sunday | october 25, 2026

WAYS TO CONNECT | christchurchfl.org/ways2connect  

TODAY  

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 between 8:45 and 10:45am. Join your friends for coffee and conversation outside the kitchen window in the gym lobby.   

AT THE TABLE sunday | 10:05am | fellowship hall 1 At the Table is a time to explore the scripture of the day and meet new people. 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 is open, so plan to grab a snack and coffee, and join us.      

FREEWAY SUNDAY NIGHT today | 5-7pm – 5th-8th graders | 6-7pm dinner | 6-8pm high schoolers There’s room at the table for all 5th through 12th graders every Sunday evening.  Fifth-graders through middle school students meet 5-7pm; high schoolers, 6-8pm.  Both groups come together for dinner at 6pm. Bring a friend or two.  Questions? Contact Mr. W, director of student ministry, at pwoodard@christchurchfl.org    

SERVE    

GIVE BLOOD tuesday | november 3 | 8am-2pm| big red bus Give the gift of life by donating blood.  The Big Red Bus will be on campus on election day. You can schedule a time to give blood at christchurchfl.org/events 

FOOD FOR THE BLESSINGS PANTRY More and more people are turning to the Blessings Food Pantry, on the Parkway Campus, 100 NE 44th St., Deerfield Beach, to feed their families. Your donations help keep up with the growing needs of our neighbors. 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, 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      

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     

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.  Students who serve can receive service hours. If you are interested, please send an email to info@christchurchfl.org     

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 prepare 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     

RECOGNIZE SAINTS ON ALL SAINTS SUNDAY sunday | november 1 | 9am & 11am  On All Saints Sunday, we recognize the saints in our church who have gone before us. We will ring a bell and light a candle for those in our church family who have passed in the preceding 12 months. If you would like to recognize your personal saints, please fill out the form at christchurchfl.org/saints and we will show their names on the screens on All Saints Sunday. If you cannot use the online form, please sign the book in the lobby outside of worship. christchurchfl.org/saints 

CITIZENSHIP CLINIC: INVITE & VOLUNTEER saturday | november 14 | 9:30am-2:30pm | fellowship halls 2-4 The Anti-Racism Task Force will host a South Florida citizenship clinic to help lawful permanent residents (LPRs) on their journey to U.S. citizenship. If you know anyone who is 18 years old, has been a legal resident for five years or married to a U.S. citizen for three years, invite them to come learn how they can become a citizen. If you are a citizen, your help is welcomed as a volunteer. You will receive training to help guide applicants through the process and assist them with their applications. This is a meaningful opportunity to give back, connect with your community, and make a positive impact. If hospitality is your gift, this is a great place to share. The Citizenship Clinic is sponsored by Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, and the New Americans Campaign. Questions? Contact Linda Bajkowsky or ARTF leader Susan Spragg, sspragg@christchurchfl.org Fliers to invite permanent residents and a link to sign up to volunteer can be found at christchurchfl.org/events 

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH October is the month when United Methodists express gratitude to their pastors for their spiritual guidance and leadership. If you would like to say thank you to Pastors Jad Denmark and Monique McBride, look for boxes outside of worship with notecards nearby.  Write a note and drop it in the box.  Or send emails to Pastor Jad at  jdenmark@christchurchfl.org or Pastor Monique,  mmcbride@ccsfl.org.  The Staff Parish Relations Committee will host receptions for the pastors on Sunday, November 1, at 10am and 12noon in Fellowship Halls 2-4.  Mark your calendar and plan to be there. 

SHARED MEALS You are invited to share a meal and community twice each week on the Parkway Campus. On Wednesday, 4:30-5:30pm, 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. Lodok for the Christ Church team at the Funky Buddha, 1201 NE 38th Street, Oakland Park, on Monday nights.         

GROW     

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE sunday | november 8 | 9am | lawn Everyone is invited to bring a friend or neighbor and pets to the Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, November 8, on the lawn between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Halls. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, if you like. All pets should be leashed or safely in carriers. We'll sing worship songs and have a message before the pastors bless our animal friends. You can also bring a stuffed animal or picture of a special animal to be blessed. This is a special time of invitation to our community and acknowledgement of God's creation. You can help care for pets looking for their forever home by bringing dog and cat food, old towels and blankets, to worship through November 8, when items will be donated to Abandoned Pet Rescue. 

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             

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY november 1 | 9am & 11am  Christ Church will recognize those in our church family who have passed on during the previous 12 months on All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2026. We will also remember loved ones of our members on the screens during the services.  If you would like to remember a loved one who has gone on to be with Jesus, please write their name/s at christchurchfl.org/saints You may also pin a bell to the bell banner, in the narthex of the sanctuary.  The bell banner will be carried forward during the 11am service on All Saints Sunday. 

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    

FREEWAY EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT every sunday | 5-7pm – 5th-8th graders | 6-7pm dinner | 6-8pm high schoolers There’s room at the table for all 5th through 12th graders every Sunday evening. Fifth-graders through middle school students meet 5-7pm; high schoolers, 6-8pm.  Both groups come together for dinner at 6pm. Bring a friend or two.  Questions? Contact Mr. W, director of student ministry, at pwoodard@christchurchfl.org    

SECOND SUNDAYS ARE SERVE SUNDAYS 8am at the Parkway Campus Students in 5th – 12th grades are invited to meet Mr. W, aka Student Ministry Leader Phil Woodard, at the Parkway Campus, where students can help prepare for and serve a community breakfast. It’s a great way to serve our neighbors and earn service hours. Questions? Contact Mr. W, 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     

CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE today | october 25 | 4-6pm | cason umc  Clergy and lay persons of the church are invited to the Cluster Charge Conference on Sunday, October 25, at 4pm at Cason United Methodist Church, 342 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. It will be a time of worship and fellowship with other area United Methodists and include the church’s annual business meeting. 

PART-TIME CUSTODIAN Christ Church is seeking a dependable, flexible, and conscientious Part-Time Custodian to help maintain clean, safe, welcoming, and well-prepared spaces at Christ Church & Christ Church School in Fort Lauderdale and the Parkway Campus, home of our food pantry, in Deerfield Beach. Learn more about the position and how to apply at christchurchfl.org/jobs