Maundy Thursday service begins in the Sanctuary with worship and moves to the gym for a seder experience led by Pastor Monique McBride. We'd love your help to create this experience, setting up the evening of Wednesday, April 16; before worship on Thursday, April 17, as well as hosting a table by bringing placesettings for 6 people, just as you would in your home. It's an opportunity to extend hospitality on this holy night.
BRING TREATS FOR EASTER
Holy Grounds will be extra special on Easter Sunday, and we'd love to have your help. Please bring muffins or other handheld treats for the Easter morning buffet. Baked goods will be accepted at the kitchen before the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services.
Welcome guests on Easter Sunday We'll begin welcoming folks to campus before the Sunrise Service at 6:30am and continue all morning through the 11am service. If you can help welcome guests and keep the hospitality flowing, please send an email to let us know.
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
10:30am | egg hunt on the lawn
11am | traditional service | fort lauderdale sanctuary
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
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.
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.
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 | 4:30-5:30pm
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 | 8-10am
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.
