The Children's Nativity Pagent will be Sunday December 18th at the 10am service. All children are welcome to participate, regardless of age. If you child would like to participate contact Tori Tallberg or Church office 203-375-4447.
The Greening of the Church will be Monday, December 19th at 1pm. Come early at 12:00pm for a special "Lunch Bunch" meal with soup, sandwiches and more. Bring you holiday spirit and help us get the sanctuary ready for our holiday season.
Advent Bible Study: A study of stories of the foretelling, conception and pregnancy of Mary and Elizabeth, and the birth of Jesus. Class will be held on Mondays at 1:00pm starting December 5th in the Library/Meeting Room. Sign up with Pastor Mary or in the church office.
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| Historical Lincoln Creche Displayed |
There will be a rare display of the nativity set commissioned by President Lincoln's granddaughter, Mary (Lincoln) Isham, the only daughter of Robert Lincoln, son of President Lincoln. The creche was a gift to Christ Episcopal Church from Mary Lincoln in 1935. A total of three of these sets were commissioned by Mrs. Isham and then it is believed the mold was destroyed. The artist was Robert Robbins.
The creche will only displayed during worship on Christmas Eve, December 24th at 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. It will be located in front of the main altar.
The church is located at 2000 Main Street, Stratford, CT. To contact us, please call 203-375-4447 or e-mail us at ccstratford@att.net or on the web at www.christchurchstratford.org
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH:
FEATURING: RIÁN GRIMMER, CHRIST CHURCH BELL CHOIR, AND JOYFUL VOICES
1:00pm - Early Service
4:00pm - Children & Family Service
10:00pm - Candle Light Evening Service
For more information, contact the church office at 203-375-4447.
Directions available at http://www.christchurchstratford.org/contactus.html
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| Christmas Eve Services : Young Composer Debut |
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FIRE & FROST:
A WINTER FANTASIA
BY RIÁN GRIMMER
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YOU'RE INVITED to attend Christmas Eve Services for a very special event at Christ Episcopal Church in Stratford, CT. Rián Grimmer, pianist and composer, will be debuting his new work, Fire & Frost: A Winter Fantasia. Rián is a local young artist from Shelton and is currently studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
FIRE & FROST IS A ROMANTIC SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE SEASON OF ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, AND EPIPHANY. This piece, composed specifically for piano and pipe organ, incorporates seasonal hymns and carols in contemporary settings honoring tradition while preparing us for renewal through the light of the season.
COME, JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES and be the first to hear this extraordinary new composition. Come as you are, listen, and be renewed, inspired, and filled with the gifts of this holiday season.
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Every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00pm. All are welcome. We need volunteer liaisons from our parish to be present with the worshiping communities bringing weekly meals for hospitality.
Churches of the Stratford Clergy Association rotate serving the meals. Christ Episcopal Church will next be serving November 9th. Vazzano's Four Seasons is again generously donating the food. Contact Sue Hovan or Pastor Mary to sign up to serve or to provide weekly hospitality to the other churches that are serving. For any questions or information, call the church office 203-375-4447.
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