Life Events
Our lives are filled with joys and sorrows, and here at Christ Church, we believe you should feel supported and cared for by your church community. Paul encourages the church in Romans chapter 12 to rejoice with those who are rejoicing and weep with those who are weeping. We beleive this most appropriately done throught the litugical rites of the church.
Baptism
In Baptism, we welcome people of all ages into the Christian community. Whether you are a parent of a newborn seeking to raise your child in the church or an adult who is called to the Christian Life, baptism is your first step. The clergy of Christ Church would consider it their greatest joy to speak to you about baptism.
Initiation into the Christian Community
Confirmation
Confirmation offers an opportunity for those who have been baptized to make an affirmation of your baptismal covenant. This means making a commitment to Christ in the presence of the gathered community. In the Episcopal Church, this is performed through prayer with the laying on of hands by a bishop so that we may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to live into our commitment. If you have been confirmed in certain other traditions you may have an option to be Received instead of Confirmed.
Expression of a mature commitment to the Christian Life
Marriage
Marriage invites God's blessing to help the couple fulfill their vows. Marriage also invites the gathered community to support the couple in their commit to God and one another. For more information and expectations for a wedding to be held at Christ Church, please click here.
A couple's sacred step toward a life-long union with one another and God
Funeral
We recommend considering planning your funeral service as an act of care for your loved ones. Leaving the decisions to your family and friends who will be in the midst of grief can be challenging. These plans should include
The burial liturgy is an Easter liturgy. It finds all its meaning in the resurrection.