Annual Parish Meeting February 9, 2025 The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following the 10:30am all-parish worship service (the only service held that…
read moreDayton MLK Memorial March January 20, 2025 Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy, marching in unity with our neighbors from all over the city. We’ll gather at…
read moreTake Them A Meal January 12, 2025 Sophia Fisher & Tom Robbins welcomed premature twin sons in late October. After a stay in the NICU, both babies are…
read moreAll-Parish MLK Service Project January 19, 2025 Please plan to join us during the 9am Education Hour on Sunday, January 19th to assemble winter care kits for our…
read moreUpcoming January Adult Forums Sundays at 9am in the Parlor January 5 – Join us for our final Advent/Christmas Devotional, “Words for the Beginning” where we will craft Star…
read moreCelebrating the Feast of the Epiphany January 5, 2025 Please join us after the 10:30 service on January 5 for a festive coffee hour in honor of Epiphany.…
read moreHanging of The Greens December 22, 2024 The annual Hanging of the Greens will take place following the 10:30 service this Sunday. Help us “Deck the Halls” by staying after…
read moreChristmas Eve Wassail Bowl Reception Making a donation for our Christmas Eve flowers is a lovely way to honor and give thanks for the loved ones in your life.…
read moreDonations for Christmas Flowers Making a donation for our Christmas Eve flowers is a lovely way to honor and give thanks for the loved ones in your life. Fill…
read moreChristmas Caroling with Spark Family Programs All are welcome to join us to spread early Christmas cheer on Sunday, December 15 from 12:30-1:30. We’ll be caroling to a local…
read moreDowntowners’ Christmas Concert was a Delight! “It was great fun playing for your welcoming and cheerful church!” said Margaret Dill, Director of Gem City Ringers who performed for the…
read moreBoar’s Head & Yule Log Festival at Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church has 16 tickets available to the Boar’s Head and Yule Festival rehearsal at Christ Church Cathedral in…
read more23rd Annual Downtowners’ Christmas Concert December 1, 2024 at 9:00am The second concert of the Great Lady Concert Series this year will feature our own amazing Percy Jones and…
read moreThe cold weather is upon us and this is the time of year that CityHeart asks for help to keep their clients warm this winter. CityHeart will be accepting NEW…
read more“Bells and Whistles” In celebration of the new church year on Dec. 1, our special service music at the 10:30am service will feature the Christ Church Choir joining the…
read moreAll-Parish Advent Event December 1, 2024 at 9:00am You’re invited to our 2nd Annual All-Parish Advent Event on Sunday, December 1st from 9:00-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Make…
read moreEnjoy Lunch with us at Coldwater Cafe Please join friends from Christ Episcopal Church, “Downtowners,” for lunch at some of our favorite restaurants in the Dayton area. It’s…
read moreWaffle Shop Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to help set up for Waffle Shop on Sunday, November 17, following the 10:30am service, and for tear-down on Friday, November…
read more“Take, Eat” Serving Update November 2, 2024 Did you know a ministry team from Christ Church serves lunch monthly at the St. Vincent de Paul shelter downtown?…
read moreElection Night Virtual Prayers November 5, 2024 at 8:00pm EST Join us on Election Night for a time of silence and prayer led by The Episcopal Church. Presiding…
read moreWill you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? People of God in Southern Ohio, on Wednesday morning, we will walk…
read moreWaffle Shop Junior November 10, 2024 Next Sunday, 11/10, the Sunday School children will be serving waffles and assorted toppings at Coffee Hour with a free-will cash donation. All proceeds…
read moreAll-Parish Advent Event December 1 – 9:00am You’re invited to our 2nd Annual All-Parish Advent Event on Sunday, December 1st from 9:00-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Make an Advent…
read moreAll are invited to join our Spark Family Outing for a Pumpkin Patch Hayride at Fulton Farms in Troy on Sunday, October 27th. Pack a lunch eat during coffee hour…
read moreEach fall we hold our Stewardship Campaign, a time to reflect on how our we can support the mission and ministries of our parish through making a financial pledge. We…
read moreChrist Church is proud of Waffle Shop’s legacy of service to our community, and look forward to welcoming newcomers who feel called to join us in this annual effort. It…
read moreWe are inviting you to complete an Engagement Survey to help us gain a better understanding of how Christ Church can best engage with our parishioners and larger community. Click…
