1534 Seventh St. * Slidell LA 70458 * (985) 643-4531
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Regular Worship Schedule: Sunday, 8:00am and 10:30am, Wednesday 5:30pm. For holidays and other exceptions, see the Worship Schedule or Events pages.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Today's Events
6:30pm	Boy Scouts

Worship and Formation
Sun, Feb 12	Eucharist, 8:00am
	Rector's Adult Forum, 9:30am
	Eucharist, 10:30am

Major Events
Tue, Feb 21	Mardi Gras
Wed, Feb 22	Ash Wednesday
Mon, Feb 27	Crossroads Deadline
Sun, Apr 1	Palm Sunday
Sun, Apr 8	Easter Sunday
Sat, Apr 21	Music and Food for the Soul II, 7:00pm

For more events , see the Events Page or the Web Calendar

Christian Education 2011-12

Pre-K through Fifth Grade: 10am Sunday Mornings, continuing until the Peace at 10:30
Sixth through Twelfth Grades: are merged with the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), alternate Sundays at 6:30 to 8:15 pm
Rector's Adult Forum: Most Sundays at 9:30a.m.
Bible Study: Meets Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

The 2012 Annual Meeting

of Christ Episcopal Church Slidell will be held on Sunday, the 22nd day of January following a luncheon to begin at noon. The luncheon and meeing well be held in Comfort Hall at 1423 Seventh Street in Slidell. The business of this meeting shall include election of four members to three-year vestry terms (See bios and qualifications for our seven candidates) , ratification of changes to the Articles of Incorporation (See changes to Articles) and By-Laws (See changes to By-Laws) as passed by the vestry in December, and delivery of reports on the spiritual and temporal state of Christ Church. Any Confirmed or Received member of Christ Church who is of age sixteen or older and who has, in the preceding year, received Communion here at least three times and is a financial contributor of record may vote at this meeting. Detail regarding the changes and known vestry nominees will be available at least one week prior to the meeting.

Parish Family Directory

We are now scheduling seatings for our now photo directory; go to https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/christepiscopalchurch/index.php?page=10 or click on the picture at the right. Seatings will be in January, from Thursday the 26th through Saturday, the 28th. In addition to a copy of the directory, each family photographed will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait, and has the opportunity to purchase additional portraits.

Our food bank

currently needs Red Beans & Rice (1 lb pkgs.), canned beef stew/chicken & dumplings, canned tuna/chicken, peanut butter, cheese crackers . Please remember the food bags on your next trip to the grocery store. Christ Church distributes approximately two to three bags of much needed food per week. Monetary donations for the food bank are also appreciated. See the list of contents for the bags.

Acolytes Needed!

We are in need of acolytes between the ages of 10 and 18 (and their parants) who are willing to commit to a monthly service at 8am or 10:30am. All events are rotated monthly and your schedule can be accomodated. If interested, please contact the church office by e-mail or phone at 985-643-4531.

Safeguarding God's Children

is a training course required by the Episcopal Church for all who work with children in the Church, as well as staff and vestry members. It is also a great resource for parents! Recertification is now required every three years . Lisa Carvin is now doing classes on an as-needed basis.