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Welcome to Christ Episcopal Church, Columbia!&nbsp;&nbsp; We are a vibrant and diverse, multicultural, Christian church family celebrating our faith together in worship and in the world around us.&nbsp;

Worship with us this Sunday morning!&nbsp; Our 8 am service is without music and is perfect for those who prefer the intimacy of the congregation and an early start to their day. Our 9 am service is our childrens service and lasts fir 25 minutes, providing our children with a children's homily and communion, and an opportunity for every child to actively participate. Our 10:30 am service is filled with uplifting music and provides age-appropriate opportunities for all youth and is also livestreamed on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.&nbsp; We celebrate Holy Communion weekly at all services.

Visitors to our church often have questions about who we are and what we believe, especially when they come from other Christian faiths and traditions.&nbsp; Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions along with their answers.&nbsp; If your questions are not answered on this page, please contact us or see our Rector after a Sunday service and he will gladly assist.

- I'm not Episcopalian.&nbsp; Can I come to your church?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes!&nbsp; All are welcome.

- I have small children.&nbsp; Can we attend services?&nbsp;&nbsp; By all means.&nbsp; Christ Church is family-friendly, with a dedicated and vibrant youth ministry.&nbsp;Our children's service is at 9 am and is a 25 minute children's service with a homily and Eucharist. Children are also welcome at our 8 am and 10:30 am services. There is nursery care as well between the hours of 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.&nbsp; Christian Education (Sunday school for all ages) is from 9:30-10:15 during the school year.

- How are you different from a Roman Catholic Church?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are theological differences between the two churches - some subtle, some not-so-subtle.&nbsp; There are several key differences, though:&nbsp; The Pope is not the head of the Episcopal Church, although we recognize him as the head bishop of another branch of the Christian Church.&nbsp; In the Episcopal Church, women, as well as men, can be deacons, priests and bishops, and priests can also be married.&nbsp;&nbsp; Also, all baptized persons are welcome to take communion in Episcopal churches, not just Episcopalians.

- Can Episcopalians believe whatever they want?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As the Church of England (which is the mother church of the Episcopal Church) developed in the 16th century under the crown of Queen Elizabeth, it was conceived as the "middle way" between Catholicism and the Protestant Reformation that was sweeping Europe.&nbsp; And so, the Episcopal Church traditionally has been a place where many points of view - and many questions - are welcomed as part of the life of faith.&nbsp; The foundations of our faith are based on what we call the "three-legged-stool":&nbsp; Scripture, Tradition and Reason.

What if I have other questions?&nbsp; If you have questions or wish to know more about us, take the opportunity to contact us at office@christchurchcolumbia.org or speak with our clergy following a service.

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	Worship times Sunday 8:00 am English Rite II Eucharist in the historic church. This service does not include music or singing.		Weight for row 1 0
	Worship times Sunday 9:00 am English Children and Family Service: a 20–25-minute service in the sanctuary of the newer church with a children's homily and communion, and an opportunity for every child to actively participate.		Weight for row 2 1
	Worship times Sunday 10:30 am English The principal Sunday service at Christ Church, a Rite II Holy Eucharist complete with choir and organ accompaniment. This service is also livestreamed each Sunday on the website, YouTube, and Facebook pages. We have a dedicated staff that runs the nursery from 9 a.m. – 12:00 noon		Weight for row 3 2
	Worship times Monday 7:00 am English Rite II Morning Prayer on the Christ Church Columbia FaceBook page. This service can be watched at anytime on the church FaceBook page.		Weight for row 4 3
	Worship times Tuesday 7:00 am English Rite II Morning Prayer on the Christ Church Columbia FaceBook page. This service can be watched at anytime on the church FaceBook page.		Weight for row 5 4
	Worship times Wednesday 7:00 am English Rite II Morning Prayer on the Christ Church Columbia FaceBook page. This service can be watched at anytime on the church FaceBook page.		Weight for row 6 5
	Worship times Thursday 7:00 am English Rite II Morning Prayer on the Christ Church Columbia FaceBook page. This service can be watched at anytime on the church FaceBook page.		Weight for row 7 6
	Worship times Friday 7:00 am English Rite II Morning Prayer on the Christ Church Columbia FaceBook page. This service can be watched at anytime on the church FaceBook page.		Weight for row 8 7

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	Person The Rev. Emmanuel Mercer Rector revmanny@christchurchcolumbia.org		Weight for row 1 0
	Person The Rev. Denise Schiavone Deacon deacondenise@christchurchcolumbia.org		Weight for row 2 1

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	International Relationships Friends of Sabina Kyotera District Uganda https://www.friendsofsabina.org info@friendsofsabina.org To build a strong foundation by providing financing, advisory services, and volunteerism to create a sustainable, caring, and rewarding school environment where all are valued and supported. .		Weight for row 1 0
	International Relationships Somos Amigos Medical Missions Naranjito Dominican Republic https://somosamigos.org/ tel:3019411255 info@somosamigos.org In partnership with the community of Naranjito, we commit to deliver unparalleled quality and reliable healthcare to isolated mountain communities in the Dominican Republic. .		Weight for row 2 1
	International Relationships Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities in Thailand (CCD) Bang Phut Subdistrict, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province Thailand https://en.ccd-thailand.org/ 02 584 6966 or 02 582 0620-3 ccdbkk@ccdthailand.org CCD works with over 400 disabled children across 4 provinces in Thailand. .		Weight for row 3 2

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	Ministry Racially Aware Group of Episcopalians Racial Reconciliation		Weight for row 10 9
	Ministry Music Faith Formation 一 Other		Weight for row 11 10

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The Rev. Emmanuel Mercer

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