Welcome to all. The community called Christ Episcopal Church has gathered on the Guilford Green since 1744; and it is made new every time we meet together. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, it’s an honor to worship with you. As a human being created in the image of God, you have something to teach this community about our Christian calling to love God and neighbor. Your presence is a blessing.
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WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. Sunday Service of Holy Eucharist & Rite II This is a traditional service featuring Holy Eucharist, organ and choir music and hymns. It is also live-streamed each week on our Facebook page. A PDF of the service bulletin can be found below: 23rd_sunday_after_pentecost_11.16.2025.pdf 12:00 p.m. Wednesday This is a simple, 30-minute service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I. 3rd Sunday Evening Service & Supper – Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21, 5:00 p.m. service & 6:00 p.m. supper. ONLINE SERVICES
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REV. MICHAEL SWEENEY
The Rev. Michael Sweeney serves as Priest in Charge at Christ Church. To read more about Michael and his family, click here. |
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tai Chi Easy Classes in the Parish Hall
Designed for older adults, these classes offer easy tai chi movements to enhance balance & posture while cultivating a sense of calm & well-being. The class includes standing & seated movement and a final seated relaxation. No tai chi experience is required. We meet every Wednesdays from 11:00 AM To 11:45 AM. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 203-537-3948 or email [email protected] if you are interested in reserving a spot!
ONGOING EVENTS
Wednesday Noon Service of Holy Eucharist: This is a simple, 30-minute service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I. The congregation sits up in the chancel area and receives communion at the altar rail. The service itself does not include music, but Mark Sullivan plays the organ from 11:45-12:00 as a time of meditation and prayer before the service.
Zoom Bible Study Series – Tuesdays at 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 18. In this series on the book of Acts, we will reflect on St. Luke’s account of the Spirit at work in the early Church and how that same Spirit is at work in our lives. For more information or the Zoom link, please contact the office.
New Bible Study Series – Tuesdays Oct. 7 – Nov. 4, 4 p.m. on Zoom
For this 5-week series, we will read Thich Nhat Hanh’s Living Budda, Living Christ.
We’ll read the book alongside passages from the Bible and explore Hanh’s claim that “Our capacity to make peace with another person and with the world depends very much on our capacity to make peace with ourselves.” Contact the office to register and/or to order a copy of the book.
Friday Bible Study: Bible study meets on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Guild Room. This gathering is drop-in friendly, with no commitment required, and no homework. Currently, we are reading passages from the Gospel of Mark appointed for Sunday services this fall. Snacks are provided, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. No bible study on Friday, August 5th.
Music Meditation: Join us every Friday from 12-12:30 pm for a peaceful moment to quiet your mind and nourish your spirit with the delightful sounds of organ music skillfully played by Mark Sullivan. No music meditation on Friday, July 4th.
Prayers of the People: As part of our worship on Sunday morning, we pray for the needs and concerns of this community. If there is someone you would like us to include in our prayers, please let us know by calling the office.
ECW Meetings: The ECW meets every 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursday at 10:30-1:00 in the Guild Room. Here we create crafts to sell during the upcoming holidays and to enjoy fellowship with each other. You are welcome to join us, bring a sandwich and perhaps an extra one to share. Dessert and beverages provided. The 2nd Thursday each month is our regular business meeting with a carry-in-luncheon, pot luck, and sometimes a guest Speaker. Father Michael Sweeney joins us on Thursdays when his schedule permits.
Outreach
The Outreach Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month. Christ Church partners with and supports various organizations, including CT Violence Intervention Program, the Guilford Food Bank, and the New York Haiti Project. To learn more about these ministries, contact the office at [email protected].
Guilford Food Bank
Please remember that we are always collecting non-perishable food donations for the Guilford Food Bank. There is a donation box set up at the back of the church.
Tai Chi Easy Classes in the Parish Hall
Designed for older adults, these classes offer easy tai chi movements to enhance balance & posture while cultivating a sense of calm & well-being. The class includes standing & seated movement and a final seated relaxation. No tai chi experience is required. We meet every Wednesdays from 11:00 AM To 11:45 AM. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 203-537-3948 or email [email protected] if you are interested in reserving a spot!
ONGOING EVENTS
Wednesday Noon Service of Holy Eucharist: This is a simple, 30-minute service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I. The congregation sits up in the chancel area and receives communion at the altar rail. The service itself does not include music, but Mark Sullivan plays the organ from 11:45-12:00 as a time of meditation and prayer before the service.
Zoom Bible Study Series – Tuesdays at 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 18. In this series on the book of Acts, we will reflect on St. Luke’s account of the Spirit at work in the early Church and how that same Spirit is at work in our lives. For more information or the Zoom link, please contact the office.
New Bible Study Series – Tuesdays Oct. 7 – Nov. 4, 4 p.m. on Zoom
For this 5-week series, we will read Thich Nhat Hanh’s Living Budda, Living Christ.
We’ll read the book alongside passages from the Bible and explore Hanh’s claim that “Our capacity to make peace with another person and with the world depends very much on our capacity to make peace with ourselves.” Contact the office to register and/or to order a copy of the book.
Friday Bible Study: Bible study meets on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Guild Room. This gathering is drop-in friendly, with no commitment required, and no homework. Currently, we are reading passages from the Gospel of Mark appointed for Sunday services this fall. Snacks are provided, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. No bible study on Friday, August 5th.
Music Meditation: Join us every Friday from 12-12:30 pm for a peaceful moment to quiet your mind and nourish your spirit with the delightful sounds of organ music skillfully played by Mark Sullivan. No music meditation on Friday, July 4th.
Prayers of the People: As part of our worship on Sunday morning, we pray for the needs and concerns of this community. If there is someone you would like us to include in our prayers, please let us know by calling the office.
ECW Meetings: The ECW meets every 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursday at 10:30-1:00 in the Guild Room. Here we create crafts to sell during the upcoming holidays and to enjoy fellowship with each other. You are welcome to join us, bring a sandwich and perhaps an extra one to share. Dessert and beverages provided. The 2nd Thursday each month is our regular business meeting with a carry-in-luncheon, pot luck, and sometimes a guest Speaker. Father Michael Sweeney joins us on Thursdays when his schedule permits.
Outreach
The Outreach Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month. Christ Church partners with and supports various organizations, including CT Violence Intervention Program, the Guilford Food Bank, and the New York Haiti Project. To learn more about these ministries, contact the office at [email protected].
Guilford Food Bank
Please remember that we are always collecting non-perishable food donations for the Guilford Food Bank. There is a donation box set up at the back of the church.
Do you need Pastoral Care?
Pastoral Care is God’s love in action throughout our parish community. This ministry of caring is a central expression of how we support, listen, and provide companionship to one another during challenging times such as hospitalizations, the death of a loved one, loneliness, and any other spiritual dilemma. Any parishioner may call at any time, day or night. Call Christ Church’s office, (203) 453-2279. Outside of office hours, or if you cannot get through to the parish administrator, follow the instructions on the voicemail. For a non-urgent pastoral matter, you may email The Rev. Michael Sweeney at [email protected].
Pastoral Care is God’s love in action throughout our parish community. This ministry of caring is a central expression of how we support, listen, and provide companionship to one another during challenging times such as hospitalizations, the death of a loved one, loneliness, and any other spiritual dilemma. Any parishioner may call at any time, day or night. Call Christ Church’s office, (203) 453-2279. Outside of office hours, or if you cannot get through to the parish administrator, follow the instructions on the voicemail. For a non-urgent pastoral matter, you may email The Rev. Michael Sweeney at [email protected].
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