Welcome!
We’re happy you found us. * *Are you looking for real HOPE* in a world that seems out of the Good News of Jesus Christ, while considering itself a hospital for sinners, not a monument to the saints? If so… We offer: Sacramental worship, Biblical teaching and preaching, Spirit-filled community fellowship and outreach, a mission minded philosophy of living into the Great Commandments (Matthew 22:38-39), and Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) of Jesus Christ.
*Featuring: *
· Age specific Biblically based programs for children, youths, & adults throughout the week.
· Missionary outreach caring for both the physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors across the street and around the world in Chenango and Otsego Counties, New Orleans, Africa, South and Central America.
· Liturgically based, Spirit filled sacramental worship including weekly Ho sorts and upside down? Would you like to be part of a community of faith that lives into the truth holy Communion and Christian Healing
· Pastoral care by seminary trained pastors who genuinely love the Lord and His people
*Sunday Program times:*
· 9 AM Adult Christian Education: Basic Biblical Theology
· 10 AM Family Holy Communion followed by coffee hour fellowship (child care and a children’s program are part of this service with Children's Christian Ed. running from 10 AM to 10:40 AM) Children rejoin the service at The Peace in time for their sermon and Holy Communion with the congregation.
Christ Church is a congregation of Christians based in Gilbertsville, NY. You can see more about our history in the *About Us* section. We worship in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition and consider ourselves an evangelical congregation striving to live out our mission statement of: /*"We will demonstrate God’s unconditional love and forgiveness daily, following the example of His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."
*/ Christ Church seeks to:
· Release compassion and proclaim the Good News in our church, surrounding community and the world
· Offer a safe place to those exploring Christianity
· Build community and reverse cultural trends toward isolation
· Grow believers who radically fulfill God’s kingdom purposes in all areas of life
· Encounter and adore Christ through biblical, sacramental, and liturgical worship experiences
We are under the jurisdiction of The Episcopal Diocese of Albany, NY, [1] The Right Reverend William H. Love, IX Bishop. [1] http:// www.albanyepiscopaldiocese.org
VISION STATEMENT
At Christ Church, we are committed to worshipping the Lord God in Spirit and truth in the Anglican tradition and sharing the love of Jesus throughout the world by both actions and words; feeding the bodies, minds and spirits of families and people of all ages so their needs will be met and we can grow in God’s love. We will accomplish this through the grace of God by partnering with different agencies in our area; the churches and communities of faith in and around our community, the local school district, regional, state and federal resources and others as prescribed to meet those the needs with healthy food, educational opportunities, help in and around the home, healthcare services, and wholesome fellowship. Ministries we are currently involved with include:
1. Christian education which includes Sunday school for all ages, Biblical preaching, multiple weekly small group Bible Studies which strive to build Biblical literacy and Christian fellowship, and a youth group which combines fun, Bible learning and missionary service experience for grades 6 and up. Our vestry leadership is grounded in Bible study and decisions are made seeking the Mind of Christ. Our Episcopal Church Women have a Godly focus of raising funds to provide Christian Camp opportunities to all children of the community and beyond for further Christian formation.//
2. St. Afterschool/ is an exciting intergenerational ministry to the children of our local school district for grades pre-K – 6. /St. Afterschool/ provides a healthy snack, crafts, Biblical teaching, vibrant worship, help with homework and games. The children are involved in outreach projects, sharing their gifts to the glory of God in our surrounding communities. Families are ministered to as God reveals the needs.
3. By the grace of God, our /Daughters of the King/ (DOK) are committed to daily prayer, service and evangelism and undergirds Christ Church. Weekly prayer teams offer prayers for individuals and families during our Sunday Eucharist Service and other Healing Services take place on a regular basis. Additionally, a prayer table is available at our local farmers market.
4. A community feeding program, /Bread of Life, /is held on a monthly basis providing a free nutritious dinner open to all in an atmosphere of loving fellowship.
5. In all we do we will maintain a missionary mindset, extending to the places we serve like the South Sudan, New Orleans, Haiti and local communities suffering from natural disasters, and visiting those in need in and around our community both at home and in health care facilities providing both spiritual encouragement and tangible help in maintenance and building.
In all we do, we will strive to reveal Christ and His love in the relationships we build.
| Deadline | Publication Date | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 02/1/12 | 02/10/12 | Epiphany/Lent |
| 03/26/12 | 04/8/12 | Easter |
| 05/20/12 | 06/01/12 | Pentecost |
| 09/01/12 | 09/15/12 | Fall |
| 10/20/12 | 11/01/12 | All Saints |
| 12/1/12 | 12/13/12 | Advent/Christmas |
