“… Are you one of the fortunate kind, alone but not lonely?” asks country and western singer, Mary Chapin Carpenter.
While many embrace their independence and solitude, there are many others that feel being single is equated with loneliness and viewed with derision or pity. Living in a couple-oriented society often finds single adults struggling with exactly what their “season of singleness” is about, whether you are never married, divorced or widowed.
Regardless of your point of view, if you are single you will not be lonely with Christ Church’s Solo Flight Singles Ministry. Solo Flight is not a lonely hearts club; it is not a matchmaking group; it is not a life-long commitment to remaining single. On the contrary, it is a network of individuals that come together to socialize, to serve and to grow mentally and spiritually. We have our careers, our families and our hobbies. We share our struggles and celebrate our victories. Many of us are very active in the larger life of the church and our community. For some, Solo Flight was the very gateway to becoming more involved. Being single is a part of who we are, but it certainly does not define who we are.
'Singularity' can be defined as something that is unique, distinctive, or remarkable. I think this is also a pretty good description of Solo Flight Singles Ministry!
Join us for Solo Flight Sunday this weekend, as Christ Church singles lead worship and preach.
- Robin Ray
7/22/09
7/21/09
Healing the Wounds of Divorce
Recovering from divorce is not an easy task. More often than not we need assistance to heal and put life back together again.If you know of someone facing divorce, let them know that help is available. Solo Flight's next divorce recovery program, "Journey to Wholeness," begins September 16.
Deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 2nd.
To register or for additional information contact Terry Totman at 285-6127 x 231 or terrytotman@christepiscopalchurch.org.
7/15/09
Solo Flight Soars with New Ministries
A few years ago, when I was going through Discovery Weekend, Colleen Seadale mentioned a new ministry that was being created, called Solo Flight, targeted at single adults. My first reaction was, "Oh no, not a dating or matchmaking group!" She assured me it was not, and what she shared with me about the ministry's purpose interested me. Over the next couple of years, I read about how the ministry was growing and saw the welcoming messages and invitations to various fellowship, spiritual growth and service activities, but I never participated. I often thought about it, but as a busy working mom with two young children, other priorities got in the way.
Late last year, I was in church, sitting with my daughter and her friend, when Bob Morris announced another new ministry that was forming - one for single parent families. My daughter and her friend both looked at me and mouthed, "That's you." I've become a part of the leadership team of Single Parent Families (SPF), which is supported by the larger Solo Flight Ministry leadership. In its first months, I've made new friends, as have my children, and have gained from the sound counsel of experts in parenting and financial planning. Through the SPF ministry, as well as the many other programs that Christ Episcopal Church offers, I know that even as a single parent I do not walk alone. The love and support of my church family surrounds me every day. My hope is that this new ministry will grow, as the larger Solo Flight ministry has, to serve more of the many single parent families at Christ Church, and help us find more ways to be of service as well.
Please join us in supporting and celebrating our singles ministry at Christ Episcopal Church on Solo Flight Weekend on Saturday, July 25 and 26, as Christ Church singles lead worship and preach at all the weekend services.
-by Anne White
Late last year, I was in church, sitting with my daughter and her friend, when Bob Morris announced another new ministry that was forming - one for single parent families. My daughter and her friend both looked at me and mouthed, "That's you." I've become a part of the leadership team of Single Parent Families (SPF), which is supported by the larger Solo Flight Ministry leadership. In its first months, I've made new friends, as have my children, and have gained from the sound counsel of experts in parenting and financial planning. Through the SPF ministry, as well as the many other programs that Christ Episcopal Church offers, I know that even as a single parent I do not walk alone. The love and support of my church family surrounds me every day. My hope is that this new ministry will grow, as the larger Solo Flight ministry has, to serve more of the many single parent families at Christ Church, and help us find more ways to be of service as well.
Please join us in supporting and celebrating our singles ministry at Christ Episcopal Church on Solo Flight Weekend on Saturday, July 25 and 26, as Christ Church singles lead worship and preach at all the weekend services.
-by Anne White
7/14/09
Solo Flight Weekend
Come celebrate with us as we honor and recognize the Solo Flight Singles Ministry at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. Join us for worship where singles will serve as greeters, ushers, lectors, preachers and Eucharistic Ministers at all of the church's weekend services.
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