“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible;

and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” - St. Francis of Assisi 

Join us in the Courtyard this Sunday!

All pets and beloved stuffed animals are welcome!

The CT Humane Society will be joining us after the service. Their mission is to provide resources for animal welfare and enrich the lives of the community through adoption services.

Livestream THIS Sunday at 8am

We are moving the livestream service this Sunday to 8 am due to the 9:30 service being outside this week. If you don't make it for the livestream, the service will be available on demand later in the day.

Walk the Westport Camino POSTPONED

Due to the inclement weather predicted for Saturday, we have decided to postpone our Walk the Westport Camino to 10/8. 

While one group is walking the Camino in Spain, we’ll also gather at Sherwood Island to do the same! Meet us at 10am on Saturday, October 1st for a light walk on the path at Sherwood Island. Come to the Pavilion and we'll spend some time together in Creation and in Community! All are welcome to join in!

The link to RSVP is here.

Postcards from the Camino

Pilgrims have arrived in Spain and have begun their journey to Santiago.

VOCES8

Sunday, October 9 at 5pm

Voces8’s recent tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II. This fantastic ensemble is coming to Christ & Holy Trinity on Sunday, October 9th at 5pm. Get your tickets now.

Go to our website for more information and tickets. Or scan the QR code below!

Fall Festival to kick off our

Stewardship Campaign 2023

Sunday morning October 16th- Mark your calendars! There will be plenty of Fall activities for the children along with cider and donuts! You will also have the opportunity to learn about church ministries and why your pledge is so important. 

Racial Justice Working Group 



The Racial Justice Working Group is gearing up for its third year together and we are excited to expand our outreach now that we can meet in person! Watch this space for an invitation to a potluck supper in October with two area parishes—St. Paul’s on the Green in Norwalk and Trinity in Southport. Over dinner, we’ll talk about how we can join together to continue our anti-racist education and efforts. Want to learn more about our group? Contact Kathy Knapp.

Calling all Cat Lovers!

Our beloved parishioner Katherine Giffing leaves behind two indoor cats, approximately 12 and 14 years of age. If anyone would like to volunteer to help feed her cats on weekends near the Norwalk / Westport line or better yet, if anyone is looking to adopt one or both of these cats, please reach out to Alexis.

Weekly Food Drive

Tie a little string around your finger and remember to bring your non-perishable food items to church this Sunday.  Our weekly food drive supports the feeding programs of the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, including 2 food pantries and a culinary arts program for at-risk young adults.  Donations may be dropped off in Branson Hall any time during the week. Thank you for sharing the love. 

Tuesday Food Pantry Drivers

If you are available for an hour on any given Tuesday morning, please consider signing up to deliver our weekly food donations to one of our two adopted food pantries in Bridgeport. We have partnered with Food Rescue US to recruit additional volunteers throughout the community who are interested in assisting with this ministry. Our sign-ups are now managed on the Food Rescue US app. Visit Food Rescue and click on “Become a Volunteer.”

Refugee Support

Apartment Set-ups for Refugee Families

Working with the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), we help with home set-ups. This safe place is more than a house but an introduction to a new life. Consider being a part of the joy that comes with this deeply rewarding work. Please reach out to Frances Rowland if you are interested in helping or want to learn more.

Afghan Family

Our parishioners continue to provide hands-on support of the extended Gharmal Afghan family through ESL tutoring, providing legal counsel, medical advice, transportation or preschool research and guidance. Would you like to learn more or get involved? Reach out to Janet Navon or Ann Marshman.

Bible Study - Friday mornings at 9:30am (Mackenzie House)

Our weekly bible study this fall will be focusing on the Sunday lectionary. What is going on in the text? What does it have to say to our world today? Let’s explore together. 

This Week’s Readings:

Job 39: 1-18

Psalm 121

Matthew 11:25-30

Fall Events at CHT



Click here to check out our exciting line up of fall events at CHT.

Save the Date 

November 12, Parish Party

Journaling with Young Adult Author Charles A. Bush at CHT!

Join YA author Charles A. Bush on 10/23 at 11AM for a time of journaling exercises as we think about what it means to use writing as a way to pray! This event is for both Middle School and High School students. Bring a friend, notebook, and writing utensil! 

RSVP here: Christ & Holy Trinity : Journaling w/Author Charles A. Bush (signupgenius.com)

CHT Choristers

Our choristers come to rehearsal early so they can have some drumming time together on their own! There is still time to enroll your child in choir and help their musical spiritual life grow!

Church School Launches!

CHT Church School launched this past Sunday in our beautifully updated Children's Wing, in Branson Hall! Both classrooms were full of Kindergarten-5th graders engaged in joyful lessons.  

This week, there is no church school, as we will be celebrating the Blessing of the Animals together in the courtyard! Please bring your special furry friend to blesse- Stuffed ones are welcome too!

We will resume Church School, on Sunday, October 9 at 9:20AM in the Children's Wing of Branson Hall. If you have not registered yet, feel free to just stop in.  

For any questions, contact Katie Carmody or Dylan Mello.

S'mores Around the Campfire this Sunday for HSYG!

High School Youth Group (HSYG) meets around the campfire, in the Courtyard this Sunday 10/2 for conversation, community, and smores! Please reach out to Dylan Mello with questions

Christ & Holy Trinity : HSYG Around The Campfire (signupgenius.com)

MSYG Dives Right In!

A dozen of our middle schoolers enjoyed a pool party at the Charise’s home last Sunday! A big thank you to our hosts!



Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) will next meet on, October 9 from 6PM-7 at Mackenzie (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month)

Alpha and Omega Confirmation Begin in October!

Youth in 8th grade are eligible to begin our two year confirmation series! Our Alpha year is for 8th graders, where they take an active role in our 3rd Sunday 9:30AM Family Service. Upon arrival at church, the confirmand will find Dylan or John to be assigned a role for that morning during the service. It could be ushering, reading, or sitting with our younger children during the sermon. The fall dates are 10/16/22, 11/16/22, and 12/18/22.

Our 9th graders begin course work in their Omega (second) year of the program. This year, October 16th is our first class. Confirmands will join the 5pm service with their families and come to Branson Hall afterwards for class from 6-8PM. Our dates for the fall are 10/16/22, 10/30/22, and 11/20/22. Our 11/20/22 meeting will be an activity out in the community, as we will be joining and serving at Chapel on the Green in New Haven! For more information or to sign up, contact Dylan.

For any Youth and Family Formation questions or thoughts, contact Dylan.

Childcare is available in the nursery

from 9:15am-11am

Susan Young and Katie Carmody in front of the wonderful new mural in our Children’s Wing they created!  Thank you for sharing your talents with us Susan and Katie! 

Schedule of Sunday and Weekday Liturgies

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (quiet/traditional)

9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

livestreamed

5:00 p.m. Eucharist (casual | contemporary | informal)

12:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Eucharist w/Healing Prayers

7:00 p.m. Compline

Monday-Saturday (Facebook Live)