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Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

Bridging a Flood with Buckets of Hope

By: Roxanne Perry

For my son’s 28th birthday this year, we planned a fun and memorable trip to Springfield, Kentucky, right in the heart of Bourbon Country. Our itinerary included visits to several iconic distilleries, with hopes of

Even Still: Meeting God in the Labyrinth

By: Marissa Zhu

I had never walked a labyrinth before the labyrinth here at Christ Church Cranbrook. I knew it was a spiritual practice, a form of contemplative prayer, but I wasn’t sure

Walking the Path of Prayer

By: Matthew Weigang

Lent is a sacred season of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. The last couple of years, I chose to deepen my Lenten experience by walking the labyrinth at Christ Church Cranbrook

Preparing for Holy Week

By: Pastor Manisha Dostert

Holy Week is coming (April 12-19)!  

What does that mean for me?  This week is set apart for all Christians to take some time to walk with Jesus, who will go to the

Strengthening My Faith Through Service

By: Sarah Gaines

As I reflect on the opportunities I’ve had to serve with Christ Church Cranbrook, mission trips stand out as particularly transformative in deepening my relationship with my faith. Before my first

Small Steps, Lasting Impact: Supporting Our Youth in Service

By: Kellie Herdade

As I sit preparing for this year’s mission trip, I realize that many people question; “why a mission trip and why out of the country?”

I have been doing mission trips with youth since

Discovering the Labyrinth at CCC

By: Father Chris Harris

Walking the labyrinth is an age-old practice of walking meditation and prayer that helps us become present with ourselves and to God. Unlike the maze of our everyday life which has multiple paths, wrong

Ashes to Go!

By: Father Chris Harris

Ash Wednesday invites us to come face to face with our mortality, to examine our lives, the things we’ve done and the things we’ve left undone — and to recommit ourselves to God’s way

Together is the Way

By: Pastor Manisha Dostert

At the beginning of February, we welcomed our first Thriving Family. Thriving Families is a program for families in need to experience some financial assistance along with a care team of members who companion them for

Puccini, Pizza, and the Power of Music in Film

By Kisma Jordan

Giacomo Puccini’s music can evoke deep emotions, tell a story almost instantly, and leave a lasting impression. That’s why his work remains a favorite among filmmakers and advertisers. His operas, filled with sweeping melodies and raw human