Christ Church Chili Cook-Off!
Nov
24
11:45 AM11:45

Christ Church Chili Cook-Off!

Christ Church needs a feast day, so we're claiming Christ the King Sunday as a time to celebrate our community with chili and cornbread. To make this meal a success, we invite you to gather a team to show us your best chili recipe. Whether it involves chocolate in a Cincinnati style, or a great meat-free option, we want to see which team can make the tastiest pot of chili at Christ Church. To decide the best of the pack, Jack Sundell, owner and founder of The Root Cafe, will be our guest judge. To enter, fill out the form below and show up on Sunday November 24th by 10:15 a.m. with your chili in a crock pot of at least 5 quarts or more. Each chili must have its ingredients clearly listed. If your chili is best served with a particular topping such as cheese, sour cream, or onions, provide those at your station as well. Chili not your thing? Bring cornbread, a side, or a dessert to share. Questions? Email Ragan Sutterfield: rsutterfield@christchurchlr.org. Register here: https://forms.gle/2fXob2cQaxgSKb7e7

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Advent with St. Francis Retreat
Dec
7
2:00 PM14:00

Advent with St. Francis Retreat

Join the Christ Church and St. Michael’s communities this Advent season to reflect on the miracle of the Incarnation through the eyes of St. Francis. St. Francis was the first person to create a living nativity in a little hillside town in Italy over 800 years ago. For Francis, re-enacting the setting for Christ's birth was a way to recognize the Creator who came down to be a part of the creation. Drawing on his December cover story for The Christian Century magazine, Ragan Sutterfield will lead us in some fireside reflections on what it means that Christ came among us and the beautiful truths St. Francis first called to our attention. There will be activities for the children while the adults have time for reflection. Our time together will include with a Franciscan inspired “wild church” eucharist, and close with s’mores, hot cocoa, and cider around the fire. The cost is $10 per individual and $25 for families. Register here.

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Capital Campaign Kick-Off: Opening Ourselves to the Fullness of God's Calling
Nov
7
5:00 PM17:00

Capital Campaign Kick-Off: Opening Ourselves to the Fullness of God's Calling

The whole Christ Church community is invited to join us at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre for hors d'oeuvres, libations, and a joyful presentation about our exciting campaign. Childcare and transportation are available. Pledge cards will be provided. So that we may know how many to expect, please send your RSVP to Dustyn Spencer at dspencer@christchurchlr.org by Thursday, October 31.

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All Saints' Day Eucharist
Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00

All Saints' Day Eucharist

All are invited to join us in celebrating this major feast day in the church year. On All Saints’ Day, we remember those who have died and all the communion of saints with exceptional musical offerings from the choir and organ, incense, and the reading of the necrology. A festive reception follows. This service will be live-streamed and childcare will be available. To add the name of a loved one who has passed to be read aloud, please email dspencer@christchurchlr.org.

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Parish Bike Ride
Oct
26
1:00 PM13:00

Parish Bike Ride

All are invited to join us for our first ever inter-generational Christ Church Parish Bike Ride on Saturday, October 26 at 1 p.m. Participants will gather in the Christ Church parking lot and go on a lowkey bike ride through the downtown area with a midpoint stop at Loblolly Creamery, ultimately ending back at the Christ Church lot. Riders of all ages are welcome! Please bring a helmet and bike lock for the ride. If you have any questions, please contact Marvin at mmclennon@christchurchlr.org.

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Arts@ChristChurch Presents: John Coble
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00

Arts@ChristChurch Presents: John Coble

Organist John Coble will perform at Christ Church at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 25.  The concert is co-sponsored by Arts@Christ Church and the Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.  Admission is free, with donations accepted to support expenses associated with the concert.  The church is handicapped accessible. 

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Gallery Exhibit Reception: Del Boyette and the Youth of Christ Church
Oct
11
5:00 PM17:00

Gallery Exhibit Reception: Del Boyette and the Youth of Christ Church

Please join us for a special opening night reception and exhibition at Christ Episcopal Church featuring our own Del Boyette. Del’s show features photography from his recent overseas travels and is entitled “Good Energy,” honoring places that give him exactly that. 100% of the proceeds will go to the capital campaign. The parlor will feature our 2nd annual Youth of Christ Church art show. All artworks will be on display and available for purchase from October 11 through December 30.

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Theatre Camp
Jun
24
to Jun 28

Theatre Camp

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All kids from rising third graders through high school are invited to join the fun singing, learning stage movement and technique, some easy dancing, and putting together a Broadway-style show. This camp is open to kids at Christ Episcopal Church and the wider community, so tell your friends!

