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.

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

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.

Join us as we say prayers for our shared civic life and the common good. All political persuasions welcome.

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.

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.

All are welcome to join Christ Episcopal Church at the 12th Annual Central Arkansas Pride Fest and Parade. Parade walkers should gather in the Dickey Stephens parking lot by 10:45 a.m. Be sure to swing by the Episcopal booth anytime between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m and say hi! Questions? Contact Hannah at hhooker@christchurchlr.org

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.

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!

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.

Join us for a Rite 1 celebration of Eucharist on Christmas Day.

Join us for Christmas carols and lessons from scripture, followed by a celebration of Holy Eucharist. The service will also be available via livestream.

A service of Holy Eucharist with choral music. Childcare provided and the service will be livestreamed.

Join us as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent and enjoy a retelling of the Christmas story with the children of Christ Church. The service will be followed by a reception with hot chocolate and cookies.

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.