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Well Words Wednesday | May is Mental Health Awareness Month

04 30 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month is a national movement started by Mental Health America (MHA) in 1949 to bring awareness a... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | Nature: One of Your Best Prescriptions for Wellbeing and It is Free

04 02 2025 Spring is a season of renewal and a feast for our senses when we are outdoors. The world is bursting with a variety of c... Read More

Holy Week & Easter | Service & Event Schedule

03 12 2025 Palm Sunday Services | April 13 As we begin the most solemn week of the church year, we celebrate Jesus’ Triumphal Entry... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | A Lenten Reflection: Lifting the Veil

03 05 2025 As Episcopalians, we are invited “to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasti... Read More

Volunteer at Christ Church!

02 26 2025 There are many ways to get involved at Christ Church! Take a look at the following volunteer opportunities, and find the... Read More

Learning & Lent

02 26 2025 We have several opportunities for learning during the Lenten season. Sign up today! Women’s Intergenerational Lenten Bi... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | Spiritual Wellness: Using Your Spiritual Gifts

02 05 2025 This month I am going to talk about our spiritual domain of wellness. The Reverend Canon Stephen J. Rhoades spoke recen... Read More

Vacation Bible School: Register today!

01 15 2025 Go on a journey with us this summer at Christ Church's Vacation Bible School! Vacation Bible SchoolRegistration for VBS... Read More

Well Words Wednesday: Happy New Year -- A Great Time to Assess Your Wellness!

01 08 2025 A new year is a wonderful time to assess your overall wellness. Our path to wellness is not a static one. Our health can... Read More

Men's & Women's Retreats

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Well Words Wednesday | December 2024

12 04 2024 Silent, Holy, Calm & Bright “Silent night, holy night, all is calm, and all is bright.” “Silent Night” was written... Read More

Christmas at Christ Church

11 12 2024 We can't wait to spend the Christmas season with you! We have many special services and events to participate in, ensuri... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | November 2024

11 06 2024 New Season~New Habits I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Autumn is a time of ch... Read More

A Recap of One Love, One Weekend

10 30 2024 What a weekend we had with Becca and Marcus! One Love, One Weekend, as you would expect, filled us with so many warm emo... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | October 2024

09 26 2024 Boosting Our Emotional IntelligenceWell Words from your Wellness Coordinator, Greta Parkinson, MA, LPC... Read More

Membership at Christ Church Episcopal

09 24 2024 Membership Process and Information on Adult Confirmation Welcome! We are so glad you are interested in joining our joyfu... Read More

Becca Stevens Weekend

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Well Words Wednesday | September 2024

09 05 2024 What is (your) EQ? Well Words from your Wellness Coordinator, Greta Parkinson, MA, LPC... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | August 2024

08 06 2024 Liminal Spaces Well Words from your Wellness Coordinator, Greta Parkinson, MA, LPC... Read More

Kick-Off Sunday

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Back to Church Merch

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Well Words Wednesday | July 2024

07 12 2024 Emotional Health: Matters of the HeartWell Words from your Wellness Coordinator, Greta Parkinson, MA, LPC"Create in me a... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | June 2024

06 05 2024 The Power of Our Thoughts Well Words from your Wellness Coordinator, Greta Parkinson, MA, LPC Though we may not “think”... Read More

Summer at Christ Church 2024

05 10 2024 Summer activities and information from Christ Church.... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | May 2024

05 02 2024 May Is Mental Health Month Let’s Aim to Give It the Same Priority as Our Physical Health Well Words from your Wellness... Read More

Meet our New Staff - Greta Parkinson & Carrie Moore

04 18 2024 We're so pleased to introduce our newest staff members!... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | April 2024

04 03 2024 Easter, Spring, and New Growth Well Words from your Wellness Coordinator, Greta Parkinson, MA, LPC “...you shall love t... Read More

Well Words Wednesday | March 2024

03 06 2024 Making Wellness a Part of Your Lenten Journey Well Words from your Wellness Coordinator, Greta Parkinson, MA, LPC “You... Read More

Holy Week and Easter 2024

03 01 2024 You are invited to join us as we remember Jesus' journey to the cross and His ultimate resurrection. Services will incl... Read More

Worship this Month - March 2024

03 01 2024 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of March.... Read More

This Parish Life - a limited-series Lenten podcast

02 15 2024 The heart of our parish, one story at a time. Join the Rev. Lindy for heartfelt stories by our parishioners about their ... Read More

A Lenten Reflection Weekend - “To Everything, A Season”, featuring the Rev. Barbara Crafton, February 23 - 25, Christ Church, Greenville SC

