This Sunday, we will be having a single mass beginning in the Memorial Garden at 10:30 am. We will process together with our palms to begin the great reenactment of Christ's final week, followed by our usual service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II.
Chorus Angelorum, Chattanooga's premier chamber choral ensemble, is proud to announce their upcoming service of Tenebrae in conjunction with Christ Church Episcopal on Tuesday, April 4th at 7:00 PM. We would be honored if you would consider sharing this free performance opportunity with your congregants and/or members. The word “Tenebrae” comes from the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows”. In another age, monks chanted the ancient psalms and lamentations in the darkness of night (Matins) or very early morning (Lauds). […]
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, followed by the Stations of the Cross.
Maundy Thursday marks the institution of the Lord's Supper and Christ's washing of the disciples's feet. We will begin with a silent meal starting at 5 pm. The meal will be a simple one of soup and bread. Please bring along soup if you can so that we can freeze it to restart our ability to give food to those in pastoral need. We will have space and a meal for our younger members who may find the silence a […]
We will have the proper liturgy of the day at 12 pm. This service consists of readings, prayers, and the veneration of the cross. It is a simple service that follows the earliest prayers of the church very closely.
A simpler Good Friday service with a craft for younger folks. Hot Cross Buns will be served after.
Easter begins on Saturday night with the Great Vigil at 8:30 pm. The Vigil is the highpoint of the liturgical year. We begin outside with the blessing of the new fire. We process into the church with the newly lit paschal candle that is blessed with the singing of the Exsultet. The font is also blessed as we renew our baptism and celebrate the eucharist.
There will be just one service this Sunday, at 10:30 am, with the baptism of Matilda Grace Ratchford.
A concert featuring choral music used in film, TV, and video games.
Chorus Angelorum, Chattanooga's premier chamber choral ensemble, is proud to announce their upcoming service of Tenebrae in conjunction with Christ Church at 7:00 PM. We would be honored if you would consider sharing this free performance opportunity with your congregants and/or members. The word “Tenebrae” comes from the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows”. In another age, monks chanted the ancient psalms and lamentations in the darkness of night (Matins) or very early morning (Lauds). Traditionally held during Holy Week, […]