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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4546-A Application 2• � t For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. ST. MATTHEW 18:20 THE WORSHIP SERVICE is the very heart of Christian experience. An experience unlike any other in our daily Iives, the worship service is our chance to slip free from our worldly bonds, to reach out to the infinite. And to reach out to each other. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist with sermon is the worship vehicle at this service. In our Holy Eucharist celebration we use both Rites I and II and sometimes combine the two. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. This is the principal Sunday worship service with Rites varying each Sunday. The first Sunday of each month is the Moly Eucharist, the second Sunday is Morning Prayer and Moly Eucharist, the third Sunday we have Moly Eucharist and a laying on of hands for healing; and on the fourth Sunday the Litany is the worship vehicle in addition to the Moly Eucharist. Morning Prayer Each Morning At 8:45 a.m, This is a brief service for the staff and is open to the public. Holy Eucharist Monday Through Friday At 12:05 Noon This service is held in the chapel. On Wednesdays a healing ministry is added. Special Lenten Services 12:05 To 12:35 p.m. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, these services feature guest speakers from all denominational disciplines and from all parts of the United States. The business community has participated extensively in this service. The Wednesday service is preceded at 11:25 a.m. by the Holy Eucharist and laying on of hands. The Thursday and Friday services are preceded by the Holy Eucharist. The daily format is at the discretion of the Rector. Ash Wednesday Three services for the imposition of ashes and the Moly Eucharist are held, at 7:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday This day is celebrated by an evening candlelight service and Holy Eucharist at 7:00 pm. Good Friday A three-hour prayer vigil is held from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. This service is conducted by the Rector or a guest speaker. The Way of the Cross, with prayers and scripture at a series of stations depicting the narrative of Christ's passion, is celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Easter Eve Holy Baptism, the lighting of the Paschal Candle and the Holy Eucharist are celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve A special Children's Service is held at 4:30 p.m. At 10:30 p.m., a special choral service begins, with the Holy Eucharist beginning at midnight. On Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving Day, the Holy Eucharist is at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Make a jots, ful noise unto God all ye lands: Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. PSALM 66 MUSIC has powers that affect all people— the power to tura the spirit outward, uplifting it. The power to tum the thoughts inward, deepening understanding. The power to unite the worshippers in a single, majestic outpouring of emotion. So, since the early days of the Christian faith, music has been a powerful part of the worship service. First as chant, a way of carrying Psalms, canticles, and other parts of the liturgy closer to God's ear. Then, as communal hymn, since its addition to the Episcopal service in the 19th century. At Christ Church, music is an integral and beloved part of the worship service. Our music is provided by an organist/ choirmaster who directs a choir of men and women at the 10:30 a.m. service. The Joyful Sound During school months you can be uplifted by our children's choir, "The Joyful Sound," which meets in conjunction with the Sunday School. This group is directed by a volunteer layperson, and assists in the 10:30 a.m. service approximately once a month and/or on festival Sundays. A Little Noon Music At noon on the four Fridays after Easter, a musical program is sponsored by the church, featuring soloists, musicians, choirs, groups from the Arkansas Symphony and others with musical talents to entertain, enlighten and uplift our members and guests. I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness... ST. JOHN 8:12 CHRIST CHURCH has been bringing the light of knowledge to our members for 150 years. Through education programs, we are preparing our youths and our adult members to carry the light of truth with them into the world. Christ Church Christian Education Department, led by a volunteer superintendent, has young people and adults enrolled from 9:15-10:15 a.m., between our 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services on Sunday. We have combined age groups in our youth department including Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 46, and Jr. /Sr. High. Grades K-6 use the Living the Good News (Colorado) Curriculum. The Jr./Sr. High Class touches on social, personal, and community topics and is active in service projects and seasonal social events. Grades K-6 use a part of their Church School time to meet together as "The Joyful Sound" and to prepare selections to be presented during the 10:30 a.m. service. Our Adult Classes examine a wealth of topics including Old 'Testament Bible Study, Gospel Bible Study, current Christian literature, Linn Brothers' tape series, Church history and