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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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| Weekday Services: Weekday services in the Chapel of Saint Jude – both Morning Prayer and the Holy Eucharist – have been suspended for the summer. They will resume on Monday, September 14.
Feeding Ministry: Christ Church’s Feeding Ministry will next provide a meal to those in need on Sunday, July 12. Parishioners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Volunteers prepare food 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, click here.
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, August 10 through Friday, August 14, in Linthicum Hall. It will be led by Father Andrew Stump and a team of dedicated volunteer counselors. Campers will explore the life and lessons of Jesus through Bible study, prayer, song, art, science, and play. For more information or to register, click here. Interested in helping out with VBS? Contact Father Andrew.
Welcome, Olivia Kroenig and Eva Stump: The Rector, Wardens, and Vestry are pleased to announce the call of two new staff members, both of whom will begin their work in the parish on Tuesday, July 14.
Olivia Kroenig will serve as the part-time Children and Families Ministry Coordinator. In this capacity, she will assist Father Andrew with both administrative and ministry-related tasks, particularly those pertaining to the Nursery and Sunday School. Olivia is an alumna of the University of Virginia and attends Christ Church with her husband Matt and two children.
Eva Stump will serve as the part-time Communications and Pastoral Care Coordinator. She will take the lead on parish-wide email communications, website maintenance, and Christ Church’s social media presence. Eva also will create promotional materials for special events, and assist in the coordination of audio/visual needs and livestreaming. In conjunction with the clergy, she will work to create a comprehensive pastoral care program. Eva earned a bachelor of arts degree in English with a concentration in creative writing at the University of Virginia. She has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, most recently working as a Program Coordinator at Yale University.
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| 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.
Centering Prayer: All are invited to participate in a weekly, community-led time of centering prayer and Lectio Divina on Tuesdays, from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. Drawn from the monastic tradition, these practices offer an intentional way for individuals to make themselves available to God, acknowledging that “we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us.” Join the video call here. For more information, contact parishioners Molly Peacock or Lesley Lilly: 713-805-5889.
Calling all Veterans and Active-duty Parishioners: The Rector and other parish leaders are considering the formation of a Veterans Affinity Group at Christ Church, as well as the organization of a dinner on Veterans Day, November 11. If you are a veteran or an active-duty member of the military, and would like to be part of the conversation, Please email us here.
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.
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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
All weekday services have been suspended for the summer. Weekday servies will resume on Monday, September 14.
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