Worship
Schedule

Sunday
8 am Holy Eucharist

10 am Holy Eucharist

Sunday School Nursery Care Available

Coffee Fellowship following the service

Wednesday
10 am Holy Eucharist

A complete schedule of weekly church activities is listed in the Sunday Bulletin. See the bottom of the News Page to download.

Revised Common Lectionary
Many Christians - Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, Anglicans, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and Methodists - have chosen to read the same lessons aloud each Sunday to emphasize their sense of being one community united in Jesus Christ as they journey together through the church year. This set of lessons is called the lectionary.

We have the Sunday Lectionary available on the News Page. It's updated every week.

Above is just one of the stained glass windows in the church and you will find different samples on each of our web pages.

Historically

Christ Church was established in 1891 by the Rev. Thomas E. Dickey; since 1892, Episcopalians have been worshiping at this present site; and serving the community in Christ's name.
The present sanctuary/worship space was dedicated in 1957. Our bishop resides in Helena; we are a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Montana, in close fellowship with Episcopalians all over the state. Each year we convene in a Diocesan convention to strengthen our common ties, renew our commitment to Jesus Christ in the Episcopal Church, and prepare programs for the ministry.

Christ is King. . .Christ Church Episcopal is named in honor of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Particularly as Christ the King. We are most mindful that our King reigned from the Tree of the Cross and that the Crucified One is the Risen One! We remember that Jesus Christ taught us that He came to serve, not be served. We try to serve in Christ's Name.

One way we view our Christian life, life in Jesus Christ, is Journey Inward, Journey Outward.

Journey Inward: regular attendance at worship, principally the celebration of the Holy Eucharist: participation in parish education, opportunities for personal spiritual growth and growth as a group of Jesus' disciples at Christ Church; personal prayer, Bible study, caring for others in our church family.

Journey Outward: serving the world in Christ's name; proclaiming Christ by word and example; participating in community-building programs. Christ Church is principally involved in the Tuesday Evening Free Clinic and The Gathering Place as parish ministries. Christ Church tithes its income: 10% is given to Christ-centered ministries beyond the parish. Every member of Christ Church is a minister of the Gospel, and our people serve local communities, our diocese and the world in many, varied, and personal ways. We, with the grace of God the Holy Spirit, proclaim Christ in ways unique to each of us.

You will discover Christ Church to be a caring, prayerful, Christ-centered congregation. We are a people of diverse backgrounds and opinions yet we enjoy worshiping together and sharing one another's burdens. We thrive as a community whose traditions include attitudes that are Protestant and Catholic, ancient and reformed, liberal and conservative. Our spirituality unites us. Please: make yourself at home in our church. Join with us as we follow the beautiful ritual of Anglican worship which binds us together as a community of God's people.

Episcopalians pray together as a community of believers.

Our prayers are informed and shaped by the scriptures and our services follow the prayer book of the Episcopal Church: the Book of Common Prayer. The rites and prayers found in this book follow closely the practices of the early Christians. The Book of Common Prayer has been used by Episcopalians for over four hundred years and contains the texts of public worship services, creeds, prayers, and private devotions. It is the red book in the pew rack. The bulletin you received as you entered will guide you in the order of service.

Our Service is a celebration
of the Lord's Supper.

The Holy Eucharist [Lord's Supper] is the central act of worship in the Episcopal Church. It is a celebration of Christ's life, death and resurrection. If you are a baptized Christian you are welcome to receive the Sacrament. To partake, come forward with others. At the Alter, the Bread and Wine we receive are the real and spiritual Presence of Christ's Body and Blood given for us.

Please Join in singing!

A rich tradition of hymnody enhances our liturgy with a variety of service music and hymns. The bulletin you received will list hymns, as well as the hymn board visible in the front of the church. Generally, we Episcopalians stand to sing, kneel to pray, and sit to listen. Please worship as you feel most comfortable.

We are not the church for everyone; but do give us fair consideration and allow us to answer concerns and questions you may have.
We like to lay low for awhile, just attend and worship for now quite fine with us. . . after all, 'merely' coming to church is why we're here: to worship, to receive sustenance for the Journey. Welcome: we will not pressure, but neither do we wish to be neglectful. Merely let someone know when you'd like to "get more active."

May the Peace of Christ, which passes all understanding, keep your heart and mind in the knowledge and love of God, and of God's Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.