traditions, and Enquirer's Classes. Our youth and adult teachers include two EFM mentors, one EFM graduate, a Bible Study Fellowship Director, a BSF leader, a retired Episcopal priest, and our priest. If you're not already part of one of these groups, we invite you to come share the enlightening ;u experiences. you to seek Divine guidance for me in the struggles that lie ahead"—the struggle for the Philippines during World War II. From the late 1950s until today, Christ Church has witnessed a strong trend toward the healing ministry. This corresponds to the rise of the Order of St. Luke within the worldwide Episcopal community, an ecumenical movement which believes that our Lord is concerned with every part of human life, so that healing touches the whole person—mind, spirit, and body. The Reverend Rufus Womble and his successor, The Reverend Donald Baustian, both leaders in the Order of St. Luke, were nationally recognized for their work in this field. Over the years, Christ Church has played a major role in establishing missions and churches in the area. St. Luke's in North Little Rock, St. Stephen's in Jacksonville, St. Matthew's in Benton, and three Little Rock V/ C:�.tqr churches, St. Mark's, Church of the Epiphany, and Church of the Good Shepherd, all drew members and clerical assistance from Christ Church. Since 1960, Little Rock has been transformed with various social, economic and political changes. One important change has been the move of more and more families to the suburbs in the western part of the city. While it might have been easier for Christ Church to move out of downtown Little Rock in the 1960s or '70s, joining other churches who were relocating in the city's suburbs, it was decided that the Church should stay where it had been for over a century. From our traditional home in the heart of the community, we are continuing our "shining life;' and our heritage of ministry to the entire community. Together, we are continuing our tradition of faith. olk 150th C 1839 ■ 0 4 C49-44 1989 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! PSALMS 133:1 THERE IS a special feeling that imbues all we do at Christ Church. It is the feeling of warmth, of fellowship. A feeling that no matter what our background or circumstances, we are united by a love that is much larger than any of our differences. A feeling that, here in this special place, we all belong. Perhaps you belong here with us. Christ Church offers many opportunities for its parishioners to join together in fellowship and unity. One such occasion is breakfast, shared by many members following the early Sunday service. Immediately after the 10:30 a.m. service, coffee hour offers another chance for members of the Parish and guests to meet, talk and enjoy each other's company in the Parish House or in the Close. During the weekdays in between, Parish life is furthered in a varied number of ways with small groups coming together to express love, study and fellowship. The Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church meet monthly for a business meeting, luncheon, and program. Twice a year it holds Re -Sell -It Sales in the Parish Hall and sponsors a Mother -Daughter event each spring. The ECW is composed of members of seven Circles, each meeting monthly. One of the Circles, St. Elizabeth, has been holding its dinner meeting in a nearby senior citizens residence hotel and includes some of the residents in its gatherings. Also meeting for fellowship and service are the teenagers of the Episcopal Young Churchmen. During Advent Season, this group sells wreaths and greenery to meet their budget needs for the year. Christ Church has an active Order of St. Luke, which meets monthly at the Parish Hall on the fourth Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Its members serve as intercessors once a month during the Healing Service which is part of our Sunday worship. There are four Home Fellowship groups active in our Parish. These meet monthly, sometimes more often, for study, song, prayer, and service. These groups range in size from nine to sixteen members. Dinners For Eight is a delicious program at Christ Church. Some 70 individuals participate in this outreach of the Fellowship Committee. Dinners are held in participants' homes with eight or more sharing their good food and good fellowship. Six Bible Study groups meet regularly, both in the Parish Hall and in members' homes. These are support groups, varying in size, called together to share and for prayer. The Men's Prayer Breakfast takes place on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. Christ Church boasts an active group of Cursillistas—a spiritual renewal movement that offers "short courses in Christian Living:' A monthly Ultreya is held in the Parish Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Our Bookshop is staffed by cheerful volunteers from the Parish. It is open daily Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on every Sunday before and after church services. The Altar Guild serves by beautifying our Church and Chapel on Sundays and weekdays, as well as on all special occasions. Their labors reflect the love we all share for the glory of God in our place. private homes with the Sunday School organ being moved from house to house. After the war, Christ Church returned to its original function, but even then the way was not always smooth. The original 