Faith Formation at Christ the Lord Church
Do you long to grow closer to Jesus and stronger in your faith?
Here are some ways you can learn more and deepen your faith.
Weekly Worship
Coming to weekly worship regularly is one of the best ways you can grow in your faith. Hear lessons from and reflections on the Bible that you can apply to your daily life, and participate in our weekly Communion. Weekly worship times are:
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist (with Sunday School and child care available) - This is a time to gather with the community, fed by Christ's Word and the Eucharist, and sent out into the world to share Christ's love. The service lasts about 1 ¼ hours.
Our Music Program - Christ the Lord Church's music director is Jeanne Walpole, a gifted pianist, organist and jazz musician, who also teaches at the Berkeley Jazz School. The choir provides beautiful music, and you are invited to sing along on our varied music, which includes both traditional and contemporary songs. There are occasional beautiful jazz vesper services on Sunday evenings. Christ the Lord Church is truly blessed to have such a talented musician as Jeanne Walpole to lead these wonderful services!
Weekly Readings - For Sunday Bible readings, along with helpful commentary and a reflection question, go to http://www.christthelordpinole.org/this-weeks-lessons.html
Other Bible Resources - Normally, lessons are read from the New Revised Standard version (NRSV) of the Bible. You can look up passages in the NRSV by going to the following link: http://bible.oremus.org/
If you'd like to compare the NRSV translation with many other translations of the Bible, go to the following link: http://www.biblegateway.com
The Book of Common Prayer - Worship normally comes from the Book of Common Prayer, the book of authorized worship services for the Episcopal Church. If you'd like to check out the Book of Common Prayer online, go to: http://www.bcponline.org/ Para español, visite a http://archive.episcopalchurch.org/documents/HM_Libro_de_Oracion_Comun.pdf
Lay Ministers - In addition to our ordained clergy, the Rev. Dr. Lois Williams, lay ministers take an active role in our weekly worship and in all aspects of the church's life. All the people of the church are Ministers, and you can make a difference in the world too!
Daily Prayer: A Resource of Forward Movement
Inspiring readers since 1935, the Forward Day by Day meditation is a significant resource for daily prayer and Bible study to more than a half million readers worldwide.
prayer.forwardmovement.org
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist (with Sunday School and child care available) - This is a time to gather with the community, fed by Christ's Word and the Eucharist, and sent out into the world to share Christ's love. The service lasts about 1 ¼ hours.
Our Music Program - Christ the Lord Church's music director is Jeanne Walpole, a gifted pianist, organist and jazz musician, who also teaches at the Berkeley Jazz School. The choir provides beautiful music, and you are invited to sing along on our varied music, which includes both traditional and contemporary songs. There are occasional beautiful jazz vesper services on Sunday evenings. Christ the Lord Church is truly blessed to have such a talented musician as Jeanne Walpole to lead these wonderful services!
Weekly Readings - For Sunday Bible readings, along with helpful commentary and a reflection question, go to http://www.christthelordpinole.org/this-weeks-lessons.html
Other Bible Resources - Normally, lessons are read from the New Revised Standard version (NRSV) of the Bible. You can look up passages in the NRSV by going to the following link: http://bible.oremus.org/
If you'd like to compare the NRSV translation with many other translations of the Bible, go to the following link: http://www.biblegateway.com
The Book of Common Prayer - Worship normally comes from the Book of Common Prayer, the book of authorized worship services for the Episcopal Church. If you'd like to check out the Book of Common Prayer online, go to: http://www.bcponline.org/ Para español, visite a http://archive.episcopalchurch.org/documents/HM_Libro_de_Oracion_Comun.pdf
Lay Ministers - In addition to our ordained clergy, the Rev. Dr. Lois Williams, lay ministers take an active role in our weekly worship and in all aspects of the church's life. All the people of the church are Ministers, and you can make a difference in the world too!
Daily Prayer: A Resource of Forward Movement
Inspiring readers since 1935, the Forward Day by Day meditation is a significant resource for daily prayer and Bible study to more than a half million readers worldwide.
prayer.forwardmovement.org
Covenant Groups and Adult Classes
Throughout the year, there are different adult classes, based on interest and need. Currently we are discussing Twelve Steps to a More Compassionate Life, By Karen Anderson, Classes will be every other week on Sundays after services through mid 2020. Class is temporarily suspended for the 2019 Holidays. Click here for a running library of class notes. www.ChristtheLordPinole.org/Compassion . Recent classes have included two book studies: Unabashedly Episcopalian by Bishop Andrew Doyle of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and studies about different religions to help us better understand our Muslim and Hindu neighbors, as well as "The Way of Love" curriculum from the National Episcopal Church in Advent 2018. You are also welcome to join one of the Covenant Group, weekly Bible Study that meets in community. If you'd like more information about any of these classes, please contact the church at 510-245-7542 or at ctl.welcome@gmail.com.
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Children's ClassesPlease see our "Children in Worship tab". If you'd like to learn more about our Sunday school or sign your child up, please contact the church at 510-724-9141 or CTL.Welcome@gmail.com .
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Spiritual Resources
There are many resources you can use for daily prayer available in books and online. Check out Forward Movement's daily meditations, which can be found here.
You might also enjoy Loyala 3 Minute retreat in English or Spanish or Sacred Space in English or Spanish for a reflective scripture meditation.
You might also enjoy Loyala 3 Minute retreat in English or Spanish or Sacred Space in English or Spanish for a reflective scripture meditation.