Why we have vestries
By Bill Danaher
One of the ways the Episcopal church is distinctive as a denomination concerns the ministry of the Vestry. The Vestry – which is a name that comes from the room where the clergy traditionally
Attention middle school and high schoolers: Signup now for the annual CCC Weekend Ski Trip to Northern Michigan. We will ski 2 days at Crystal Mountain
The Secret to Living Generously
By Bill Danaher
As I mentioned in this year’s Stewardship appeal, this year our focus is on “living generously.” Generosity isn’t just about how many gifts you share, or how much time you devote, or how
By the Rev. Canon Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr., Rector
One of my favorite anthropologists has a saying: “Institutions that forget their founding vision founder.”
That is to say, institutions start with a vision for the future, and living into that
Love Wins: A journey to affirmation
By Christopher Wells, Imogen Rhodenhiser, and Michael Bartus
On Sunday, October 1, at 6:00 PM, we will inaugurate a new group, Love Wins at Christ Church Cranbrook. Love Wins is an expression of Christians on
By Judy Frank
Finding the time to volunteer at church is a challenge for most of us. Like everyone, I always felt too busy to do too much. My family and career kept me very busy, and I thought teaching Sunday School was all
By Kate Bell
Did you know that the children in preschool through third grade who come with you on Sundays, enter into a world that is rich with unique opportunities?
These opportunities offer them a chance to see God, hear God, witness
By Janice M. King, CCC Advocate for Bound Together
Bound Together, an after-school tutoring program located in All Saints Episcopal Church in Pontiac, serves academically needy children in grades one through six. This amazing organization is one of Christ Church Cranbrook’s
by Lisa Nemazi
In general terms, the duty of the Altar Guild is to prepare the altar with all things necessary for the celebration of each service held at Christ Church Cranbrook. This is a very important ministry; we are