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VBS - From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Jun
3
to Jun 7

VBS - From Ordinary to Extraordinary

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This year’s theme is “From Ordinary to Extraordinary!” and is based on Isaiah 43:19. Participants will learn through bible stories, art projects, music, games and more about where God is creating a “new thing” in their lives and how God can make the ordinary, EXTRAORDINARY! VBS will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

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Ascension Day
May
9
7:00 PM19:00

Ascension Day

Join us as we celebrate the feast of the Ascension, one of the six major feast days of our church year. We will hear the story of Jesus rising up into heaven after his resurrection and respond with prayers and praises in a choral Eucharist, followed by a festive reception!

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Feb
20
to Apr 9

Seasons of Death and Life: An Exploration of Burial Practices to Heal the Earth

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From dust to dust, earth to earth—that is the traditional vision of our bodily destiny at death.  But all too often our contemporary burial practices keep our bodies from returning to the earth.  What if there were another way to care for the bodies of our loved ones?  What if our bodies could be used to renew the earth rather than deplete it? Over eight weeks, moving from Lent into Easter, we'll be exploring these questions through readings, videos, and discussions. Our primary text will be Mallory McDuff's Our Last Best Act: Planning for the End of Our Lives to Protect the People and Places We Love.  Questions?  Email the Rev. Ragan Sutterfield: rsutterfield@christchurchlr.org.

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Contemplative Life Book Club
Jan
31
5:15 PM17:15

Contemplative Life Book Club

Join us for a new monthly gathering to explore a short books (under 200 pages) on contemplation, prayer, and meditation. We'll begin this series with Biography of Silence by Pablo d'Ors. Written by a Spanish novelist and Jesuit priest, this book was a bestseller in Spain and is now published by Parallax Press, a nonprofit publisher founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Beautiful and meditative in its language, Biography of Silence is a book about the depths we encounter when we still our minds and listen. Questions?  Contact Ragan Sutterfield: rsutterfield@christchurchlr.org.

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Advent Lessons and Carols
Dec
10
6:00 PM18:00

Advent Lessons and Carols

Join us for this annual tradition that captures the essence of the season of Advent through Scripture lessons and music. A festive reception follows, and childcare will be available in the nursery.  This service will also be available via livestream and on the podcast, Christ Church Audio. Please note that this service replaces the Sunday evening Eucharist at 6:00 p.m. and Compline at 7:00 p.m., which will resume the following week.

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Sep
10
8:00 AM08:00

Kick-Off Sunday

Join us as we launch our fall programming season! Children's formation will return at 9:15a.m., and a parish picnic will follow the 10:30 a.m. service. Hot dogs and beans will be provided, but we encourage you to bring a side or salad to share. During the picnic, we will also have a ministry fair showcasing the many ways that folks can get involved at Christ Church. This year, there will be a ministry booth bingo card to enter a drawing for a special treat! It's going to be a wonderful day of celebration and fellowship and we look forward to spending time with all of you. For more information, please reach out to Hannah at hhooker@christchurchlr.org.

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Jun
26
to Jun 30

Children's Theatre Camp

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It’s time to sign up! Our annual summer children’s theatre camp will be held June 26-30 at Christ Church. All children 3rd grade-12th grade are welcome, regardless of experience. The week will end with a show on Friday evening presented by the campers. Camp Directors are Judy Trice and Kathryn Pryor, and the camp’s musical Director is Bob Bidewell. Call the church office at (501) 375-2342 or email kpryor@wlj.com for more information or if you would like to be included on the application list. Register here: https://bit.ly/CCTheatre23

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Jun
5
to Jun 9

Vacation Bible School

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Save the date! We are excited to share that Christ Episcopal Church, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral are collaborating again for Vacation Bible School at Trinity this summer!

“One Body, Many Parts”

June 5-9, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Ages 3-Completed 5th grade

Our participants will learn about the variety of different and wonderful ways we experience and connect to God through our different senses! If you would like to register your child for this fantastic week of fellowship and fun, please fill out the form in the weekly e-news.

If you have any additional questions, please email Marvin McLennon at mmclennon@christchurchlr.org or Emma Mitchell at emma@trinitylittlerock.org.

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May
28
9:15 AM09:15

Family Worship

This spring, we invite you to our family worship service on the 4th Sunday of the month at 9:15 a.m. This service includes guitar music with call and response songs, a children's homily (that speaks to adults, too!), and Holy Eucharist. This is a time for children to get comfortable in the sanctuary, make all the noises they need to make, and learn about the part of our communion service. All are welcome! For more information, contact Hannah at hhooker@christchurchlr.org.

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Apr
23
9:15 AM09:15

Family Worship

This spring, we invite you to our family worship service on the 4th Sunday of the month at 9:15 a.m. This service includes guitar music with call and response songs, a children's homily (that speaks to adults, too!), and Holy Eucharist. This is a time for children to get comfortable in the sanctuary, make all the noises they need to make, and learn about the part of our communion service. All are welcome! For more information, contact Hannah at hhooker@christchurchlr.org.

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