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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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| Anglicans during the Revolutionary Period: On Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m., in the C. Boyden Gray Auditorium, noted American historian and author, the Reverend Dr. Robert W. Prichard will shed light on the many challenges and opportunities set before Anglicans who were living in the colonies during the revolutionary period. He will close with a discussion of the way in which the American Revolution affected the Anglican Church in the rest of the world. Light refreshments will be served. There is an event cost. Register and pay here.
Parish Forum: The 2025-2026 Forum series, Living Liturgy, will continue 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.
Family Day at Mount Vernon: Join us for a Family Day at Mount Vernon, sponsored by the church! We’ll gather for a group tour at 2:30 p.m., followed by snacks and fellowship. As part of our ongoing celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, this is a unique opportunity for church families of all ages to step into the story of our nation, enjoy time together, and mark this historic anniversary in a memorable way. Come join the fun as we celebrate our shared history together. Please register here and let us know that your family will be joining us!
Closing Celebration: We wrap up our participation in celebrating America250 on Sunday, June 28 when all parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to the 11:15 a.m. service of Morning Prayer. The liturgy will include patriotic music and special prayers for the nation. It will be followed by a festive reception in the C. Boyden Gray Auditorium.
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| Women’s End-of-Season Dinner Party: Mrs. Bobbi Smith invites the women of Christ Church to her home for a dinner party on Wednesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. Come ready to reminisce over the good things God has done for us this year, and to look forward to His faithfulness in what is yet to come! Please register here. Location will be provided upon registration.
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 are delving 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.
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. The remaining sessions will take place on Thursdays, April 30 and May 14, at 8:00 a.m., in Keith Hall. For more information, contact parishioners Ernest Clark or Virginia Mentz.
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, 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 join us… and bring a friend!
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.
Marriage and Relationships: Led by Mother Tiffany and Dr. Ernest Clark, this five-week interactive course combines sacramental theology with practical approaches intended to prepare and strengthen couples that they might thrive in the trenches of life. The remaining two sessions will take place on Sundays, May 10 and 17, at 10:00 a.m., in Keith Hall. Register here.
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 have been 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. The final session of the current series will take place on Monday, May 11, at 6:00 p.m., in the Memorial Room. 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. 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 be open on Saturday, May 9, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Georgetown Garden Tour.
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.
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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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