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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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| Christ Church Art Show: This year’s show will take place on Saturday, April 25, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Keith Hall. It will feature the work of over 30 local artists – many of whom are parishioners. Admission is free. All proceeds from the sale of art work will benefit parish outreach programs. Questions? Contact parishioners Christy Thorley or Shelley Rodgers.
Faith and Foreign Policy Forum: Today, 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 served as 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.
Garden Service Update: Due to significantly increased attendance at the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist, a wonderfully positive trend in the parish, the Rector has decided that the service will not move into the Chapel Garden this summer. This difficult decision is also based, in part, on the fact that a number of families with small children were not able to attend the Garden Service last summer due to high temperatures. The clergy and staff are exploring the possibility of periodic services in the Chapel Garden.
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: On Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m., noted American historian and author the Reverend Dr. Robert W. Prichard, who served for many years as the Arthur Lee Kinsolving Professor of Christianity in America and as Instructor in Liturgy at Virginia Theological Seminary, will discuss the many challenges and opportunities set before Anglicans who were living in the colonies during the revolutionary period. Light refreshments will be served. More information and registration here.
Family Day at Mount Vernon: On Sunday, May 3, all children, youth, and families of the parish are invited to gather at Mount Vernon for an afternoon of celebration, education, and fun. We’ll begin our time together with a group tour of President Washington’s mansion at 2:30 p.m., with snacks and fellowship to follow. Register here.
Patriotic Celebration: On Sunday, June 28, all parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to the 11:15 a.m. service, which will include special prayers and music. The liturgy will be followed by a festive reception in the C. Boyden Gray Auditorium.
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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 on Wednesdays, 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 (in purple above!).
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. Sessions will take place on Sundays, April 26, and May 10 and 17, at 10:00 a.m., in Keith Hall. Register here.
Parish Forum: There will be no Forum on Sunday, April 26. The 2025-2026 Forum series, Living Liturgy, will resume on Sunday, May 3, at 10:15 a.m., in the C. Boyden Gray Auditorium, with a presentation by the Very Reverend Dr. Ian S. Markham, Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary: The Liturgy of Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage: Why rings and witnesses? The sacramental nature of marriage and a prefigured church at union with Christ.
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.
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.
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 Lesly Lilly: 713.805.5889.
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 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.
Choral Evensong: The next service of Choral Evensong will take place on Sunday, May 3, at 5:00 p.m. The liturgy will include works by Arthur Baynon, Robert Parsons, William Bradley Roberts, and Charles Villiers Stanford. A reception will follow. The final two services of the 2025-2026 season will take place on Sundays, May 17 and 31. 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.
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.
Note: The Thrift Shop will open from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the Georgetown Garden Tour on Saturday May 9.
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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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