Faith 2.0

Join this vibrant community of young professionals as they seek to deepen faith and fellowship by walking together through the current chapter of their spiritual journeys. The group gathers on Sundays, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at L. A. Burdick Chocolate Shop and Cafe (1319 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) to discuss the appointed lectionary readings and how those passages resonate with daily life – all the while enjoying coffee and world-class chocolate. For more information, contact parishioners Adriane Connerton, Whitney Enright, or Anna Troutman.

Grief Share

Are you mourning the loss of someone or something you love? Then join fellow parishioners of all ages and stages of life as they walk together through the process of navigating grief and move towards hope. Led by The Reverend Deacon Tiffany Clark, the Grief Share group will meet on alternating Monday evenings, beginning September 9, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in Keith Hall. For more information, contact The Reverend Deacon Tiffany Clark.

Keeping Faith

Composed of parishioners further on in life, this group gathers for a pot-luck supper, followed by a brief presentation and facilitated discussion related to the cultivation of one’s life with God. The group is currently working its way through Trevor Hudson’s Discovering your Spiritual Identity: Practices for God’s Beloved. For more information, contact parishioners John Gilstad or Phil Morrison.



Prime Timers

Originally conceived as a small group for individuals age 50 and over, Prime Timers is now open to all members of the parish community. The group will gather for dinner and discussion on the second Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m., in Keith Hall. The Fall series will commence on September 12. It will feature a conversation with the Reverend Dr. Karin Ekholm, Christ Church’s new Assistant to the Rector. Subsequent gatherings will explore The Hymnal 1982 and The Book of Common Prayer (1979). A Christmas party is planned for December. For more information, contact parishioners Fred Baldwin, Will Andersen, or Charisse Hiigel.



Spiritual Life Ministry

“Lord, teach us to pray”: Do you yearn for deeper connection with God? Do you seek to listen to and communicate with God through prayer? Christ Church’s Spiritual Life Ministry offers space for participants to learn about and practice various forms of contemplative prayer, including the Daily Office. Meetings will be held on the first and third Sundays of the month (beginning October 6), at 3:30 p.m. (just before Choral Evensong), on the second floor of the Church building. No advance preparation is necessary. For more information, contact parishioner Molly Peacock.



The Gathering

Full of warmth, wisdom, and transparency, this group of (mostly) women meets monthly at a parishioner’s home in Wesley Heights. Following an hour of fellowship over hors d’oeuvres provided by group members and beverages provided by the host, the group then engages in facilitated conversation about life, spirituality, and evolving into the image of God. For more information, contact parishioners Janis Buchanan or  Evie Rooney.



Thursday Morning Bible Study

Join fellow parishioners for an eight-part, team-led exploration of the Gospel according to Saint John. Utilizing N. T. Wright’s commentary John for Everyone (2023), the group will meet on Thursdays, September 12 and 26, October 3, 17, and 31, November 14, and December 5 and 19, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., in Keith Hall. Advance preparation for each session is encouraged, but not mandatory. For more information, contact parishioners Ernest Clark or David Straut.

Women’s Bible Study

All women of the parish and their guests are invited to participate in a Bible study on the Book of Exodus. This captivating and poetic book tells the story of God liberating his people from slavery in Egypt and his gift of the law at Mount Sinai. These events were formative in shaping what it meant to be people of God. This narrative continues to be referenced, variously interpreted, and reimagined throughout the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and to the present day.

There will be four meetings during Epiphanytide and four after Easter. We will meet in Keith Hall on alternate Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm (January 14 and 28; February 11 and 25; April 29; May 6 and 20; and June 3), and those unable to attend in person are welcome to join virtually. Please reach out Mother Karin Ekholm with any questions.

Young Professionals

The Young Professionals of Christ Church (parishioners in their 20s, 30s, and 40s) seek to deepen faith and build community through fellowship, study, and outreach. Members gather regularly for bible study, service projects, and happy hours. Special events include a progressive dinner and a ski trip. For more information, contact Father Nate Huddleston, Associate Rector.