Bible Study - "The Gospel this Week" on Zoom
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | 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

Labyrinth Walk for Peace
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Morning Prayer
2025-12-05 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-07 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-09 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-11 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-12 08:00 - 08:30 and 4 more dates
All are welcome to join us on weekday mornings for in-person communal Morning Prayer at 8 AM in St. Paul’s Chapel using the Book of Common Prayer. Come together with others to nurture a rhythm of daily prayer and a deeper connection to the Spirit by sharing in this ancient practice of communal prayer.
Online morning prayer is still available at 8:30 AM; click here!

Christmas Gifts Sale by Prayer Shawl Ministry
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-07 07:00 - 12:30
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!

5 PM Saturday Service
2025-12-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-13 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for worship with eucharist in the main church.

10 AM Sunday Service (Online & In-person)
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:00
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?
2025-12-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-14 11:30 - 12:30
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

Sunday Forum: Why Was Jesus Born?
2025-12-07 11:30 - 13:00
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.

Understanding Your Grief
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00
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

Experience Lectio Divina
2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Serve on Second Saturdays
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
Are you interested in serving through CCC regularly? Join us to live out Jesus’ words!
Sign-Up for Saturday Service Events: www.ccc-info.org/Saturday
Sign-Up for Blood drive with Versiti of Michigan: ccc-info.org/Drive
On the second Saturday of every month, our Mission & Outreach will hold a service opportunity located right at Christ Church Cranbrook from 10 AM – 12 PM. These events will range from:

Helping organize bagged lunches/sandwich meals to be delivered to The Baldwin Center / Hope Shelter
Making flood rescue bags for The Disaster Relief at Work organization
CCC Community garden upkeep, where crops will be donated to our partners in need
Blood drive from 9 AM – 1:30 PM in the Small Multipurpose Room.

And so many more! Regularly finding time to help others is so important not only for the communities we serve, but for nourishing our own lives.

Festival of Gifts
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 12:00
Festival of Gifts is a tradition of Christ Church Cranbrook. Every year, our wonderful a youth tell the story of the birth of Jesus and every year you act as the magi, paying homage to the live Nativity scene and bringing forward gifts for children and youth in our community. Bring at least 2-4 unwrapped gifts for children of all ages, including teens. Clothes, toys, and items that show up your under tree are perfect. The day after, over 20 non-profits come to take the gifts to the families they serve- a beautiful way to honor the baby Jesus!
Festival of Gifts list: https://ccc-info.org/foglist
