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Christmas Worship Service Details

Christ Church Nutcracker – A Tradition that Keeps on Giving
December 10, 2024
Long Haul Love Concert to Benefit hurricane victims
December 31, 2024
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Contact Mary Ann Young for more information.

2025 Books

Let Them by Mel Robbins: Sept 10 - Oct 8

The Heartbeat of God by J Philip Newell: Oct 22 - Nov 5

The Serviceberry by Robin Kimmerer: Nov 12 and 19

2026 Books

12 Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong: Jan 14 - Feb 11

Ladder to the Light by Bishop Steven Charleston: March 4-25

50 Ways to Pray by Teresa Blythe: May 6-27

Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O'Donohue: June 3-17

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Additional Workshops and Programs - Spring 2026

Women's Retreat - Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1 2026 at Epworth by the Sea

Lenten Quiet Day - Saturday, February 21, 2026; Led by Father Eric Kahl

Writing Your Story Workshop - March 14, 2026; Led by Louise Driscoll 

Holy Week Labyrinth - March 30 - April 3, 2026

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Linda Minke, 904-742-1234, cellist, loves to teach violin and beginning piano as well as cello, ukulele and folk harp.
 
Linda holds a Master’s degree in Cello Performance from University of Memphis , a Bachelor of Music Education as well as Bachelor of Cello Performance from Northern Michigan University. She is a member of Bold City Contemporary Ensemble, Celtic Ring, Peninsula Music Festival in Door County Wisconsin, and freelances locally.
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A well-recognized local entertainer, this versatile musician has been playing instruments, singing, acting & dancing since the age of four. She loves teaching both adults & children targeted lessons to meet their individual needs. Her range of teaching experience includes Florida music teacher certification with three years as music teacher for K - 12 students at the Florida Cyber Charter Academy, having also taught private music lessons for 20+ years, ranging in age from 5 to 75. She has recently written the original song, “Believe (Every Day)” and directed her music video including studio musicians, actors, & choreographed dancers. In tune with today’s music scene, she has booked local talent at desirable venues, and helps talented musicians build audience via social media as a digital content creator. She loves to collaborate with talented musical friends, and is adept at identifying perfect pitch, high-quality musicians. Her piano skills range from classical Beethoven pieces to new age Yuruma to modern Coldplay songs. She has been featured as solo & first chair flute in community symphonies since college days, and most recently performed a cappella at the Christ Church Nutcracker held at UNF Lazarra theater to over 1,200 audience members. Her vocal experience includes touring Europe with the American Youth Chorus as well as performing locally with her new fun singing group The Divas. She loves singing in the Christ Church Women’s Ensemble, & playing flute at church services & special events. You’ll find her in local theater productions, or out and about at a variety of music & theatre venues. If you’re looking for a teacher who “gets it“ and has recent performance experience in all of the venues she teaches …then you will love working with Linda! #musicislove #loveiswhatmatters

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Stephanie brings warmth, energy, and nearly 30 years of music education experience to her role as the director of Christ Church’s Children’s Choir and private piano and voice lesson instructor. Stephanie earned her degrees in Music Education and Psychology from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and has spent her life shaping children in the music classroom, concert stage, church, and theater. Stephanie is currently the Director of Operations at Christ Church as well as an accomplished singer, director, teacher and pianist. Stephanie designs fun and inspiring recitals, creates opportunities for her students to attend local musical events together, and introduces them to legendary recordings as part of their weekly practice routine.

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With over 30 years of experience teaching piano, Maureen holds a Bachelor of Music Education with further study and is pursuing a Masters in Piano Performance at the University of North Florida. Her teaching method is the traditional/classical piano method which emphasizes note reading and basic skills from the outset. She includes a repertoire of jazz and popular music in her curriculum.

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Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Florida. Special musical teaching skills include music theory and composition. He has been a church musician for many years. He is currently associate pianist and organist at Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church, Jacksonville.

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Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Washington. I have been teaching private piano for over 30 years to students of all ages. I love working with students from beginner through intermediate levels. When not teaching piano, I teach music at Edward Waters University in Jacksonville and serve in the music ministry at Christ Church. I hold a Florida Teacher Certification.

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Jen Schlechte is a dynamic music educator, award-winning choral director and voice teacher, who specializes in developing children’s voices. She performs and teaches a variety of styles, including classical, musical theater, gospel and vocal jazz. She sings at Christ Church and with the Jacksonville Symphony. Jen is committed to providing a stimulating, nurturing and creative environment focused on maximizing the potential of each individual student to foster a lifelong appreciation for music.