1842 building was consumed by flames in 1873. Services were held in the Opera House on Little Rock's Main Street, and then in a chapel erected adjacent to the church site, until the building could be replaced in 1887. By the turn of the century, the Church was really growing, with a record confirmation class of 55 held in 1901. The church inaugurated a neighborhood workshop during this period for the underprivileged in Little Rock's East End. .y The 1887 church building stood until 1938, when it was destroyed by a fire. The present building dates from 1940. The parish hall was built in 1929. Of particular historical interest is the close connection of the Christ Church parish to General Douglas MacArthur, who was baptized here in 1880. The parish records contain several pieces of correspondence from the General, including a cablegram that requested: "At the altar where I first joined the family of God, I ask �..�,���.-_..fes.. •- .... ,r;�.a=,�• t MLSSK)k4S C70UTREACH Every man according as he purposeth The Goals and Objectives of the Mission in his heart, so let hurt gave, Committee states the following: "In the not grudgingly or of necessity: Book of Common Prayer an Outline of the for God loveth a cheerful giver. Faith states that the "duty of all Christians II COMTHIANS 9:7 is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship, and to work, pray and give for the spread of the Kingdom HRIST CHURCH believes that one of the of God:' primary Christian principles is charity. The goal of the Missions Committee is The cheerful giver of time, money, and that this duty be established anew and talent is beloved, both by the recipient and afresh, upheld and reinforced every year. by God. He that gives out of love, will get Our ultimate objective is to give as much love—and blessings beyond that which we to others as we are spending on ourselves. can imagine. To assist in achieving this we have proposed Christ Church maintains a Missions an annual increase of 5% in the budget Committee that is associatedfor missions. This has been with the vestry and consists of accomplished in the past two vestrypersons and at least several years. five interested lay people. The Mission Committee The vestrypersons are not sponsors two renewal events t necessarily chairmen; they J �$ each year—one in the spring simply serve as liaison between is for our own Parish. The that committee and the vestry, fall renewal event is sponsored and to make certain that the jointly with the local chapter of group meets regularly and the Order of St. Luke (most active functions properly. , members are our parishioners), The Church also maintains j -+ �. and has been a healing mission. a place in its annual budget - In recent years missioners have for "Missions DesignatedY = ; been Peter Marshall, Brennan by Vestry." Allocation of these Manning, Tommy Tyson, and funds is the responsibility of Don Bartow. This renewal event is the Missions Committee, with P ? offered for the entire community the approval of the vestry. was well as our Parish. (X5, :. �:, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Vision of Ministry Christ Church exists to worship: receiving and conveying God=s gift of wholeness, manifesting the love of God in Christ by using the gifts and ministries stirred up in us by the Holy Spirit. Adopted by the Vestry of Christ Church, May 1, 1982 TtilS PLAN SHOWS our recently -renovated first floor of the old Parish House. In the years that went into planning this project, we put our emphasis always on reaffirming Christ Church's primary mission as a spiritual home for our membership. Also, we hoped to broaden Christ Church's role as Little Rock's "downtown church" by creating spaces that could attract and benefit members of the city's business community. Improved features include a new kitchen and dining room, and a nursery and kindergarten near the South entrance, new primary rooms and five rooms for adult classes (available also during the week for meetings, breakfasts, S and lunches),. .may The inviting, residential - style dining room, conveniently located on the ground floor, will seat 158 people banquet style. The kitchen design and layout comes from careful study of the work flow and efficient utilization of areas. O Capitol Ave. Cha t it Narthex Nave I� Choir Altar iii t - Irl IpwVJ.—J ParlorYJ Crease Close 4'f Reception Library Parents • 111 Class a Pres r Book ryurserp x St r Classrooms V7 1 �avrns L. Parking lap � i]islies i Dining 160 Kitch& 1 n Meeting 250 , Stove* L17TLENZK l 40 0 forth Little 167 �s Rock 10 0 40 r � � 440 �0 30 167 Little Rock Wherefore, brethren, standfast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught... THESSALONIANS 2:15 CHRIST CHURCH is a deeply spiritual, committed, diversified congregation of friendly and loving worshipers. We represent a diverse mixture of people from many backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. But we are united by one belief that breaks down all such man-made boundaries: that we are all God's children, and that all our lives are made richer by joining together to worship in the true spirit of love and support. As the first parish in the diocese, we are carrying on a 150 -year heritage of serving the needs of all types of people from our traditional downtown Little Rock location. Today, we see important new goals and opportunities before us: To continue