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November 1, 2026

Love Basket 2026: Sharing Hope at Christmas

ECW invites donations of food baskets and monetary contributions to support families in our community at Christmas.

The donation deadline is Sunday, December 13, 2026. Contributions may be given to ECW members or through the parish office.

Group photograph of the First Communion participants with the priest in front of the altar.
First Communion at St. Christopher’s, October 25, 2026: 23 participants.
October 25, 2026

First Communion 2026: A Celebration of Faith and Gratitude.

On Sunday, October 25, our St. Christopher’s Episcopal Parish joyfully celebrated the First Communion of 23 children, accompanied by their families and our community of faith.

This meaningful celebration marked the culmination of a journey of preparation, learning, and spiritual growth. We thank the families, teachers, support team, and everyone who helped make this day a special occasion. May God continue to guide our new communicants and strengthen their faith.

October 4, 2026

Living Our Call: Faith in Action

Moving from Individual Faith to Shared Mission

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10. During October, the Evangelism and Stewardship Committee has prepared activities to help our parish work together and continue being a committed, welcoming community. Our call invites us to take God’s love, mutual care, welcome, and service beyond the parish walls. Evangelism means sharing authentically where we see God at work; stewardship means faithfully using our time, relationships, skills, spaces, and resources in a shared mission.

From Me to We: A Shared Commitment

Evangelism and stewardship find meaningful expression when our faith becomes shared action. Every individual act of service matters, but working together allows us to strengthen our community presence and extend Christ's love beyond our parish doors.

As next steps, we propose strengthening partnerships with community organizations, practicing more active and welcoming hospitality, and inviting our members to contribute not only financially but also through their time, talents, and service.

Together, we hope to discern one strength of our parish that can respond to a need in our surrounding community and identify an achievable community project within the next six months.

To support this commitment, three action circles are proposed: Welcome & Outreach, Community Service, and Resource Stewardship.

This proposal invites us to bring together our gifts, talents, and resources as we discern how to better serve our community and make our faith visible through meaningful action.

November 1, 2026 bulletin — Beyond the Budget: Living from the Overflow. The stewardship campaign invites us to offer our time, talent, and treasure. During November, a Talent Card will be distributed to identify talents that parish members can offer to their community.

The 2027 parish pledge forms will be available during the week following November 1. The deadline to complete the information is November 30, 2026. They include an option for a special pledge toward the renovation project. Pledge boxes will be distributed on the first Sunday in December, December 6, 2026.

The 2027 parish pledge forms are distinct from the Renovation Project special pledge form F36, available in the Renovation section.

Participants playing soccer during Sports Day.
Parish community Sports Day, September 19, 2026.
September 19, 2026

Sports Day: A Celebration of Joy and Fellowship

Our community came together for a day of sports, fellowship, and joyful time together.

We are grateful to everyone who participated, to those who helped organize the event, and to the families and guests who joined us for Sports Day. The joy, fellowship, and spirit of community made this gathering a meaningful moment in our parish life.

Celebration of the Rector’s installation at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Parish.
Celebration of the Rector’s installation at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Parish.
Bulletin of September 13, 2026

Rev. Can. Luis F. Cáceres Installed as Rector of St. Christopher’s

With gratitude and joy, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Parish celebrates the installation of Rev. Can. Luis F. Cáceres as Rector. The ceremony brought together parish organizations, ministries, congregations, family, friends, staff and members of the community in an expression of unity, faith and hope for the future of our church. We are grateful to those who participated in person and to those who joined through our digital platforms. We pray that God will continue to guide our parish with faith, wisdom and unity in this new chapter.

Through October 31, 2026

2027 Prayer Calendar

The Prayer Calendar Committee is accepting names for birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials. The cost is USD 4.00 per name. Outstanding balances from previous years must be paid before October 31, 2026; otherwise, names will be excluded. Contact Roberto Murdock or Patricia Young for more information.

Please confirm name renewals for the 2027 calendar by October 31, 2026. New names are also accepted through that date. The calendar is projected to be sent to the printer on November 5, 2026.