In 2022 we celebrated 350 years of sharing the Good News of Jesus in Calvert County. We offer these pages to document and share the celebration.
January 30 – Historic Service in the style of 1672
June 4 – 350th Anniversary Festival – something for everyone
June 5 – Breaking Bread Together – one service followed by a catered gala brunch
August 27 – the 155th Calvert County Jousting Tournament, Bazaar, Supper and Organ Concert
December 4 – Organ concert in the historic church
See below for a fuller description of events.
Sunday, January 30: Ever wonder what worship at Christ Church was like in 1672? At 8:30 and 10:00 we will recreate a typical service from 1672 using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Feel free to dress in period costume.
Saturday, June 4: 350th Anniversary Festival 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun filled day of activities. The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with a brief service in Christ Church.
Hungry? Food vendors for the day including (but not limited to): Phelps Concessions, Pizza Hotline, Mrs. Moo, Myra’s New Orleans Style Cuisine.
Engage the family with fun activities including: Balloon Artist, Comedy/Magic Show, Arts and Crafts, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, and Scavenger Hunt with prizes.
Master the Virginia Reel and the Jig at the One Room School House.
Enjoy the beautiful Biblical Garden. Purchase typical plants from the Biblical Garden.
Tour Christ Church and discover 350 years of history.
Explore the lives of former Christ Church parishioners with the Cemetery Tour.
Check out antique and old farm equipment.
Listen to Port Tobacco Pickers.
Hear Margaret Brent’s story: the first suffragette in Maryland.
Shop at Christ Church 350th Anniversary commemorative booth.
Schedule, map, and full list of vendors here.
Sunday, June 5: Pentecost Sunday
One service at 9:15 with Bishop Ihloff followed by “Breaking Bread Together” in the Parish Hall. Reservations required.
Saturday, August 27: 155th Jousting Tournament
Return to Christ Church to visit with family and friends.
Sunday, December 4: 2:00 pm Organ Concert in Christ Church, with organists Susan Yoe and Jonathan Hellerman, followed at 3:00 pm by Evensong and 4:00 pm Tea in the Parish Hall.
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