St. Christopher by the Sea
established in 1923
The chapel was formally established in 1923 and has served the community continuously since then. While not a church of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, St. Christopher has always adhered to the doctrine and worship of the Episcopal Church. However, from the outset the vision for the chapel was that it be a community church and a house of prayer for all people. Today the people who gather to worship at St. Christopher are members of the various Christian denominations, but all are committed to serving all the people of Gibson Island and they intend that the chapel be a valuable Island resource open to all who would seek spiritual growth and strength.
Administration
A Board of Trustees is responsible for the secular aspects of the church. Finances, including budgeting and the management of the endowments, fundraising, capital projects, and the upkeep of all buildings are under the auspices of the Board of Trustees. The Rector is responsible for the spiritual aspects of the chapel to include all worship and Christian education.
Outreach
In response to the gospel imperative to love our neighbors and to care for the poor and disadvantaged, St. Christopher has an active wide-ranging program to serve others. The chapel supports charitable projects locally and in other areas of Maryland as well as responding to needs abroad. Outreach programs are overseen by the Board of Trustees.
Sermons
Sermon Packets are available at the Parish Hall and below.
| Sunday and Special Services | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | May 29, 2022 | ||
| April 10, 2022 | April 17, 2022 | April 24, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | May 8, 2022 |
| March 6, 2022 | March 13, 2022 | March 20, 2022 | March 27, 2022 | April 3, 2022 |
| February 6, 2022 | February 13, 2022 | February 20, 2022 | February 27, 2022 | Ash Wednesday |
| January 2, 2022 | January 9, 2022 | January 16, 2022 | January 23, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
| December 5 | December 12 | December 19 | December 26 | |
| November 7 | November 14 | November 21 | Thanksgiving Eve | November 28 |
| October 3 | October 10 | October 17 | October 24 | October 31 |
| August 29 | September 5 | September 12 | September 19 | September 26 |
| July 11 | July 18 | July 25 | August 1 | August 22 |
| June 6 | June 13 | June 20 | June 27 | July 4 |
| May 2 | May 9 | May 16 | May 23 | May 30 |
| EASTER (4/4) | April 11 | April 18 | April 25 | |
| HOLY WEEK | Palm Sunday (3/28) | Maundy Thursday (4/1) | Good Friday (4/2) | |
| March 7 | March 14 | March 21 | ||
| February 7 | February 14 | Ash Wednesday | February 21 | February 28 |
| January 3 | January 10 | January 17 | January 24 | January 31 |
