CHRIST CHURCH WARWICK – FRIDAY BULLETIN
6 JUNE 2025
IMPORTANT EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
This weekend is an important one for Christ Church Warwick! As referenced in last week’s e-mails, the congregation’s Nominating Committee, whose task was to conduct a search for the next minister of Christ Church, has unanimously recommended to the congregation a Sole Nominee to preach for the Call: the Very Reverend Dr. Martin Fair. As such, Martin, along with his wife Elaine, are visiting Bermuda this weekend. Please read on for details, and make every effort to be with us at these important times this weekend.
TOMORROW – SATURDAY 7 JUNE 2025
INFORMAL MEETING WITH MARTIN AND ELAINE FAIR
Tomorrow, Saturday 7 June 2025, the Very Rev Dr. Martin Fair and his wife Elaine will be in attendance at the Thorburn Hall between 11:30am and 1pm; members and friends are invited to drop by at any point to meet and chat with them. This is a completely informal gathering and simply offers another opportunity for anyone in Bermuda to meet the Fairs while they are here over the weekend. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Welcome Guild.
THIS SUNDAY – 8 JUNE 2025
CHURCH SERVICE AND COMMUNION ON PENTECOST SUNDAY
At the 10:00am church service this Sunday, 8 June 2025, Pentecost Sunday, the Very Rev Dr. Martin Fair will preach as Sole Nominee and will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AND VOTE
At a congregational meeting immediately following the church service this Sunday, 8 June 2025, those members of Christ Church and adherents on the electoral roll who are present will be asked to vote on whether they support the Very Rev Dr. Martin Fair’s Call to Christ Church.
KIRK SESSION
The Kirk Session will meet in the Choir immediately after the Congregational Meeting, for the counting of ballot papers.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCHEON
After the counting of ballot papers by the Kirk Session this Sunday, 8 June 2025, a fellowship lunch will be held in the Thorburn Hall with Martin and Elaine Fair. Again, all are welcome to join.
CHRIST CHURCH YOUTH (CCY)
Please note that, due to the important events in church this Sunday, 8 June 2025, there will be no CCY; however, children are most welcome to stay in the church throughout the service. CCY will resume next Sunday.
OTHER ITEMS
Below are other items related to Christ Church Warwick.
SPECIAL MUSIC DURING COMMUNION THIS SUNDAY
Wanda Barnes will be singing a solo during Communion this Sunday, and she has shared the following information about the music, including a translation of the words from Latin:
The piece, Panis Angelicus, was composed in 1872 by Cesar Franck, and the title translates from Latin to ‘Bread of Angels’. The words are the penultimate stanza of a hymn written by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century, namely Sacris solemniis, which was part of the complete liturgy for the feast of Corpus Christi. The hymn reflects on the Eucharist and the miraculous transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ.
May the bread of angels
Become the bread of mankind;
The Bread of Heaven ends all symbols
Oh, miraculous thing,
The body of the Lord will nourish the poor,
The poor and humble servant,
The poor and humble servant.
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS FOR REV ANGUS MORRISON
Our new Interim Moderator and Locum, the Very Rev Dr. Angus Morrison, will be arriving in Bermuda in a week, replacing the Very Rev Dr. John Chalmers until August. As this will be Dr. Morrison’s first time in Bermuda, he is not yet the proud owner of a Bermuda Driving Licence! Volunteer drivers are being sought to assist with Angus’s transport in Bermuda, until such time as he obtains his licence. If you can help, please contact either the Church Secretary at the office, or Rev Chalmers at the manse. (See below, under Pastoral Care, for contact information.)
SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday service at Christ Church is held each week at 10:00am. The Order of Service can be viewed in advance on the website, on the home page www.christchurch.bm. After the service each Sunday, you will find a video recording of the service under Sunday Archives at www.christchurch.bm/about-us/sunday-archives/.
If you are aware of someone who needs assistance with transportation to church, please call the church office on 236-1882, and we will endeavour to arrange a lift. Note that the office is open and able to receive phone calls Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 12pm.
PASTORAL CARE
If you know of someone who is in need of comfort or spiritual guidance, please do contact the church. The Interim Moderator and Locum at Christ Church, the Very Rev Dr. John Chalmers, can be reached on the manse phone at 236-0400, or by e-mail at . Alternatively, please contact the church office by phone on 236-1882 or by e-mail at , and the appropriate arrangements will be made. As noted above, phone calls can be received at the office Monday-Friday 9am-12pm.
CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS
If you would like to receive the Friday Bulletin each week and are not already subscribed, please e-mail the Church Secretary at . You can find this bulletin and past editions on the church website at www.christchurch.bm/news-events/. You’ll also see the church’s calendar of upcoming events at that location or at www.christchurch.bm/events/. Find Christ Church on Facebook too, at www.facebook.com/Christ.Church.Warwick.