“Behold, I am making all things new.” – Jesus, Revelation 21:5
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HeartSongs – Open Mic Night at Christ Church
Next One: Tuesday, November 5, 7 – 9 pm (Doors open at 6:30 – enter on Church Street, across from Charles County Courthouse)
Come and share a new song or act, and/or come and be an appreciative audience! No admission charge; refreshments served.
Pre-registration required; performers, please click here to register, and/or contact [email protected]) to register.
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Kirking of the Tartans Sunday, November 24, 11 am
Christ Church’s annual festival of all things Scottish, the Kirking of the Tartans, will be held on Sunday, November 24th, starting with worship at 11 am in the church at 112 Charles Street. The worship service features the City of Alexandria Pipe and Drum band, blessing of clan tartans brought to the church, and Holy Communion. Following the worship there is a potluck lunch during which a band offering Scottish music, The Devil’s Tailors, will play and accompany Scottish dancers. All are very welcome to attend. Reservations for lunch are helpful – call 301-392-1051.
The Kirking (“churching”) of the Tartans is said to date back to the days after the English forbade members of Scottish clans to wear their tartan and play the bagpipes. Clans hid their tartans at home or wore a small square of it hidden on their person to remember their heritage. This ended in 1782.The ensuing Kirking of the tartan, “…celebrates the end of proscription and the freedom to “show the colors” of the clan tartans.”
It has become Christ Church’s tradition to mark the Feast of St. Andrew this way, celebrating the patron saint of Scotland. The event honors the Episcopal Church’s debt to the Scottish Episcopal Church, dating back to when the American Episcopal church separated from the Church of England following the American Revolution. In order to establish an independent church, American Anglicans needed a bishop to ordain and consecrate one of their number as a bishop. Responding to our appeal, three Scottish bishops consecrated Samuel Seabury, the first American bishop, in Aberdeen on November 14, 1784. Download the flyer Flyer-Kirking
ReCharge! A Midweek Boost for Your Mind and Spirit
Wednesday Evening Bible Study held at Christ Church in Wayside (13050 Rock Point Road, Rt. 257, Newburg) RESUMES SEPTEMBER 11
BYO Supper at 6:30 pm; Bible Study begins at 7 pm
We will study the Book of Acts, which tells the stories of how a motley crew of frightened followers of a man called Jesus became the worldwide global phenomenon we call the church. We will learn how the power of Gods Spirit acting through ordinary people can bring healing and transformation to whole communities. Refresh your operating system! Bring a friend!
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| November 16 7:30am | Worship Christ Church La Plata La Plata MD |
| November 16 11:00am | Worship Christ Church La Plata La Plata MD |
| November 23 7:30am | Worship Christ Church La Plata La Plata MD |
| November 23 11:00am | Worship Christ Church La Plata La Plata MD |
| November 30 7:30am | Worship Christ Church La Plata La Plata MD |
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