💒 Worship • Fellowship • Outreach • Community Welcome to this week’s Riverton Bell! We’re glad you’re here. From worship and reflection to fellowship, outreach, and special events, there are many ways to connect with our church and our community. ✨ Sermon Notes Last week’s sermon is now available on our website. Beginning this week, sermon notes will be posted by mid-week, with additional notes and reflections included here in The Riverton Bell. 📖 Read the September 6 Sermon Notes: https://christriverton.org/sermon-notes/#September-06-2026 Take some time this week to revisit the message, reflect, and continue the conversation. 🎸 FREE FRIENDS CLASSIC ROCK BLOCK PARTY! Sunday, September 27 • 4:00 PM Christ Church Riverton • 4th Street Lawn Get ready for an afternoon of great music, fun, food, and community! Join us for a FREE Friends Classic Rock Block Party featuring the Friends Classic Rock Band. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and grandkids for an afternoon filled with: 🎶 L

News, Notes & Upcoming Events from Christ Church Riverton Welcome to this week’s Riverton Bell! 🔔 As we gather for worship, reflection, music, fellowship, and service, there are plenty of ways to connect with our church family and wider community. 📖 Sermon Notes Last week’s sermon is now available on our website! Beginning this week, last Sunday’s sermon will be posted to the Christ Church Riverton website by mid-week, with additional notes and reflections included here in The Riverton Bell. Take some time to revisit the message, reflect on its meaning, and continue the conversation throughout the week. 👉 Read the August 30 Sermon Notes: https://christriverton.org/sermon-notes/#August-30-2026 Thank you for your interest, thoughtfulness, and continued reflection! 🎶 Pick a Favorite Hymn! You choose the music! 🎵 Join us this Sunday as we sing favorite hymns selected by the congregation during the Offertory. Choose from favorites found in: 📘 The Blue 1982 Hymnal 📕 Lift Every Voice a

Worship • Music • Fellowship • Serving Our Neighbors ✨ This Sunday at Christ Church Riverton There’s lots happening at Christ Church Riverton, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Join us this Sunday at 9:00 AM for worship, beautiful music, fellowship, and opportunities to share God’s love with our community. 📖 Sermon Notes: Making Our Faith Our Own Following up on last week’s sermon, Mother Suzanne invites us to watch a wonderful video featuring Mother Madeleine Hill of Good Shepherd Church in Rosemont, PA, offering a thoughtful and inspiring articulation of The Episcopal Church. 🎥 Watch the video and make this language your own as we each do our part to share the message of Christ Church and The Episcopal Church in Riverton and beyond. Blessings, Mo. Suzanne 🔔 Music Notes Our Summer Handbell Choir will share a recent arrangement of “Variations on ‘Come Thou Almighty King.’” Come enjoy the joyful sound of our handbells as they help enrich our worship! 🍦 TODAY: End-of-Summer Ice

🌞 Summer Fun, Faith & Fellowship at Christ Church Riverton! There’s plenty happening at Christ Church Riverton as we enjoy the final days of summer and look ahead to a wonderful fall season. From fellowship and music to outreach and opportunities for prayer, there are many ways to connect with our church family and community. 🌿 Sermon Notes: Exploring Shirodhara Many of you asked about Shirodhara Massage, a healing practice mentioned by Mother Suzanne in last Sunday’s sermon. She has shared additional information for those who would like to learn more about this practice and find practitioners. 🔗 Learn more about Shirodhara: Healthline’s guide to this traditional practice And if you decide to try it, Mother Suzanne would love to hear about your experience! 🍦 Save the Date: End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social! Sunday, August 30 | 1:00 PM Let’s celebrate the end of summer together! Bring your friends, neighbors, kids, and grandkids for an afternoon of ice cream, fun, and fellowship. 🍨 Fr

A Word of Welcome Many have asked for last Sunday’s sermon — and we’re delighted to share the text with you. It has been wonderful to hear how deeply the sermon has resonated with members of our community. We hope these reflections continue to encourage, challenge, and inspire you throughout the week. One of the ideas mentioned in the sermon comes from George Faller, whose work in emotionally focused marriage and family therapy and trauma recovery offers powerful insights into connection, presence, and healing. George coined the phrase “Anxiety Kills Presence” and has done extraordinary ministry, including work with survivors of 9/11. His new book, Brave Love, Great Sex: Harnessing Attachment Theory for Passionate Relationships, is scheduled for release in Fall 2026. Learn more about George and his work at georgefaller.com. Sermon for Sunday, August 9, 2026 Blessings, Mo. Suzanne+ 🍦 Save the Date! End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 30 • 1:00 p.m. Summer may be winding down,

Welcome to Worship! This Sunday, we are delighted to welcome back Gospel singer Ms. Yolanda Briggs to Christ Church Riverton! Yolanda's inspiring music and joyful spirit have been a blessing to our congregation, and we're excited to have her share her gifts with us once again during worship. Join us at 9:00 a.m. for a morning filled with prayer, music, and fellowship. Whether you're a longtime member or visiting for the first time, there is a place for you here! 🍦 Save the Date: End of Summer Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 30 | 1:00 p.m. Celebrate the close of summer with your church family and friends! Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of delicious ice cream, laughter, and fellowship. Bring your friends, neighbors, children, and grandchildren for a fun afternoon together. 🍨 Free Event • Donations Welcome We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🥫 Bread of Life Food Pantry Collection Help support the Bread of Life Food Pantry at Epworth by donating much-needed food items during