Author Archives: Alex Grudem

The Nativity

Every year when I was a little girl, my sister would bolt upright before 6:00 AM on Christmas morning. My parents, groggy and unwilling to rise before the sun, would…

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The Offertory, Preparing the Table, and The Chalice Stack

The Offertory After the Passing of the Peace, the congregation is seated for the Offertory. At Christ Church Anglican, the Offertory is marked with either instrumental or choral music. In…

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The Creeds and the Prayers of the People

After the Word has been proclaimed and preached, the Deacon bids God’s people: “Please stand as we confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed.” In this profession…

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The Shape of the Liturgy

In our house, we have a bedtime liturgy. Our kids, aged 6 and 2, have a bath, put on their jammies, brush their teeth, listen to a story, say a…

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Our Connection Process

This Fall, we are thrilled to announce a new connection process at Christ Church Anglican! Our vision for CCA’s connection process is intentional and formational. We want you to get…

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