sunday | june 14, 2026

WAYS TO CONNECT | christchurchfl.org/ways2connect  

CONNECT CARDS We want to know how you’re doing. Please fill out a Connect Card, to tell us that you are here, how we can pray for you, and which ministries you’re called to so we can help you get connected. We’d love to hear your ideas also. You’ll find paper Connect Cards in the worship space and digital cards at christchurchfl.org/connectcard.   

HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE TIME Coffee and snacks are available before the 9am and 11am services. Join your friends for coffee and conversation outside the kitchen window in the gym lobby. 

RECEPTION FOR PASTORS CATHY & DOUG today | june 14 | 10am & 12noon | fellowship halls 2-4 Celebrate the leadership and faithfulness of Pastors Cathy and Doug Johns for the past two years. There will be two receptions – one after the 9am service, the other after the 11am service – where you’ll have a chance to say thank you and wish them well as they retire.  

ARTF GATHERING sunday | june 14 | 1pm | fellowship halls 2-4 The Anti-Racism Task Force, a group focused on bringing an end to racism within and outside the church, will gather at 1pm today to plan events for the next couple of months. All are welcome to come learn about the initiative and plan ways to share with others. For more information, email ARTF leader Susan Spragg, sspragg@christchurchfl.org 

SERVE  

READ & REFLECT saturday | june 20 | 9:30am The Anti-Racism Task Force is joining with the United Women in Faith of the South East District to host a morning of conversation around the book, Building Beloved Community: The Courage to Love in the Face of Tyranny, on Saturday, June 20. You’ll want to read the book in advance. Susan Spragg has a limited number available for purchase, or you can order the paperback from Cokesbury, or a digital copy from Amazon. We’re looking forward to observing Juneteenth with this time of learning, reflection and connection with folks from all over South Florida. Please sign up in advance at christchurchfl.org/events so we can be prepared for you. 

BLESSINGS FOOD PANTRY The Blessings Food Pantry needs our donations to keep up with the growing needs of our neighbors in the Parkway community. Here are the most-needed items: canned tuna and chicken, canned or boxed soups, cereals, instant potatoes, tomato sauce, rice, pasta, mac-and-cheese, canned beans, saltine crackers, jelly, peanut butter, coffee/tea, canned fruit, canned ravioli, canned meat such as Spam, and cereal bars. If you’d like us to do the shopping, donations can be made at christchurchfl.org/give, with Blessings Pantry in the notes field, or make out a check to Christ Church and write Blessings Pantry on the memo line. Learn more at christchurchfl.org/blessings 

SERVE A MEAL AT PARKWAY sundays 8:30-10:30am | wednesdays 4-6pm You are invited to share the joy of serving a hot meal to our neighbors and friends on the Parkway Campus. You’ll serve alongside more experienced volunteers, serving food, welcoming guests and helping to clean up after the meal. If you are interested, please send an email to info@christchurchfl.org 

ZOE EMPOWERS We support the Arise and Shine Kironya Empowerment Group of 24 orphaned and abandoned teens and young adults as they learn skills to be self-supporting through Zoe Empowers. Our partnership with them runs through December 2027. The skills taught by Zoe will help each young adult support themselves and their families in their context. You can learn more at christchurchfl.org/zoe 

PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR PARKWAY The Parkway community breakfast is prepared in the Fort Lauderdale kitchen early Sunday morning. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together. Students can earn service hours. Send an email to info@christchurchfl.org if your family or group can help. 

