Christ Episcopal Church - Martinsville, VA

The Heart of the Church

I cannot believe that almost exactly a year ago we packed up our meager belongings along with two dogs and drove from Columbus Georgia to Martinsville. We arrived hours after we had planned, because the weather and traffic were so bad, but Sue Rosser, and Debbie and Ben Lewis were there to greet us with dinner and dog treats. The rectory was in the final stages of renovation and the downstairs toilet was not yet installed, which suited us fine, because it was the only seat that we had that night. So much has changed in this past year. For starters the rectory now feels like a home due to a lot of help from members of Christ Church. We have also grown together. When I first arrived we were bombarded with hundred of names and faces, and slowly we got to know each other and hear each other’s stories. We have also tried a lot of new things from dodge ball to tenebrae. In many ways I still feel like we’ve just arrived, and in others I cannot believe we have done so much so such little time.

Blessings,
Fr. Nick

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A Choristers Confession (Rite I)

Almighty and most merciful conductor.
We have erred and strayed from thy beat like lost sheep;
We have followed too much the intonations and tempi of our own hearts;
We have offended against thy dynamic markings.
We have left unsung those notes we ought to have sung, and we have sung those notes we ought to have sung, and there is no support in us.
But thou, O Conductor, have mercy upon us miserable singers.
Succour the chorally challenged;
Restore thou them that need extra note bashing;
Spare thou them that are without pencils;
Pardon our mistakes and have faith that hereafter we will follow thy direction and sing together in perfect harmony.

(Anonymous)

We have fun in the choir! We are not perfect singers! We need your help as we sing to the glory of God! Come join us, and support our music in Christ Church.

Lynn Gardner, Organist/Choirmaster

Children's and Youth Sunday School

Dear CEC Children's and Youth Members and Parents,

Great times have us thinking ahead to more fun and fellowship! Please take a look at some of the upcoming events to get down on your calendars.

Sunday, October 1 - 2:00 PM
This Present Laughter at the Black Box Theater. Come support Anneliese Williams and the arts! Tickets can be purchased online at twcp.net or at The Daily Grind, Janice Cain's or the Visitor Center at New College Institute for $16. If you plan on coming, please let us know and we can plan to meet up and go together.

Sunday, October 8 - 5:30-7:00 PM
Family Sunday School, we will meet for a meal together and the Youth will meet with Father Nick afterwards.

Saturday, October 28th - All Night!
Lock in at the Parrish House! Come ready for some spooky fun!

Regular Sunday School for Children and Youth will be held in the Parish House at 9:30 AM on October 1, 15, and the 29. On October 22 it will be held at 6:00 PM. Please join us!

Let us know if you have any questions and if/what you are able to attend!

Thanks,
Tiffany of the House of Hufflepuff and occasionally The House of Waffles

Blessing of the Animals, October 8 at 5 PM
Father Nick will bless the animals on Sunday, October 8. Bring your pets, on a leash or in safe loving arms, to be blessed. We will be in the Gathering Place. Following the blessing, all children and youth are invited to join us in the Parish House for Sunday School. We will have dinner and a lesson with Father Nick.

Join Us!

Christ Episcopal Church is teeming with ways to get involved! Come to Sunday School, take a hike with the youth group, serve for Loaves and Fishes, knit a prayer shawl, read a book and discuss it with others. Join the choir or attend a weekday service. Take a look at our monthly calendar and join us for a variety of services, clubs, and activities. We invite and welcome all to become a part of the growing Christ Episcopal Church family!

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