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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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| Eastertide Book Study: The Saint Francis Guild, Christ Church’s animal welfare and creation care mission group, invites parishioners and members of the wider community to participate in an eight-week, online book study beginning today, Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. Led by Dr. Susan Bond, attendees will delve into For the Love of Animals by Charles Camosy, an exploration of God’s desire for our treatment of fellow creatures. To register, contact parishioner Sheila Ward.
Women’s Eastertide Retreat: All women of the parish and their guests are warmly invited to a weekend-long retreat in a 19th century farmhouse at Fox Haven in Jefferson, Maryland. Handmade quilts and an open hearth will provide a cozy space for reflection, renewal, prayer, and play. Led by Mother Tiffany, the curated program will include guided conversation, forays into nature, and healthy dining. The retreat will take place from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. Register here.
Marriage and Relationships: Led by Mother Tiffany and Dr. Ernest Clark, this interactive course will combine sacramental theology with practical approaches intended to prepare and strengthen couples that they might thrive in the trenches of life. The remaining four sessions will take place on Sundays, April 19 and 26, and May 10 and 17, at 10:00 a.m., in Keith Hall. Register here.
Parish Forum: The 2025-2026 Forum series, Living Liturgy, will continue on Sunday, April 19, at 10:15 a.m., in the C. Boyden Gray Auditorium, with a presentation by the Reverend Dr. James Farwell, Professor or Liturgy and Theology at Virginia Seminary: The Liturgies of Ministration to the Sick, Ministration at the Time of Death, and the Burial of the Dead: Why oil? Sacramental responses to physical needs, and the body/soul connection in liturgical theology.
Faith and Foreign Policy Forum: On Wednesday April 22, at 6:30 p.m., parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to the C. Boyden Gray Auditorium for a presentation by fellow parishioner Stephen J. Hadley, who will reflect on challenges facing the U.S. in today’s world. Hadley was Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Deputy Assistant in the administration of George W. Bush, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy in the administration of George H. W. Bush. Currently, he is Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Council. Light refreshments will be served. The cost is $10 per person. Register here.
Christ Church Art Show: This year’s show will take place on Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Keith Hall. It will feature the works of over 30 local artists – many of whom are parishioners. All proceeds from the sale of art work will benefit parish outreach programs. Admission is free and all are welcome. Questions? Contact parishioners Christy Thorley or Shelley Rodgers.
Summer Garden Service: The Rector has decided to move the garden service at 9:00 a.m. into the Church this summer. Sadly and very happily (!) our 9:00 a.m. service is now too big to fit into the garden and a number of families with children did not attend last year because it was getting too hot at that time in the morning. We are looking at ways we might still have a service in the garden from time to time.
America250
Please mark your calendar and save the date for the events below. A dedicated email of the many opportunities to celebrate America250 at Christ Church and in our community will be published soon.
Anglicans During the Revolutionary Period: American historian, author, and editor, the Reverend Dr. Robert W. Prichard, will discuss the challenges and opportunities given to the Anglicans that were living in the American colonies during the revolutionary period. Join us for a light supper and hearty discussion on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. More information and registration found here.
Family Day at Mount Vernon: Families of the parish are invited to gather at Mount Vernon on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Join us for an afternoon of fellowship and shared celebration at this historic site. More details to follow.
Christ Church celebrates America250: Join our community for a special service and reception on Sunday, June 26, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.
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| Thursday Morning Bible Study: This semester, participants in the Thursday Morning Bible Study are exploring the Revelation to Saint John, an ancient book filled with vivid descriptions and startling imagery – one that shows us God’s world as it truly is. Sessions will take place on Thursdays, April 16 and 30, and May 14, at 8:00 a.m., in Keith Hall. A Zoom option is available. For more information, contact parishioners Ernest Clark or Virginia Mentz.
Men’s Happy Hour: The next Men's Happy Hour will take place Thursday April 16, 6:30 p.m., at 1310 Kitchen and Bar. All men of the parish are welcome – as are their guests. For more information, contact Father Nate.
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, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. The liturgy will include works by A. Herbert Brewer, Michael Sitton, John D. Sanders, and Robert Walker. Evensong will continue on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month through May. 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.
Centering Prayer: All are welcome 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 Lesly Lilly: 713.805.5889.
Women’s Bible Study: Join the women of Christ Church as they seek to meet Jesus in the pages of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew. This semester, participants are exploring Christ’s fulfillment of Isaiah’s Messianic prophecies, his inauguration of a kingdom that upends human expectations of greatness, and his calls for participation in that kingdom’s way of life. Sessions will take place on Mondays, April 27 and May 11, at 6:00 p.m., in the Memorial Room. A Zoom option is available. New participants and guests are welcome. For more information, contact Mother Tiffany.
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.
Thrift Shop Update: The Christ Church Thrift Shop, located on the Lower Level of Linthicum Hall, is in dire need of your assistance as inventory has reached a critical low. Please consider donating your unused or unwanted treasures at this time: clothing, jewelry, antiques, china, glassware, household items, etc. 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. Donations are accepted on Wednesdays during the Thrift Shop’s normal hours of operation or by appointment via the Parish Office. Thrift Shop volunteers have begun offering a home pick-up service on Sundays for those who live within one mile of Christ Church. To schedule an appointment, click here.
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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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