read moreAdd to our ofrenda! This Mexican tradition of creating an ofrenda, an eclectic display of memorial items full of symbolism and meaning, is meant to help us remember, learn about,…
read moreOur 2nd annual piano concert was a huge success, thanks to all of your generous support and assistance! We had 130+ guests who enjoyed the superb musicianship of the Ruckman…
read morePlease join friends from Christ Episcopal Church, “Downtowners,” for lunch at some of our favorite restaurants in the Dayton area. It’s a time to get to know each other and…
read moreThe Fellowship Committee will be meeting October 20 after the 10:30 service in the Parlor. If you are interested in planning activities to bring our church community together, you are most…
read moreWalking a labyrinth is a very personal experience, though some folks find sharing that time with like-minded souls mighty worthwhile, too. Join facilitator Tom Schaefer for Christ Church’s fall Labyrinth…
read moreYou’re Invited! Friends from all over the Miami Valley are invited to Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton for a Community Watch Party of the Presiding Bishop Investiture. Come as you…
read more“Heart Health & You” 9am in the Parish Hall This Adult Forum will formally introduce the resumption of our Parish Health Ministry and monthly blood pressure checks. Education related to…
read moreResources below are sourced from The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations, you can view the Vote Faithfully: Election Engagement Toolkit 2024 in its entirety by clicking here. HELP…
read moreThe Christ Church Nominating Committee invites parishioners to consider running for elected office within our parish. There are open positions for Vestry, Endowment Committee, and Delegates for Diocesan Convention. If…
read moreChrist Church has supported the Blue Star Mothers for many years with contributions of items to be sent to our deployed troops. It is time to help fill Christmas stockings…
read moreAdult Forum is held at 9am on Sundays in the Parish Hall. We’re diving into best practices for participating in civil discourse and equipping ourselves to build and maintain relationships…
read moreCome join us for weekly music-making and fellowship! Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Choir Room. The Christ Church Choir welcomes anyone who loves to sing, learn…
read moreThursday, October 10, 6-9pm at the Eichelberger Pavilion, Carillon Park. Click here to learn more & register Join CityHeart in celebrating 10 years as a nonprofit, and honoring the retirement…
read moreJoin us on Sunday, October 6 at 10:30am for a joyous worship service celebrating the Feast of St. Francis. We invite everyone to bring your pets, big and small, or a…
read moreThis three-week Adult Forum series highlights ways members help care for our planet! Adult Forum is held at 9am on Sundays in the Parish Hall. Today’s session is led by…
read moreDid you know that in Montgomery County, more than 66,000 people are food insecure, according to the latest Feeding America data. 22,000 of those are children. Our parish is committed…
read moreDid you know a ministry team from Christ Church serves lunch monthly at the St. Vincent de Paul shelter downtown? Our Take, Eat ministry serves on the first Saturday of…
read moreWe are so excited to announce the formation of a handbell choir at Christ Church! A group of six enthusiastic ringers will embark on this new adventure starting this Thursday,…
read moreOur Spark Family Programs kick-off on September 15, and we could use your help stocking our classrooms. Check out our Amazon Wishlist for most-needed items. Items purchased will be mailed…
read moreCatch up with our seminarian, MaryJane Plote via zoom on Monday, September 9 at 7pm. MaryJane recently completed a summer hospital chaplaincy program (read more in the fall issue of…
read moreTHANK YOU for your contribution to the Concert Series! For the 2nd annual Great Lady Concert Series, we have raised over $6000, including a matching gift from a very generous…
read moreWaffle Shop is coming…. Waffle Shop is an annual 4-day event in November at Christ Church where we raise funds through sales from serving daily lunch & baked goods. Funds…
read moreWe can’t wait to celebrate the start of the program year with you! At 10:30 worship, we’ll joyfully welcome Johanna Plandowski into our family through Baptism, with a coffee hour to…
read moreThe Second Floor re-lamping project is complete, thanks to 145 volunteer hours put in by our Christ Church community. Several ‘60s-vintage fluorescent light fixtures had failed during the Spring, and…
