Welcome to the Health and Wellness page sponsored by the congregation's parish nurses,Teresa Rimer, RN, and Donna Needham, RN.
What is parish nursing about? Parish nursing is a faith-based, non-clinical nursing ministry which focuses on wellness and holistic care of the body, mind, and spirit.
What does that mean for Christ Church? You may have already participated in this ministry by having your blood pressure checked after church. Other wellness events and educational opportunities are being planned. Keep checking this site for updates!
The following links have important information from the CDC, be sure to check them out!
Dr. Kim Eckert is now providing counseling services for our church family. Along with Dr. Jim Philpott, Dr. Eckert is available upon referral from Rev. Flynn. She specializes in counseling with women and play therapy with children. Dr. Eckert is available at 240-4885. Dr. Philpott is available at 266-6253.
A Divorce Recovery Workship will be held in the A1 classroom in the Adult Building, beginning Monday, September 20th. The workshop will be held Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m for six weeks. 
The Cancer Support Group will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month beginning March 4th. They will meet 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Adult Building A-5. For more information contact Beth Smith at 344-1866.
Christ Church offers a variety of exercise and recreational activities. Come join the fun in one of these high energy, health concsious groups.
How much do you know about general eye care? Is it fact or fiction? Here are 5 common myths and the true facts about them.
Please contact the church office at 892-9363 if you are hospitalized, have day surgery, or would simply like a home pastoral visit. Many times we do not find out about a pastoral need until it is long past. And remember – hospitals do not call churches to let us know you are there.
The Support Group for Families with Mental Illness will suspend meeting until further notice. There are bi-weekly meetings coordinated by NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) of Chattanooga for families. The meetings are held: 1st Tuesday of the month 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., and the 3rd Tuesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. For details and location, contact Tom or Sue Gaines at 423-892-1063.
Do you or someone you love suffer from this condition?
Yoga classes are offered on Thursdays, noon-1 p.m.and 6:15-7:30 p.m., in the Trinity-Woodmore Chapel. For cost & additional information, call Jenny Smith at553-1199.
Body & Soul (Exercise Class & Bible Study) will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m., in the Trinity-Woodmore Chapel, beginning February 22. For more info, contact Laura Brown at 544-5938.
Even in the best of times, many of us are too busy juggling work, school, family, and social activities to take good care of ourselves. In tough economic times, you may be feeling that pinch even more. Poor diet, little exercise, high stress – the cumulative effect can take an enormous toll on your health.
Christ Church is a large church with over 1500 people present for worship each Sunday morning. What if a medical emergency, such as a heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest, occured on Sunday morning? Would that person receive the prompt, effective assistance needed to protect their life?