Author Archives: Fr. Chuck Collins

How to Train Our Youth

By Fr. Chuck Collins on July 26, 2019 in From Our Pastors, Parenting

One of the most important things – maybe the most important thing – going on at Christ Church these days is our children’s and youth ministries. I know it sounds…

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A Little Advice on Welcoming a New Rector

By Fr. Chuck Collins on July 19, 2019 in From Our Pastors

Gracious Father, we know your fatherly care in sending Austin Britton to be our new Rector. We are grateful for these past eleven months of searching, praying, and coming together…

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Holy, Holy, Holy!

By Fr. Chuck Collins on June 14, 2019 in From Our Pastors, Worship

Some of our best theology is in song. The highest form of prayer is singing. Our opening hymn this coming Sunday, Trinity Sunday, is not only an invitation to praise,…

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Pentecost

By Fr. Chuck Collins on June 7, 2019 in From Our Pastors

The Holy Spirit is the nearest and most illusive member of the Blessed Three. He is full of mystery: how we sometimes call him “Holy Ghost” and how John the Baptist…

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Change

By Fr. Chuck Collins on May 31, 2019 in From Our Pastors

They say that change is good. Well, it may be, but it’s not easy and I don’t like it. Years ago a friend, in a context that I have long…

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