Maria McDowell

Care for Our Christ Church Family

What is it that feeds me at Christ Church? My contentment is due to the family here that sustains my spiritual and emotional well-being. This family continues to grow and change as younger generations come and we adjust. We continue…

Broken Glass, Broken Hearts

Sunday night just a bit after 11:30, someone threw two rocks through two panes of the glass surrounding our narthex, completely shattering them. Our cameras caught no images. Sleepers present at the time were unable to identify the individual, and…

Pastoral Announcement: Elin Gene Gratton

Elin Gene GrattonJuly 11, 1947 – July 14, 2025 Elin Gene Gratton, beloved and long-time member of Christ Church, passed away at Tacoma General Hospital in the early evening of August 13th. She spent the weekend in the hospital, regularly…

A Coming Nativity

This week, we end our time of waiting and preparation, and receive the One who comes to us as a small child. Our hymns sing of the glory of the Lord shining forth, a star guiding one and all to…