HEAT DINNERS FOR PARKWAY On Wednesdays, we’re preparing Christ Church’s famous and tasty meatloaf and side dishes in the Fort Lauderdale kitchen for our guests on the Parkway Campus. Flex volunteer time 2-4pm. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together after school. Students can earn service hours. If you are interested, please send an email to info@christchurchfl.org 

JOIN THE WELCOME TEAM Do you enjoy greeting your church family and welcoming guests? The Welcome Team would be a great place for you to serve. Welcome Team members also help serve communion and collect the offering. Some welcome team members serve as ushers and greeters for memorial services and other special events. Michele Apple and Jeanne Deinken lead this team. Serving with the Welcome Team is a great way to get to know your church family. Sign up at christchurchfl.org/serve   

BE PART OF THE WORSHIP TECH TEAM Put your tech skills to work for God. If you would like to be part of the team that helps run the cameras and visuals for worship, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org   

CONNECT   

AT THE TABLE  returning next sunday | june 21 | 10:05am | fellowship hall 2 Join us next Sunday, June 14, for At the Table, a time to explore the scripture of the day and meet new people as you do. At The Table is on break today so we can all attend the pastors’ reception. When it returns, invite friends and newcomers to join you. Plan to stay after the 9am service or come early for the 11am service for this time together; you don’t need to hear the day's message to participate in the conversation. Holy Grounds will be open, so plan to grab a snack and coffee, and join us.  

PATRIOTIC FUNDRAISER FOR CHRIST CHURCH saturday | june 27 | 4-6pm  Christ Church will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a barbecue and fundraiser! For a donation of just $20 per person or $40 per family, you can enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, coleslaw, watermelon, apple pie and ice cream – accompanied by patriotic music and live entertainment. There will be silent and live auctions!  You can get your tickets now and avoid the line the night of the event. 

SHARED MEALS You are invited to share a meal and community twice each week on the Parkway Campus. On Wednesday, 4:30-6pm, dinner is served to all who come. On Sunday, breakfast is shared 9-10am.  This is a great way to build community with our neighbors. The Parkway Campus is located at 100 NE 44th Street, Deerfield Beach. 

CHRIST CHURCH AT TRIVIA NIGHT mondays | 7:30pm | Funky Buddha Brewery Join us as we play trivia. It’s an informal gathering of folks who have fun trying to answer the questions and catching up on one another’s lives. Look for the Christ Church team at the Funky Buddha, 1201 NE 38th Street, Oakland Park, on Monday nights.      

GROW 

WOMEN OF FAITH noon wednesdays on Zoom Women of all ages are invited to join Women of Faith. This lunch hour group welcomes all who want to learn and pray together.  If you’re interested, contact group leader Cynthia Metzger Phipps, cmetzgerphipps@christchurchfl.org 

MORNING PRAYERS Join your church family for morning prayers Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30am on the Christ Church Facebook page, @christchurchfl. If you can’t be online at 7:30, a recording of morning prayers is available on Facebook. 

HEALING         

FAITH CARING GROUP mondays | 1pm The Faith Caring Group reflects and addresses the need for caring and assistance as well as grief support. The group meets on Zoom every Monday of the month, except the second Monday when members have lunch at H2Ocean, 5975 N Federal Hwy #103, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org with your contact information. A Faith Caring Group leader will get back to you.    

STUDENTS 

FOOD. FUN. FRIENDS.  returning next Sunday | 10am | fellowship hall 4 Sixth- to 12th graders, plus Christ Church School and Christ Church fifth graders, are invited to play games, enjoy snacks and just hang out with other students after the 9am service on Sunday morning. If you have questions, please contact student ministry leader Phil Woodard, known as Mr. W, at pwoodard@christchurchfl.org 

CHILDREN & FAMILIES  

LEAD THE LORD'S PRAYER & APOSTLES CREED first sundays Children are invited to lead the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles Creed in the 9am and 11am services on the first Sunday of each month. Email Pastor Monique to volunteer, mmcbride@ccsfl.org 

i9 SPORTS AT CHRIST CHURCH Soccer, flag football, basketball and multi-sport programs are open for children age 3 and up. i9 is a community-based program devoted to helping children succeed. Learn about all of the opportunities on the i9 website. i9sports.com  

CHURCH BUSINESS 

JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE friday | june 19 Church offices on the Fort Lauderdale campus and the Parkway campus, including the Blessings Food Pantry, will be closed Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, June 20. 

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING The next Church Council meeting is scheduled for September 14.