 Jesus left his disciples saying that he would send power from God to do God's work. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower people to love, to serve, and to become fully alive! "Pentecost" is the name of the day the Spirit descended.
 Death is the ultimate enemy, the last one to be defeated. What did Jesus do about death? What difference does that make to us, here, now? Try us out on Sunday mornings, or reach out to explore with us the implications of Jesus' greatest work.
Sunday, April 13, 10:45 am Palm Sunday procession (Jesus enters Jerusalem as king)
Thursday, April 17, 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday (The Last Supper, Passover, with his disciples) Friday, April 18, Good Friday (Jesus is executed by crucifixion) Sunday, April 20 Easter (Jesus is raised from the dead)
Illustrations above are courtesy of Lightstock  The season of Lent starts this Sunday on March 9th. All are welcome to join us in worship either in person or online.
Due to inclement weather, Christchurch will be closed on Sunday February 16th, 2025. Stay safe and warm, and we hope to see you next week! Click here for a devotional for the day.  Due to inclement weather, Christchurch will be closed on Sunday February 9th, 2025. Stay safe and warm and we will see you next week. Click here for an alternate online worship service.  New Year's resolutions only go so far, because they are dependent on our own abilities and determination. Real change for the better happens in a community of like-minded, open-hearted people working on the same kinds of changes we seek. The power to change comes from God. Come sample Christchurch community as we pursue a better way to live -- with God.
The weeks and days leading up to Christmas Day are full of activity and preparation. Come prepare your heart with us as we make room for the one who is the source of hope, peace, joy, and love -- Jesus. Note these special times:
Join us Sunday mornings as we pour through Jesus' famous sayings and stirring words in what has come to be called the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5 - 7. Every Sunday from September 8 through November 24 we will take time to hear what he has to say to us today. Want to see a great video series that explores the same material? Click the image below.  As of September 8 we are back on the school year schedule. We have classes and groups for all ages, with 2 adult options. We would love to see you Sunday mornings as we learn together!  |