CCC

Breathing Underwater Book Study Class
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Click here to sign-up!
Using the book, Breathing Underwater by The Rev. Richard Rohr, we will explore how everyone, whether in recovery or not, can increase their faith and enter into a more abundant and joyful life through the wisdom of the 12 steps. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar and spiritual teacher renowned for bridging Christian mysticism with everyday spirituality. He invites readers into deeper union with God through contemplation, surrender, and radical grace.
(participants need not be in Recovery)

Chas Kipp and Joe LaVela are getting ordained to the Diaconate!
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Paul’s Cathedral (Detroit), 4800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48201
Chas Kipp has been in seminary for the past three years at Seminary of the Southwest. Joe LaVela has been at seminary at Bexley-Seabury. The Bishop will ordain Chas and Joe to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Paul’s in Detroit. God willing, in 2026, they will be invited to be ordained into the priesthood. Join the people and clergy of Christ Church Cranbrook as we celebrate what God is doing!

5 PM Saturday Service
2025-11-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Join us for worship with eucharist in the main church.

10 AM Sunday Service (Online & In-person)
2025-11-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Join us for our Service of the Word live-stream and in-person in the sanctuary.
Visit cccathome.org to worship from home with readings, a sermon, and music.

In Need of Prayers?
2025-11-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
If you are in need of prayers, we hope that you will join Pastor Manisha and Pastor Joyce in St. Paul’s Chapel after the 10 AM service as they pray with anyone who needs it!
Questions? Email Pastor Manisha at mdostert@christchurchcranbrook.org

Families Do Kindness
2025-11-23 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
We will gather children and parents in the ministry room, break bread, and work on kindness projects once a month. Community is important, serving others is important, and learning about both will enrich your child’s faith life. All events begin after church and end around 1:30!

Can you help serve communion?
2025-11-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Curious about serving at the altar during communion? Whether you’re feeling called or simply curious, we’d love to invite you to learn more about this sacred ministry. Join us for one of two upcoming gatherings where you’ll receive a brief orientation, get hands-on training, and have a chance to try it out for yourself. No prior experience needed—just an open heart and a willingness to serve.

Understanding Your Grief
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
As you traverse through your grief of a death of someone you love, it helps to know you do not travel alone. Part of the work of mourning is to be with others to deal with your own grief. When you are ready for this, it helps to be part of a group. Please consider joining Pastor Manisha and parishioners Victoria Laurenzi-Jump, MSW, and fellow grievers, Rich Lamb and Ralph Jones, as we work together to understand how to be ourselves in the midst of our grief.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CCCGrief

Bible Study - "The Gospel this Week" on Zoom
2025-11-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Get ready for Sunday!

Each Thursday morning at 10am over Zoom you are invited to join us for a facilitated discussion of the upcoming Gospel reading! The 1-hour conversation begins with a facilitator offering some historic background and context for the passage, before opening it up for discussion and questions. This is a terrific way to stay connected to your faith community and to God, while getting more out of the Sunday worship!
While not necessary, you can look ahead at the Gospel we will be studying each Thursday using an online calendar here.
For more information, email Fr Chris.
Duration: 1 hour
Join us on Zoom!

To join the video conference: https://christchurchcranbrook-org.zoom.us/j/99330872687?pwd=[REDACTED]
To join by phone: (312) 626-6799; Meeting ID: 993 3087 2687; Password: [REDACTED]

Sign up here: https://onrealm.org/ChristChurchCranbrook/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OWRkZWYxYzMtOGFiNS00MmZiLTk1NDQtYjA2NjAxMTliYzM3

Friendsgiving
2025-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Join us for Friendsgiving 2025! On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27th) gather with friends, families, and community members for food and fellowship. Come early at 1 PM if you’d like to help cook, prepare and watch the Lions beat the Packers. Dinner will be served at 5:30. Signup to bring a dish or beverage. There is also an option for a donation if you are unable to bring something but would still like to support the event.
Sign up here: https://ccc-info.org/friendsgiving

Serve Hot Meals at Baldwin Center
2025-11-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Baldwin Center, 212 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, 48342
Prep and package meals for those receiving support at the Baldwin Center in Pontiac. We arrive ready to help in whatever way is needed—chopping, wrapping, cooking, scooping, and serving. No special skills are required—except a willingness to serve with love! Click here to sign-up!

