Adult Spiritual Formation

Christ Episcopal Church offers many ways for adults to learn more about our Church, themselves, and more about God. We host forums on Sunday mornings that explore the books of the Bible, the history of the Church, the scripture readings for that day, and contemporary issues of social justice. The Centering prayer group meets on Wednesday evenings (on Zoom). We also offer small group Ministry sessions throughout the week. Christ Church also has a women’s group, Women Who Wonder, and Men's Group 2.0. Both have offered annual retreats. Men's Group 2.0 meets the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm. of each month in the Guild Room. Finally, Enlightening in a Bottle, our monthly book club, meets with Rev. Stephen on the second Tuesday of the month at the 1400 Bar and Grill.

Pastoral Care

Christ Church’s Pastoral Care ministry helps meet the spiritual and physical needs of our community through a variety of ministries. We offer rides to the doctor’s office and other appointments. Our ministry also organizes a prayer list, healing prayer during church services, and a weekly conversation for folks grieving the deaths of loved ones. Christ Church’s clergy are always available to meet with folks individually to talk about faith, grief, relationships and just getting by in this modern world. To make a Pastoral Care request, or a prayer request, email office@christchurchalameda.org.

Nurture and Nourish

Nurture and Nourish was formed to nurture and nourish our parishioners.  The ministry offered a summer conversation series, which had various topics, a mini retreat titled “Coming Fully Alive As You Age”, brought back Senior Eucharist and transitioned the casserole brigade for parishioners in need of a meal.

Music Ministry

Singing together, letting choral anthems wash over you, or attending a concert opens our hearts to God’s presence. At Christ Church everyone is invited to sing along or play their part. Our choir leads the congregation in song on most Sunday mornings and is open to everyone. We also offer a bell choir and choirs for children and youth. Musicians in the parish and the community also play instruments and offer their voices to enhance our typical offerings. Contact MIchael Moran, Director of Music Ministries at: music@christchurchalameda.org.

Parish Life

Christ Church is a very social place. We’re blessed with lots of people who like gathering together to eat, laugh, play and be a community. Christ Church’s Parish Life ministry gives some shape to all of this activity by planning meals and parties around Mardi Gras, Christmas, back-to-school, Oktoberfest, and summertime, etc. We also offer out-of-town activities like a Parish Retreat and Family Camping trip. Parish Life also organizes a lively coffee hour every Sunday and occasional all-church breakfasts.

Faith Full Giving

Christ Church’s Faith Full Giving ministry seeks to gather the time, talent and financial resources of our community to sustainably support our parish. Rather than just trying to gather enough money to keep the lights on, we look at stewardship as a spiritual challenge, asking ourselves what God is calling each of us to give in order to keep Christ Church a vibrant parish that reflects the hopes and needs of our community. In October we run a financial campaign and in the spring we run a campaign focused on identifying our talents and applying them to the community. Click “Faith Full Giving “ link at the top of the page for more information.

Buildings and Grounds

Christ Church’s Buildings and Grounds Ministry maintains the buildings, gardens, sacred spaces and play areas for our community. And they share laughter and community and doughnuts along the way. They give an enormous gift to our parish. Maintaining a church is no easy task and these good men and women can use plenty of help.

Education for Ministry

If you are interested in taking a spiritual journey using theological reflection and Biblical study, Education for Ministries may be for you!  EfM is an educational program that encourages its participants to explore their beliefs and to develop their ministries in the body of Christ, while bonding with other members in a small group setting.

Women Who Wonder (WWW) 

Women Who Wonder is a group ministry designed to make a space for women to nurture and explore their spirituality. WWW is the result of the desire by CEC women to explore, wrestle with, and deepen their faith experience. An annual fall weekend retreat is held at Bishop’s Ranch for the group with a theme and coordinated leader.