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Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

Stepping Up and Stepping Out for Summer Slam

By: Rebecca Clemans

Summer slam is an annual celebration at Micah 6 with a plan to distribute back-to-school shoes to kids in need. Last year, through Item of the Month, CCC donated 400 pairs of shoes

The Most Wonderful Place You Hope to Never Visit

By: Rachel Ippel-Redman

In the Fall of 2020, my family learned that we were part of a community no one wants to join: abuse survivors. In that time of devastation and feelings of helplessness, I began

How Do You See God in Your Child?

By: Suzy Bai

When I sat down to write about Graham , the phrase that God sent into my mind was “Surprised by Joy.” ‘Surprised by Joy’ is the title of a poem by

Church Pew Confession

By: Danny Cox

I stopped attending church when I stepped down from my pastoral role at a conservative evangelical fundamentalist church over two years ago. Amy and I tried attending a few places early on but in all

On Just War

By Fr. Bill Danaher

Dear ones, thanks to many for the positive response to my sermon this Sunday (if you missed the sermon titled “The Sword and the Altar,” you can watch it here). I am sending

Small Act, Big Impact

By: Lauren Brooks

When someone does us a favor we often say “You’re a life saver”! It’s a phrase that is casually thrown around and certainly not taken literally. What if a small act of giving could save someone’s life?

The way of love by the episcopal church

TURNING in the Direction of Love

By Fr. Chris Harris

Watch this before reading.

In our baptism, we promise that with God’s help, we will turn from the powers of sin, hatred, fear, injustice, and oppression toward the way of truth, love, hope, justice, and freedom.

Why Be Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church?

By: Rev. Chris Harris

On Sunday June 2 at the 10am Service, Bishop Bonnie Perry will be at Christ Church Cranbrook to offer anyone the opportunity to be Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal

Who are the Cranbrook Ringers?

By: Hunter Torres

Have you ever heard the Cranbrook Ringers handbell choir play at a CCC service? This short article is intended to shed some light on the unique experience of ringing bells at CCC, and to enthusiastically invite you

the way of love, practices for jesus centered life

Happy Easter! Let’s Create a Rule of Life

By Rev. Chris Harris

The season of Easter is a time of new life, new beginnings, and new growth. Having spent the last 40 days reflecting on what we might prune from our lives to make room for God and