Christ Church News

Dear Christ Church Family and Friends,

This Sunday is a special one at Christ Church as we begin ALL IN, Heart, Soul and Mind, our two-week stewardship series centered on Jesus’ call to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.

In Matthew 22:1–14, Jesus tells the surprising story of a wedding banquet. The invitation has gone out, the table is prepared, and yet some choose not to come. Others—people who never expected to be invited—find themselves welcomed to the feast.

What does it mean to say “yes” to God’s invitation? What does it look like to be all in—not just for a moment, but with our whole lives?

This Sunday is Living Proof Sunday, when we will celebrate some stories from within our own congregation—of people whose lives demonstrate what it means to say yes to God, to Christ Church, and to the calling of love and generosity.

I hope you’ll join us for our regular worship service times. Come hear the stories. Come and see what it looks like when ordinary people are becoming living proof of God’s love.

I’ll see you Sunday!

Pastor Eric

 NOTEWORTHY


Trunk or Treat Community Fun Night!

Friday, October 30 | 6 - 7:30 pm

We hope you'll join us for this annual fun and festive event! We are inviting the entire community, so we're asking for your help to make it a success.

  • We need 30 Decorated Car Trunks to bless our community with fun, creativity, and connection. Whether your trunk is spooky, silly, or storybook-inspired, your participation will light up the night for local families! Sign up your car below!
  • We need candy! Please drop off individually wrapped candy to collection bins located at the Christ Church School entrance at Door 8 and in the Gathering Hall by October 26.

SIGN UP YOUR DECORATED TRUNK


Employment Opportunity at Lifehouse

Christ Church would like to share a great opportunity to help our ministry partner Lifehouse Maternity Home care for pregnant and parenting women in Louisville! The House Mentor position is perfect for an empty nester, a new retiree looking for purpose, or someone looking for additional income. For more information, please click here.


Wednesday Evening Dinners

Wednesdays, October 7 - November 11 | 5:15 - 6 pm | Fellowship Hall

Join us for a fellowship meal for all ages! The meals will be $8 for adults and $ 4 for kids. Register below by 12 pm on the Monday prior. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.

Menus:

  • 10/7 - Pulled pork/pulled chicken/black bean burgers, mac & cheese, green beans
  • 10/14 - Taco bar
  • 10/21 - Pasta, salad, garlic bread
  • 10/28 - Soup & salad bar
  • 11/4 - Chicken, potatoes & veggies
  • 11/11 - Breakfast for dinner

SIGN UP FOR DINNER


Protecting Your House of Worship - A Security Seminar

Thursday, October 15 | 2 - 4 pm | Fellowship Hall

Christ Church’s Security Team invites the congregation and community partners to a free seminar, facilitated by USCCA, focused on ways to make our churches safer and better prepared. Participants will learn practical tools to recognize warning signs of potential violence, develop an effective emergency operations plan, address safety concerns unique to houses of worship, evaluate current security practices, and provide immediate care for traumatic injuries. Please bring water, note-taking materials, and your questions. You can sign up here. Contact Mike Porter with questions.


Women's Luncheon at Jeffersontown UMC

Saturday, October 17 | 11 am - 1 pm | 10219 Taylorsville Rd

Jeffersontown United Methodist Church is inviting women of all ages to their Women's Luncheon, featuring our own Rev. Leigh Ann Maynard as their guest speaker, presenting A Place at the Table. There is no cost for lunch, but reservations are suggested by calling (502) 267-1437 or emailing . Reserve your spot today for food, faith and fellowship!


Called to Write

Thursday, October 15 | 6:30 pm | Room 001

Whether you’re interested in writing fiction or nonfiction, memoirs or devotions, short stories or children’s books, blog posts or articles, poetry or journals, Called to Write is for you! The monthly workshops provide useful, step-by-step instruction, followed by a chance to share your writing with a small group for feedback and encouragement. If you're new to the group, sign up here.


Fall Retreat at Aldersgate Camp: Unrevealed

Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8

"But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." - Romans 8:24-25

All ages are invited to come join the fun and enjoy the sacred space that Aldersgate has to offer! Experience creeks, hammocking, caving, hiking, folk dancing and see the historic Fitchburg furnace. The cost is $50 per family. Feel free to stay for the whole weekend or just come for part of it!

Activites include:

  • Friday night campfire gathering - welcome home!
  • Saturday morning vespers and quiet time
  • Saturday night s’mores and more campfire worship
  • Sunday morning Communion

Register below!

