EVENTS / ways2connect
SOUTH EAST DISTRICT TRAINING
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 22 | 9:30am-2:30pm
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Join with fellow United Methodists from throughout the region for a morning of worship and learning. Rev. Dr. Simon Osunlana will preach at the 10am worship service; Derrick Scott III will lead the laity session at 11am. Lunch provided with advance registration.
WELCOME BRUNCH
SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 23 | 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.
HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY | MARCH 2 | 9am & 11am
online and in-person service
Fort Lauderdale Campus | christchurchfl.org
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@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.
MORE THAN CONQUERORS
prayer group
SUNDAY | MARCH 2 | 11am
Fellowship Hall 4 | Fort Lauderdale Campus
Bring joys and concerns of your life, our community and our world to the feet of Jesus with others who are devoted to intercessory prayer. All are invited to attend to receive or share in prayer. The group gathers on the first Sunday of each month to pray for our collective joys and concerns.
THE JOY GROUP
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 5 | 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.
LEGO® LENT EVENT
ASH WEDNESDAY | MARCH 5 | 5pm dinner | 5:20pm build
Come build the city of Old Jerusalem with Legos® and get a feeling for what the ancient holy city was like at the time of Jesus. We'll start with a pizza supper at 5pm for a charge of $5 per person for pizza, salad, cookie and lemonade. At 5:20pm, we'll begin building. There is no charge for participating in the Lego® building portion of the night. This Ash Wednesday event for familiies is a great way to start a conversations about the meaning and importance of Lent. The Ash Wednesday worship service will begin at 7pm in the sanctuary, and all are invited.
ASH WEDNESDAY | march 5
7:50-8:30am | imposition of ashes | Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary
4:30-6pm | imposition of ashes | Parkway Campus
7pm | traditional worship service | Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary
Join us in the observance of Ash Wednesday on March 5, 2025. The day marks the beginning of Lent, the time of a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Ash Wednesday emphasizes two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. The service focuses on both themes, helping us realize that both have been triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
UNITED METHODIST 101
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CLASS
SUNDAY | MARCH 9 | 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
NOVA SINGERS CONCERT
A CHORAL FANTASY
TUESDAY | MARCH 18 | 7:30pm
Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary
The Nova Singers bring
A Choral Fantasy
to the Christ Church Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary. The concert will feature contemporary music by Mark Hayes, John Rutter, Eric Whitacre and the Beatles, celebrating peace, love, hope and dreams. Just what we need now! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children 12 and under and all students with ID admitted free.
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 Frances 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
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.
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
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.
