Christ Episcopal Church - Martinsville, VA

It Is the Best Medicine

Wherever I find myself, emotionally or spiritually, something in our worship service always seems to resonate. When I am in a good place, praising God through our hymns and the Gloria, I am always reminded to be thankful for the good things in this life. When I am feeling down, the Prayers of the People give me words for my wants and needs, while giving me a chance to turn my heart to others. The confession gives me a chance to admit my wrongs, and more importantly, reminds me that I am still loved despite my faults. All of these things are wrapped up in the Eucharist, where I find my complete self being saved through God’s only son, a miracle that goes beyond understanding. Constantly, our world tells us to be a certain way, always happy, always productive, but Church invites us into a more honest space. Whoever you are when the bells ring and we start our first hymn is who you were meant to be in that moment, and in that moment, you are a beloved child of God. As Christians we find God in all of the emotions that God has given us; however, we seem to shy away from one in particular, and it may be the one that we need the most.

Blessings,
Nick
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Why Music?

The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00P in the church choir room located in the undercroft. No experience is required, come sing with us!

Lynn Gardner, Organist / Choirmaster

Special Events at CEC, Join Us!

September marks the beginning of our program year, be a part of the action! First up is floating down the Smith River and annual BBQ picnic at the Smith River Sports Complex on September 8. The annual meeting and vestry elections are planned for 5 PM on the 15th. Walsch's fried chicken will be served, bring a side dish. Plans are already underway for the Dan Prince Memorial Oyster Roast on November 8. Sure to be a sellout, get your tickets early. New this year, babysitting with dinner and a movie will be offered. All sign-up sheets and volunteer opportunities can be found on the volunteer link of the website.

New! We will have an evening worship service at 5:30P on September 22 and 29.

The Men's and Women's Clubs will meet on Monday, September 9. Sign-up and details can be found on the website, click here.

Public Theology is scheuled for September 16 from 6 to 8P at Mountain Valley Brewing, located at 4230 Mountain Valley Road in Axton “Go into all the world and preach the gospel,” Jesus instructed followers before ascending to Heaven. Public Theology welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Fr. Nick Hull is in partnership with Rev. Kameron Wilds, pastor of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church to offer a variety of topics for discussion.

Outreach services are held each month at Blue Ridge Nursing Home and King's Grant. The service at Blue Ridge will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:30A. The King’s Grant Service is planned for Thursday, September 20 at 3P. Christ Episcopal Church offers Holy Eucharist in Victory Chapel at King's Grant 4:30P.

Knitters will gather on Monday, September 23 at 10:30A in the Parish House Parlor. Knitters of all levels are welcomed and encouraged to join the group as they create prayer shawls to be blessed and given to those in need.

Our community meal offering, Loaves & Fishes, will be held on Wednesday, September 25 from 5:30-6:15P under the leadership of David Cole. Volunteer to bring desserts, various kinds of fruit, and to help serve and clean-up. The acoustic group plays and sings during this time.

The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 2 at 6P in the Parish House Library, all are welcome! The book this month is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova.

Check the monthly Calendar for all Services and Programs during the month of September.

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Martinsville, VA | 24112 US

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