Parish Picnic this Sunday
The Men's Group will be working the grills this year. Bring your own lawn chair if you'd like. Chairs will be provided.
If you have questions, please call the church office at 603-772-3332 or you can RSVP by email to events@christchurchexeter.org.
The Rev. Alanna to preach Sunday
Way way back in March, 2020 the Rev. Alanna Van Antwerpen was covering for the Rector during his sabbatical. The Pandemic hit, and then we went online for worship for a year. We're inviting Alanna back this Sunday to reconnect with the community she served during those months. Currently, she is the Officer for Community Engagement & Missioner for the Digital Mission of the Diocese of New Hampshire.
Join us this Sunday for Worship
8:00 am and 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Masks Optional (and Welcome)
Download the Sunday bulletin HERE
Sermon: The Rev. Alanna Van Antwerpen
To give flowers for the altar, please sign up HERE
To add a name to our ongoing prayer list, please send it to Darla Watt in the office (office@christchurchexeter.org).
We live-stream worship services from our YouTube channel, "Christ Church Exeter, New Hampshire"
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A Return to the Altar Rails and Offering the Chalice at Communion
Holy Communion: This Sunday we are returning to the practice of the common cup in addition to the bread for Communion. Intinction (dipping the bread/wafer) is not permitted. Please know that Communion in one kind (bread/wafer only) is sufficient to experience the Real Presence of our Risen Lord. We are also returning to distribute Communion from the altar rails, where kneeling is an option.
Education/Faith Formation @ Christ Church
The Vestry and Rector are gathering interested folk to dream, discuss and plan for adult education and faith formation programing in the upcoming program year. Small groups, Forums, Inquirers' Classes to name a few formats. We want to build on the momentum of the recent Lenten Forum series. Do reach if you'd like to get involved! mpendleton@christchurchexeter.org
Recruiting Sunday Counter Teams
Do you have 15 minutes to spare on an occasional Sunday morning after the 10 AM service? We are in need of two volunteers each Sunday who will confirm the contents of the collection plates.
If you are able to help with the small task, please contact Darla or Mark in the office, or Lucia Savage at Luciasavage@gmail.com.
Community Service Opportunity
Youth ages 11-17 are wanted to volunteer at Exeter End 68 Hours of Hunger office (Tuck Learning Center) to volunteer, with pizza & s'mores to follow (weather permitting). Contact Christina or Maggie with questions: events@christchurchexeter.org, choircccexeter@gmail.com.
Do you Speak or Read a Language besides English?
The Feast of Pentecost is June 5 and we would like to include the readings of the Acts passage in various languages at the 9:30 a.m. service. So dust off that Arabic, Greek, Latin, Spanish, German, or any other language ancient or modern. Reach out to Mark if you'd like to participate. Gracias.
Ministry Opportunities
We are building up our Usher/Greeter & Lector teams. Join our teams to enrich our worship and community.
- GREETERS: Can you serve as a friendly, welcoming face? Click HERE to sign up.
- LECTORS: Would you like to read a lesson at the 8 or 10 AM service? Sign up HERE and see Mark for instructions.
- HOSPITALITY: Sign up to help with Sunday morning Hospitality HERE. If we have someone to host, we can gather in the Hall!
Honoring Graduates June 12
HONORING GRADUATES ON JUNE 12: IS SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY GRADUATING from high school or an institution of higher learning? We would like to list them in the bulletin and celebrate with them on June 12th at the 9:30 a.m. service. Please submit the following form (information) to: Darla at office@christchurchexeter.org Please note that the deadline is June 5. Please share name, name of parents, school or college and degree.
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See the most updated financials for April HERE
Church Office Hours and Website
Monday 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Tuesday 9 am - 12 Noon
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am 12 Noon
OFFICE IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
Rector's Office Hours: Over the last two years, Mark has adapted to more remote work during the week. He is regularly in the office Tuesdays and Wednesday and is available all days minus Friday, his day off. You can email him at mpendleton@christchurchcexeter.org or call his cell at 860 490-8544 for more urgent matters or to make an appointment.
Use this link to visit Christ Church's website. Check back often as it is always being updated with the upcoming events and services.
Upcoming Events
Youth ages 11-17 are asked to volunteer at the Exeter End 68 Hours of Hunger office (Tuck Learning Center) to volunteer, with pizza & s'mores to follow (weather permitting) on Friday, May 20 from 5-7 PM. Contact Christina or Maggie with questions: events@christchurchexeter.org, choircccexeter@gmail.com.
Immediately following the 10:00 AM service. You can RSVP by email to events@christchurchexeter.org.
