Our parish offers the opportunity to gather in a variety of ways and for a variety of reasons, from simple camaraderie and fun, to deeper spiritual exploration. The groups below are some of our most active – if you don’t see one that you’d like to start, send the office a note!
Personal/Spiritual Growth forums
Growing our spiritual lives is one of the primary benefits of being a part of a church community. That growth can happen sometimes even when we’re not paying attention, but taking the time to actively pay attention and reflect with others can allow our spiritual growth to truly take root in our lives – bettering not only ourselves but our broader community.
Adult Learning Forums (Sundays during program year, 10 a.m.)
This expansive forum meets weekly between services (except for the first Sunday of the month, when we gather instead for an outreach ministry project.) Please join us for a led discussion on a wide variety of topics, featuring clergy, lay or guest speakers. Subjects range from faith exploration and spiritual growth to a deeper dive into one of our outreach ministries. In the Parish Hall, and on Zoom. All are welcome.
Small Group Fellowship (Varying days and times)
We are eager to facilitate community connections within our Christ Church family, while also offering a forum for support and personal growth. Fellowship groups can meet on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis from September through May, either on Zoom or in-person — whatever works for your group! If you are interested in joining a small group of fellow parishioners to talk through struggles and victories in both your spiritual and secular life, please fill out this interest form. If you’ve missed the September start, no worries – reach out to the office to be included in a new or established group.
Men’s Spirituality Group (Saturdays, 9 a.m.)
Christ Church’s longstanding Men’s Group meets each Saturday morning at the church and on Zoom. Conversation ranges from weekly challenges and triumphs, to reflection on the coming Sunday’s readings. All are welcome, and there is no commitment – just show up if you’re able!
Community Fellowship groups
Quilters (Mondays, 2 p.m.)
Quilters from Christ Church & the Capitol Hill community meet each Monday at 2 p.m. in the upper rooms of the Parish Hall, and work diligently to create the annual quilt auctioned off to raise funds for an outside organization. Experience with sewing or Christ Church membership not required – just a willingness to learn! For more information, please reach out to the office to be connected to Linda Mellgren.
2023 Quilt Raffle
For the 40th year, quilters from Christ Church and the Capitol Hill community have gathered weekly to create a quilt for the benefit of people in need. This year’s quilt is called Kaleidoscope Squared. It is hand- and machine-pieced from cotton fabric designed by Kaffe Fassett, a renowned textiles artist whose fabrics are popular throughout the quilting world. These fabrics are bright, bold, and cover the color spectrum of the rainbow. The quilt is machine-quilted in a repeating pattern reminiscent of an old-fashioned kaleidoscope design. The quilt is 95” x 95.”
The proceeds of the 2023 quilt raffle will be split between two organizations: Buenos Vecinos & Capitol Area Food Bank. The organizers of BV work side-by- side with indigenous people in impoverished areas of Guatemala and Honduras to improve education, health, and nutrition outcomes; and CAFB supplies local non-profits with food for distribution to their clients, and provides special feeding programs for children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
The quilt will be raffled at Christ Church’s St. Nick’s dinner on December 2. Tickets are six for $10, and can be purchased by selecting “Quilt Tickets” from the dropdown here. You do not need to be present to win.
Brew Crew (timing varies)
Have you always wanted to brew your own beer? Or are you already a brewmaster? Join us! The CCWP Brew Crew meets every six weeks to brew and bottle together in the church kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. They experiment with making different kinds of beer, hold consumption parties, and often provide beer for church fellowship events. Reach out to the office to get started.
Friday Night Film Series (Fridays, 7 p.m.)
The film connoisseurs of Christ Church meet via Zoom (almost) every Friday at 7 p.m. to discuss a designated movie that members watch on their own. Some selections are themed, some are serious, and some are just plain fun. Anyone is welcome to join on any given week – commitment not required!
First Friday Book Group (Monthly on the first Friday, 7 p.m.)
The Christ Church Book Group meets monthly in the Fall & Spring to explore spiritual themes in selected books. All are welcome, and commitment is not required! We meet for a light dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by discussion in person and via Zoom.
Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Book Selections:
October 6: How We Learn to be Brave by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
November 3: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
January 5: Claiming Resurrection in the Dying Church by Anna B. Olson
February 2: Wade in the Water by Nyani Nkrumah
April 5: How to be Perfect by Michael Schur
May 3: All the Families of the Earth: Therapists in Bible Times by Barbara Laymon
June 7: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus