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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Welcome, Christine Emery: We are pleased to welcome Christine Emery, Parish Engagement Coordinator, to the staff of Christ Church. Now that refurbishment of the Parish Hall is complete and the C. Boyden Gray Auditorium is ready for use, Christine will be the primary point of contact for those who are interested in hosting events at Christ Church. Additionally, she will manage the Parish Office on Sundays, oversee parish communications, and provide general administrative support.
A long-time resident of the District, parishioner, and Altar Guild member, Christine brings vast experience with non-profit organizations. In addition to English, she is fluent in French and Spanish, and has a PhD in Political Science.
Georgetown Ministry Extends: This fall, Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC), a longtime parish mission partner, is once again distributing food to those in need through the GMC Extends program. Christ Church parishioners are providing meals daily through Friday, November 21. If you enjoy cooking and are able to prepare and/or serve 30 meals individually, or with a group of fellow parishioners, sign up here.
Upcoming Funeral Liturgies: A funeral liturgy for the late Ingola K. Hodges will take place on Thursday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m. A funeral liturgy for the late Dick Shepard will take place on Monday, December 8, at 11:00 a.m. Your prayers and presence are requested.
“Feast” Café: Join us on Sunday, November 23 for Feast, a monthly brunch intended to foster connection within the Christ Church community. The gathering is held on fourth Sundays, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., in Gray Auditorium. Given turnout in both September and October, this month’s Feast is bound to sell out. Make your reservation today! To register, click here.
Vestry Nominations: Five parishioners - four to serve as Vestry members, and one to serve as Senior Warden - will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Communicants in good standing are invited to make nominations at this time. To do so, contact Nominating Committee Chair Scott Campbell by Sunday November 30. According to the Parish Bylaws, all members of the Vestry must have been confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, and must be communicants in good standing. For more information, click here.
Members of the Nominating Committee are parishioners Scott Campbell (Chair and outgoing Senior Warden), Bill Courtney (outgoing Vestry member), Lesly Bell, Beth Crocker, Jolene Fredericks, Matt Kroenig, Elise Passamani, Creighton Reed, Rick Shewell, Maggie Stewart, Chad Thorley, Frank Waikart, and David White.
Faith and Foreign Policy Forum: On Monday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m., all parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to Gray Auditorium for a presentation by parishioner and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Robert Hunter: Transatlantic Relations: In deep trouble? Refreshments will be served. The suggested donation is $10. To register, click here.
Camino Pilgrimage: Come, walk with God and fellow Christ Church pilgrims on an ancient path of prayer. Lined with stone crosses and chapels, and passing through verdant vineyards and medieval villages, the Camino de Santiago leads to a stunning destination and to a deeper life with God. This seven-day, 75-mile pilgrimage begins in Sarria, Spain, and includes morning and evening prayer with daily reflections. The pilgrimage will take place May 21 to 28, 2026. The deadline for registration is December 20. For more information or to register, click here.
Mission Trip to Kenya: Sponsored by the Centre for Urban Mission, an educational outreach of the Anglican Church in Africa, this immersion experience is designed to open participants’ eyes to human experience in a context radically different than their own and to develop their capacity to respond strategically. A contingent from Christ Church will serve in a variety of local ministries currently operating in Nairobi's Kibera Slum. Participants will worship, serve, and eat alongside Kenyan Christian partners, sharing in the joyful communion of saints and learning from each other along the way. Three mandatory group training sessions will take place online. An optional safari excursion is on offer. The mission trip will take place June 18-27, 2026. For more information, contact Mother Tiffany Clark. To register, click here.
Thrift Shop Update: Thanks to a series of recent posts on Instagram, the Christ Church Thrift Shop has, once again, become a social media sensation. Sales have more than tripled in recent weeks! As a result, the shop is in desperate need of additional inventory, so please search your closets, bureaus, attics, and basements for treasures you would like to donate.
Located on the lower level of the Parish Hall, the Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and on the fourth Sunday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contributions are accepted on Wednesdays during the shop’s normal hours of operation or by appointment through the Parish Office.
Christ Church Career Connections: Since many in the DC metro area are between jobs, the clergy have revived a program which aims to connect job seekers with potential employers. If you are looking for work, we invite you to submit your resume to a confidential file. Those who are looking to hire can request access to relevant resumes. Whether you are job hunting or hiring, starting close to home might be a great option. To participate, contact the Rector.
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Thursday Morning Bible Study: Parishioners of all ages and stages of life are invited to a discursive, interactive study of the Book of Acts, the second in a two-volume history of Jesus and the early Jesus movement. The next gathering will take place on Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 a.m., in Keith Hall. A Zoom option is available. For more information, contact parishioners Ernest Clark, or Virginia Mentz.
