Please remember to check with the Parish Office before scheduling anything in any church buildings.
Christ Church Parish Office Hours:
The Church Office is open Monday-Thursday,
from 10:00am-1:00pm if you would like to drop by,
or Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm by appointment. Parish Administrator email
Tim Williams, Sexton Hours:
Sunday-Wednesday, 8:00am-4:00pm,
Thursdays 8:00am-11:00am and 5:00pm-10:00pm If you need access to the church property on Fridays or Saturdays, please contact Tim in advance of Friday Sexton email
Contact the Parish Office or Tim Williams, Sexton by phone:
253.383.1569
Emergency/Tim Williams: ext. 103
Parish Administrator: ext. 101
8:30: Presider/Preacher: The Rev. Samuel Torvend;
Eucharistic Minister: Dorie Hahn;
10:30: Presider/Preacher: The Rev. Samuel Torvend;
Deacon: The Ven. Gen Grewell, Archdeacon;
Eucharistic Minister: Carol Gregory;
Acolyte: Pam Vidan;
Lector: Liz Heath;
The Christ Church Choir;
Interim Music Director: Dr. Paul Tegels;
Ushers: Len Johnson, Linda Johnson, and Ciara Aylsworth; Altar Guild: Liz Heath, Brianne Knudson, Liz Schroedel Lansing, and Evelyn Tomter;
Coffee Hour Host: Sue Beer. Need to rearrange? Contact your ministry head, or if on Sunday, contact tim@christchurchtacoma.org
Holy Eucharist--Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:30 am in Trinity Chapel, or at 10:30 am in the Church or livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
Coffee in Wells Hall--Join us in the Wells Hall following the service for coffee and fellowship. If you would like to be on a coffee team, please contact Sandy Johanson or by phone at 253.905.1051.
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday Morning Prayer--(20-25 minutes) Prayers, Psalms, Canticles and Scriptures from the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship. Participants share in reading the passages aloud. Each service begins and ends with a recorded musical offering. The short service is a peaceful and centering way to start the day. Link is only live 5-10 minutes prior to service time. Be sure to use the link corresponding to the day of the week you are joining. For more information, contact Mary Hanneman.
Go to topTuesday Lectio Divina--In this practice of meditative reflection on a passage of Scripture or other text, participants listen to a passage three times, engaging deeply with the text as its meaning unfolds and evolves with each reading. Those who wish may briefly share their “take-aways” from the passage with one other. Link is only live 5-10 minutes prior to service time. For more information, contact Mary Hanneman.Taizé Prayer (by Zoom) Monthly, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7-8 pm
Join this friendly ecumenical group. For Zoom link, email Dotti Krist-Sterbick.The Secular Book Club gathers on the second Friday of each month on Zoom for an informal chat about books. We don't have an assigned book, so we share what we have been reading, authors we enjoy, good movies or documentaries to look for, etc. It is a fun way to stay in touch. If you are interested, contact Cynthia Anthony.
Parish Writing Healing and Reconciliation Workshop - Based on the Episcopal Church's "Becoming Beloved Community" document--a long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice, this workshop will take place October 9. Led by Parish member Lee MacClellan, participants can attend the in-person workshop in Trinity Library from 12:30-2:30.
Choir Rehearsals take place from 7:30-9:00pm in the Sanctuary. Contact Interim Music Director Paul Tegels for more information.
Godly Play - Sunday School meets every other Sunday from September 18 through December, then each Sunday through early June. We use the Godly Play curriculum to develop and nurture faith formation in our children. Please meet Children’s Formation Leaders Christi McCarren and David Pierce in the Narthex at 10:30 am so that we can head to the Wells Hall Sunday School rooms together.
Coffee with the Wardens, the last Sunday of each month at 11:45am. Comments? Questions? Concerns? We are listening. Come talk to your Wardens this Sunday following the 10:30am service. Pick up some coffee or tea, and meet in the church.
Sounds Wonderful Community Drum Circle--Upcoming dates to be announced. Meet Sherina James either in the courtyard or Wells Hall, depending on the weather. All are welcome; drums are provided.
Christ Church Underground Tour with Christi McCarren--Sunday, October 2, at 11:45. Have you wondered about the significance of particular stained glass windows in the sanctuary? Or why the architect put in windows that are only seen by those at the altar? And what is behind those closed doors and in the basement of Wells Hall? All of these questions AND MORE will be answered. Check out Christ Church....Underground.
Blessing of the Animals. Sunday, October 2 at 4:00pm in the Courtyard. You are welcome to bring your pet to the courtyard. Treats for humans and pets provided.
