Christ Episcopal Church

3430 Old US Hwy 70 s PO Box 37

Cleveland, North Carolina  27013-0037

(organized 1754 - established 1821)

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Holy Eucharist is the principal worship service of the Episcopal Church on Sunday (the Lord's day).  We celebrate the Eucharist every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  The service follows Rite II from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.  On some occasions, Rite I (in more "traditional" language) may be used.  The 10:30 worship service includes organ music, choir, congregational singing and occasionally children’s singing and guest instrumentalists. 

Special Services are offered throughout the year.

 Current Worship Ministries at Christ Church

Chalice Bearers – Assists the priest during communion by administering the chalice (cup of wine). Chalice Bearers are licensed by the Bishop at the request of the rector.

Lector/Intercessor – Reads the Old or New Testament Lessons or leads the Prayers of the People during worship.

Lay Eucharistic Minister – A parishioner who has received specialized training and who takes the consecrated elements from the Sunday celebration to those who were unable to attend church. In some parishes this person is referred to as a "Lay Eucharistic Visitor."  Lay Eucharistic Visitors are licensed by the Bishop at the request of the rector.

Greeters/Ushers – Welcomes worshipers as they enter the nave, assists visitors and newcomers, distributes bulletins, assists with seating, collects the offering, and assists parishioners with getting to and from the communion rail. Teams are scheduled through the parish office. Both adults and teenagers are welcome to volunteer.

The "Greening" of the church - Christmas 2007

Oblationers - Present the offerings of bread and wine at the beginning of the offertory during Holy Eucharist.

Acolyte – Serving as an acolyte is an ancient responsibility dating back to the earliest days of the church. All members who are age 7 to 107 are eligible to serve.  Acolytes assist by lighting the altar candles, carrying the processional crosses, torches, banners, and assisting the priest throughout the service.

Altar Guild – Guild Members prepare the church for services held in the church, including regularly scheduled worship, and weddings and funerals. They maintain all the altar metal-ware, linens, candles, and flowers. Two or three people work together as a team.  Although Guild members traditionally were women, male Altar Guild members are more than welcome.

The Annual "End of Summer" Cookout at the Rector's House 2008

The work and play of a parish community is not performed during Sunday worship, but in the groups which meet throughout the week for service and for fellowship.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) – All women of the parish are considered members of this group, which meets for service, study, and fellowship.  Meetings with programs and study are held each month (usually the first Tuesday), and various fund raisers and service activities are spaced throughout the year.

The Annual "Mother/Daughter/Friends" Banquet 2008

Country Fair Committee - Those responsible for making the annual Christ Church Country Fair happen.  The fair is always on the Saturday following our annual homecoming (which is the second Sunday of September).

Parish Life - Those folks that help to make fellowship dinners, receptions, and "get-togethers" happen.

Service Times

Sunday

10:30 Holy Eucharist

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