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Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

Frequently Asked questions About Pledging!

Q. What is a pledge? Why not just give when I can?

A. A pledge is simply an estimate of what you expect to give to support the church’s mission and ministry in the year to come! But,

“How Does Christ Church Cranbrook Feed You?”

Christ Church Cranbrook truly feeds my soul. When I’m there, whether for service or for a meeting, I feel wrapped in a community of caring people—a mix of backgrounds,

How Does Christ Church Cranbrook Feed You?

 

“The Church nourishes my soul with its commitment to helping those in need. Through outreach, the Church lifts not only my spirit but also the spirits of the brothers and

A Letter From Fr. Bill

Dear Christ Church Cranbrook,

As our Annual Pledge season draws to a close, I want to offer a gentle reminder: please bring your pledge to church the weekend of November 22–23. If you’re unable to attend in person, you can

Saying Yes: The Spiritual Practice of a Pledge

By: Fr. Chris Harris

There’s a quiet power in saying yes.

Yes to showing up.Yes to trusting God. Yes to becoming part of something bigger than ourselves.

For many of us, the journey of faith begins

Zeke Dell Testimony

I want to start by saying how grateful I am for my parents. They’ve always loved me and my brother. They were always there for us. I wouldn’t trade them for the world.

And so when

How Does Christ Church Cranbrook Feed You?

“I look forward to attending service each week, even more so when I’m serving on a ministry team. Whether it’s greeting parishioners when they enter church as a Welcome Ambassador, delivering

Restoring My Faith

By: Tiffany Snowden

Two years ago, my life was in the midst of chaos.

I was six months sober, in recovery, but my life was still a mess.

  • My mom was dying.
  • My car was falling apart.
  • Winter was coming and

Grace in the Midst of Grief

By: Rich Lamb

 My wife Betsy and I came to Bloomfield Hills and Christ Church Cranbrook in 1977 when we came to teach at Cranbrook Schools. We became formal members of Christ Church in 1984 when our son

Understanding Trauma: Science, Scripture, and Resilience

By: Pastor Manisha Dostert

Have you experienced trauma? Have you ever felt your body react to a shock you couldn’t explain? Your heart began racing, or maybe your cheeks flushed, and you wondered, “What’s happening to me?”

You are not alone.