Welcome to Christ Church, Xenia!​

And we really do mean that.  We are an open and affirming congregation, and our welcome is extended to everyone, because we believe that everyone is loved and welcomed by God.  We invite you to come and visit; worship with us, share conversation and food at Coffee Hour, and join in the many ways we share the gifts God has given us with each other and with our larger community. 

It doesn’t matter if you are a life-long Episcopalian, from another denomination or tradition, or simply not certain what, if anything, you believe.  There is a place for you here, and acceptance, and a multitude of ways for you to use your gifts.  While we are a small, “family-sized” church, we do have a great heart for God and the world. 

Come and visit!  Visit to stay - you are welcome in this place. 

If you would like to learn more about the Episcopal Church, click on the “Episcopal Church” tab at the top.

Fellowship Trip to UD for the Seeking Shelter Exhibit on Dec. 6

 We'll be heading to University of Dayton on the 6th. 

Eating at Panera (1203 Brown Street)  at 10am
Heading towards the exhibit around 11:30
Carpooling option to meet at the parking lot (Lot 3) near the Parish House at 9:30

We'll be heading to:
Roesch Library Stuart and Mimi Rose Gallery, Marian Library Gallery and Crèche Museum. After they were turned away from the inn in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph sought shelter elsewhere. In Nativity sets, different traditions place Jesus’ birth in a stable, in a cave or among ruins. Artists depict local architecture, like an adobe or a yurt, and repurpose objects to stand in for the shelter, such as a coconut shell or a piece of pottery. Explore a variety of shelters in this year’s selection of Nativity sets from the Marian Library Crèche Collection.https://udayton.edu/calendar/2025/11/seeking-shelter.php​
 
PLEASE RSVP: To Nikki at the church office: (937)372-1594 or [email protected]
Bring-A-Buddy-to-Church
it’s your chance to earn another ticket for the prize drawing that will happen just before Christmas!

We are Now Working with St. Vincent de Paul

Our Clothes Closet is now set up with St. Vincent de Paul – and they take just about EVERYTHING! They will do pick-ups from the Parish House on the first Tuesday of every month.
If you have anything you would like to donate that the Clothes Closet can’t normally take, you are welcome to bring it to the Parish House and we can keep it until the next St. Vincent de Paul pick-up.
Youth Outing - David the Movie
Cheryl Eskridge has another youth trip cued up! This one is to see David the Movie on Saturday, Dec. 20th at 11am. We need at least one parent as a chaperone for each kiddo. So far there are 14 going! Please get in touch with Cheryl if you would like to be a part of this fun youth event!

Upcoming Adult Formation

Dec. 21:   TBD • with Rev. Jean
Jan. 18: TBD • with Jennie
Please join us! You can enjoy Coffee Hour at the same time.
​OUr Vision
At Christ Episcopal Church Xenia we strive to be
a welcoming, inclusive, and worship-centered congregation.
In our life as a community we hope to live and
spread the Gospel so that those we encounter will come to know God.
We encourage spirit-filled, joyful participation in all aspects
of our life as church, and we prayerfully base our decisions
and actions on the foundation of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason
-  the Episcopal “three-legged stool”.
You are welcome to visit and to ask questions, to join us,
to bring your gifts, and to be blessed as we are blessed
​– by the Presence and love of  God.

Sunday Services

9:30 AM Worship Service
followed by Coffee Hour

10:30 AM Parish Brunch (in lieu of Coffee Hour)
First Sunday of each month between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

Also, see our schedule and our announcements for events specific to a date.

​Bible Study- Adult Formation
May 18:    Understanding LGBTQIA* and How to be a Good Ally Given Current Events • with Marge Zeig, Jennie Hudson, Hannah Williams, and friends
Jun. 15:   Exploring Your BCP • with Rev. Jean
July:        No Formation for summer
August:    No Formation for summer
Sep. 21:   Great Council State Park & Museum • with Rev. Steve
Oct. 19:   Local Native American History • with Rev. Steve
Nov. 16:   Grace in Forgiveness • with Fr. Elaine
Dec. 21:   TBD • with Rev. Jean
Please join us! You can enjoy Coffee Hour at the same time.
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List of Upcoming events and schedule

Events:

12/06: Fellowship Outing to UD Christmas Exhibit – see below
12/07: The Second Sunday of Advent
12/07: Breakfast Sunday – see below
12/14: The Second Sunday of Advent
12/14: Vestry Meeting – 20 minutes after service
12/18: Knitwits on the Run – see below
12/20: Youth Outing to see David the Movie – see below
12/21: The Third Sunday of Advent
12/21: Loose Offerings go to our Discretionary Fund
12/21: Adult Formation “Falling in Love with the Daily Office” – see below
12/21: Community Meal from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
12/21: Blue Christmas service at First Lutheran at 5pm – see below
12/24: Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist & Carol Sing
12/25: THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
12/25 – 01/02/2026: Office Closed for the Holidays!
12/28: Lessons & Carols



