FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What times are services?

During the fall, winter and spring, our service times are 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 am. During the summer months, service times are at 8 am and 10 am.

What is acceptable to wear to an Episcopal Church?

There is no strict dress code for Episcopal churches. You can wear anything from your "Sunday best" to more casual attire, although normally people don't come in their athletic shorts and t-shirts. We invite you and your family to dress in whatever way you feel is comfortable and appropriate.

Is it ok to bring our children to church?

The presence of children is a gift to the church, and they are a reminder that our congregation is growing. To the parents of our young children, may we suggest:

Relax - God put the wiggle in children. All are welcome.
Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what's going on .
Quietly explain the parts of the service and actions of those serving.
Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.
If you have to leave the service with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back.
Remember the way that we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God and to one another.

Please take advantage of our children's activity bags hanging at both the front and rear of the Nave, as well as our nursery services if you wish.

What Pastoral Care resources are available?

Pastoral care in the church is the care we have for one another. We show this care by listening, supporting, encouraging and befriending. Please visit our Pastoral Care page for more information.

What is Realm?

Realm is a secure, online platform used by Christ Church to manage membership data, facilitate communication, organize giving, and support ministry engage. Realm Connect is the companion app that brings these features to your phone.

What are phishing scams?

Phishing scams are when someone receives an email or text, presumably from clergy or staff at Christ Church. The communications often will "ask a favor" or ask the recipient to purchase some gift cards. These are a scam and should be reported as such. Recently Paul recorded a video explaining how not to fall for phishing scams. You can watch the video here.

How do I navigate the parking lot?

There is no public parking in the Christ Church parking lot, and towing is enforced. From Monday - Friday, church members should only park in Reserved Parking. Visitors should park in Visitors Parking and report to the Church Office. On weekends, church members may park in Reserved, Staff and Visitor parking. Members are encouraged to pick up a Christ Church parking sticker. Please contact Jimi Paderick to obtain a sticker.

How do I know who to call with any questions I might have?

Access our "Who to Call" directory, which hopefully will answer your questions.

Are tours available of Christ Church?

Volunteer docents provide visitors with informational tours of the Nave, Narthex and Chapel. The church is typically open for tours from 12:30 - 4 pm, Monday - Saturday.

What is the church's finance policy for returned checks and/or ACH payments?

Bank fees are assessed to Christ Church when there is a failure in an issuer account to cover a check, ACH transaction or credit card transaction. The bank fee for returned checks is $10, the failed ACH is $5. While no fee is assessed on a failed credit card charge, the amount posted cannot be credited to the parishioner's account until the card information is updated. In the event that such fees are incurred, the Finance Coordinator will notify the give of such an occurrence, asking for restitution of the fee and original payment. If no restitution can be made, the amount of the bank fee will be either deducted from a parishioner's pledge if applicable or recorded as a donation not given.

Are the Harrison Center and other spaces at Christ Church available for rent?

Please visit our Meeting & Event Space Rental page for more information.

Can I hold my wedding, baptism or funeral at Christ Church?

Please visit our Weddings, Baptisms & Funeral page for more information.