read moreChrist Church’s Parish Health Ministry returns with monthly Blood Pressure screenings. The first blood pressure screening will be offered at the Picnic, Sunday, Sept 8th and then will continue monthly…
read moreAnnual Parish Picnic & Outdoor Worship – September 8 Please note this is an all-parish worship service and the only service offered that day. Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024 Time:…
read moreCanterbury Court is an ERS (Episcopal Retirement Services) affordable living community in West Carrollton. The residents are planning a jewelry sale to raise money for the Residents Activity Fund. Do…
read moreInterested in playing the handbells? Come to our bell-polishing party this Wednesday, 8/28 at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall! Our 3-octave Schulmerich bells have been beautifully refurbished now and are…
read moreGrab your swimsuit, fill your Spark water bottle, and meet Jen at Island Metropark Sprayground for an afternoon of cool fun! No RSVP required; friends welcome! Saturday, August 24 from 3:00-4:30…
read moreThere are no strangers here – only friends we haven’t yet met. Enjoy an occasional meal, good conversations with fellow parishioners, and a small group setting. If this sounds interesting…
read moreNominations are now open for leadership positions that will be elected by diocesan convention in November. As we continue developing a shared mission, we need the participation of leaders who are…
read moreCityHeart is committed to serving the urgent needs of the homeless, low-income and marginalized in our community. We are now recruiting a new class of direct service volunteers! The primary…
read moreWalking a labyrinth is a very personal experience, though some folks have found sharing that time with like-minded souls worthwhile, too. Join facilitator Tom Schaefer for Christ Church’s summer Labyrinth…
read moreChurch office, and CityHeart will be closed July 4 & 5 12-Step AA meeting will still meet at 12pm on Friday, July 5.
read moreThe Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York was elected the 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church on the first…
read moreParish Hall at Christ Church | 10am-12pm Crafting, 12-1pm BYO Lunch Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for a casual Saturday morning of making, together! Folks are encouraged to bring…
read more[Episcopal News Service] However you pronounce Louisville, the city’s downtown soon will become a hub of Episcopal Church governance, networking, fellowship and celebration when the Diocese of Kentucky hosts the 81st General…
read moreThe “Downtowners” is a monthly lunch gathering of Christ Church folks to enjoy fellowship and support local Dayton restaurants. When: Wednesday, June 26 at 1:30pm Location: Coldwater Cafe, 19 E…
read moreHelp us put our “best face forward” and volunteer at the courtyard cleanup on Saturday, June 15 from 10am-12pm. Volunteers will help trim ivy, deadhead flowers, paint benches, and other…
read moreNo doubts about it – we are all made in God’s own image, and God takes Pride in You! We are proud to present this collaborative Pride project between Christ…
read moreEvery November, Christ Church hosts a 4-day fundraising luncheon event called Waffle Shop. Waffle Shop is a 90+ year tradition at Christ Church. We raise funds through the sale of…
read moreParish Hall at Christ Church | 10am-12pm Crafting, 12-1pm BYO Lunch Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for a casual Saturday morning of making, together! Folks are encouraged to bring…
read more“Take, Eat” is our ministry to the St Vincent de Paul Homeless Shelters in Dayton, Ohio. Each month on the first Saturday, we provide the food supplies to prepare lunch…
read moreThe Vestry adopted a resolution at their meeting this past week stating that Christ Church is an Affirming Congregation, and as such, understands the need for and supports actively welcoming…
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read moreBeginning on June 4, Libbie Crawford, Lisa Hughes, Kim Nelson and Miriam McKenney will lead a Zoom gathering on the first Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m.…
read moreWe are pleased to announce that Terry Murray and Maureen Boyles will serve as co-chairs for Waffle Shop in 2024. The Waffle Shop Planning Committee advised a co-chair model that…
read moreYou are invited to come to Canterbury Court on May 24th from 9:00-11:00. Volunteers will be planting flowers to attract butterflies in the garden. The residents really enjoy and appreciate…
read moreThe Love. Always. Episcopal Revival will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will be an opportunity to gather with thousands of…
read moreSunday, June 16, 1pm at DayAir Ballpark. Christ Church has group seating, and we’ve reserved 40 seats so space is limited! Tickets are $15/pp, first come first serve. Let us…
