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Social Hour with a Seminarian — September 9
Social Hour with a Seminarian — September 9 2560 2560 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Social Hour with a Seminarian — September 9

Catch 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…

Great Lady Concert Series is Fully Funded!
Great Lady Concert Series is Fully Funded! 2836 4000 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Great Lady Concert Series is Fully Funded!

THANK 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…

Spark Programs “Amazon Wishlist”
Spark Programs “Amazon Wishlist” 1080 1280 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Spark Programs “Amazon Wishlist”

Our 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…

Now Accepting Donations of Goods in Preparation for 94th Annual Waffle Shop
Now Accepting Donations of Goods in Preparation for 94th Annual Waffle Shop 2560 1920 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Now Accepting Donations of Goods in Preparation for 94th Annual Waffle Shop

Waffle 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…

Program Year Begins Sunday – September 15
Program Year Begins Sunday – September 15 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Program Year Begins Sunday – September 15

We 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…

Summer Projects Complete on the Second Floor
Summer Projects Complete on the Second Floor 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Summer Projects Complete on the Second Floor

The 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…

Parish Health Ministry & Blood Pressure Screenings
Parish Health Ministry & Blood Pressure Screenings 534 401 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Parish Health Ministry & Blood Pressure Screenings

Christ 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…

September 8 Parish Picnic & Outdoor Worship
September 8 Parish Picnic & Outdoor Worship 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

September 8 Parish Picnic & Outdoor Worship

Annual 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:…

UD Alumni Chair in Humanities presents “Terrorizing Catholics, Jews and immigrants: The Ku Klux Klan in 1920’s Dayton”
UD Alumni Chair in Humanities presents “Terrorizing Catholics, Jews and immigrants: The Ku Klux Klan in 1920’s Dayton” 600 480 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

UD Alumni Chair in Humanities presents “Terrorizing Catholics, Jews and immigrants: The Ku Klux Klan in 1920’s Dayton”

When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5 Cost: Free Where: The Roger Glass Center for the Arts, University of Dayton A public humanities event featuring a public talk & roundtable on the Ku Klux Klan…

Donate to Canterbury Court “Jewelry Sale”
Donate to Canterbury Court “Jewelry Sale” 1340 880 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Donate to Canterbury Court “Jewelry Sale”

Canterbury 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…

August 28 Handbell-Polishing Party
August 28 Handbell-Polishing Party 275 183 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

August 28 Handbell-Polishing Party

Interested 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…

Spark Family Sprayground Playdate! 
Spark Family Sprayground Playdate!  1000 750 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Spark Family Sprayground Playdate! 

Grab 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…

Small “Foyer” Groups Coming!
Small “Foyer” Groups Coming! 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Small “Foyer” Groups Coming!

There 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…

Become a leader in the diocese
Become a leader in the diocese 796 445 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Become a leader in the diocese

Nominations 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…

CityHeart is seeking new volunteers!
CityHeart is seeking new volunteers! 1080 1080 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

CityHeart is seeking new volunteers!

CityHeart 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…

Labyrinth Writings Walk — July 13
Labyrinth Writings Walk — July 13 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Labyrinth Writings Walk — July 13

Walking 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…

Church Closed July 4 and 5
Church Closed July 4 and 5 627 400 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Church Closed July 4 and 5

Church office, and CityHeart will be closed July 4 & 5 12-Step AA meeting will still meet at 12pm on Friday, July 5.  

Episcopal Church Elects The Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe as Presiding Bishop!
Episcopal Church Elects The Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe as Presiding Bishop! 799 533 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Episcopal Church Elects The Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe as Presiding Bishop!