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Volunteer with Dial-a-Ride
Christ Church Contact:

Art Billingslea 

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Give to Adopt-a-Family
Christ Church Contact:

Gail Werneburg 

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Christ Church continues to visit and develop relationships with Amistad. Parishioners are also "prayer and card pen pals" with the children.

Learn about Amistad Bolivia
Christ Church Contact:

Pam Laco

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Volunteer opportunities include monthly food donation and sorting, delivering food, working in the pantry, garden, or thrift store.

Volunteer with BEAM
Christ Church Contact:

Sarah Knowles or

Deacon Leila Quinlan
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Help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Build with Habitat
Christ Church Contact:

Doug Knowles

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Help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Build with Habitat
Christ Church Contact:

Doug Knowles

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We pack at Christ Church every Thursday morning during the school year at 8:30. Join us!

Learn More about Blessings in a Backpack
Christ Church Contact:

Sharon Kehoe

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Supporting our sister church with clean water for the town, education for the children, laundry for seniors, and Christian affection through mission trips, prayers and fellowship.

Together in Christ we are one.
Christ Church Contact:

The Rev. Andreis Diaz

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Alleviating diaper need in the Northeast FL community by providing low-income families with an adequate supply of diapers in order to keep their babies clean, dry and healthy.

Cover babies with the Diaper Bank
Christ Church Contact:

Katharine Loeb

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Improving the environment by eliminating food waste and educating young people on nutrition, food preparation and sustainable practices

Rescue Food, Help People
Christ Church Contact:

Pam Paul

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ERD is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church in the U.S.A.

Support ERD relief efforts
Christ Church Contact:

Bill & JoAnn Lee

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The Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment is a faith-based community organization that addresses neighborhood and community-wide justice issues in Jacksonville.

Get involved with I.C.A.R.E.
Christ Church Contact:

Mary Watson or Jeri Rogers

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A student-led non-profit that provides services to refugee students who have come to this country under extraordinary circumstances.

Learn more about JaxTHRIVE
Christ Church Contact:

Kevin Davidsen

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Volunteer teams share the love of Christ through annual retreats and monthly visits to Baker County Correctional Facility to be with incarcerated individuals.

Learn more about Kairos Prison Ministry
Christ Church Contact:

Dave Bovee or Alan Moore

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Christ Church hosts meetings for both youth and parents. Both spaces are for friendship and resource sharing, rooted in the church’s baptismal covenant to respect the dignity of every human being.

Learn more about The Lighthouse
Christ Church Contact:

Catherine Montgomery

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Caring for 56 South Sudanese refugee children who have lost one or both parents to war at Amazing Grace Orphanage in Uganda.

Read about Mede Nio
Christ Church Contact:

The Rev. Tom Reeder or DeeAnn Reeder

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Christ Church is a founding member and primary supporter of Mission House. Groups from church prepare and serve food monthly.

Learn more about Mission House
Christ Church Contact:

Debbie Price

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A Head Start preschool in Jacksonville Beach founded by Christ Church. Volunteers read to the children and help support their development through art, music and love of learning.

Learn more about Rhoda Martin
Christ Church Contact:

Susan Lycke

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Christ Church provides monthly supplies of food and volunteers to run the food pantry each Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning.

Learn more about St. Mary's
Christ Church Contact:

Deacon Leila Quinlan

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Medical and dental professionals can volunteer time and skills for the clinic which provides comprehensive healthcare to those in need in the Beaches area. Parishioners also collect hygiene products for home insecure persons and assist with maintenance projects.

Learn more about Salzbacher
Christ Church Contact:

Debbie Price

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All youth (middle and high schoolers) are invited to join youth staff and adult volunteers at the Youth House on Sunday during the school year from 10:15 - 11:00 am for conversation on the Sunday readings and to learn more about scripture, and the ways that God is active in our world today. Donuts are provided!

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Together with our Director of Youth Ministries and adult volunteers, we will meet together for fellowship, formation, and fun!

Low Tide: Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8) meets weekly during the school year, on Wednesday, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

High Tide: High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets weekly on Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

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Share Christ's love through mission

Hometown Mission Week (Local)
In the summer we partner with organizations throughout Jacksonville and the Beaches community, including BEAM, Blessings in a Backpack, Church Without Walls, Feeding NE FL, the Sanctuary on 8th Street, and St. Mary's Mission during our Hometown Mission Week.
Mission House (Local)
The first Friday of every month, we meet at Mission House to cook and serve dinner to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Amistad (International)
We have carried Christ’s love into the world during mission trips to Amistad in Bolivia. Usually annually over the summer, a team of youth and adult volunteers travels to Bolivia for fellowship, learning, and community with our friends at Amistad.
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We need you! See how to volunteer below.