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Services: 9:30am on Sundays
*  People invited to attend services and meetings 
*  Communion in two kinds, bread and common cup. One can choose a Priest's blessing
*  No seating limitations
* Masking is suggested but not required
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​New office hours at the Parish:
Mondays - Fridays: 1:00pm – 3:30pm


WE NEED YOU!
We are resuming our scheduling for lay leadership in Sunday worship. If you have volunteered in the past, you may have been notified that you are scheduled to help--let Joanne or Nikki know if these times don't work...better yet, find a substitute! Do let the office know if a switch has been made. 
Ways to serve: be a lector (read scripture--you'll have a copy ahead of time) be an Intercessor (read the Prayers of the People) be an usher be a Eucharistic Minister (assist the supply priest) be a Worship Leader (lead Morning Prayer on Fourth Sundays) be on Altar Guild (help set up and clean up the altar) this fall, join the choir. Blessings to all of you for serving Christ Church in these ministries. 

Recorded & Written Sermons
Check out the sermons (some recorded and some written) of Rev. Jennifer and others who have visited  here! 
https://www.christ-episcopal-xenia.org/sermons.html
Opportunities
Monthly Suggestions for the Xenia FISH Food Pantry

At the Annual Meeting, we discovered that our donations to the FISH Food Pantry have been down and we are trying to do better for 2023. We will do monthly suggestions for what to get to donate.

August - Homeless personal hygiene items for the Donovan's project
​Our annual school supplies drive for Xenia students
Any non-perishable food items and monetary donations are always welcome. Please keep a look out for clearance items!

HEALING Service have been postponed until further notice
PARISH OFFICE EMAILS HAVE CHANGED
New Emails for the Parish Office

for our Reverend - contact parish office

Parish Administrator Nikki - [email protected]
COVID-19 Info

Announcement during COVID-19

The Dioceses Declares Masks Optional!

The Diocesan COVID Medical Task Force issued the following updated guidelines on March 3rd, 2022:
  • Wearing masks is optional but often prudent -- and always permitted -- both at social gatherings and in worship
  • Precautions to be followed: good hand sanitation, cross-ventilation for airflow, and social distancing for indoor events
  • Communion in two kinds, bread and common cup, but no intinction (dipping of the bread). One can choose a Priest's blessing instead or to have one kind and touch the cup.
  • Everyone may sing, either with or without a mask
  • no seating limitations
  • If you have symptoms and have been exposed to the virus, please join us in prayer only. We have a weekly mailing that you can be added to as well - just ask Nikki to be included on that list.
  • Leaders, lay and ordained, should continue to monitor COVID spread locally, both to assess the larger community and the needs of parish. A trend signaling increased spread of the virus, or the arrival of a troubling new variant, will require a return to stricter guidelines.

Read the complete guidelines here. Please be prepared for changes as we continue to learn about this virus--and as the virus continues to evolve. Leaders, lay and ordained, should continue to monitor COVID spread locally, both to assess the larger community and the needs of parish. A trend signaling increased spread of the virus, or the arrival of a troubling new variant, will require a return to stricter guidelines.

Service Announcement during COVID-19

SCAMS! Or why doesn’t my firewall work?
 

We all know scams are a pain. There’s always questions on how to block them all. Bottomline: YOU CAN’T. Firewalls, spam blockers, etc. will catch many of them, but nothing is the perfect shield.
The best way to handle the situation is if you receive an unsolicited email or text that sounds like they want money & you don’t know who they are, it’s probably a scam (or a telemarketer). If you receive a messaged that is badly misspelled/doesn’t sound like something the person you know would say, it’s probably a scam (e.g. this last text said it was from Rev. Jean but wasn’t her number & was addressed to my husband—why would she want Ryan’s money when I’m the junior warden/parishioner?). 
If a suspicious email has a link, never click it and DON’T hit reply!
If they want you to call back/email back, don’t use the provided number or email. Instead, call the person with the number you know is the person you know or start a new email with the correct email that you know they use. The bad guys will use a mask on the email that looks like it’s right, but really the reply is going to their bogus email.
Call or email that person with their email. It takes a few minutes to verify the request, and saves you tons of money, stress, and hassle.

Click on the button to the right to venture out to our weekly newsletter.
Christ Episcopal Church Xenia will be holding Eucharist and Morning Prayer on Sundays at 9:30 am in person and will be streamed online. The past streamed sessions are on Facebook and on our webpage https://www.christ-episcopal-xenia.org/ 

You can also catch the sermon transcript on our webpage under the our worship - sermons heading.

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