Parish Forum: There will be no Parish Forum on Sundays, November 23 and 30. The 2025-2026 series, Living Liturgy, will resume on Sunday, December 7, at 10:15 a.m., in Gray Auditorium, with a presentation by parishioner and noted liturgical scholar Dr. Derek Olsen: Liturgy and Time: What is up with all those colors?: Liturgical calendars and worship as the transformation of time.
Thanksgiving Day Eucharist: As is our custom, there will be a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, at 10:00 a.m. The Choir of Christ Church will sing works by Gabriel Fauré and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Please join us as we give thanks for all the blessings of this life. NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Public recitation of the Daily Office in the Chapel of Saint Jude will resume on Monday, December 1.
Bite-sized Bible Study: Join fellow parents of nursery and Sunday School-aged children for a team-led, 30-minute exploration of the Book of Acts. The group gathers on Sundays, at 10:15 a.m., in the Memorial Room. Nursery care for infants and toddlers, as well as music formation classes for older children, is provided during this time. For more information, contact parishioners Julia Ainsley, Megan Murton, or Matthew Fredericks.
Choral Evensong: The next service of Choral Evensong will take place on Sunday, November 30, at 5:00 p.m. The liturgy will include works by Malcolm Archer, Richard Ayleward, Marty Wheeler Burnett, and T. Tertius Noble. Evensong will continue on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month through May. A reception follows each service. Christ Church is one of a handful of parishes in the U.S. to offer this beautiful, quintessentially Anglican liturgy with such frequency. Do plan to join us… and bring a friend.
Women’s Bible Study: What is the backstory on the “suffering servant” portrayed in Handel’s Messiah? How do we hold together God’s compassionate call to justice with God’s judgement of those who oppress others? Part lovers’ quarrel and part socio-political commentary, the book of the prophet Isaiah invites us into the complex, yet magnificent story of God and his people – past, present, and future. This fall, join Mother Tiffany Clark and a diverse group of women for interactive discussion, in-depth examination, and personal application of sacred scripture. The next session will take place on Monday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m., in the Memorial Room. A Zoom option is available. For more information or to register, click here.
Centering Prayer in Advent: Are you seeking calm and stillness in a season marked by busyness and distraction? If so, join members of the Spiritual Life Ministry on Fridays, December 5, 12, and 19, from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m., via Zoom, for prayerful meditation and intentional silence. For more information or to obtain a link to the video call, contact parishioners Molly Peacock or Lesley Lilly.
Advent Angels: Engaging our Partners in Mission: Led by Father Andrew Stump and members of the Mission Committee, the next in our series of Sunday morning mini-courses will explore mission and outreach at Christ Church: How does our mission work extend beyond the walls of the church? How do we choose organizations to partner with? What are our mission partners up to? How can parishioners get involved? Sessions will take place on Sundays, December 7, 14, and 21, at 10:15 a.m., in Keith Hall. Each will feature a representative from one of our mission partners. For more information, contact Father Andrew Stump.
A Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent: The annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent will take place on Sunday, December 7, at 5:00 p.m. It will feature choral works by Edward C. Bairstow, Jonathan Dove, George Frideric Handel, Paul O. Manz, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and André J. Thomas, as well as classic congregational hymns such as O come, O come, Emmanuel, Creator of the stars of night, and Lo! he comes with clouds descending. A festive reception will follow.
Altar Flowers: If you would like to make a contribution to help offset the cost of the flowers that will adorn the altar on a particular Sunday or feast day, contact the Parish Office. The Flower Guild accepts contributions in memory of the departed, in celebration of births, and in thanksgiving for the reception of Christian sacraments. Contributions marking private secular celebrations are welcome, but they will not be acknowledged in service leaflets or the Prayers of the People. In such cases, donors are encouraged to let loved ones know of their contribution with a greeting card. The suggested donation is $150.
Mark your calendar: Please add these special liturgical events to your personal / family calendar:
The Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21
The annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carol for Christmas, sung by the Choir of Christ Church, will take place at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 18
The annual Service of Lessons and Carol for Epiphanytide, sung by the combined professional choirs of Christ Church and Saint John’s Church, Lafayette Square, will take place at 5:30 p.m. (at Saint John’s Church). A reception will follow.
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SUNDAY SERVICES
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
at 8:00 a.m.
in the Church
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
at 9:00 a.m.
in the Church
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
(1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays)
at 11:15 a.m.
in the Church
Morning Prayer: Rite One
(2nd and 4th Sundays)
at 11:15 a.m.
in the Church
Choral Evensong and
Holy Communion
(1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays October through May)
at 5:00 p.m.
in the Church
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
(2nd and 4th Sundays)
at 5:00 p.m.
in the Chapel
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WEEKDAY SERVICES
Morning Prayer
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, at 8:00 a.m.
in the Church
Morning Prayer and
Holy Communion
Wednesday, at 8:00 a.m.
in the Church
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