Rooted in Faith
Growing in Love

WORSHIP + PRAYER + STUDY are our important foundational work. You are invited to continue in the ongoing opportunities we already have or jump into something new during this season of Lent.   

WORSHIP

Lenten Sermon Series
Rooted in Faith, Growing in Love
The season of Lent is a Holy invitation to overhear Jesus’ conversations with Satan, Nicodemus, the Samaritan Woman, the Blind Man and Martha and Mary.  In Jesus’ encounters, we are invited to ask questions, explore our faith, and experience the love of God in Christ.  Grounded in Lenten practices, scripture and gathered in community on Sundays we seek to deepen our knowledge of God’s transformative love for us so that we become be a part of God’s transformation of the world.

Clergy Forum
Using clips from movies and television series, we will explore the people who encounter Jesus and are transformed by God’s love. Sunday mornings @ 10:15 beginning 3/5.

Walking the Stations of the Cross
Self-Guided on Weekdays, Mother Amy leads guided Stations at noon on Fridays

Special Worship and Formation Class
with Bishop Porter Taylor on February 26.

Compline for youth and families
Wednesday Evenings
Beginning March 1 at 6:15 p.m.
led by Brooks Slater and Dana Van Ostrand.

PRAYER + STUDY

Quiet Morning
with Bishop Porter Taylor
Sat Feb 25 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dining Room, Westbury Hall — NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE —
Bishop Taylor will reflect on and themes of struggle and redemption in the story of the Prodigal Son. Holy Eucharist will be offered.

Adult Confirmation and Inquirers Class
Sundays 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Introductory Class February 19
Classes February 26 through March 26
This Lent, explore the foundations of the Christian faith through our Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to Christ Church, or just interested in sharing and learning, you are welcome. After completing the series of classes, many people decide to receive the sacrament of baptism or be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all six sessions and retreat on March 25. Contact Mother Amy for more information: [email protected]

Beach Walks with Father Andreis
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 28.
Plan to meet us at 8 a.m. at 16^th Ave South Beach access. On Tuesday we’ll walk for 1 hour, on Thursday we will walk for 30 minutes followed by optional breakfast at Beach Hut Café. Contact Fr. Andreis with questions, [email protected]

Communion, Coffee and Conversation
7:00 a.m. The Cooper Chapel
Every Wednesday during Lent
Join us for Communion at 7:00 a.m. in the chapel, followed by coffee and conversation in the Hospitality room, beginning March 1.

Reflective Sacred Nature Walk
At Guana Preserve
March 4, 10 a.m. -12 noon
Meet at 9:45 at the pavilion at the beginning of the trail. Contact [email protected] for more information.  

Being Grounded, Finding New Life
Labyrinth Quiet Morning
Sat, April 1
10 a.m. – Noon
Meet at the (new) Labyrinth adjacent to the Memorial Garden for quiet meditation and reflection.

Church without Walls                                                   
Sunday, March 5
Outside St John’s Cathedral, Downtown Jacksonville
Volunteer to make sandwiches, pack lunches and join us downtown for a special outdoor worship and outreach opportunity. Contact Deacon Leila at [email protected] if you’d like to participate.

M 25
The M 25 Community Outreach Center can help you get connected with many of our outreach partners. Stop by on a Sunday morning to learn more about various ministries and how to get involved!