November Item of the Month - Share the Gift of a Holiday Meal
2025-11-30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
This season, help us bless a family in need with an entire holiday meal in a bag! We’ll provide the bag and shopping list of food items to purchase. Simply fill the bag with the listed items and return it to the Church Narthex by Sunday, 11/23/25.
Your generosity will help ensure every family can gather around the table and enjoy the warmth, comfort, and joy of a holiday meal. Pick up your bag and list in the Church Narthex and thank you for helping us share love and hope this season!
View shopping list here

Sunday Forum: Why Was Jesus Born?
2025-11-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Join Fr. Bill for an exploration of Jesus’ birth as we seek to uncover the deeper meaning and purpose behind Jesus’ coming into the world as our Lord and Savior. Together, we will examine the diverse perspectives found in Matthew, Luke, and John. We will consider the historical and theological contexts of each narrative. Finally, we will reflect on what these stories reveal about God’s presence in the world and in our own.

Advent by Candlelight
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
A wonderful night of fellowship with other women featuring musical pieces from Award Winning Broadway Vocalist Lulu Fall with short meditations from parishioners on Peace, Hope, Joy, and Love. All tickets are $25 and can be purchased here. With your ticket purchase, we will provide heavy appetizers and beverages for all. Choose to either decorate your own table, or sit at a decorated table, or purchase a mingle ticket for strolling.
Purchase tickets here: https://ccc-info.org/abc

Experience Lectio Divina
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Deepen your Advent journey in a new-old way this year with the ancient prayer practice of Lectio Divina. Each week, a passage from the birth narratives of the Gospels will lead us into contemplation of the mystery and wonder of the Incarnation. Come and learn the ancient practice of “Lectio Divina” and discover how this prayerful encounter with the Bible can gently reshape our inner landscape, awakening insight, healing, and transformation.

Labyrinth Walk for Peace
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Step into stillness this Advent with a guided labyrinth walk for peace. Discover this ancient practice that helps us create space for peaceful reflection away from our busy lives, while drawing us into God’s presence. Bring a guest. Invite a friend. All are welcome! Come anytime between 7pm at 9pm and give yourself approx. 20-30min. Docents and instructional materials are available to offer some instruction for anyone new to the labyrinth.

Help Oakland County Sheriff's Department Sort Coats for the Cold!
2025-12-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Oakland Sheriff Facility, 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford, MI, 48328, United States
Sign-up here: https://ccc-info.org/coats
Sheriff Bouchard’s “Coats for the Cold” coat drive began 36 years ago. Last year approximately 5,000 coats for men, women & children were collected at over 60 drop-off sites around Oakland County. Once sorted and bagged, the coats are distributed to several area charitable organizations who give them to those most in need at no cost.
Note: Many of these coats are used and so they may not arrive in the best condition! You will need to have the stomach for this!

Cranbrook Christmas Jazz
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Countertenor John Holiday has established himself as “one of the finest countertenors of his generation. This performance will be musically brilliant, and an experience you don’t want to miss.
Get tickets now: https://ccc-info.org/Christmasjazz

Christmas Gifts Sale by Prayer Shawl Ministry
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-07 07:00 - 12:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Our knitting church members (also known as the Prayer Shawl Ministry) have a yearly knit goods sale around Christmas to raise funds to give to the community. They have lovingly made Michigan/Michigan State hats, scarves, shrugs, baby clothes, Christmas gnomes, ornaments, etc., all available for purchase after church! Let knitted treasures bring you joy, allow you to gift unique Christmas presents while the proceeds help charitable organizations in Metro Detroit! Last year, we collected over $4000 to give away! Credit and debit cards accepted!
Gifts are available to purchase in the Atrium/Cranbrook Hall before and after all weekend worship services the weekend of December 6 and 7!

Parents Night Out - FREE Babysitting Night!
2025-12-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Would you love to get out and have free child care?!?! It’s your lucky day. The youth and adults of the church will watch your children on December 6th from 6 – 11 pm. Have a great date night or get some Christmas shopping done. Snacks will be served! Please add allergies in the comments. You will be emailed a permission slip after sign up!
Sign up here – https://ccc-info.org/NightOut

Advent Lessons & Carols
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Do you long to hear the story of how God has cared for people even when there is darkness? Do you know in your bones that December is more than gifting; it is about remembering the gift of being a human who is adored by the divine? Join us in this fabulous choral experience of Scripture and powerful music that will break open the heavens to prepare for the coming of the Lord.
