Dear family and friends of Christ Church,

Earlier this week, I gathered the staff together to look through the next several months of worship and events here at Christ Church. As we began praying our evening devotion, I was struck by the decades of faithful service present around the table. What a blessing to have such dedicated leaders helping shape and guide our community offerings. I drove home filled with gratitude for each of them, and excitement for the myriad opportunities we will be offering to help deepen our connections to God and one another.

I feel a particular energy around the start of our Sunday School program this year. Later this week, some of us will be gathering to contribute some “sweat equity” into cleaning and preparing our classrooms for a much-needed facelift. Thank you in advance to all who will be helping us get our space ready to receive our kids!

On Sunday, September 8, we will hold a Blessing of the Backpacks during our 10:00 am service. All kids and youth are invited to bring their school backpacks to church. The following Sunday, September 15, marks the official beginning of our church school year, including the first day of classes and the first rehearsal for our Junior Choir.

So many hands and hearts give of themselves to make the faith formation of our children and youth such a vibrant offering of this community. And, of course, this is just one of the many, many teams actively serving Christ and sharing the Good News in and through this special place.