growing both spiritually and in number, and to work to expand our ministry from our downtown location to the larger community beyond. To improve our youth programs and broaden our music/liturgics program. lb continue our ministry into the future, our ongoing goal is to stimulate members of the congregation—and to find new members—who want to be involved in an active ministry and will spread the Gospel throughout our own region and throughout the world. For 150 years, Christ Church has stood fast, as St. Paul urged the early church members to do, maintaining the traditional values that identify us as an Episcopal congregation. We invite you to stand with us, helping us to incorporate new ideas and approaches that will renew, challenge, and build our faith. And that will build your faith, too. THE VESTRY of Christ Church consists of 21 members. Seven members are elected each year to three-year terns. The Rector normally selects the Senior Warden. Other officers, which are elected to one-year terms by the Vestry, are: a Junior Warden, a Secretary and a Treasurer. There are also Vestry members sitting on one or more of the ten permanent church committees. All meetings of the Vestry are open to the entire congregation. The Staff of Christ Church includes: a Pastoral Associate to assist the Rector in his duties and pastoral visits, and to serve in his absence; a Secretary to maintain the church office five days a week; an Assistant Treasurer, who performs all day-to-day fiscal functions of the church; and an organist/choirmaster who, with the Rector, coordinates all church music. The staff also includes a sexton, a maid, and a nursery attendant. Our bookstore is managed and staffed by volunteers. CHURC H 509 Scott Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 375-2342 Let your [ife so shine before men, that they may see yourgood works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. MATTIIEW 5:16 ARKANSAS IN 1839 was a wild and dangerous frontier, the very edge of civilization. Having been made a state only three years before, Arkansas still teemed with restless, often lawless, pioneers. In 1839, street brawls, cock -fighting and horse -thieving were still common occurrences. But each year, more and more honest Families poured into this new land, looking for a home, a land of opportunity in which to settle, start businesses, and raise families. The law of the fowling gun and the bowie knife—"The Arkansas Toothpick"— was coming to an end, being replaced by the law of government and society. Into this changing land came a Missionary Bishop from Tbnnessee, sent by the Episcopal Church to bring Arkansas another form of law—the law of the Gospel. The Rt. Reverend Leonidas Polk was consecrated the first Bishop of Arkansas on December 9, 1838, making his first visit into the wilds of the new state in March of 1839. Stopping in Little Rock, the state's capital city, Bishop Polk met with a group of Arkansans who were working to turn the bustling little riverport town into a civilized city. One of their first goals was to establish an (At Episcopal church, like the ones they had left behind when moving west. On March 10, 1839, such a church was organized, with a donation of $800 and Bishop Polk's blessing. John H. Crease, a banker and businessman who once served as Treasurer of Arkansas, was chosen as the first senior warden. Named in honor of Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, of which Crease and several charter members of the Little Rock congregation had been parishioners, our church was the first Episcopal congregation in the state—giving rise to our reputation as the "mother church" of the Diocese of Arkansas. In 1.840, Bishop Polk appointed The Reverend William H.C. Yeager as Christ Church's first minister. Under his supervision, a church building was completed in 1842. Twenty years later, in 1862, the Diocese of Arkansas was organized here. During the Civil War, Little Rock was occupied by the Federal Army. It was a period of unmatched upheaval and strife throughout the nation --and even Christ Church could not escape the terrible results of the conflict. The church itself was transformed into a hospital for wounded soldiers. The Rt. Reverend C.L. Polk, our founding Bishop, had been made a Confederate General, and the current Bishop The Rt. Reverend H.C. Lay, was arrested as being 5 a citizen in sympathy with the South. ` t Worship services had to be held in _F_0V4_ Ile ZL� VIs �. nktl .;; 4. f 'zr t4z�_ -� _4 , W,.". �o - ea f, fl", le 1 �)3 41 (a� - I As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. Y PROVERBS 10:25 THROUGH THE WINDS of trouble and ' change, Christ Church has stood strong. Today, 150 years after its inception, Christ Church is still providing a solid foundation of strength, love, and faith for the community. To mark our 150th anniversary—to proclaim our joy and everlasting thanks— Christ Church has planned an ongoing celebration, to be carried out with worship music, fellowship, outreach, and stewardship. A Nine -Month Celebration Former Rector Donald Baustian and the Program Committee have planned a nine- month schedule of worship and renewal, commencing with the Congregational meeting on January 22, 1989, and concluding on Christ the King Sunday in November. This program will bring exciting speakers and missionaries to the Christ Church pulpit, including many with special ties