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Christ Church Anglican, West Campus Annex, 3801 Louis J Rodriguez Drive, Burns Chapel at MSU Texas: Christ Church is a new, warm, welcoming and dynamic evangelical church in the Anglican tradition. It is a place where rest for the weary, love for the unloved, and Christ are at the center.
Everyone is welcome here to find peace, love and a beautiful, merciful Savior in Jesus – no exceptions! Sleep in this Sunday morning and join us for evening worship at 6:00 PM in Burns Chapel at MSU Texas, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Visit our website here to find out more about us. If you need or want prayer, please call us at 940-263-0824.
Emmanuel Baptist Church Wichita Falls, 220 Loop 11: Our vision at Emmanuel Baptist Church is to be a beacon of hope and love in our community where all are welcomed, embraced and empowered to grow in their faith and serve others.
We strive to be a place where lives are transformed, relationships are strengthened, and God’s kingdom is advanced through our worship, discipleship, and outreach efforts. Together we are committed to spreading the message of Christ’s love and grace to all who seek it, and to making a positive impact in the world around us.
Come and join us! Sunday school is at 9:30 am, worship service is at 10:45 am, and Sunday evening Bible study is at 5:00 pm. The prayer and study meeting on Wednesday evening is at 6:00 PM. Casual clothing is welcome.
Faith Episcopal Church1437 Southwest Parkway: Faith Episcopal Church, formerly the Episcopal Church in Wichita Falls, shares the building with Faith Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, at 1437 Southwest Parkway.
Now that the ELCA is in full communion with the Episcopal Church, Pastor Ernie Barr celebrates the Episcopal Eucharist at 8:45 a.m. and presides over Lutheran Holy Communion every Sunday at 10:45 a.m.
All Fifth Sundays are a joint service of the two churches, with communion alternating between the Episcopal tradition and the Lutheran tradition, followed by a joint potluck. As the only remaining Episcopal Church in Wichita Falls recognized as a member of the larger Worldwide Anglican Communion, ALL are welcome. Come join us!
Contact details: email: ecwftx@gmail.com; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpisChWF/; and website: www.faithluthapalian.com/.
First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls: The church now offers six service times and locations each Sunday morning between our three campuses.
Our downtown campus, 1200 Ninth St., invites you to our Blended Service with choir and orchestra at 9:30 a.m. in our Worship Center or one of two Contemporary Services at 11 a.m. – full band in our Worship Center and Acoustic Worship in our 11 East service in our East Shrine.
Our West Campus location, 4317 Barnett Road, offers two contemporary services at 9:45 AM or 11:00 AM. Our church on the Sheppard campus, 2101 Puckett Road, is hosting a contemporary service Sunday morning at 11 a.m.
Family nights are back! Join us at the downtown campus, meal at 5:00 PM and classes at 6:30 PM; church @Sheppard meal at 5:15pm and classes at 6pm; and West Campus meal at 5:15 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m
LIFE groups are available for every age group. Special activities are organized throughout the year. More information is available at www.fbcwf.org or by calling (940) 723-2764.
Sunday morning services are broadcast live every Sunday at 8:15 a.m. on CFNT, cable channel 10 or over the air on 20.1 or 24.1 and the 11 a.m. services are also streamed via our website and our Facebook page.
First Christian Church3701 Taft Boulevard, across the street from the MSU Texas campus: We offer two services every Sunday morning. The 8.40am service meets in our chapel and is accessed via the Church Street entrance, and the 10.45am service meets in the sanctuary, which is accessed via the Kirk Street entrance.
In addition, there are several Sunday School classes to choose from. These start at 9:30 am. Children’s Church is held in coordination with the 10:45 am service.
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Boulevard: First Presbyterian Church3601 Taft Blvd.: During worship this Sunday, the Rev. Michael Hansen, senior pastor of the church, will continue the sermon series on the Apostle Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. His sermon is entitled “Jesus Christ in Us” and is based on 2 Corinthians 13:1-14.
The ingredients for the Thanksgiving meal will be delivered on Saturday for the Mission Committee’s Thanksgiving outreach.
The church is offering free Advent devotionals titled “A Time for Wonder: The Days of Advent Through the Eyes of Worship.” Copies are available throughout the church as we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas.
On Sundays, Christian education for young people and children is provided between 9:30 and 10:30 am.
Anyone in need of prayer or pastoral care is invited to contact the church office. The church office can be reached by phone at 940-767-2547.
First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls909 10th Street: Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 909 10th Street or live on TV-KJBO and online at www.FUMCWF.org/LIVE.
Gilbert Memorial CME Church713 Redwood Avenue, Phone: 940-500-4548: Come worship with us. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Social distancing and safety measures are observed. If you are unable to attend in person, services can be reached by phone: 346-248-7799. Meeting ID: 863-2539-6006# Zoom: 863-2539-6006. Bible study first and third Wednesday at 7:00 PM via telephone and Zoom (use numbers listed).
Jefferson Street Baptist Church401 Jefferson St., phone 940-322-1851: Worship with us on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. You are also invited to attend Sunday School every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. In addition, we just started studying the book of Ezekiel on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church: All members are asked to use the Harding Street entrance, face masks are optional. If you are unable to attend the service, the deacons will be available on the Bailey Street side of the church 30 minutes after the service if you would like to contribute to the tithes by offering and receiving the Lord’s Supper. Sunday afternoon, Pastor Castle will be hosting Pulpit Echoes and a prayer on Facebook. You can also use the Givelify app. If you have any questions, please email mountpleasantbcwf@gmail.com.
New Baptist Church in Jerusalem1420 Borton Lane: New Jerusalem offers lockdown meals, food distribution through the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry, clothing and health checks on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Angus Thompson, church pastor, at 940-766-4022. For more information about vaccinations, contact Mary Ann Merriex at 940-322-5728.
St. Benedict’s Orthodox Church: Latin Mass – the extraordinary Mass in Gregorian chant is every Saturday at 12 noon. Call us at 940-692-3392 if you have any questions. www.SaintBenedictOrthodox.com.
Trinity United Methodist Church5800 Southwest Parkway across from Memorial Stadium: All are welcome! Worship with Us Sunday Morning: Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:00 am. Morning worship will be in person at 10 a.m. or live on Facebook at facebook.com/trinitywf/. The Trinity UMC Food Pantry is open every third Monday of the month from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Please bring photo identification and proof of residence. Call 940-692-9995 for more information.
Wichita Falls Metropolitan Community Church1401 Travis on 14th Street: As always, everyone is welcome. Join us on Sundays at 10:15 am for study, at 11 am for worship services. . . just late enough to sleep in! Casual comfort to finer clothing embraced; zone without negative judgment.
We mask up, check temperatures, disinfect in and out, social distance and take care of the health of our neighbors. Our environment is safe and affirming. We also affirm LGBTQ+. Children and young people welcome and included in the service. Daycare available. Networking and lunch connections follow (Dutch treat). 940-322-4100, wfmccav@gmail.com. Join online at https://bit.ly/WFMCCWorship.
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This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Church information for November 23
