It is with great joy that we announce Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D., as the Theologian in Residence at Christ Church Cranbrook for 2021. Installed last weekend, Rev. Battle will be an exceptional addition to CCC and our discussions on
Two Metro Detroit churches with long histories of community involvement have formed a unique partnership to provide support to already struggling Detroit neighborhoods that have also been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Christ Church Cranbrook, located in Bloomfield
Living out the fourfold vision in pandemic time
By Janice Lovchuk, Receptionist & Ministry Assistant
In the past several months, my 87 year old mom has received treatment in various medical centers for cancer. She has transitioned between hospitals,
By Joe LaVela
For the last several years, Atlanta’s Cathedral of St. Philip has held an Antiques Show and Flower Festival, in which local garden clubs and churches decorate different parts of the cathedral as a charity fundraiser.
By Mollie Proctor, Congregational Communications co-chair
In 2017 Christ Church Cranbrook began envisioning a campus redevelopment project to address a variety of needs including increased multipurpose space, additional classrooms, increased accessibility and modernized facilities. In 2019, a successful capital campaign,
By Christa Albrecht
One by precious one
You have wiped off my tears.
You have given me joy,
Took away my fears.
What was sad and dark,
Is now a lighter place.
With your care and great love,
You have shown me God’s
An Introduction to Advent Lessons & Carols
By Nathan Costa, Assistant Director of Music & Liturgist
Advent—the word means coming or arrival—is a season that has two meanings for Christians. It is a time to prepare for the anniversary
By Kellie Herdade, Youth Minister & Outreach Coordinator
Festival of Gifts is a long-standing tradition that every member looks forwards to at Christ Church Cranbrook. But what is Festival of Gifts? This beautiful service is a reenactment of Jesus’s birth
By Fr. Chris Harris, Associate Rector
This weekend is the Feast of Christ the King, a day in which we celebrate the rule of Christ over our lives. It also happens to be our “In-Gathering Weekend” when we
By Fr. Chris Harris, Associate Rector
As we stay safe by staying physically distant, we can nevertheless grow closer to God and one another by gathering regularly to learn, pray and serve together. Here are 10 ways you can use