The Founding and Foundation of CCA
This Sunday, Christ Church Anglican will celebrate its Founder's Day that occurred in 1733. CCA was the first church in Georgia that was also founded at that same time. What has sustained CCA since then to today is not a charter or government authority. CCA is sustained by its foundation on Scripture, the Lordship of Jesus, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the service of the saints, all for the purpose of worship and of mission, for the one true God. Our celebration of Founder's Day, with Oyster Roast, reminds us, as Fr. Craig does in the video, to stay centered on these priorities."
Founder's Day Oyster Roast Sunday, February 12
Immediately after the 10:30 AM Service at The Whitefield Center
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COMING UP:
To learn more about the wide range of events happening at CCA, visit the calendar on our website.
Women's Renew: A Seat at The Table >>> view flyer
Saturday, February 18, 9:30 - 11:30 AM, The Whitefield Center
CCA Annual Meeting Sunday
Sunday, February 19
One Holy Eucharist Service will be held at 9 AM
The CCA Annual Parish Meeting will be held at 10:30 AM
Nursery will be available. NO Sunday School will be offered.
Those Baby Bottles Are Starting to Fill Up!
Sunday, February 19 - Is the day to bring them back!
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As part of the order of business during the Annual Meeting, CCA members will be presented for the open vestry positions. Two terms are expiring. Nominated for the two open positions are Bryan Kerr and Claudia Thomas.
- Bryan Kerr is nominated to replace Larry Sprague.
- Claudia Thomas will be returning for an additional three-year term.
Our thanks to Larry Sprague for his dedication and service as an outgoing Vestry Member.
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Bryan Kerr first came to CCA in April of 2011 and became a member during the church’s tenure at IPC while we searched for our new location. From 2015 to 2020, Bryan served the church full-time as the Facilities Director helping turn our current building and The Whitefield Center into beautiful places for our congregation and community.
Bryan has a master’s degree from Armstrong University and possesses the gifts of leadership and discernment. He has a passion for history, liturgy, and God’s people. Bryan offers to the vestry an extensive knowledge of our buildings and properties and a servant’s heart. He is the father of the sweet Freya, and you will often see him walking her up to the Communion rail during our Sunday services.
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Claudia Thomas has been a member of CCA since 1976. Claudia is the only member to serve on the Rector Search Committees for both Fr. Marc Robertson and Fr. Craig Stephans. During her membership, Claudia has served in multiple capacities at CCA, but especially she has served as a valued counselor and mentor to many.
Claudia jokes that the only leadership position she has not held is Men’s Ministry Leader. She is a Licensed Psychologist and had a successful clinical practice in Savannah. She also serves the church on the Missions Committee, Parish Choir and Women’s Renew Leadership. Claudia is nominated to serve a second consecutive term on the Vestry and as Council Warden. She possesses the gifts of mercy, discernment, and faith and uses her leadership skills and gifts in her roles in the church.
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Adult Sunday School for February
9:15 AM, Hebron Hall
February 12
Dr. Richard Rush: Pliny’s Letter to Trajan and Peter’s First Letter to the Christians
The book of 1 Peter contains this instruction, "Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor." (1 Peter 2:17) How did early Christians seek to obey these instructions? How did they honor the Roman emperor when the Roman imperial government was persecuting Christians? A letter from Pliny the Younger, an early second-century Roman governor, helps answer these questions. In this letter Pliny reported to the emperor Trajan exactly how he persecuted Christians and how Christians responded. Pliny's letter, therefore, reveals how early Christians attempted to fear God, while also honoring an emperor that was persecuting them for fearing God. The Christians in Pliny's letter can serve as an encouragement and a model to present Christians who also struggle to balance obedience to God and to early authorities.
Richard Rush holds a PhD in Ancient Mediterranean History and joined CCA in the summer of 2022.
February 19
No Sunday School Annual Meeting
February 26
Jerry & Stacy Kramer: Ministry on the Front Lines of the Spirtual Frontier
Hear how the Holy Spirit is working among his people in dramatic fashion to continue to spread the gospel and growth of his kingdom. The Kramer's ministry in the Middle East and in Africa is among the neediest and most persecuted people groups. Their testimonies will strengthen your faith and inspire your ministry and prayers.
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New Youth Sunday School
We live in a culture filled with tension and conflict over sex, relationships, gender, and identity. As Christians, we are called to live like Jesus - but culture even tells us conflicting ideas about what Jesus would do! Join us as we look at how Jesus lived a sexual ethic. This Bible study will help students:
- understand and embrace God’s design for love, relationships, and sexuality.
