Christ Church News

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Rev. Dr. Eric Bryant

Senior Pastor

Dear Christ Church Family and Friends,

I am thrilled to be back in worship with you this weekend after being away last Sunday! And what a wonderful Sunday to return: World Communion Sunday, when Christians around the world gather at the table of Jesus.

In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus tells a challenging story about a vineyard. A landowner carefully plants, protects, and prepares the vineyard, then entrusts it to others. The question becomes: What will they do with what has been entrusted to them?

That question is at the heart of our worship. Everything we have—our lives, gifts, resources, relationships, and even this church—is ultimately entrusted to us by God. We are not owners; we are stewards. And God hopes our lives will produce the fruit of love, mercy, justice, generosity, and peace.

As we gather around Christ’s table with Christians around the world, we will remember that the vineyard belongs to God and ask what fruit God might grow through us.

I can’t wait to worship with you!

Pastor Eric

 NOTEWORTHY

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!

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

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

SAM Lunch and Programs

Monday, October 12 | 11:30 am | Fellowship Hall

This is Our Story | Mark Ray, Church Historian
Join us as we welcome Mark Ray, Christ Church Historian for This is Our Story. Mark has beautifully documented the seventy-year history of our church. An award-winning freelance writer, Mark has written for numerous brands and publications and is the author of eight books, including the 13th edition of the venerable Boy Scout Handbook. After the program we'll enjoy a delicious boxed lunch from Gracious Plenty. Sign up below!

Sign up here

 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

Booked for Lunch

Thursday, October 8 | 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. October's book is The Language of God by Francis Collins. Bring a lunch, if you wish, and join them!

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, October 10 | 8 am | Fellowship Hall

Men of all ages are invited to join us monthly for breakfast, fellowship and a guest speaker. Join us as we welcome Rev. Leigh Ann Maynard who will share about The Bridge gatherings at our planted faith communities. Hope to see you there!

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 4 | 10 am
  • Our PreK's will hear the story of Joseph and his colorful coat and will learn how God has a plan for all of us.
  • Our K - 5th grade children will be talking about the Garden of Eden story, and our 3rd-5th graders are asking themselves the question, "Why am I not perfect?" 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

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!

 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*