The 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…

“Creating Community” Craft Gathering — July 13
“Creating Community” Craft Gathering — July 13 1080 1080 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

“Creating Community” Craft Gathering — July 13

Parish 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…

81st General Convention gets underway in Louisville
81st General Convention gets underway in Louisville 1200 1179 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

81st General Convention gets underway in Louisville

[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…

Downtowners Lunch Group to Gather June 26
Downtowners Lunch Group to Gather June 26 1080 1351 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Downtowners Lunch Group to Gather June 26

The “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…

Courtyard Clean-Up — June 15
Courtyard Clean-Up — June 15 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Courtyard Clean-Up — June 15

Help 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…

Pride Flags Community Engagement Project
Pride Flags Community Engagement Project 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Pride Flags Community Engagement Project

No 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…

Waffle Shop Grants Distributed to 23 Local Organizations
Waffle Shop Grants Distributed to 23 Local Organizations 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Waffle Shop Grants Distributed to 23 Local Organizations

Every 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…

“Creating Community” Craft Gathering — June 8
“Creating Community” Craft Gathering — June 8 768 1024 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

“Creating Community” Craft Gathering — June 8

Parish 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…

Volunteers Needed: June 1st Take, Eat Ministry
Volunteers Needed: June 1st Take, Eat Ministry 1920 1280 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Volunteers Needed: June 1st Take, Eat Ministry

“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…

Vestry News: Christ Church Recognized as an Affirming Congregation
Vestry News: Christ Church Recognized as an Affirming Congregation 1872 2048 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Vestry News: Christ Church Recognized as an Affirming Congregation

The 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…

Grown-Up “Choose Your Own Adventure” Summer Camp at Procter
Grown-Up “Choose Your Own Adventure” Summer Camp at Procter 1019 629 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Grown-Up “Choose Your Own Adventure” Summer Camp at Procter

Click here to learn more or register for Grown Up Camp

Beloved Community Book Club begins June 4
Beloved Community Book Club begins June 4 1025 553 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Beloved Community Book Club begins June 4

Beginning 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.…

Announcing Co-Chairs for 2024 Waffle Shop
Announcing Co-Chairs for 2024 Waffle Shop 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Announcing Co-Chairs for 2024 Waffle Shop

We 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…

Canterbury Court Butterfly Garden Party
Canterbury Court Butterfly Garden Party 2560 2281 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Canterbury Court Butterfly Garden Party

You 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…

Love. Always. Episcopal Revival June 22
Love. Always. Episcopal Revival June 22 1200 514 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Love. Always. Episcopal Revival June 22

The 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…

Save the Date! May 22 Downtowners Luncheon Group
Save the Date! May 22 Downtowners Luncheon Group 1179 1180 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Save the Date! May 22 Downtowners Luncheon Group

The “Downtowners” is a monthly luncheon gathering of Christ Church folks to enjoy fellowship and support local Dayton restaurants. The Next Downtowners gathering is Wednesday, May 22 at 1:30pm at…

Christ Church June 16 Outing to Dayton Dragons Game
Christ Church June 16 Outing to Dayton Dragons Game 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Church June 16 Outing to Dayton Dragons Game

Sunday, 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…

Pentecost Sunday & End of Program Year Celebration—May 19
Pentecost Sunday & End of Program Year Celebration—May 19 937 527 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Pentecost Sunday & End of Program Year Celebration—May 19

Next 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…

“Become Good Soil” Easter Campaign: Help us Reach the Finish Line!
“Become Good Soil” Easter Campaign: Help us Reach the Finish Line! 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

“Become Good Soil” Easter Campaign: Help us Reach the Finish Line!

Help 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…

Affirming Congregations Discussion – May 13
Affirming Congregations Discussion – May 13 1294 1294 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Affirming Congregations Discussion – May 13

In 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…

Help us Feed Our Neighbors!
Help us Feed Our Neighbors! 2048 1152 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

Help us Feed Our Neighbors!

Did 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…

The Episcopal Church at Dayton Pride Parade & Festival — June 1
The Episcopal Church at Dayton Pride Parade & Festival — June 1 940 788 Dayton Christ Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church at Dayton Pride Parade & Festival — June 1

The 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…

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