Welcome

Christ Church is a big family. As a family, we come together to share common interests and experience, a meal, or work together on a project. We often invite others to join us for a day of fun, and perhaps even to join our family.

Last updated or confirmed: April 19, 2008

Welcome & Publicity Committee

• Gus Michel, Chair
• Nancy Copes
• David Daigle
• Katherine Daigle

This ministry is called to invite the general Slidell community to join us at Christ Episcopal Church Slidell and help them to feel welcome here. While not replacing the personal invitation, we invite the public with signs, announcement and reporting of major events in mass media, newspaper and telephone directory ads, the web site, and more.

We also help welcome newcomers by printing nametags, preparing guest packets, coordinating the hospitality hour following the Sunday services, and inviting all (especially newcomers) to join us at this and other parish events.

We also strive to keep the parish family informed about events on the Parish and Diocesan calendar, and other opportunities for spiritual growth. The church website at http://www.christchurchslidell.com/ contains brief news stories of general interest, service schedules, event calendar, driving directions, and feedback pages, as well as this programs directory. There is also a selection of publicity items in the weekly service packet prepared by the rector's administrative assistant.

Last updated or confirmed: April 19, 2008

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community)

• Jodi Solito, coordinator
• Sue Stine, coordinator

The EYC at Christ Church gives the youth of the parish a place to experience Christ's love through friendship, fellowship, worship, discipleship, and outreach. We are welcoming group who enjoy hanging out, helping out and having fun. The EYC (grades 6-12) meets together for lunch after the 10:30a.m. service about once per month. The schedule of events is posted on the youth bulletin board in the front hall. Other separate activities and outings are organized for the group throughout the year as detailed in the church bulletin. The leaders provide a supporting environment where potential for participation in the life of the church and Christian service is strongly encouraged - while having fun at the same time!

We encourage our young people to become involved in diocesan activities, by arranging for them to attend Rally and Happening at the Solomon Episcopal Center near Hammond La. Rally is a fun- and spirit-filled weekend, providing participants an opportunity to interact with young people from other Churches throughout the Diocese. Happening is a renewal weekend for teenagers in 10th through 12th grades and the adults who work with them. The weekend includes opportunities for candidates to become better acquainted with themselves, with others in the Diocese, with the Episcopal Church, and with Jesus Christ.

Last updated or confirmed: April 15, 2008

The Guild of St. Catherine of Siena

St.Catherine's Guild is group study of an agreed upon book, meeting on a weekday evening at 7 o'clock once a month at the home of one of the members. Supper is pot luck .St.Catherine's Guild gathers $1.00 from each person attending for outreach.

Last updated or confirmed: April 19, 2008

The Men's Club

• J. B. Tonkel, President
• Larry deQuay, Secretary
• Mike Gonzales, Treasurer

The men of the parish are invited to a monthly gathering (1st Tuesday at 7p.m.) for a delicious dinner, fellowship, and program. Dinners are $5.00 per person and drinks are $1.00 each. Two or three meetings per year include guest speakers from the local community and region. Featured speakers have ranged from the Chaplain of Tulane Medical Center speaking on the topic of living wills, to candidates for Slidell Sheriff and Chief of Police and a National Weather Service Officer. We enjoy each other's company and throughout the year plan and sponsor activities such as the Annual Parish Picnic, Parish Fish Fry, Fall Dinner, workdays, etc. Visitors and newcomers are always welcomed and appreciated.

Last updated or confirmed: January 29, 2008

Parish Family Care

By virtue of our baptism, members of Christ Church understand ourselves to be ministers. The occasion for this ministry will range from community emergencies to personal crises. This ministry may include hospital and nursing home visitation, preparation of meals, child care, transportation, home repair, or whatever else the circumstances call for -- including simply the visit which brings a quiet and supportive presence to someone in pain. Speak to the Rector or one of the coordinators if you believe you are called to this ministry or need assistance from this ministry.

Last updated or confirmed: January 31, 2005

Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

• Kathy Knight, President
• Betty Tonkel, Vice President
• Cassie Baker, Secretary
• Cecile Torbergsen, Treasurer

The Episcopal Church Women ( ECW) exists to deepen and nurture the spiritual life of the church women through worship of God, glorification of Christ, presentation of Christ to the world, and to enlist their active participation in ministering to people inside and outside the church. ECW is affiliated with the ECW, Diocese of Lousiana, and meets the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in Comfort Hall. New officers are elected each April.

Last updated or confirmed: April 15, 2008

Marthas

A dedicated group of individuals within theECW, known as the Marthas, come to the aid of their fellow parishioners during times of need. Whether the need be due to the death or illness of a loved one or the birth of a new family member, the Marthas provide meals to ease some of the burdens during such hectic times.

Last updated or confirmed: April 15, 2008

Benevolence Committee

The Benevolence Committee of theECWis a group of women who assist families with funerals at the church. They coordinate and host funeral receptions in Comfort Hall and/or deliver food offerings to the home.

Last updated or confirmed: April 15, 2008