Christ Church CONVERSATIONS

<p><b>"I am thankful for each day that she spent with us, each time that she shared her faith story with us, and each day that she advocated for justice for those left on the margins of our society. Each moment of a...

<p><b>"All of this was set in motion by a deceptively simple question asked by one Christ Church parishioner in what turned out to be at the right time, in the right place."</b></p><p>All of what? What is that quote...

<p><b>"When Christ tells us to love our neighbor, when he tells the parable of the Good Samaritan helping the stranger, he does not say that it will be easy, or quick, or painless, or without problems. What He tells us...

<p><b>"The question has always been, would the church, especially Christ Church, have the wherewithal to continue its ministry into the future? I am convinced that we can, but we will have to take certain steps today to...

<p><b>"This September will mark seven years for me here, and I think it has been a wonderful ministry. I am so grateful to God for the gift and blessing of being at Christ Church. Providence has a way of bringing things...

<p><b>"Our singing voices are a beautiful, human way to express emotions, so let us all join together as one congregation, one family, and lift our voices in hymns of praise to God."</b></p><p>Our Music Director...

<p><b>"I have had more than enough time to reflect on this part of my ministry and life story. It simultaneously marked both the highest point and the lowest. The whole experience reminds me of the assurance from the...

<p><b>"Indeed, the Baptismal Covenant in the Book of Common Prayer invites us to respect the dignity of every human being. But I differ - respect doesn’t cut it for me. I would’ve wished that the framers of the Prayer...

<p><b>"I cannot thank each of you enough for your kind words of encouragement and the blessings you showered on me - not that I deserve them, but you showered them on me anyway. Thank you for 25 amazing...

<p><b>"...even this explanation is a pale understanding of this unique and powerful program full of transformation, conversion, and spiritual growth."</b></p><p>What is Mother Marcia referring to? Listen to this...

<p><b>"You know the old saying that you never forget your first love? I would add that for clergy, you never forget your first congregation. My official “formation” experience ended with my ordination in 2020, but I...

<p><b>"Praise doesn’t only spring up because we have experienced some healing, but also because there’s been some significant achievement in our lives. Praise springs up because of a milestone. Praise springs up because...

<p><b>"Our first task is to abide in Christ. Like a seed which abides in the soil in order to produce, we also have to abide in him if we are to produce. Our second task is to produce the fruit we are meant to be...

<p><b>"We hope we are planting seeds that will produce fruit for subsequent generations in this community... It is our hope that more people will be inspired to spread the word to loved ones, encouraging them to join us...

<p><b>"There’s an adage that says you spend a lot of your time telling God about your troubles. Sometimes you need to tell your troubles about God. Let your troubles and pain know that you rely and depend on a living...