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Worship Services
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Feast of St. Michael’s Noonday Eucharist
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On the Feast of St. Michael’s and All Angels, Thursday, September 29, a service of Holy Eucharist will be held in the Lounge at Noon lead by Mother Katrina.
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Rosary
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Rosary will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
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Upcoming date(s) for September are as followed:
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Sunday Worship Service
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Join us at Christ Church Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for Holy Eucharist.
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This service will also be live-streamed via YouTube at 10:00 a.m. and available for playback within 24 hours.
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Worship service for Recovery Month
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September is Recovery Month, celebrating all who are living in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. On Sunday, September 26th at 6:00 p.m. please join in a diocese-wide worship service for Recovery Month to support individuals in recovery and their loved ones. It will also be a time to remember those who have have lost their lives while seeking recovery.
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The service will take place at Christ Episcopal Church, 10 Henry Street, Binghamton and there is also an option to participate on Zoom.
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Please RSVP for the service. We will email a Zoom link to all who RSVP to attend online.
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You can also use the RSVP form to let us know if you'd like to lead a song or reading, or if you'd like to share the first name of a loved one for the litany of remembrance.
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Reader Schedule
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Chimer Schedule
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Vestry Greeter and Lock Up Schedule
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A Message from Mother Katrina
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“Jeremiah was confined in the court of the guard that was in the palace of the king of Judah” as Jerusalem was besieged by the King and army of Babylon. (Jeremiah 32:2) How devastating it must have been for Jeremiah to hear the violence and destruction taking place beyond the palace walls, to see in the dark of the night the glow of consuming enemy fires. In the midst of this turmoil, the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, and he was instructed to buy a field. Imagine purchasing property in the midst of war as land is being seized by foreign invaders! But faithful Jeremiah followed God’s will and bought the land. After the deed was sealed in an earthenware jar, the Lord promised, “Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land.” What a stunning vision of hope to sustain Jeremiah.
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Sometimes God invites us to do unexpected, counter-intuitive things. It is so important to always be listening, discerning, where God is leading. Our lives are full of distractions and our spirits often weighed down by the cares of the world. Yet, listening hearts will be led by the Holy Spirit and blessed in ways beyond our limited vision. As we rebuild the Christ Church community following the COVID pandemic, I invite you to listen well—to the Spirit moving among us and to one another. What ways might Christ be calling you to serve now? How is the Spirit moving your heart to connect within this community? As we worship regularly in person and enjoy renewed fellowship, I am confident we will move towards the bright future God intends.
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With deep gratitude for my call to Christ Church,
Mother Katrina
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Announcements
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Sunday School
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Sunday School has started. There are two classes and a Nursery. There is a class for primary age children from preschool up to third grade. Another class goes from fourth grade to sixth grade. We meet at 10:00 am until approximately 10:30am. The children will come upstairs after the exchange of the peace so that they and their teachers can take communion.
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We are glad to be back in person. During the pandemic the only class that met was the Intermediate class and they met only online. They did a great job and even had an E -Christmas Pageant in church. This year they are going to try having a hybrid class to accommodate students who can't come to church. We hope to see you in the classrooms and in church soon.
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Please contact Debbie Pennington with any questions or concerns about Sunday School. Her email address is: dcleod@gmail.com or phone number: 607-760-7467.
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Updated Church Directory Now Available!
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If you would like a copy of the directory, there are printed versions in the back of the church. You can also contact the church office any time to pick one up or have it sent to you virtually. If any revisions need to be made, please let us know!
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Please Keep Pledge Payments Current!
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The Church's bills do not go on vacation. Thank you for your continued support.
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Save the Date: Fall 2022 Rummage Sale
The rummage sale will be Friday, October 14th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday October 15th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and Sunday, October 16th 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Items will start being moved into the Great Hall on October 9th.
Setup will take place Monday - Thursday. Volunteers are needed to help bring rummage upstairs as well as set up throughout the week, even an hour or two would be a great help.
Please contact Rick Pescatore at 315-559-6108 or see him at church.
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Katie's Closet
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We are currently looking for volunteers for a couple of hours each month to help with the clothing closet.
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Christ Church Amazon
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!
$694.24 has been given to Christ Church from your Amazon purchases since its program began. THANK YOU for designating Christ Church to receive these proceeds. Every little bit helps.
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Assisting Ukraine
Should you wish to assist people in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, here are two opportunities to consider:
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1) Episcopal Relief and Development has created a special fund and is working to get assistance in and to refugee communities. Your funds will be matched by the Diocese if you donate through them. https://cnyepiscopal.org. You can also write a check to Christ Church.
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2) Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church on 230 Ukrainian Hill Road in Johnson City is sending shipments directly to Europe to assist people.
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They seek brand new children's clothes, underwear, socks, medical supplies, sanitary items for women, and other personal hygiene items.
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You can drop these off at Sacred Heart Church directly or bring items to Christ Church and we will take them to Sacred Heart.
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NO RESTRICTIONS FOR INDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES OR SOCIALIZING IN THE GREAT HALL!
Starting this Sunday, Christ Church will not have a masking or social distancing requirement. In checking with the Diocese, we were told that we "can make decisions locally, leaning on science and health guidance." In checking with the Broome County Health Department, we were told "there is no mask mandate or distancing requirement for non-healthcare settings."
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Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout these difficult times.
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Donations
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Christ Episcopal Church remained and remains present to our congregation and the broader community in this time of pandemic. We thank all who have supported our work and worship and ask for your ongoing contributions that we may remain a positive presence in the lives of many and in caring for one another.
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You can donate via our website at www.christepiscopalbing.com/donate/. You can now click donate to send your pledge or other special donations. You can donate specifically to CHOW, Katie's Closet, the Rector's Discretionary Fund, Organ/Bells Repair and Upkeep.
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A big THANK YOU to those who already have!
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Prayer List
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Prayer List
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In the week ahead, please pray for comfort and healing for: Barbra K., Don, George, Jeanette, Joell, Kathy, Sally, Shea, Tricia, and Judy.
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A Word From Your Senior Warden
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NO WORDS NEEDED
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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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