EVENTS / ways2connect
WORSHIP WORKSHOP
BAPTISM
SUNDAY | JANUARY 11 | 10AM
fellowship halls 1-3
Join us at 10am on Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 11, to learn about the sacrament of baptism and to share in tasty eats from our families. Please bring a dish to share that is a signature of your family. It doesn't have to be homemade. This is an opportunity to be together and share as a church family.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TOWN HALL
SUNDAY | JANUARY 11 | 10AM & WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 21 | 8:30AM
JIf you'd like to learn more about the addition of middle school grades to Christ Church School, you're invited to one of two town hall meedings scheduled for January. On Sunday, January 11, at 10am, church and school leaders will share information in the gym. On Wednesday, January 21, at 8:30am, you are invited to the Fellowship Halls to learn more. You can read newsletters from the Building Committee and see the answers to some frequently asked questions at the button below.
ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE
SUNDAY | JANUARY 11 | 12:15PM
fellowship halls 1-3
Join the Anti-Racism Task Force for its first meeting of the new year and help develop plans for the next quarter or so. The Anti-Racism Task Force is on a journey 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. If you have questions or are interested in getting involved, please email leader Susan Spragg.
MARCH IN THE KING HOLIDAY PARADE
MONDAY | JANUARY 19 | parade steps off at 9:30am
starts at Sistrunk Boulevard and NW 5th Avenue and marches to Carter Park
Be part of Christ Church's team of marchers showing support and love for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s justice and civil rights movement. We will walk in Fort Lauderdale's King Holiday Parade down historic Sistrunk Boulevard, about a one-mile route. Sign up below, and Paige Darnell, our leader for the parade, will keep send you updates for meet-up time, parking and shuttles. It's a great morning of community.
CREATIVE SPIRIT
PAINTING
SUNDAY | JANUARY 25 | 4-7PM
Fort Lauderdale
Join Pastor Monique for the next Creative Spirit painting class and time of devotion. Open to women and children kindergarten and up, this class will be a time of painting a beautiful positive and negative space art using shapes that bring joy and positivity for the new year. Cost is $15 per person and include one canvas and all materials needed. A-L last names, bring something savory to share. M-Z last names, bring something sweet to share. RSVP by Wednesday, January 21.. Limit 50 people.
HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 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.
ASH WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 18 | 8AM imposition of ashes | 7PM worship with imposition of ashes
Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of introspection and preparation. It is a time for repentance and reflection. And it is, ultimately, a journey that leads us to Holy Week, preparing us for the death and resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior We will start the Lenten journey together with imposition of ashes at 8am and a service of music, prayer, reflection and imposition of ashes at 7pm.
LEGO LENT EVENT
WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 18 | 5:30PM
Fort Lauderdale Fellowship Halls
Calling all master builders to build the ancient city of Jerusalem during Holy Week out of Legos® with Pastor Monique! RSVP info coming soon.
WELCOME BRUNCH
SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 22 | 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.
ADHD & ME
Our Family Journey with Learning & Behavioral Differences
a seminar with Pastor Monique McBride, pastor of school & families
SUNDAY | MARCH 1 | 10AM
Walkway Room
Pastor Monique McBride, pastor of school & families, leads this free seminar on Sunday, March 1, at 10am in the Walkway Room. As the parent of a young person with ADHD, Pastor Monique says she most certainly doesn’t have all the answers. Yet, she believes her family adventures with ADHD are common and worth sharing with others. Come and hear her story as she shares a little bit of what she has learned along the way while parenting a child with learning and behavioral differences.
Child care is available in the nursery. RSVP by Thursday, February 26, with the number of adults and children attending.
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MEMBERSHIP CLASS UNITED METHODIST 101
SUNDAY | MARCH 8 | 2PM
fellowship hall 1
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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GREAT BOOKS THE CELTIC WAY OF PRAYER
SUNDAY | MARCH 15 | 4-5:30PM | fellowship hall 4
TUESDAY | MARCH 17 | 1:30-3PM | John Knox Village
Pastor Cathy Johns continues her Great Books series with a discussion of
The Celtic Way of Prayer: The Recovery of Religious Imagination by Esther de Waal. Secure your own book and read before the conversation. Readers will discover the history, folklore, and liturgy of the Celtic people. The author is a world-renowned Celtic scholar. She leads readers on a journey of monastic prayer and praise, the foundation stone of Celtic Christianity, early Irish litanies, medieval Welsh praise poems, and the wealth of blessings derived from an oral tradition that made prayer a part of daily life.
Attend one of two sessions: Sunday, March 15, 4 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall 4, ot
Tuesday, March 17 , 1:30–3pm, at John Knox Village
Participants purchase their own books; it is also available online with an audio CD option. Child care is available for the Sunday session by advance reservation to Lisa Jones: ljones@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, 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.
BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY | | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Fort Lauderdale Campus | West Parking Lot
The Big Red Bus will be on the Fort Lauderdale Campus 9:30am-12:30pm. Did you know a single blood donation can save
three lives? Plan to be here for worship and to save a life!
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.
