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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Parish Office Closure: The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. There will be no public recitation of Morning Prayer.
The Garden Service: In recent weeks, several parishioners have inquired about Christ Church’s policy regarding the location of the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (a.k.a. “The Garden Service”) during the summer months. Please know that, if the weather forecast calls for rain or a heat index of 85 degrees or above at 9:30 a.m., the liturgy will be held in the Church. The clergy and staff endeavor to make this call each Friday or Saturday.
Liturgical Music at Christ Church: The parish’s former organ, which served the liturgical and musical needs of Christ Church for more than 25 years, was removed from the nave and transported to its new home outside of Philadelphia on Monday, May 19. During the month of July, two new sound systems – speech reinforcement and acoustical enhancement – as well as a new organ, a collaboration between R. A. Colby, Inc. of Johnson City, Tennessee and Walker Technical Company of Center Valley, Pennsylvania, will be installed. In the meantime, congregational singing will be led by a grand piano; the Choir of Christ Church will sing unaccompanied psalms and anthems. Questions? Contact Organist and Choirmaster Thomas Smith.
Feeding Ministry: Christ Church’s Feeding Ministry will next provide a meal to those in need on Sunday, July 13. Parishioners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Volunteers prepare food and clean up in the Keith Hall kitchen from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Grate Patrol volunteers then partner with the Salvation Army to deliver and serve the food from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. To volunteer, sign up here.
Ordination to the Priesthood: God-willing and the people consenting, the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington, will ordain the Reverend Deacon Tiffany A. H. Clark to the Sacred Order of Priests during a diocesan liturgy on Saturday, July 19, 10:00 a.m., at Washington National Cathedral. Your prayers and presence are requested.
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Vacation Bible School: Calling all children ages 3 through 11! This year’s Vacation Bible School, a unique opportunity to deepen faith and friendship, will take place Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, at Christ Church. It will be led by Youth and Families Minister Chrissy Casey along with a team of dedicated volunteer counselors. Campers will explore the life and lessons of Jesus through Bible study, prayer, song, art, science, and play. Daily activities will center on The Big Way of Love for Kids, a resource developed by the Episcopal Church in partnership with Forward Movement. Friends and neighbors are most welcome to attend.For more information or to register, click here. Interested in helping out with VBS? Contact Youth and Families Minister, Chrissy Casey.
Episcopal Night at the Ballpark: Anglicans in the Outfield: Batter up, Christ Church Georgetown! On Friday, July 18, at 6:45 p.m., all parishioners, along with their guests, are invited to an evening of fellowship and fun under the stadium lights. Join Episcopalians from every corner of the diocese as we cheer on the Nationals, bearing in mind that joy and community are holy things too. To purchase tickets, click here. Questions? Contact Father Nate Huddleston.
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 Proverbs. The group gathers on Sundays, at 10:15 a.m., in the Memorial Room. Nursery care for infants and toddlers, as well as supervised, age-appropriate activities for older children, is provided in the Nursery and Room 105. For more information, contact parishioners Julia Ainsley, Megan Murton, or Matthew Fredericks.
Opportunities for Summertime Service in the Wider Community:
Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC): Summer is a critical period for GMC, a longtime parish mission partner. As the temperature rises, so does the need for essential items such as t-shirts, underwear, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. With your help, GMC can continue to provide comfort, relief, and dignity during Washington’s muggiest months. Additionally, volunteers are needed to support daily operations – an excellent way for students to fulfill community service hours. To sign up, click here.
REACT DC: Begun in September 2021, REACT DC seeks to assist Afghan allies through innovative resettlement support operations. Parishioners have the opportunity to assist families through efforts such as meeting families at the airport, transporting them to their lodging, assisting with grocery runs, and contributing to REACT’s resettlement wishlist. Questions? Contact Youth and Families Minister Chrissy Casey.
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 $100.
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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 Church
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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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