Sunday, September 15

Our Rector spent his sabbatical in Spain, France, Italy and Ireland, learning about the saints, visiting holy sites in and around medieval villages and cities and walking several famous pilgrims’ paths. He will share stories and photos of his journey and talk about what he learned and experienced along the way traveling with only a 20-pound backpack for three months.

Sunday, September 22

St. Francis of Assisi is perhaps the most beloved of all saints. He is the Patron Saint of Animals and the Patron Saint of Italy, but his life is far more expansive than this. Francis trekked across Italy, Spain and the Holy Land. His way of life altered the Church and exemplified Christian simplicity, joy, connection with nature, and a love for the poor. Our Rector walked 500 miles on the Way of St. Francis from Florence to Rome during his sabbatical and will share pictures and stories with us and reveal a deeper portrait of Francis.

Sunday, September 29

There are few churches in the United States that are as old as Christ Church Greenwich that are as large and fast growing as our congregation. What’s been our secret? What has helped Christ Church to thrive for 275 years? Join us as a panel of speakers, including Christopher Shields, the Executive Director of the Greenwich Historical Society, seek to shed light on these questions and explore the rich history of our church

Sunday, October 13

The Rev. Dr. Russ Levinson is a prolific author, great preacher, and until recently served as Rector of the largest Episcopal church – St. Martin’s Church in Houston, Texas with over 10,000 members. Among Russ’s congregants were George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara. George Bush grew up at Christ Church Greenwich and was spiritually formed in our parish. Russ is the author of “Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush.” He preached at President Bush’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral and will speak about the Christian character and beliefs of our 41st president of the United States. Learn more about the author here

Sunday, October 20

Professor Luciano Floridi, founding director of Yale University’s Digital Ethics Center and professor in the practice in the Cognitive Science program, will help us explore research, governance, ethical, legal, and social implications of digital innovation and technologies like artificial intelligence. Learn more about Professor Luciano here

Sunday, October 27

The Arbor assists parishioners in making legacy gifts that will ensure the long-term success and future of our Christ Church Greenwich. Gifts may be given of any size. Hence, every parishioner is encouraged to remember Christ Church in their estate plans. Join us as Arbor Society Chair Chip Skinner and staff members Susan Kelly and George Belshaw help us explore the power and impact that planned gifts can make and how to make one. Learn more about the Arbor Society at Christ Church here

Sunday, November 7

Join us as Bishop Gerry Wolf, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Rhode Island and current Bishop Assistant of Long Island, helps us explore what artificial intelligence is, what its capabilities are, and how it is likely to change the Church and impact Christians around the world in the future. She is very interested in how AI will also affect economics, medicine, the military, and basic human relationships. There will be time for feedback and discussion.

Sunday, December 1 (Chapel)

The Episcopal Church shares a Three-Year Lectionary with other mainline churches, whereby we focus on one of the three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) each year during a three-year repeating cycle. Starting this Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent, the Church will read a lesson from the Gospel of Luke almost every Sunday for the entire year. Join us as our Rector helps us explore what makes Luke’s Gospel unique and so impactful.