to this parish. Outstanding Guests The Reverend Herbert O'Driscoll will be the first guest to address the congregation on January 22. The Opening Service of the Diocesan Convention, to be held in Christ Church, will feature a sermon by Massachusetts Bishop David Johnson—a former Arkansan. Bishop Johnson will also lead the service the following Sunday. Lenten speakers include Bishop Herbert Donovan; former Arkansans, The Reverends Robert B. Hall and Thomas Prichard; Kenneth Parks, a recipient of the Charles M. r Taylor Seminary Scholarship; former Curate C. Scott May, and Christ Church's longest - tenured Rector, Rufus J. Womble; as well as the current Rector of Christ Church, Alexandria, Mark Anshutz. The Rt. Reverend Scott Field Bailey leads the three-hour meditation on Good Friday. Coming to our parish for special renewal events in May and September are The Rev. A.M. "Sandy" Greene of Destin, Florida; and The Rev. Canon J.A. Glennon of Sydney, Australia. Celebration Weekends Joining Christ Church Parish for our special anniversary weekend, March 10-12, is The Very Rt. Rev. John M. Allin, former Presiding Bishop, who will participate in two services of thanksgiving for the life of the Parish. A celebration weekend after Easter brings the Presiding Bishop Edmund Browning to Christ Church for a festive Sunday service preceded by a dinner and skit on Saturday night. Fellowship Events Members of the parish family and friends will be invited to join in many events during the months between January and november, including the Celebration Dinner on April 8 with Bishop Browning. Many other events are also planned, including a picnic on the grounds of the Terry Mansion and an Anniversary Reception following the services on Friday, March 10. Outreach Program Finally, the Celebration Committee has dedicated itself to pursuit of an outreach program so that our Celebration looks not only to the past but also to the future. As we remember and give thanks for those who have gone before us, we must search to find how the Body of Christ in this place and this time can continue to minister most effectively to the community around us. This will be an ongoing effort during 1989 and an integral part of this Celebration. nktl .;; 4. f 'zr t4z�_ -� _4 , W,.". �o - ea f, fl", le 1 �)3 41 (a� - I As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. Y PROVERBS 10:25 THROUGH THE WINDS of trouble and ' change, Christ Church has stood strong. Today, 150 years after its inception, Christ Church is still providing a solid foundation of strength, love, and faith for the community. To mark our 150th anniversary—to proclaim our joy and everlasting thanks— Christ Church has planned an ongoing celebration, to be carried out with worship music, fellowship, outreach, and stewardship. A Nine -Month Celebration Former Rector Donald Baustian and the Program Committee have planned a nine- month schedule of worship and renewal, commencing with the Congregational meeting on January 22, 1989, and concluding on Christ the King Sunday in November. This program will bring exciting speakers and missionaries to the Christ Church pulpit, including many with special ties to this parish. Outstanding Guests The Reverend Herbert O'Driscoll will be the first guest to address the congregation on January 22. The Opening Service of the Diocesan Convention, to be held in Christ Church, will feature a sermon by Massachusetts Bishop David Johnson—a former Arkansan. Bishop Johnson will also lead the service the following Sunday. Lenten speakers include Bishop Herbert Donovan; former Arkansans, The Reverends Robert B. Hall and Thomas Prichard; Kenneth Parks, a recipient of the Charles M. r Taylor Seminary Scholarship; former Curate C. Scott May, and Christ Church's longest - tenured Rector, Rufus J. Womble; as well as the current Rector of Christ Church, Alexandria, Mark Anshutz. The Rt. Reverend Scott Field Bailey leads the three-hour meditation on Good Friday. Coming to our parish for special renewal events in May and September are The Rev. A.M. "Sandy" Greene of Destin, Florida; and The Rev. Canon J.A. Glennon of Sydney, Australia. Celebration Weekends Joining Christ Church Parish for our special anniversary weekend, March 10-12, is The Very Rt. Rev. John M. Allin, former Presiding Bishop, who will participate in two services of thanksgiving for the life of the Parish. A celebration weekend after Easter brings the Presiding Bishop Edmund Browning to Christ Church for a festive Sunday service preceded by a dinner and skit on Saturday night. Fellowship Events Members of the parish family and friends will be invited to join in many events during the months between January and november, including the Celebration Dinner on April 8 with Bishop Browning. Many other events are also planned, including a picnic on the grounds of the Terry Mansion and an Anniversary Reception following the services on Friday, March 10. Outreach Program Finally, the Celebration Committee has dedicated itself to pursuit of an outreach program so that our Celebration looks not only to the past but also to the future. As we remember and give thanks for those who have gone before us, we must search to find how the Body of Christ in this place and this time can continue to minister most effectively to the community around us. This will be an ongoing effort during 1989 and an integral part of this Celebration.