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Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

What do the Golden Acorns and Wavy Red Signify?

As we look forward to Founder’s Day this coming Sunday, discover the fascinating symbolism of our Coat of Arms by checking out a part-by-part breakdown at this link: The CCC Crest Of Arms – CCC

The History of Christ Church Cranbrook

In honor of Founder’s Day this coming Sunday, anyone unfamiliar with the unique history of the church can learn more by reading a brief summary of the church’s history, which can be found at this link: 

How a “Homeless” Man’s Legacy Gift Changed My Life

By The Rev. Chris Harris

Back in the mid-2000s, I was a practicing lawyer and a newly-minted Christian. I had stumbled upon The Episcopal Church in a gay pride parade one afternoon and after giving it a try, discovered a

1,800 Lunches Served!

By: Tim Miller

This Saturday marked a full year of Saturday Sandwich Ministry events. Over the past 12 months, approximately 50 CCC parishioners have dedicated time on one Saturday a month to prepare lunches provided for the Baldwin Center, Hope

What’s on Fiyah??

By Kisma Jordan, Program Manager of the Cranbrook Project

The Cranbrook Project is a 501(c)3 funded by a generous grant from the Erb Family Foundation. Its mission is to close the distance between our cities and suburbs as well as

Did you know we do house blessings?

By Rev. Chris Harris

I was recently asked to bless the opening of a new bakery in downtown Royal Oak and it was a reminder to me that I have been meaning to write a short blog piece on

A Prayer For the Good Use of Leisure

By Rev. Chris Harris

 

Leave it to The Book of Common Prayer to offer us a prayerful, faithful frame for just about every aspect of life. If you have never thumbed through the back of the Episcopal prayer book (that

Exercise with Friends!

Line dancing can be lots of fun, but did you know that it is a great form of exercise too? Line dancing is a low-intensity workout that offers several health benefits such as improving balance and coordination, managing body

Summer Fun Night!

Alexandra Larson is hosting a Finding Joy event with activities that the whole family can enjoy! Of course, this is not just for families, anyone is welcome to join! From a kids’ sandbox to adult fun with draft

Reconciling Faith & Family: Karin’s Story

Pride Month is an invitation to celebrate and give thanks for the beautiful tapestry of God’s children and the endless diversity of God’s love. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the many ways we have navigated questions