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Parish Life

Cranbrook Car Parade: Celebrating Seniors

By Nathan Costa, Assistant Director of Music & Liturgist

Christ Church Cranbrook was both the launching point and final rendezvous for the first Cranbrook Kingswood School commencement car parade Wednesday, June 3. Over 160 cars, decorated for the

A Word of Inspiration

By Michele Dragisity

For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Bill shared his sermon We Are in this Together, where he asked several parishioners to share a brief encounter, an image, or a feeling that relates to

A single roll of toilet paper

Random reflections from time at the Community Breakfast

By Hunter Torres

For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Bill shared his sermon We Are in this Together, where he asked several parishioners to share a brief

Slamming on the Brakes

By Jo Tsamaidis

For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Bill shared his sermon We Are in this Together, where he asked several parishioners to share a brief encounter, an image, or a feeling that

The Sunflower Seed: A Reflection on New Life

By Laura MacNewman

When this seed is planted in the earth,
it will be in complete darkness.
When you put a little water on it,
the light will reach into the darkness,
and it will come into being;
it will emerge.
This sunflower loves

Unexpected Blessings

By the Rev. Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr., Rector

Dear Ones,

Last month we were honored to welcome John Barry, author of The Great Influenza (2004), to participate with us in our webinar The

Let God Help You Manage Your Stress and Anxiety

By Victoria Laurenzi-Jump, MSW, Pastoral Care Associate 

During the pandemic most of us are feeling a mix of emotions: fear, anger, sadness, disgust, and joy to name a few. These emotions are natural to experience during

Which Voice Will You Answer?

By Tim Miller

On a recent Sunday I was out for an early morning walk. My route took me through the campus of a large Catholic parish. As I walked through the back side of the property I noticed just

Sewing Seeds of Love

By Jill Bednas, Minister for Growth & Engagement

I’ve been feeling so proud lately to be a Michigander, with GM and Ford making ventilators.  And I’m looking at so many of you doing your small part. Our CCC parishioners are

Breaking (and Baking) Bread Together

By JJ Benkert

Like many of us now, trying to navigate through the world, I felt called to reach out to Gerald Matthes, a dear friend, fellow parishioner and owner of a small business like myself. Gerald told