Honoring Deacon Leslie 💙 With grateful hearts and deep affection, we share that our beloved Deacon Leslie Mazzacano has retired from her ministry role due to health concerns. She is currently resting with her family in Florida. Deacon Leslie’s extraordinary ministry, compassion, and faithful dedication have shaped our parish in countless ways. We look forward to planning a proper farewell and expression of gratitude once she has returned. Please keep Deacon Leslie in your prayers, giving thanks for her remarkable service to Christ Church and for God’s continued healing presence in her life. 🎶 Chase Away the Winter Blues — This Sunday! This Sunday, lift your spirits and warm your soul at our Annual Service of Gospel and Spirituals, celebrating the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are thrilled to welcome guest saxophonist Phil Hansen, who will help bring this joyful worship experience to life. Come to listen. Come to sing. Come to worship. 🍽️ Fishes and Loaves Minis

There’s a lot happening in the life of our parish this month—we hope you’ll join us! 🥞 This Sunday, January 11 Breakfast & Welcome After Worship Please join us after worship for breakfast as we warmly welcome Mother Suzanne and her family. It’s a wonderful chance to share food, fellowship, and gratitude as we continue this new chapter together. 🍽️ Fishes & Loaves Ministry Tuesday, January 20 | Noon–2:00 PM Join us for a free lunch and fellowship—all are invited and always welcome. ✨ Bring a friend ✨ Chair lift available ✨ No charge (donations gratefully accepted) If you’re able to help with set-up, serving, or clean-up, please contact Sheryl Telford at 856-986-1445. Thank you for supporting this vital ministry! 🗳️ Annual Parish Meeting Sunday, January 25, 2026 Following the 9:00 AM service, in the church This is an important event in the life of our parish. We’ll review parish business and hold elections, so please plan to attend. 📄 Committee Reports Reports are due by January 14.

January is off to a wonderful start at Christ Church Riverton, and we have so much to look forward to! Mark your calendars and plan to join us for worship, fellowship, and service in the weeks ahead. 🔔 This Sunday, January 4 Special Musical Guests! We are delighted to welcome the Epworth United Methodist Church Handbell Choir to our worship. Their beautiful music will enrich our service and add a joyful, uplifting spirit—don’t miss it! 🥞 SAVE THE DATE – Sunday, January 11 Welcome Breakfast for Mother Suzanne & Ron Please join us after worship for a breakfast celebration as we warmly welcome Mother Suzanne and Ron to our Christ Church family. 👉 Please sign up at the back of the church or call the church office at 856-829-1634 so we can plan accordingly. 🍽️ Fishes and Loaves Ministry Tuesday, January 20 | Noon – 2:00 PM Join us for free lunch and fellowship—everyone is invited and welcome! Bring a friend Chair lift available No charge (donations welcome) If you are able to help with

The new year is off to a joyful start, and we have lots of exciting things happening in the life of our church. Mark your calendars and join us! 🔔 Special Music in Worship Next Sunday, January 4 We are delighted to welcome the Epworth United Methodist Church Handbell Choir to our worship. Their beautiful music will enrich our service and lift our hearts—don’t miss it! 🥞 SAVE THE DATE: Welcome Breakfast Sunday, January 11 | After Worship Please join us for a breakfast reception as we warmly welcome Mother Suzanne and Ron to our parish community. 📌 Sign up at the back of the church 📞 Or call the church office: 856-829-1634 (Please sign up so we can plan accordingly!) 🍞 Fishes & Loaves Ministry January 20 | Noon–2:00 pm Join us for free lunch and fellowship—everyone is invited and welcome. ✨ Bring a friend! ♿ Chair lift available 💝 No charge (donations welcome) Want to help with set-up, serving, or clean-up? 📞 Please contact Sheryl Telford at 856-986-1445. Thank you for your gener

Pictured top is Laura Sylvan, the great great-great-granddaughter of the first organist at Christ Church Riverton, Matthew Meiser Reese. Matthew Meiser Resse start as organist at Christ Church in 1860. The bottom picture is Laura Sylvan and church member Helen Mack.

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas—a joyful tradition at Christ Church Riverton! ✨ A very special visitor will arrive just before the Peace… St. Nicholas himself! He’ll be bringing a traditional gift to share with our congregation, so please give him a warm welcome. 🎶 During the Offertory, everyone is invited to both sing and ring handbells as we offer the beloved hymn “Once Upon a Long Ago.” This cherished tradition is a highlight each year—don’t miss it! 🎉 Christ Church Has a New Rector! ATTENTION PARISHIONERS — Wonderful News! On October 24, 2025, the Vestry unanimously voted to call Rev. Suzanne Coles as the next Rector of Christ Church! After thoughtful discernment and interviews, and thanks to the dedicated work of our Discernment Committee, Rev. Coles was chosen from four highly qualified candidates. We joyfully expect Mother Suzanne to join us in time for Christmas Eve worship. A heartfelt thank you to the Discernment Committee for their prayerful a