Funeral Service of Charles Ramsey 04-13-24

On Saturday, April 13, we held a funeral service for our dear brother Charles Ramsey. It was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.

Good Friday 2024

We journeyed with Jesus on his final walk in this dramatic service which included walking along the 14 stations of the cross.

 

Maundy Thursday 2024

We had powerful and moving worship, including a foot washing service to serve as Christ served his disciples.  It was a time of great love during this Holy Week.

Clergy Renewal of Vows 03-26-24

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Rev. Creamilda Yoda attended the Diocesan Renewal of Vows Service at Washington Cathedral.  Laity, Deacons, Priests and Bishops all renewed their vows of ministry during this powerful service.  Also attending was the Senior Warden, Gail Russell.

 

Spaghetti Dinner March 9, 2024

Good food and good fun was had by everyone at our first Spaghetti Dinner of 2024.  Don’t miss the next one on May 11!

Birthday Surprise for Rev. Yoda 02/18/24

Rev. Yoda’s birthday was a few days away, but she was surprised by a birthday cake and a rendition of “Happy Birthday” by the congregation at coffee hour!

 

A gift of African Kente Cloth Hangings 02/11/24

A generous gift of African Kente Cloth hangings for the Altar, Pulpit and Lectern, and a stole for the Priest-in-Charge, were donated by Sewing Ministry member Rosemary Greenaway and used for the first time.  What a blessing to our church!

 

Fundraiser Quilt Drawing 02/04/2024

A wonderful sewing ministry member, Rosemary Greenaway, donated an inspiring quilt with quotations from Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, and Mary McLeod Bethune.  It was raffled off and Holly Harding was the lucky winner!

 

Vestry Commissioning 01/28/24

Our vestry was duly commissioned for its work in the upcoming year:  Gail Russell – Sr. Warden, Jim Carr – Jr. Warden, Virginia Lindsey – Registrar, Bob Lau and Bill Hicks – Treasurers, Jean Henry, Don Appold, Luan George, Marvise Middleton, and Judy Williams – Vestry Members.

Also commissioned were the Voting Delegate, Gail Russell and the Alternate Delegate, Joann Appold for the Diocesan Convention, 2025.

 

Diocesan Convention 01/27/24

Christ Church was ably represented by Rev. Creamilda Yoda – Priest-in-Charge, Gail Russell – Sr. Warden, and Joann Appold – Voting Delegate.  It was a long but rewarding day.