Acolytes
The Youth Acolyte Ministry is welcoming new recruits! To join or learn more, please reach out to Calsa Haubrich.
Greeter/Usher
Serve in any of our services as a greeter or usher to welcome parishioners to worship.
Lector
Would you like to read the word of God out loud? Become a lector! Reach out to Robbin Sheppard for more information.
Children's Ministry
Help make a difference in the lives of younger children! • Kids Social Club: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM • Children’s Formation: Sundays from 10:00-11:00 AM If you or your youth is interested in helping, please email Amy Schmitt.
Hometown Mission Week (Local)
In the summer we partner with organizations throughout Jacksonville and the Beaches community, including BEAM, Blessings in a Backpack, Church Without Walls, Feeding NE FL, the Sanctuary on 8th Street, and St. Mary's Mission during our Hometown Mission Week.

Hometown Mission Week will take place the week of June 15-19, 2026. Registration will open online March 1.

Mission House (Local)
The first Friday of every month, we meet at Mission House to cook and serve dinner to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Amistad (International)
We have carried Christ’s love into the world during mission trips to Amistad in Bolivia. Usually annually over the summer, a team of youth and adult volunteers travels to Bolivia for fellowship, learning, and community with our friends at Amistad.
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Youth Confirmation is for all those in the 9th-12th grades and above wishing to confirm their baptismal vows and make a mature commitment to Christ and the church. During Confirmation, baptized persons are "confirmed" in the Christian faith with the laying on of hands by a bishop. Most years the class begins in late September and takes place on select Sundays throughout the year, ending with an overnight retreat. Click here to learn more!

To register for Confirmation, please click here. 

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Retreat opportunities are available throughout the year, including Camp Weed weekends, lock-ins and fellowship days.

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Youth Newsletter Signup

Sign up for our weekly Youth Newsletter!

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Amy Trinidad is a passionate musician and bilingual English-Spanish speaker. Her musical journey began with the violin at LaVilla School of the Arts and continued at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, where she further developed her skills and love for music. While earning her Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University, Amy expanded her musical abilities to include guitar, as it is a central instrument in the field.

Amy is a dedicated musician at Christ Church Ponte Vedra and an enthusiastic teacher at Beaches Music Together, an early childhood music education program in Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee. Her love for music and connection has taken her around the world on mission trips, where she shares her talents with people from diverse cultures.

She believes music should be accessible, approachable, and fun for everyone. Amy's mission is to love God and love others—using music as a powerful tool to spread joy and foster meaningful connections.

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Happening
Happening is a weekend renewal retreat for led by youth for youth. 10-12th graders are invited to attend any of our three annual Happenings, and we invite 9th graders to join us for spring Happening, typically held in April.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings (NB) is a renewal retreat for youth in grades 6-8. It is led by high school youth, supervised by adults. NB is a weekend that explores friendships, family, and faith, and helps participants grow in their love of themselves, others, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp at Camp Weed is a co-ed, residential, faith-based summer camp experience for campers in 3rd-12th grades.
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These classes are perfect for anyone. Drop-ins are welcome, and the classes have little to no outside reading.

 

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These classes welcome newcomers but are a little more in depth. Conversations and topics may continue from week-to-week. Outside reading may be involved.

 

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These require advance registration. They are perfect for those who want to deepen their faith and move into leadership in ministry. Outside reading is required.

 

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The Chancel Choir leads the congregation in hymn singing, anthems and singing the liturgy for the 11:15 a.m. worship services and for special events, concerts, and services throughout the year. Adults and high-school aged youth are welcome to sing with this choir, which is made up of professional and volunteer singers, and student scholars. The Chancel Choir sings a broad variety of musical styles and genres. In 2018 the choir was invited to sing at Carnegie Hall for the Kings Singers reunion under the baton of two international conductors, Bob Chilcott and Simon Carrington. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Rachel Root for more information.

 

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The Common Ground vocal ensemble leads the congregation in hymn singing, anthems and singing the liturgy for the 9:00 a.m. worship services and for special events, concerts, and services throughout the year. Contact Dr. Rachel Root for more information.

 

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Created for kids age 4 to 5th grade, our children's choir has a blast singing songs, playing musical games, and learning a lot about singing! The choir sings monthly at our 9:00 am traditional service. We also sing to the Vicar's Landing residents at Christmas and sing in the family Christmas worship service.

Rehearsals are Wednesdays during the school year from 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Contact: Stephanie Murray

 

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Leading our contemporary worship services at 9:00 and 11:15 am, the Jordan Band is comprised of talented musicians that bring uplifting worship to our congregation. The band plays an array of music both modern and more traditional.