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THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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| Organ and Sound System Project Update: Christ Church’s new Colby/Walker organ was played for the first time during the 11:15 Eucharist on Sunday, August 3. Thanks be to God! Installation of a new speech reinforcement system, which will be used in conjunction with the new acoustical enhancement system, will continue for several more weeks. The entire project should be complete by month’s end. We offer sincere thanks to all who have supported this multifaceted effort. Questions? Contact Organist and Choirmaster Thomas Smith.
Feeding Ministry: Christ Church’s Feeding Ministry will next provide a meal to those in need on Sunday, August 10. Parishioners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Volunteers prepare food in the Keith Hall kitchen from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Grate Patrol volunteers then partner with the Salvation Army to deliver and serve the food from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. To volunteer, click here.
Homecoming Sunday: All are cordially invited to join us on Sunday, September 7 for the official start of the 2025-2026 program year. As is our custom, a combined celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. will be followed by a festive picnic featuring barbeque and dessert, as well as face painting and other activities for children. Volunteers are needed to assist in various ways. For more information, click here. 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 liturgy on Homecoming Sunday.
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Sunset Cinema at the Wharf: On Thursday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m., all parishioners and their guests are invited to kick back under the stars for a viewing of the classic rom-com How to lose a guy in ten days. The Christ Church contingent will gather on Transit Pier (970 Wharf Street, SW). Admission is free. For more information, contact Father Nate Huddleston.
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 Proverbs. The group gathers on Sundays, at 10:15 a.m., in the Memorial Room. Nursery care for infants and toddlers, as well as supervised, age-appropriate activities for older children, is provided in the Nursery and Room 105. For more information, contact parishioners Julia Ainsley, Megan Murton, or Matthew Fredericks.
Fall 2025 New Members Class: A Path Towards Membership: Would you like to learn more about the Episcopal/Anglican tradition — its history, theology, and practices? Would you like to become more involved in the life of the parish community? Would you like to become a registered member of Christ Church, Georgetown? Then join us for six consecutive Sundays of learning and fellowship, beginning September 21, at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Father Nate Huddleston. To register, click here.
Volunteers Needed: Do you enjoy floral arranging? If so, consider participation in Christ Church’s Flower Guild, a dedicated team of volunteers who create floral decorations for Sunday services (except during Lent), for the liturgies of Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter, and for baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Members of the Flower Guild must be communicants in good standing. Helpful qualities include flexibility and a collaborative spirit. For more information, contact co-chairs Doris Dixon or Christy Thorley.
Each Sunday, the floral arrangements at the altar and throughout the Church are disassembled and repurposed into smaller arrangements, which are then hand-delivered to parishioners and others who are sick, homebound, or grieving. These deliveries are made by participants in the Flower Ministry. Additional volunteers are needed. For more information about this vital ministry, contact co-chairs Anna Brooke or Christy Thorley.
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 $100.
Email Scam: Please be advised that scammers are again using the Rector’s name and a fraudulent email address to solicit financial assistance. Father Tim only communicates with parishioners using his Christ Church, Georgetown account. He will never ask for contributions of money or gift cards via email. Questions? Speak with a member of the clergy or staff.
Mark your calendar: As we prepare to embark upon a new program year, be sure to add these special liturgical events to your personal/family calendar:
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5
The annual Blessing of the Animals will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel Garden. Choral Evensong will resume at 5:00 p.m., and continue on first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month through May. A reception follows each service.
The Commemoration of All Faithful Departed, Sunday, November 2
Join us at 5:00 p.m., when we will mark All Souls’ Day with a liturgical performance of Maurice Duruflé’s monumental Messe de Requiem, Op. 9, sung by the Choir of Christ Church. The liturgy will feature Christ Church’s new Colby/Walker organ. A reception will follow.
The Second Sunday of Advent, December 7
The annual Service of Lessons and Carol for Advent, sung by the Choir of Christ Church, will take place at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
The Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21
The annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carol for Christmas, sung by the Choir of Christ Church, will take place at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 18
The annual Service of Lessons and Carol for Epiphanytide, sung by the combined professional choirs of Christ Church and Saint John’s Church, Lafayette Square, will take place at 5:30 p.m. (at Saint John’s Church). A reception will follow.
Opportunities for Summertime Service
in the Wider Community
Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC): Summer is a critical period for GMC, a longtime parish mission partner. As the temperature rises, so does the need for essential items such as t-shirts, underwear, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. With your help, GMC can continue to provide comfort, relief, and dignity during Washington’s muggiest months. Additionally, volunteers are needed to support daily operations – an excellent way for students to fulfill community service hours. To sign up, click here.
REACT DC: Begun in September 2021, REACT DC seeks to assist Afghan allies through innovative resettlement support operations. Parishioners have the opportunity to assist families through efforts such as meeting them at the airport, transporting them to their lodging, assisting with grocery runs, and contributing to REACT’s resettlement wishlist. Questions? Contact Deacon Andrew Stump.
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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 Church
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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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