by Sarah Phelan | Apr 24, 2020 | Giving, News & Updates, Staff
Guest post by Rev. Scott Lees, Executive Pastor & Chief of Staff Kristen and I recently shared with our sons Harrison and Graham that our world is experiencing unprecedented challenges created by COVID-19. With Kristen’s large extended family in Long Island, New...
by Sarah Phelan | Nov 26, 2018 | Giving, Members, Missions, News & Updates, Worship
In a society filled with “getting” as Christmas ads fill our inboxes and airwaves, it is nice to see the rise of “Giving Tuesday” encouraging us to think of others and give to charitable causes. As we approach Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to see your gift to...
by Sarah Phelan | Nov 12, 2018 | Giving, Members, News & Updates, students, Worship
For 17-year-old Anna Kate Nearn, both participating and serving in our Christ Church Student Ministry are important tools in helping her grow in her Christian walk. “I go to youth group to be in community with my D-Group, with all of high school, and I go help with...
by Sarah Phelan | Nov 5, 2018 | Giving, Members, News & Updates, Worship
Everything we have belongs to God. For Christ Church Finance Chair Harry Johnson III, this principle was modeled for him at an early age by his parents, who were among the 600 Christ Church charter members. “I can remember as an elementary schooler making an annual...
by Sarah Phelan | Oct 29, 2018 | Giving, Members, Men, Missions, News & Updates, Worship
Lee Still never could have known how a game of basketball 12 years ago would turn into more than a decade of serving East High students. His plan was simply to hang out with guys during their free time at the FCA/East High Football Camp. Yet he saw something amazing...
by Sarah Phelan | Oct 22, 2018 | children, Giving, Members, News & Updates, Worship
When we think of worship, music and singing are often the form this takes. As adults, we can become intimidated to give ourselves fully to rejoicing, but for 3-year-old Silas Bogue, there is no shame to express his praise in singing with great joy. Silas, the son of...
by Sarah Phelan | Jul 20, 2018 | children, Giving, News & Updates
Our nursery-age children are encouraged to bring their tithes to Sunday school. At the beginning of summer when asked what they thought their goal should be, the children set the bar high: $2,000. Each week, they celebrate by counting and cheering for each other. So...
