Activities

At Christ Church, we have many groups that you are invited to belong to.  Not all are Bible study groups, but all offer friendship, and help build a strong sense of belonging to our faith community here at Christ Church.  Time and commitment vary from group to group.  If you would like more information, please contact a member of the clergy through the Parish Office (3870 8887), or speak directly with the group's leader.

For Those Exploring Faith

There are three main points of development for Christians, sometimes known as "rites of passage".  These are Baptism, Admission to Communion and Confirmation.  It is also possible to mark particular stages of personal growth by re-affirming baptismal vows, or, if you have come to Christ Church from another denomination, by being admitted to the Anglican Church.
Contact:  Rev'd Dr. Cathy Thomson  (Phone 3870 8887)

For Learning & Growing 

WEDNESDAY MORNING Bible Study GROUP
This group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 10-11am in the meeting room, using a book or a study guide for discussion. Bible knowledge is not important, but you do need a sense of humour!  During Lent this group meets on a weekly basis as part of the Lent Study Programme.  Please refer to the Pew Sheet for further details.
Contact:  Gill Clifford  (Phone 3870 7614)

CHRIST CHURCH THEOLOGS GROUP
Our Theologs Group meets monthly on Thursday nights in the Meeting Room at the Church, using a specific text/book for in-depth theological discussion  in a relaxed, non-threatening setting.   Further details in the Pew Sheet.  See below for current details.
Contact:  Rev'd Dr. Cathy Thomson  (Phone 3870 8887)

WELCOMING WEDNESDAY
On the first Wednesday of each month, from 10-11.30am (in the hall), speakers entertain the audience with talks on a wide range of subjects.  Socializing over tea, coffee and refreshments is a pleasant extension of these occasions.
Contact:  Joy Markwell   (Phone 3371 8710)

PLAY SERIES
A group of diverse parishioners perform plays to highlight events in the Christian Liturgical year.  We have performed some updated scripts of the Dorothy Sayers radio plays from the 1940s and also "Doomsday" and "The Creation to the Nativity" from The Mysteries by Tony Harrison.  The plays offer the chance for parishioners to be involved through acting or behind the scenes roles, or to explore the plays as part of a study group.
Contact: Rev'd Dr. Cathy Thomson  (Phone 3870 8887)

For Social Justice & Concerns Outside the Parish

CARE TO COOK
The Care to Cook Programme supports those in need by providing nutritious meals each month which are delivered to Fortitude Valley Parish Pantry on the third Sunday of every month.
Contact: Jane Campbell  (Phone 3371 5958)

ECUMENICAL SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
This is an ecumenical group, meeting monthly, to support a variety of social justice concerns, including Refugees.
Contact: Hugh BuckhamPhone 3870 7895)

ECUMENICAL COFFEE BRIGADE
This group meets monthly to provide sandwiches which are delivered in and around Spring Hill to people in need.
Contact: Prue Cox  (Phone 3870 8887 through Parish Office)

For Sunday Worship

The LUCIAN SINGERS
The adult choir of Christ Church has a long tradition of fine choral music stretching back several decades. Every Sunday the Lucians sing the psalm and two anthems and rehearse both before and after the 9am liturgy.
Contact: Greg Mayer (Phone  3279 0976 )  email to elgarmayer@lizzy.com.au

MOWING and GARDENS
Each week the lawns are mown and the gardens watered to provide a lovely atmosphere and welcome for all who use the church. The mowing roster is a four to six week cycle, and the watering and weeding is done weekly.
Contact: Michael White  (Phone 3378 2479)

FLOWERS
Teams of two or three people (on a four or six week cycle) prepare the flowers for our worship on Friday and Saturday each week. Flowers are sometimes required for weddings and funerals also.
Contact: Jenny Long   (Phone 3870 8887 through Parish Office)

SILVER
Each week the silver and brass in the church is cleaned and polished. Those on roster complete one month a year.
Contact: Gill Clifford  (Phone 3870 7614)

WELCOMERS
Welcomers greet everyone arriving for worship and help provide a comfortable environment for visitors and newcomers. They are rostered once every 4 to 6 weeks.
Contact: Zelda Williamson (Phone 3378 1740)

COFFEE ON THE LAWNS
Teams are rostered every 6 or 8 weeks to prepare and serve coffee after the Sunday morning worship. A great way to meet people in the parish and to welcome newcomers and visitors.
Contact: Valerie Garside  (Phone 3871 2170)

USHERS
Ushers are rostered once every 4-6 weeks to hand out the books to people as they arrive, arrange for the collection and to help people navigate the books for worship.
Contact: John Cotton (7am)  (Phone 3378 3866) and Bill Daniel (9am)  (Phone 3871 1990)

READERS
Two readers are rostered for each liturgy to read from the Old and New Testaments. This is a large team so people are rostered once every two months.
Contact: Barry Kuskopf (Phone 33871 2037)

SERVERS
Children (who have been admitted to Holy Community) and adults are both encouraged to join our team of servers who carry the cross and candles and assist with the leadership of the Eucharist.
Contact: Renee & Lorraine Chesters  (Phone 3371 6464

Lenten Studies 2012

The Lenten study that we will offer here at Christ Church this year is

“Faith Rudder” by Bishop Bill Ray, Anglican Bishop of North Queensland.

Three groups will be offered this year:

Sundays at 11.00am (byo lunch) at the home of Mark Gould and Laura Tiong,

2/39 Raven St, St Lucia ( Phone 3217-8158)

             led by Laura Tiong

Dates:  February 26, March 4, 11 & 18.

Wednesday mornings 10.00-11.30am in the Meeting Room

led by Gill Clifford

Dates:  February 22, 29; March 14, 21 & 28

Thursday evenings 7.30pm -9.00pm at the home of Chris & Robin Spriggs,

78 Barnett Road, Bardon (Phone 3369 0880)

and led by Robin & Chris Spriggs

Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Please consider joining one of these groups as a way of entering a thoughtful and meaningful Lenten discipline of study and prayer.  Also please write your name on the sheet at the back of the Church indicating the group you will attend, and whether a study book should be ordered for you through the Parish Office.

Lenten Meditation Series

“Lent with the Spirit”

led by The Rev’d Cathy

There will be five Lenten Meditations this year

on Wednesday evenings at 7.00pm in the Chapel during Lent.

Dates: February 29, March 7, 14, 21 & 28.

These meditations offer a wonderful opportunity for quiet reflection

and spiritual preparation for the Easter season.