- see that they are never beyond God’s forgiveness and grace.
- learn how to engage the LGBTQ conversation with both compassion and biblical clarity.
- respond in compassion to those who have been abused or who believe differently.
Content Warning: This is a Bible study about sexual ethics. As such, parents and students should be prepared to engage with topics related to God's design for sex and love, as well as how God loves sinners and desires reconciliation and restoration. Erin and Cal have thoroughly reviewed the material and can make it available for parents if requested. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Erin or Cal via youth@ccasav.org
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Fourth Friday at Wesley Gardens
278 Shipyard Road, Savannah, GA 31406
Join Fr. Bryan at Wesley Gardens for this monthly retreat focused on prayer, silence, solitude, and reflection on Holy Scripture. While the retreat begins at the Gazebo at 9:00 a.m., you are welcome to come at 8:30 a.m. for coffee or tea.
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City Wide Women's Retreat
Point Pleasant Retreat, Talahi Island, Savannah, GA.
March 17-19
Cost: $100 per person (includes all meals and snacks)
Speakers: Maureen Ross Jones & Denise Wilson
Share this wonderfully blessed teaching opportunity with the women in your life!
Next month, the women of CCA will be pairing up with other churches in Savannah to host a City-Wide Women's Retreat. The teachers for this weekend are Maureen Ross Jones and Denise Wilson and they will be joining us from Northern Ireland. These are wonderful seasoned and passionate bible teachers, who can really bring scripture alive.
For additional details and to register>
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Assisting in Worship
Schedule for those assisting in worship Read more>
Sunday Worship Schedule
- 8 AM, Holy Eucharist, Nave
- 9:15 AM*, Adult Sunday School in Hebron Hall
- 9:15 AM, Gospel Play in Children's Room
- 9:15 AM*, Catechesis Course in The Gathering Place
- 10:30 AM*^, Holy Eucharist, Nave
- 8 PM^, Compline
* Nursery provided for infants through 4 years old.
^ Service Live streamed via YouTube
Sundays In Epiphany
February 12, Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, Founders’ Day Oyster Roast
Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7/Psalm 67/Acts 1:1-18/Matthew 9:35-38
February 19, Transfiguration, Last Sunday of Epiphany
9 AM Eucharist with Annual Parish Meeting at 10:30 AM
Readings: Exodus 24:12-18/Psalm 99/Philippians 3:7-14/Matthew 17:1-9
Healing Prayer Service
Thursday, February 16, 7 PM
Our monthly healing service invites the healing presence and touch of the Lord into our lives, families, church, and community. We offer prayers for healing for body, soul, spirit, and relationships. At our services, there is no calling people out, requirement to identify needs, say anything or get out of your seat. We pray for healing for the congregation, and if those present would like to receive personal prayer, what they share is confidential and completely voluntary. Join us to receive the Lord’s healing and to offer your prayers for others.
Prayer
Gulf Atlantic Diocese Weekly Cycle of Prayer: link here
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Prayer Ministry Training
Jerry & Stacy Kramer
Saturday, February 25 10 AM – Noon, The Whitefield Center
Prayer Ministry Training with Jerry and Stacy Kramer--If you are a Prayer Minister or would like to learn how to pray for those in need, come to this session with Jerry and Stacy who are seeing God move in miraculous ways through intercessory prayers and laying on of hands. Saturday, February 25, 10 am to noon at The Whitefield Center. Come early and join in prayer for the church at 8:30 am.
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CCA Ministry Opportunity
God nudges us in small and mysterious ways. Perhaps he is calling you to spend some time sharing his love with the smallest of us. Consider visiting with our kids during a Sunday School class or a youth group meeting. Erin Macdonald would be happy to meet with you to discuss how you can become part of this vibrant ministry at CCA.
Please be in prayer for additional helpers in our ever-expanding children and youth ministries.
“Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally, through your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
2019 ACNA Prayer Book
Occasional Prayer #76 For Guidance
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Turkey and Northern Syria Earthquake Relief
On February 6, a massive 7.8 earthquake struck southeast Turkey. Many aftershocks continue to be felt and the devastation to this region is unthinkable. The death toll has risen to more than 11,000.
If you are called to provide financial support to the survivors of the earthquakes in Turkey and northern Syria these two Anglican groups are both working to help those impacted.
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