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Prayer for our Country: Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Important Notices
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All-Diocese Worship Service with Renewal of Vows
On Sunday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m., Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe will lead an online worship service for the entire Diocese. One year from the initial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, we will gather as one body to renew our baptismal and ordination vows and affirm our common call to ministry.
Join via Zoom (please register) or Facebook live (facebook.com/cnyepiscopal/live).
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Indigenous People Book Study
Indigenous Peoples’ book study is every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
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This book study focuses on Indigenous peoples from the perspective of the Episcopal Church. It is our hope that this will be a good first step to better understand the history of the peoples that once occupied the land we live and worship on.
You may join at any time. Please click here to sign up.
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Gathering Anew
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Our Zoom/YouTube worship now is broadcasting from the Sanctuary. We appreciate your joining us. The worship team will be exploring what easing restrictions might look like at our meeting on March 10, and the re-gathering team will look at details as well. We welcome your thoughts as we look at re-gathering.
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m
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The Third Sunday in Lent: Live-stream via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. and uploaded via Youtube. *
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* (This service will be recorded and uploaded to our Youtube Page for those who cannot attend but would like to watch/participate at a later time.)
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Reader Schedule Through Easter
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Each week we read and ask questions about the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday. We explore some history and context and spend most of our time looking at what the scripture is saying to us about our lives. You do not need to have a Bible background to come. Just bring a willingness to learn, listen and join in the conversation.
To sign up for this week's meeting and receive the Zoom information please click here.
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Sunday School acts as a way for children and teens to access age appropriate Bible teachings and lessons that can help them understand and navigate the world we live in today. Each lesson is designed to meet the comprehension level and interest of any age. To access the Zoom link for this week's Sunday School please click here.
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Pledges & Donations
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PLEASE KEEP YOUR PLEDGES CURRENT
COVID-19 Does Not Prevent us From Receiving Bills!
2021 Pledges: In these disruptive, extraordinary times, Christ Church has had to re-evaluate its financial outlook for next year as a result of declining income over the past six+ months. In addition to a decline in contributions, we have lost income from church services (e.g., weddings, Cabaret, rummage sales, rentals of facility, and space utilization.) We expect this will continue in 2021, causing a financial operating shortfall of approximately $90,000.
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In addition, we are faced with a substantial expense for roof repair work. Fortunately, some part of this potential cost will be covered by funds which have already been set aside. More on a proposal to repair the roof and cross will be in future Heads Up.
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Please consider helping us fill the substantial financial gap facing us as you make or pay your pledge for 2021.
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Pledges and other donations can be mailed to the church. If you do not have envelopes, we will use the name on your check.
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Please note our online donations are up and running. You can donate via our website at www.christepiscopalbing.com/donate/. With thanks to Ryan Davis, you can now simply click donate to send your pledge or other special donations. You can donate specifically to CHOW, Katie's Closet, the Rector's Discretionary Fund and Cross/Roof Repair.
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Christ Church Amazon
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When you're shopping on amazon go to smile.amazon.com and list "Christ Church Binghamton" as your charity of choice. The Church will receive .5 % of your purchase!
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Prayers & Prayer List
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I cannot tell you how the light comes, but that it does. That it will. That it works its way into the deepest dark that enfolds you, though it may seem long ages in coming or arrive in a shape you did not foresee.
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And so we pray we may turn ourselves toward the light giving thanks for Christ’s birth and this communion. May we lift our faces to let the light find us. May we bend our bodies to follow the arc it makes. May we open and open more and open still to the blessed light that comes. *
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With thanks to Jan Richardson*
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Prayer List
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In the week ahead, please pray for comfort and healing for: Connor, Connie, Gabriella, George, Joan, Joell, Millie and Rose.
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A Word From Your Senior Warden
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Latest Posts
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Time for Litany of Repentance
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Last week I shared with you the Great Litany which grounds our journey of Lent and deepens our relationship with God and with one another as we ponder what we have done and left undone. This week I offer you a Litany of Repentance. As we continue to watch the trial of Derek Chauvin unfold and learn more and more …
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The Power of the Great Litany
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Lent is well under way and I am introducing a time-honored prayer practice into this season. It is a powerful prayer which seems to cover all that is in my heart and more. The Great Litany from the Book of Common Prayer is a gift to each one of us. Normally we chant it on the first Sunday of Lent, …
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Despite the changes around us we are a Church and a community that stands together in faith despite adversity. We feel fortunate to have each other during these difficult and uncertain times.
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