Christ Church News

Help Us Grow (HUG) Reading Program Table

Visit the HUG table this Sunday in the Gathering Hall to learn how you can help a student gain reading proficiency in less than an hour, all from your own laptop! HUG is looking for folks with an hour of time to dedicate to this reading program for 2nd and 3rd graders. If you would like to know more, visit hugreadingprogram.org, or contact to our own resident expert, Vicki Wieland at

Blood Drive | Tuesday, September 8 | 1 pm | Fellowship Hall

Roll up your sleeve and join us for the next Red Cross Blood Drive! Please schedule an appointment by contacting Kim Brice at (502) 727-2581. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Christ Church Cares Day | Saturday, September 19

Join us as we spend the day serving our neighbors at multiple sites across our city. We'll have offsite and onsite opportunities for all ages to serve. Please click below to register!
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Diaper Drive | August 28 - September 18

In conjunction with Christ Church Cares Day, we are collecting diapers of all sizes to benefit Mama to Mama and Play Cousins Collective. These worthy organizations work to promote the health of Louisville's pregnant black mothers and their families. Collection bins are located in the Gathering Hall and under the portico. You can also place an order through retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc. and have them shipped to Christ Church, care of Diaper Drive. Thank you for your generosity!

Pass It On Kids Sale | September 18, 9 am - 2 pm and 5:30 - 7:30 pm | September 19, 9 am - 12 pm

The semi-annual Pass it On Kids Sale is coming soon with hundreds of items - including clothing, toys, books, shoes, furniture, equipment, maternity clothes and more! Click here to sign up to volunteer or consign. For questions and more information text Jessie Kington at (407) 432-0386.

Handbells 101

Mondays, September 14 - 28 | 6:15 - 7:15 pm | Chapel

Looking for a new activity this fall? Join Donna Vaughn, Director of Adult Handbells, and try your hand at ringing in this 3-week class designed just for you! No ringing experience required. Please sign up below so that we have bells available for everyone.

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Sanctuary Series Concert - One in the Spirit: Music for Friends and Faith

Sunday, September 20 | 7 pm | Sanctuary

To celebrate his tenth anniversary in ministry at Christ Church, our Music Director, Dr. Daniel Blosser, is hosting a vocal music concert! Come and experience One in the Spirit, highlighting Dr. Blosser's work as a composer, conductor, and singer, together with some of his close friends, both old and new, including the Christ Church Chancel Choir. Selections by Brahms, Britten, Schubert, and Mendelssohn will be featured in addition to three world premieres. A freewill offering will benefit the Madina Village School of Sierra Leone.

Weekly Dinner Through September 9 | 5:15 pm | Fellowship Hall

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

Adult Class - For the Sake of Others

Through September 16 | 6 pm | Room 250

Join Pastor Eric weekly for this study on Philippians. Together you’ll discover what it means to become a community shaped by humility, joy, generosity, reconciliation, and love for our neighbors. Register here.

Weekly Dinner Through September 9 | 5:15 pm | Fellowship Hall

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

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!

Play Mahjong with Us!

Wednesdays | 1 pm | Room 253

Mahjong is a traditional, four player tile game that blends skill, strategy, and a degree of luck. All ages and skill levels are welcome! No registration required and supplies will be provided. Contact Jef Conner with any questions.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, September 12 | 8 am | Fellowship Hall

Men of all ages are invited to join us monthly for breakfast, fellowship and a guest speaker. Join us for our first gathering after our summer break! We'll welcome CCUM's Executive Director, Lauren Libert who will share a little bit about herself and how she's settling in to her new role. Hope to see you there!

Booked for Lunch

Thursday, September 10 | 12 pm | Room 156

Booked for Lunch is a monthly book club for women of all ages who believe novels provide a powerful avenue for thinking more deeply about God and the world. This month’s book is Theo of Golden by Allen Levy. Bring a lunch, if you like, and join us. Visit ccum.net/women for more information.

Belong! A Christ Church Connect Class

Sundays, September 13 - 27 | 10 am | Cafe

New to Christ Church? Looking to learn more? Join Rev. Dr. Eric Bryant and Rev. Amy Chapman for Belong! This class is for anyone interested in learning more about Christ Church and to deepen their understanding of what it means to be a United Methodist. The class is open to everyone, but is most appropriate for those considering membership or who have joined recently. Registration is encouraged, but not required - you can sign up below.

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Open Art Studio

Wednesday, September 23 | 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!

Beloved Weekend: Courageous, Safe, Included

September 25 - 27 | Fellowship Hall

• 4th Annual Art Exhibit: Love Your Neighbor is Friday, September 25 from 6 - 7:30 pm and is sponsored by AWE Ministry and Sacred Worth. Contact Kristie Goodwin for more information.
• Loving Your Neighbor - Safe Zone Training is Saturday, September 26 from 9 am - 12 pm.
• Who is Your Neighbor - Sunday Morning Class from 10 - 11 am.

Both the training and the class will be led by Dr. Hugh Clark, Ph.D., retired Florida Gulf Coast University Department Chair of Social Work.

Please visit ccum.net/sacredworth for more information on events and instructions on art submission. Click below to register for the Safe Zone Training.

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The Pastor's Pick - September

Tuesday, September 29 | 10 am – 11:30 am | Room 250

Join Pastor Eric for the next installment of The Pastor's Pick!

September Book: The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by the Arbinger Institute

The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by the Arbinger Institute is a bestselling book that uses a narrative to explore the root cause of conflict, which it identifies as a mindset of self-deception, or being "in the box". It teaches readers how to recognize their own contribution to conflict, even when they feel like the victim, and provides practical tools to shift from an "inward" to an "outward" mindset to achieve lasting resolution in personal, professional and global situations.

SAM Lunch and Program

Monday, September 14 | 11:30 am | Fellowship Hall

Join us for our first lunch and program of the fall! We'll welcome Eric Crawford, award-winning sports journalist and columnist for WDRB, who will discuss NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) and the state of college athletics. After the program we’ll enjoy a tasty buffet lunch. Register below by 12 pm on September 11.

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Prayers for Kindergartners

Sunday, September 13 | 10 am | Fellowship Hall

New Kindergartners and their families are invited to gather for a celebration! We will enjoy light refreshments and learn how to use our palm crosses in song and prayer. Don’t forget to bring your palm crosses! Sign up below.

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Acolyte Training

Sunday, September 13 | 10 am | Sanctuary

Acolyte Training is open to all 4th and 5th graders, including current acolytes. If you are interested in learning about this special ministry, come join us! Contact Elizabeth Powell with questions.

3rd Grade Bible Retreat

Sunday, September 13 | 12:30 pm | Youth Center

3rd graders and at least one grown-up are invited to join us for a follow-up Bible Retreat with Pastor Amy and Ms. Max. During this time, they’ll discover why we treasure God’s Word and learn how to use their new Bibles together. Along the way, we’ll have fun, too! This milestone is such a special moment as our 3rd graders start discovering Scripture in new ways and deepening their relationship with Jesus. Lunch is provided for this event. Don’t forget to bring your Bibles!

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Scout Center Open House

Sunday, September 20 | 12:30 pm

We’ve given the Scout Center a fresh new look, and we’d love to show you around! Tucked right inside our church is a space for adventure, learning, and friendship—and many of our families don't even know it's there! Join our Scout Pack and Troop for an Open House right after the 11:15 am service. Stop by for light refreshments and to check out the new look.