REGISTER HERE

 STEWARDSHIP


ALL IN! Heart | Soul | Mind

In October, Christ Church is going ALL IN — Heart, Soul, and Mind (Matthew 22:37) as we kick off our 2027 Stewardship Series.

Join us October 11 for Living Proof Sunday and October 18 for Commitment Sunday as we celebrate all God is doing in our church.

Make a 2027 Committment

 CARE


STAY TUNED FOR MORE CARE NEWS

 SENIOR ADULT


STAY TUNED FOR MORE SENIOR ADULT NEWS

 ADULT


Open Play Session Weekly - Beginning 10/7/26

Wednesdays | 1 pm | Room 158

Mahjong is a traditional, four player tile game that blends skill, strategy, and a degree of luck. Please bring your own board. No registration required. Please note this is an open play session, not an instructional class. Contact Jef Conner with any questions.


Wednesday Evening Class: For Such a Time As This

Wednesdays, October 7 - November 11 | 6 - 7 pm | Room 250

What if your life is more connected to God’s purposes than you realize? What if the people around you, the resources you’ve been given, and even the places where you find yourself are opportunities toward becoming living proof of God’s love? Join Rev. Dr. Eric Bryant on this journey through the book of Esther and discover what it means to recognize God’s presence, respond to God’s call, find courage, and use what we’ve been given for the sake of others. Sign up below!

Sign Up Here


Love Gives Grace: A Marriage Date Night

Saturday, October 17 | 6 - 8:30 pm | Youth Center

Share a meal with fellow married couples and learn about our upcoming marriage retreat. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and encouragement. Register below!

REGISTER HERE


Open Art Studio

Wednesday, October 28 | 6 - 8 pm | Art Room in Youth Center

Join the A.W.E. (Art | Wonder | Experience) Ministry for Open Art Studios, once a month on Wednesday evenings through November. Bring your work in progress or come and start something new – we have plenty of paper, paints, and drawing materials available. Everyone, age 11-111+ is welcome and childcare is available!

 YOUTH


Parents - Stay Connected

  • Join the GroupMe for this school year here.
  • Sign up here to receive Youth News, our weekly Youth Ministry Newsletter.
  • You can read the most recent edition of Youth News here.

A big thanks for your continued support!

Please consider signing up to help with food donations:

  • If you'd like to sign up for Youth Faith Formation breakfast goodies, please click here.
  • If you'd like to sign up for Youth Group dinner, please click here.

 CHILDREN


Faith Formation

Sunday, October 11 | 10 am
  • Our PreK's will begin a 3-week study of Moses, beginning with Moses As A Baby this Sunday. They will learn how God provides loving caretakers for us, much like the love God has for us.
  • Our K-2nd graders will be digging into their two week study on the story of Noah.
  • Our 3rd-5th graders will be studying the story of the Tower of Babel. 3rd - 5th graders are encouraged to bring their Bibles to Faith Formation every Sunday.


Trunk or Treat Community Fun Night!

Friday, October 30 | 6 - 7:30 pm

We hope you'll join us for this annual fun and festive event! We are inviting the entire community, so we're asking for your help to make it a success.

  • We need 30 Decorated Car Trunks to bless our community with fun, creativity, and connection. Whether your trunk is spooky, silly, or storybook-inspired, your participation will light up the night for local families! Sign up your car at ccum.net/trunkortreat.
  • We need candy! Please drop off individually wrapped candy to collection bins located at the Christ Church School entrance at Door 8 and in the Gathering Hall by October 23.

 SERVE


Shop the Jewels of Grace Table!

Stop by the Jewels of Grace table in the Gathering Hall before or after worship on Sunday, October 18! They will have a variety of seasonal handmade necklaces and pens for you to choose from. As always, 100% of all proceeds will go to support the mission of The Healing Place.


Bags of Grace

Bags of Grace are available in the Gathering Hall. Grab a couple to keep in your car so you can offer them to someone in need when the opportunity arises. Each bag contains basic snacks to help sustain someone who may be experiencing hunger. A small act of kindness can make a meaningful difference!


Weekday Desk Volunteers Needed

Have you ever wondered what's involved in volunteering at the front desk during the week? If you have a couple of hours to donate occasionally, this could be the spot for you! For more information contact Gina Perry at or (502) 882-9685.

 MUSIC


Open Chord | 6 pm | Room 002

No matter your skill level, this group is for anyone, 10th grade through retired, who enjoys the simple joy of making music with others. No registration needed and we'll have extra instruments on hand. Come as often as you like! *NO MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 9/30/26*