02 13 2024 Have you heard the news? Due to unforeseen circumstances, we'll not be retreating to Kanuga as a parish family this year... Read More

United Ministries Food Drive Underway February 18 - March 10

02 12 2024 Our yearly food drive returns to Christ Church to help feed our neighbors in need. Will you bring 4 bags in 4 weeks to h... Read More

Lent 2024

02 01 2024 You are welcome during this penitential season as we join our savior on His journey to the cross and ultimately await Hi... Read More

Worship this Month - February 2024

02 01 2024 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of February.... Read More

Ongoing E-mail Scams Affect Our Church

01 12 2024 In today's world it is very common for organizations to be the target of e-mail scams. Christ Church is no exception. Mo... Read More

Worship this Month - January 2024

01 01 2024 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of January.... Read More

Join us at the Family Parish Retreat at Kanuga February 23 - 25!

12 15 2023 Let our Christ Church family come back together at Kanuga for a weekend you won’t forget! Christ Church members will tra... Read More

Grace & Gardens Pilgrimage in England’s ‘Green and Pleasant Land'

12 12 2023 Led by: The Rev. Dr. Harrison McLeod The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D. The Rev. J. Barney Hawkins IV, Ph.D.... Read More

2023 Christmas Service Schedules

12 04 2023 The Christmas season is a special time in the life of our parish. We invite you to join us for any of our Christmas wors... Read More

Worship this Month - December 2023

11 27 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of December.... Read More

Worship this Month - November 2023

11 01 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of November.... Read More

The Christ Church Angel Tree Store Returns

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Worship this Month - October 2023

09 28 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of October.... Read More

Worship this Month - September 2023

09 01 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of September.... Read More

Mental Wellness: Self-Care and Loving Your Neighbor | Sunday, September 17

08 23 2023 Mental Wellness: Self-Care and Loving Your NeighborCombating sadness, loneliness and hopelessnessAn event for 1st grader... Read More

Worship this Month - August 2023

08 02 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of August.... Read More

Worship this Month - July 2023

07 01 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of July.... Read More

Worship this Month - June 2023

06 02 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of June.... Read More

Celebrating the Ongoing Legacy of Robert J. Powell

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Summer at Christ Church 2023

05 10 2023 "Lemon it up" at Christ Church this summer!... Read More

Worship this Month - May 2023

04 30 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of May.... Read More

A Maturing Faith | 5th Graders Bridge from Children's Ministry to Youth Ministry

03 28 2023 Calling all 5th graders! Christ Church would like to invite 5th graders to get involved as they “bridge” from Children’s... Read More

2023 EDUSC Haiti Symposium Set for April 22 at Christ Church

03 21 2023 Join us for the 2023 EDUSC Haiti Symposium, recognizing and honoring our more than 40-year partnership in the country.$2... Read More

2023 Summer Camps Registration

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Worship this Month - March 2023

02 25 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of March.... Read More

Worship this Month - February 2023

02 01 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of February.... Read More

Worship this Month - January 2023

01 01 2023 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of January.... Read More

2022 Christmas Service Schedules

11 22 2022 The Christmas season is a special time in the life of our parish. We invite you to join us for any of our Christmas wors... Read More

Help Us Stock the Christ Church Angel Tree Store

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Christ Church Time Capsule Celebration

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Worship this Month - November 2022

10 31 2022 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of November.... Read More

Marriage Ministry Weekend 2022

09 22 2022 What Comes After “I Do”?: Building a Marriage the Matters: Christ Church presents a BRAND-NEW Ministry Opportunity for….... Read More

Memorial Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, II

09 13 2022 As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth, II, Christ Church Episcopal invites the community to a special memoria... Read More

Holy Toast Breakfast

09 08 2022 This fall we are helping you solve the Sunday morning obstacle of feeding the family a hearty breakfast AND getting to c... Read More

Worship this Month- September 2022

08 26 2022 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of September.... Read More

Worship this Month - August 2022

08 08 2022 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of August.... Read More

Youth Mission Week 1 2022

06 25 2022 Youth Mission Week 1 could not have gone better. We had a large group of up to 29 youth at 13 adults that participated d... Read More

A Message from the Rector - Tragedy in Vestavia Hills

06 17 2022 I awoke this morning to the horrific news of yet another shooting. St. Stephen’s in Birmingham is a parish where I have ... Read More

Welcoming the Rev. Lindy Bunch, Associate Priest for Parish Life

06 01 2022 Where did you work before Christ Church? I was the Priest-in-Charge at Trinity+St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in San Fran... Read More

A Message from the Rector - Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas

05 25 2022 With heavy hearts, we learned Tuesday of the sad news of yet another tragic school shooting. Just a few days after the s... Read More

Worship this Month - May 2022

04 28 2022 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of May.... Read More

Sneak Peek at Summer at Christ Church!

