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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, August 5, 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.
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 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.
Homecoming Sunday: All are cordially invited to join us on Sunday, September 13 for the official start of the 2026–2027 program year. As is our custom, a combined celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. will be followed by a barbeque feast and activities for parishioners of all ages. Volunteer information to come. We look forward to celebrating the start of a new program year with you and yours! NOTE: The combined celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. will be the only service on Homecoming Sunday.
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| Faith and Foreign Policy Forum: On Tuesday September 8, parishioner Shireen Hunter will speak on Religion, State, and Foreign Policy in the Middle East. She is a noted scholar, former Georgetown University professor, and recipient of Carnegie Corporation’s Great Immigrants Award. Two of Dr. Hunter’s books are relevant to the topic: The Future of Islam-West Relations: Clash of Civilization or Peaceful Coexistence (Praeger, 1998), and God On Our Side: Religion and International Affairs (Rowman & Littlefield, 2017). The Forum will commence at 6:30 PM in Linthicum Hall. Light refreshments will be served. A donation of $10 per person is payable on registration (link to come) or at the door. Parishioners are welcome to bring guests.
Call Box Donations: Many parishioners have noticed damage to the old emergency call box in front of the church. A delivery truck (unrelated to Christ Church) hit the post, dislodging and breaking the historical marker. Local residents have been raising funds to repair and refurbish the call box and are halfway toward their $6,000 goal. If you have an interest in history and would like to help with this endeavor, please contact Duane Roth or click here to make a donation. Please write ‘Call Box’ on the memo line.
Thrift Shop Update: The Thrift Shop Guild offers sincere thanks to parishioners and members of the wider community who have supported its efforts throughout the 2025-2026 season. This year’s profits far surpassed those of previous years, thus enabling significant charitable contributions to various mission partners. The Thrift Shop is now closed for the summer. It will reopen on Wednesday, September 9. Because inventory has reached a critical low, the Thrift Shop Guild seeks donations of unused or unwanted treasures at this time: clothing, jewelry, antiques, china, glassware, household items, etc. Throughout the summer, donations will be accepted by appointment at the Parish Office.
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 is provided during this time. For more information, contact parishioners Julia Ainsley, Megan Murton, or Matthew Fredericks.
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 services will resume on Monday, September 14.
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