Welcome to CEC!

Christ Episcopal Church (c.1832) in Smithfield, VA is a welcoming, inclusive community that seeks to celebrate our unity with God and serve Christ by following His example.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday Evening Study, 6pm, “Mere Christianity” by C.S.Lewis

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Choir Practice!

Choir practice is now Thursdays at 7pm;

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READINGS

First Sunday after the Epiphany

The Collect Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and […]

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The Epiphany

The Collect OGod, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, […]

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First Sunday After Christmas

The Collect Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. […]

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Collect Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Old Testament Micah 5:2-5a You, O Bethlehem of […]

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Third Sunday of Advent

The Collect Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for […]

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“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 18:28 —

The Reverend Todd DeLaney was born and raised in West Tennessee. After high school he
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Somalia, Rwanda, and the Persian
Gulf. After leaving active duty, he returned to West Tennessee and was ordained a minister in the Southern Baptist Church. He pastored three churches in succession and earned degrees from Union University and Memphis Theological Seminary. In 2004, Father Todd was endorsed by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and joined the United States Navy Chaplain Corps, where he served for 19 years in positions of increasing seniority, including Navy, Marine Corps, Pentagon, and Joint Service billets. As a chaplain he deployed three times to areas throughout the Western and South Pacific, Southeast Asia, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, and the Horn of Africa. Most recently, Father Todd served as Command Chaplain of the aircraft carrier, USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN 74). He retired from the Navy in March 2023.

Father Todd was ordained an Episcopal Deacon in 2015 and a Priest in 2016. He has been
Priest-In-Charge of Christ Church since July 2024. He brings with him the depth of his
experience in service with and to young people and families, a dedication to pastoral care and community building through outreach and prayer, a joy in diversity and inclusion, a love of traditional liturgy and music, and a commitment to scripture. He is father to Joseph (28), Katherine (26), Jacob (9), and Isabella (6). Father Todd can be reached at rev.todd@christchurchsmithfield.org or by calling the church office at (757) 357-2826.

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111 Church Street
Smithfield VA 23430

Sunday Schedule

9:30 am - The Wired Word Adult Class

10:30 am - Rite II Traditional Service

6 pm - Episcopal Youth

Other Schedules

1st and 3rd Sunday - Sunday School

2nd and 4th Sunday - Children's Chapel