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Christ Episcopal Church, La Crosse warmly welcomes students attending Globe University, UW-L, Viterbo and Western Technical College. You will always find a warm welcoming church family at Christ Church. God's unfailing love for us never changes. We look forward to seeing you soon. |
Confirmation Class this week we'll study the Nicene Creed. Come join us for Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 5:30 PM |
2015 is promising to be a year of change.
However one thing never
changes and that is
God's
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FROM BISHOP LAMBERT
Pastoral Letter to the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire Dear Family and Friends of the Diocese of Eau Claire, On Wednesday, February 11, my wife, May Ruth, and I and Mike Greene, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Eau Claire, went to Nashotah House. We spent the day with Chad Gandiya, Bishop of Harare, Zimbabwe. We explored the prospect of our dioceses entering into a meaningful relationship. It was a spirit filled time that was probably my most important day as Bishop of Eau Claire. ......Read More February 23, 2015 Dear Family and Friends of the Diocese of Eau Claire, Already we are bombarded through the media about the candidates and political parties in preparation for the November 2016 presidential election. In the midst of negativity that borders on propaganda, I found this article helpful. I hope you will too. With my love and best wishes, I am, Your brother in Christ, Jay Pray for the Right CandidateReligious Americans should weigh 5 factors in presidential campaigns by Tom Krattenmaker USA Today Feb. 19, 2015 And they're off! Now that it's 2015, we can say it: There will be a presidential election next year. Public and news media interest will build toward the frenzied crescendo that characterizes these races. After all, in a country that loves competition, what could be more riveting than the contest for the most powerful political office in the land? Read More PEACE VIGILPeace Vigil Video by WXOW from January 14, 2015
Father Patrick meeting with Officials in Bannu, Pakistan after the bombing of Pennel Memorial High School. More pictures and the text of his message (click here ) are on the Mission Page.
Monday Afternoon BridgeMost Monday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. a group assembles in the undercroft of the church to enjoy two hours of casual, friendly bridge. We are retired people who enjoy fellowship and camaraderie. This bridge session is social rather than extremely competitive. No partner is needed to join the fun. If it should happen that we don’t have the right number of players, we take turns playing and kibitzing. People from several different churches join in the fun and contribute a free will offering in gratitude to the church for its generous hospitality. Our church treasurer, Bob Weathers, reports that as of May 25 the group has contributed $258 to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. If you or someone you know have Monday afternoons free, like to play bridge, and enjoy pleasant companionship, you are invited to join us. For more information talk to Vivian Andresen, Nancy Gansen, Grace and Peter Hammond, Barbara Trane, or George and Cindy Waltershausen.
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Weekly Worship TimesSundays: Mondays: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Saturdays: Adult Education class at 9:15
Lay MinistryWe have Lay Eucharistic Visitor teams to ensure our home bound families receive regular Communion and ministerial visits. If you are in need of healing, counseling, a home visit, Communion or prayers, please contact us (608-784-0697) so we can reach out to you. We wish you a joyful and prosperous year in 2014. New Confirmation class is underway and meets Wed's at 6PM. Confirmation by Bishop Jay Lambert will be June 7th during the 10:30 service. For more information call Lee Donahue 783 7418
Learning about Altar Guild
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2014 Confirmation
10 Confirmands were confirmed by Bishop Jay Lambert on Mother's Day. 9 teenagers and one adult became the largest Confirmation group in more than decade. One teen was both baptized and confirmed on the same day. Her younger sister was also baptized on Mother's Day. A few weeks later 2 other young adults were baptized. We are blessed with teens who are firm in their faith and reach out as a team to help our greater La Crosse and International community.
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Father Patrick was awarded the prestigious silver cross of St. Augustine
in church at the 10:30 service Rose Sunday. Diocese of Eau Claire Bishop
Ed Leidel presented Father Patrick with the award on behalf of
the Archbishop of Canterbury (Rowan) who bestowed the award in absentia.
Archbishop Rowan is retiring, and was unable to travel from London to La
Crosse to present the award personally. He asked Bishop Ed to present it
on his behalf with best wishes. The award was given to Father Patrick
for his evangelism and outreach, particularly seeking and
serving Christians who live in poverty and persecution in the far flung
corners of the world. This culminates an active life long career of
Father Patrick who consistently seeks and serves those in need locally
and globally.
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A Message from the Senior Warden:
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"Beauty
Meets Substance" |
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A Vital Church with a Rich Past and An Exciting Future |
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