WORSHIP SERVICES
Ideas for a Lenten Observance
We have an engaging season of preaching, music, and education coming up during Lent here at the Parish. How will we engage this season of fasting and prayer not only as a Parish community but also privately as individuals and families?
WORSHIP ALONGSIDE US
Join us for worship Sundays and Wednesdays
Although we each have our private prayer life, communal worship is a cornerstone of our faith.
WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (church)
10:00 a.m. - Choral Eucharist (church and Zoom)
Click here for instructions on safely receiving the Eucharist during the pandemic.
WEDNESDAY SERVICES
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer live streamed on Facebook
6:00 p.m. - Evening prayer in the sanctuary, candlelit meditation with music and Compline.
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 29:2
Zoom Instructions
Step 1
Download the bulletin by clicking on the BULLETIN button at the top of this page. You can print the bulletin or keep it open on your screen to refer to during the service. The bulletin has the meeting i.d. and password (location highlighted in image).
Step 2
The easiest way to join the Sunday service is to click the link in the weekly eblast which Donna sends out on Friday night. Fill in form to the right to join email list or email the webmaster at webmaster@christchurchmanhasset.org.
Step 3
Download the Zoom app ahead of time.
Step 4
We trust this software, so please say "Yes" when you are asked, "Do you want the following program to make changes to you computer?"
Step 5
If you already have zoom installed, you get into the service by using the meeting i.d. printed in the bulletin.
Step 6
When prompted, enter your name or just your initials
Step 7
If your computer has a microphone and a camera, you can participate. Otherwise, we are happy to have you silently following along
Step 8
Questions? Email me at webmaster@christchurchmanhasset.org. This looks complicated. We are taking some additional steps to make this service open to all worshippers and yet free from Zoombombers.
Creating a Prayer Space at Home
This season of Lent is a perfect time to either re-create your prayer spaces, create them for the first time, or add to them. When we create a prayer space at home, when we go out of our way to make a space that is solely dedicated to prayer in our house, we intentionally set apart our prayer life as “other.” By setting apart a space for prayer we ensure that we are reminded of God’s presence in our lives and, especially, in our homes.
For example, a crucifix and candle to remind you to pray to Jesus and give thanks for his life, death, and resurrection. A small squishy ball that is designed to look like the earth, or some rocks from your garden, to remind you to give thanks to God for all creation and this world in which we live. A picture of your family and friends to give thanks for their love and support. A picture of Christ Church to give thanks for your parish and your parish family. And, maybe a small post-it with a word or phrase that encapsulates something for which you’d like some support and aid from God. You can add as much or as little to your prayer spaces as you need or want. Say all those prayers and then close with the Lord’s Prayer.
I’d like to ask that you send us some pictures of your Lenten prayer spaces after you create them and maybe while you’re using them. This way we can all see what unique and beautiful ways we are all engaging our faith at home.