read moreNext week we’ll be celebrating the close of the program year with a morning full of fun worship and fellowship. Spirit of God, fill our hearts! Worship at 10:30 service…
read moreHelp us cross the finish line!! We’re just $115 shy of reaching our $15k fundraising goal, which will eliminate $1.5 MILLION in local medical debt. Can you make a small…
read moreIn the Episcopal Church, we say that all are welcome, but what does it actually mean to be an affirming congregation? Join folks from around the Diocese on Monday, May…
read moreThe Dayton-area Episcopal churches will be marching in the Pride Parade and hosting a booth at Dayton’s Pride Festival on June 1. If you’re interested in volunteering at the booth…
read moreHelp us put our “best face forward” and volunteer at the courtyard cleanup on Saturday, May 11 from 10am-12pm. Volunteers will help trim bushes, deadhead flowers, paint benches, and other…
read moreThe Jesus Movement is growing with six Christ Church parishioners being confirmed and/or baptized in a service this Saturday, May 11, 2pm at the Procter Center. Please pray for David,…
read moreParish Hall at Christ Church | 10am-12pm Crafting, 12-1pm BYO Lunch Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for a casual Saturday morning of making, together! Folks are encouraged to bring…
read moreChrist Episcopal Church of Dayton is partnering with Undue Medical Debt in an effort to Become Good Soil, by eliminating medical debt in Montgomery County during this Easter Season. Like…
read moreFor the 10:30 service on Pentecost, May 19, we need readers who speak a language other than English to help us with the arrival of the Holy Spirit! Volunteers will…
read moreOn Sundays we offer communion to feed God’s people. Serving this holy food and drink is done by a priest, assisted by our Eucharistic Ministers. If you currently serve as…
read moreWelcome to Our Newest Staff Member, Katherine Wagner! Dear Friends, I am excited to announce that as of April 29, Christ Church is restructuring and expanding our paid staff.…
read moreThere are no strangers here – only friends we haven’t yet met! Beginning this autumn, enjoy an occasional meal, good conversations with fellow parishioners, and a small group setting. If…
read moreThe “Downtowners” is a monthly luncheon gathering of Christ Church folks to enjoy fellowship and support local Dayton restaurants. When: Wednesday, April 24 at 1:30 Location: Amber Rose Restaurant, 1400…
read moreChrist Church parishioner, Esther Brownsmith’s, new book Gendered Violence in Biblical Narrative: The Devouring Metaphor will be celebrated with a Book Launch event on Wednesday, April 17 at 4:30 pm,…
read moreYou’re invited to our spring Spark Family Outing at Hills and Dales Metropark this Sunday, 4/14 after church! We’ll meet at the White Oak Camp entrance (playground side of the…
read moreWe are so happy to announce our new partnership with Have A Gay Day! Keep reading to learn more about how we can address hunger & food insecurity in Dayton …
read moreBecome Good Soil with us! We’ve partnered with RIP Medical Debt to take our Easter Offering and increase it 100-fold. That’s right! Our goal is to raise $15k by May…
read moreCelebrate World Labyrinth Day this May 4 by joining a small group of like-minded souls for a meditative trek through the Reconciliation Labyrinth and then a short sharing session, if…
read moreThe Episcopal Churches of the Miami Valley will welcome Bishop Kristin White at the Hope Rising Convocation on Sunday, April 28, at St. George’s, Dayton. The evening will begin with choral evensong…
read moreThis weekend our servers, Penny, Greg, Kris, Tom, Terry, and Neal served lunch to about 125 of our brothers and sisters who are residents of the St Vincent de Paul…
read moreAll are invited to join our family outing to Hills & Dales Metropark for a picnic on Sunday, April 14 following the 10:30 service.
read moreChrist Church & First Baptist Church will be co-hosting a solar eclipse block party on April 8. Join us in the parking lot at First Baptist on Monument from 1-4pm!…
read moreAdult Forum is held at 9am on Sundays in the Parish Hall March 24 No Adult Forum, Palm Sunday March 31 No Adult Forum, Easter Sunday April 7 Michael Knote,…
read moreGarden growers, the plant sale is here! Native, heirloom, and organic varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Plants will be ready mid-to-late April, but order today! Find the complete list…
read moreSt. Vincent de Paul is looking for volunteer assistance with recreational activities for the children during spring break Sunday March 24 to Wednesday, March 27. Activities will include sports, games,…
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