How Pontiac Non-Profits Are Handling Government Funding Cuts
2025-11-09 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
How have the recent changes in state and federal funding for programs that support those who are in need affected our local community partners? Come hear from the Executive Directors of some of the most respected non-profits in Oakland County as they share how cuts to programs have affected their work in the community and their clients, and what they are doing for stopgap measures. Ryan Hertz, CEO Lighthouse of Michigan Barb Williams- Executive Director, Christian Community Response Team (CCRT)

Can you help serve communion?
2025-11-09 11:30 - 13:30, 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
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00, 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

Interested in a Men's Group?
2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Looking to build friendships and explore faith in a relaxed, welcoming setting? We’ll meet at Grand Tavern in Rochester Hills for food, conversation and spiritual growth. Interested in joining us? Contact Pat Gaman at patgahman@yahoo.com

Love Wins Dinner: Rusty Bucket
2025-11-12 18:30 | One Eyed Betty’s, 175 W Troy St., Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
Come join us for a Love Wins fellowship dinner at One Eyed Betty’s in Ferndale. Bring a friend, or make some new ones! We hope to see you there.

Bible Study - "The Gospel this Week" on Zoom
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-27 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

Breathing Underwater Book Study Class
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | 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)

Bring Holy Eucharist to People In Their Homes!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
In this loving ministry, you bring the joy and comfort of Holy Eucharist to those unable to be present at church. You will receive training by Pastor Manisha in how to share the consecrated elements with those who are unable to attend church. This training will take place in St. Dunstan’s Chapel. Sign up for the training here: ccc-info.org/eucharisticvisitor

5 PM Saturday Service
2025-11-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-29 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)
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-23 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.

Special music for Christ the King Sunday
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
The exuberant Missa Brevis by contemporary composer Peter Mathews will be sung by the Christ Church Choir to bring the church liturgical year to a close a we observe the Feast of Christ the King. Anthems include an a cappella arrangement of the spiritual “Ride on, King Jesus.”

In Need of Prayers?
2025-11-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-23 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

Christ Church 101: Intro to the Episcopal Church
2025-11-16 11:30 - 12:45 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Sign-up here: ccc-info.org/101

Exploring Christ Church Cranbrook as a spiritual home?
Want to learn more about our worship, beliefs and traditions?
Interested in possible membership or confirmation?
Longtime member looking to deepen your faith?

ALL are welcome to join us for a fun and engaging orientation to Christ Church Cranbrook as well as The Episcopal Church. Guests welcome! Questions welcome! Childcare available!
Each Sunday we’ll explore a different topic. Come to as few or as many as you can! Each week we’ll share what was covered for everyone who couldn’t be there.

11/2 – Intro to The Episcopal Church – Where did we come from? What are our practices? What do we believe?
11/9 – Worship & Liturgy – Why do we do what we do? What’s the symbolism and meaning of our rituals?
11/16 – Faithful Questions – Episcopal responses to common questions of faith

Sunday Forum: Why Was Jesus Born?
2025-11-16 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.

Movie Night
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Join us in the Ministry Room for an opportunity to watch and discuss good movies in great company!

Current Movie: Friend Green Tomatoes
Synopsis: Evelyn, a frustrated housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady, Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Cafe.

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!

Families Do Kindness
2025-11-23 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!

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
