Welcome to Christ Episcopal Church

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We Are:

• Liturgical - We follow a written service. The Book of Common Prayer, 1979 is the basis of all of our worship even in our Contemporary Service.
• Scriptural - Bible readings are included in our service.
• Participatory - The congregation reads and responds throughout the service.

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Visiting Christ Church:

If you have been baptized with water in the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we welcome you to receive Holy Communion at Christ Church.  Those who are not yet baptized, or who do not wish to receive Communion, are encouraged to come forward for a blessing.  Please remember to cross your arms over your chest and to keep them crossed.  If you are interested in being baptized at Christ Church, please speak with one of our clergy.

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Holy Baptism

Holy Baptism
This is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the church. God establishes an indissoluble bond with each person in baptism. God adopts us, making us members of the church and inheritors of the Kingdom of God (BCP, pp. 298, 858).
Call 941-747-3709

Holy Matrimony

Holy Matrimony
The sacramental rite of the church in which two persons “enter into a life-long union, make their vows before God and the Church, and receive the grace and blessing of God to help them fulfill their vows” (BCP, p. 861).
Christ Church Wedding Policy

Holy Communion

Holy Communion
All baptized persons may partake in Holy Communion.  If you are not baptized or do not wish to receive communion, you may approach the Celebrant with your arms crossed in front of you.

Confirmation

Confirmation
The sacramental rite in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (BCP, p. 860).
Call 941-747-3709
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