Worship

The times for Christ Episcopal Church's Sunday services are listed below. For information on Sunday readings, please visit the Lectionary Web site. Addition information can be found on our News & Events page. 

Sunday 7:45 AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service)

9:00 AM Celebration Eucharist

10:00 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Holy Eucharist with Choir *

* This service is held at St Luke's during the fifth Sunday of a month

Bible Study

Monday evening at 7:30. Starting 6 July the Study of Romans. This is a 8 session study program. For more information contact .

Sunday School

Info. about Sunday School.

The Nursery

The Christ Church Nursery was established to allow the parents of infants and very young children, to fully participate in the regular church services and adult Sunday school classes without any child care worries or distractions.  This “Day Care” service is a vital part of our church stewardship provided so parents can continue to enhance and fulfill their spiritual journey the same as the rest of our parishioners.

“Permit the children to come to me and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”     Mark 10:14

A staffed nursery is available from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM for infants and children up to 5 years of age.

Other Activities

One of Christ Episcopal Church's primary goals is to get the community of Smithfield, VA involved with church-related activities. To this end, Christ Episcopal Church frequently hosts or participates in a variety of community activities, both local and abroad.

Olden Days 2009

Every year during the last weekend in June, the town of Smithfield, VA hosts Olden Days: a community celebration centered around Smithfield's cultural, historical, and artistic heritage. Since the annual event's debut in ____, Christ Episcopal Church has been an active participant each year. In 2009, Christ Episcopal Church hosted a community yard sale in their parking lot, and an art show inside.

To view information on other church-related activities in Smithfield and the surrounding county of Isle of Wight, please visit our links page.

Christian Formation

The Christ Church Christian Formation department provides spiritual education for both children and adults. The youth curriculum is based on the Journey to Adulthood model approved by the Episcopal Church. The adult programs include the "Good News" Adult Sunday School, and Education for Ministry (EFM).

Christian Outreach Program (COP)

The Christian Outreach Program, or COP, is a community service project started here at Christ Church that is now county wide and provides all sorts of assistance to the needy among us from heating assistance to a drivable car or even dental care.  COP also has a food pantry supported by us and our Daughters of the King.

United Christian Ministries

United Christian Ministries is another minstiry offered jointly with other churches that offers financial help with rent, utilities and other bills in conjuntion with local Social Services. 

Refugee Ministries

Refugee Ministries has recently helped refugees from the former Yugoslavia and the Sudan to integrate into American society with mentoring, tutoring, and financial assistance.

Holy Cross Anglican School

Holy Cross Anglican School, located in Belize, is a ministry supported by the Episcopal Church missionary board.  Christ Episcopal Church has a personal relationship with the founders and has worked with them by bringing materials and by sweat equity to help build the school.