04 14 2022 Summer is coming to Christ Church. Check out the programs and events we've got planned for you and your family! More inf... Read More

Creative Arts Camp - August 1 - 5, 2022

03 28 2022 The Church Street Choral Academy is pleased to announce its first inaugural Creative Arts Camp! This camp is FREE to all... Read More

Worship this Month - March 2022

03 01 2022 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of March.... Read More

Did You Know? Parishioner Norma Givens Highlights the Partnership Between The Episcopal Church and HBCUs

02 23 2022 The Episcopal Church has a long history of supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Voorhees College, lo... Read More

Worship this Month - February 2022

01 31 2022 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of February.... Read More

Worship this Month - January 2022

12 30 2021 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of January.... Read More

2021 Angel Tree Store A Major Success

12 20 2021 Thank You! Because of your Generosity, 150 Children and 75 Senior Citizens will be able to Experience Christmas this yea... Read More

Join us at the Family Parish Retreat at Kanuga February 25 - 27!

12 16 2021 “Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up to the mountain to pray.” Luke 9:28 Let our Christ Church fa... Read More

Christ Church announces sabbatical for the Rev. Kellie Wilson, January 2 - March 27

12 14 2021 Through the generosity of this parish, the Rev. Kellie Wilson has been granted a 12-week sabbatical. The sabbatical take... Read More

Bicentennial Embrace Efforts Report

12 02 2021 To live into the Embrace portion of our mission statement during our Bicentennial Celebration, we set a goal to connect,... Read More

Worship this Month - December 2021

12 01 2021 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of December.... Read More

2021 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Sunday the 26th Service Schedules

11 29 2021 The Christmas season is a special time in the life of our parish. We invite you to join us for any of our Christmas wors... Read More

2021 Year-End Giving

11 18 2021 Year-End Giving Thank you for your support of Christ Church. As you plan for your year-end giving, please make a note of... Read More

Worship this Month - November 2021

11 01 2021 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of November.... Read More

Worship this Month - October 2021

10 01 2021 Here is the full worship schedule for the month of October.... Read More

A Short Conversation with the Rev. Scott Fleischer, Associate Priest for Pastoral Care

09 22 2021 Where did you work before Christ Church? I served as the Associate Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church, in Columbia, S... Read More

Fellowship at Fluor Field

09 09 2021 Let’s get together to WORSHIP, EAT, and PLAY! Join your parish family at Fluor Field for a (safe & FREE!) day of out... Read More

Worship this Month - September 2021

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Welcome the Rev. Scott Fleischer, Associate Priest for Pastoral Care

07 26 2021 Join us in welcoming the Rev. Scott Fleischer to our joyful staff as Priest Associate for Pastoral Care. Scott and his w... Read More

Welcome Anne Green Buckner, Director of Family Ministries

07 21 2021 Join us in welcoming Anne Green Buckner to our joyful staff as the Director of Family Ministries! Anne and her family ar... Read More

Sad News from Haiti

07 07 2021 Our beloved Rev. Fritz Lafontant, the founding priest of L’Église Bon Sauveur in Cange, Haiti died Sunday evening, June ... Read More

Worship this Month - July 2021

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Youth Mission Week 2021 A Great Success!

06 29 2021 Between June 21st and 25th Christ Church had 32 youth, 3 church staff, and 10 adult parishioners partnering with 9 Green... Read More

Welcome Shantel Lee, Parish House Receptionist

06 10 2021 Meet Shantel Lee, Parish House Receptionist. Shantel will be working the front desk, greeting visitors, and answering ph... Read More

Worship this Month - May 2021

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Welcome Fabio Parada-Neira, Facilities Assistant

04 27 2021 Meet Fabio Parada-Neira, Facilities Assistant. Fabio will be working with Jim and Duane to keep our campus beautiful and... Read More

Worship this Month - April 2021

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Worship this Month - March 2021

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Parish House Open By Appointment Only

01 14 2021 Parish House office hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday To maintain the health and safety of our staff, dur... Read More

A Fresh Look at Services for 2021

01 10 2021 In 2021, our Sunday worship schedule will be slightly adjusted to include varied worship styles and new musical offering... Read More

A Message from the Rector - Attack on the Capitol

01 07 2021 Hear a healing message from our Rector, the Rev. Dr. Harrison McLeod. Join us as we pray for peace and stability in our ... Read More

Music Ministry Transitions

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Welcome Addie Tapp!

09 20 2020 We're proud to announce the addition of Addie Tapp as Director of Young Adult Ministries! Addie comes to Christ Church f... Read More