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Christ Church Welcomes The Right Rev. Allen Shin, Bishop Suffragan of New York Diocese, to Confirm 18 Parishioners

Jun. 11, 2014:  On Sunday, June 1, Christ Church welcomed the Right Rev. Allen Shin, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of New York, to perform the sacrament of confirmation. Bishop Shin confirmed fifteen students and two adults and also received one adult into the Episcopal Church.

The Sunday marked the end of a long journey for the students. At the end of the two-year curriculum for seventh and eighth graders, the students are given the opportunity to be confirmed. Confirmation is a reaffirmation of baptismal promises made by a person who wishes to commit himself or herself to the belief and practice of the Christian faith.

Seventh grade confirmation class consists of a thematic approach to Biblical teaching. This class offers a safe place where young people can explore the concept and meaning of God in our church, in Western culture, and in their own lives.

Eighth grade confirmation class includes an in-depth exploration of the Christian sacraments--baptism, Eucharist, confirmation, reconciliation, unction, marriage, and ordination. These sacraments are the foundational elements of our encounter with God. This class also investigated the choices that we make in life and how those choices affect others. How do faith and action inform each other? How do we live into and understand fully what it means to be a Christian?

As an integral part of our program, the confirmands must give service to the church and to the larger community. Confirmands are encouraged to participate in various community service activities offered by Christ Church like outreach Sundays and breakfast runs.

Congratulations to CCBNY's Confirmation Class!

Allison Suzanne Barker
Hadley Emmet Barr
Jeffrey Richard Barrett
Caroline Speyer Beit
Henry Rogers Bruce (St. John's Larchmont)
Norah Katherine Foley
Jackson Deforest Freed
Ella Kerrie Louise Hogan
Claire Laura Kraemer
Cameron Frederick McKhann
Johanna Marie Rabsey
Sally Blake Reynolds
Mark George Sears
Martha Grace Thomas
Vance Marie Wood

Adult Confirmands

Anel Martinez
Andrew Yonsong Park

Adult Received into the Episcopal Church
Christopher Matthew Sharpe

Pictured here: The Right Rev. Allen Shin, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of New York, with 18 confirmands of Christ Church.

Photo courtesy Katherine Gojkovich, Director of Development, Christ Church Bronxville

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Christ Church Bronxville

Christ Church Bronxville, or "CCBNY" as it's known in the community, is the village's Episcopal church, whose beginnings date back to 1898. The current church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1926 and was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, who also designed St. Bartholomew's in New York City and the Chapel at West Point.

CCBNY offers a wide array of programs to its parishioners, who live throughout southern Westchester. The acclaimed music program boasts five choirs; international outreach efforts to Cuba; and education and service programs for family members of all ages. CCBNY is also home to the renowned children's music program Young at Arts (http://www.youngatartsny.org), and Eliza Corwin Frost (www.elizafrostschool.org), a nursery school for children ages 1 to 5.

Our services are as follows:
8:00AM Rite I Spoken Eucharist
10:00AM Family Choral Eucharist, with 11:00 AM Coffee Hour
5:00PM Informal Eucharist or Choral Evensong

"No matter where you are on your spiritual journey there is a home for you at Christ Church. Our worship, music, education and outreach challenge us to embrace holiness and fearlessly share Christ's love."

The Rev. Dr. Kurt J. Gerhard, Rector
17 Sagamore Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3544 

First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church was organized in 1854. Its mission is “to reach out as a caring and Christ centered Church to people of all culture and races, helping them to know God and find fellowship with each other through Jesus Christ to the glory of God.”

407 New Rochelle Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-2560

http://www.firstbaptistchurchbronxville.com/

Reformed Church of Bronxville

The Reformed Church of Bronxville is the community church in the heart of the village. We welcome people of all faiths and persuasions to be a part of our church family. We have exciting programs to meet your interests including music and the arts, service and outreach, children's ministry and a wonderful Nursery School.

Starting Sept. 7th, we have three Sunday services held at 8:30 am, 10:30 am and 5:00 pm. A Fellowship Coffee Hour is offered after the 10:30 am service. Childcare is available during our 10:30 am service along with Church School classes for children from 2 years old through the 8th grade.

The Reformed Church
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-6776
www.reformedchurch.org 

St. Joseph’s Church

St. Joseph Church, which opened its doors in 1925, is the Catholic Church in Bronxville. It offers services on Saturday, Sunday, weekdays and Holy Days. It offers a religious education program for K - 8th grade which takes place on Wednesday during the school year. It also offers a myriad of opportunities for parishioners to meet, share ideas and experiences and help others. The St. Joseph’s School offers classes for K – 8th grade.

15 Cedar Street
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-1660

http://www.saintjosephsbronxville.org/

Village Lutheran Church

The Village Lutheran Church “is a ministry of word and sacraments. This ministry gives opportunities for witness, nurture, fellowship, stewardship and service.” The Chapel School, which goes from pre-school three-year olds through 8th grade, is an integral part of the Church’s ministry for children.

172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-0207

http://www.vlc-ny.org/

West Center Congregational Church

West Center Congregational Church is a member of The United Church of Christ. It welcomes “all who seek to find, know and serve the living God better in all they are and do.”

101 Pondfield Road West
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3829

www.Westcenterchurch.org

Sinai Free Synagogue

Sinai Free Synagogue is Westchester`s "newest" Reform congregation but its roots go back almost 100 years. Formed in 1999 by a merger of Mount Vernon`s Sinai Temple (founded in 1906 and the first Reform congregation in Westchester County) and the Free Synagogue of Westchester (founded in 1927), the 250-member congregation has a long, distinguished history.

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550 North Columbus Avenue
914-664-1727

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