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Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

A Preview of this Sunday’s Founder’s Day Exhibit

By: Laura MacNewman

I’m Laura MacNewman and am both a member of Christ Church and an archivist at Cranbrook. To celebrate the centennial anniversary of the groundbreaking of Christ Church in July, I curated a selection of items

Breathing Underwater: A Spiritual Journey for All Christians

By: Fr. Chris Harris

We live in a world that can often leave us gasping for breath, overwhelmed by anxiety, division, and the relentless pace of modern life. As a result, many of us are left longing for

Seeing and Being Seen: The Holy Power of Everyday Encounters

What draws you to Christ Church Cranbrook? Is it the liturgical tradition? The unparalleled music? The sermons that help us follow Jesus? Maybe it’s the inclusive welcome or the passionate outreach. Maybe it’s the baked goods!

For me, it’s the

What is EfM? Hint: It’s WAY more than a Bible Study

By: Candace Adams

If you have ever thought about engaging in an academic course on the Bible or exploring your faith in a deeper way, I highly recommend participating in Education for Ministry – or EfM for short.

An Interview with Chef Mariah Moore | Crossroads of MI Soup Kitchen

Tell us a bit about yourself—your background, education, and culinary journey.

 I’m Mariah Moore, and I’ve been working in the culinary world for over ten years—ever since I was 16. My early training was rooted in classical French cuisine, which

A Story of Hope and Healing: A Letter From Our First Thriving Family

Christ Church Cranbrook’s Thriving Families Program pairs a family living in Pontiac with a team of parishioners from our church to give them support and wrap-around care as they work on overcoming some challenges they face. The church also

Big Smiles, Little Shoes: A Holy Day to Remember

By: Roxanne Perry, Mission & Outreach Coordinator

In my years here as Mission & Outreach Coordinator, joining Micah 6 for their annual “Summer Slam,” is a highlight of my year. This joyous celebration marks the end of summer and the

A Day in the Life of a Junior Warden

By: Rachel Ippel-Redman

My name is Rachel Redman, and I serve as the Junior Warden here at Christ Church Cranbrook.  My husband Mark and I made CCC our home in June 2022. I have found many opportunities to

Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation this June

By Rev. Chris Harris, Associate Rector

Is Christ Church Cranbrook your spiritual home?  Then let’s make it official on Sunday June 8 at the 10am Service!

Confirmation (or Reception

Taking Your Place in the Body of Christ

By: Rev. Chris Harris 

We recently experienced a medical emergency during the 10am service. A parishioner suddenly became lightheaded and fainted while sitting in her pew! Fortunately, members of our “medical ministry” sprung into action and were able to quickly