Before his departure from Christ Church, Canon Jonathan reflects on the one message he most wanted to leave behind: the gospel. Isaiah first confronts God’s people with the reality of their sin, but then comforts them with a hope-filled invitation. Through the promised Suffering Servant, God does what we cannot, calling all who are thirsty, hungry, and empty-handed to come and receive his grace. The gospel is not a message we outgrow—it is the truth we need to hear again and again.
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We believe, like generations before us, that God changes lives through his Church. Here we meet Jesus in Word and Sacrament, through majestic worship, biblical formation, intimate belonging, and mobilized compassion. Here we become more like Jesus for the sake of the world.
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Stories
Canon Jonathan Bailes and Family Accept Rector Post in South Carolina
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Bishop Paul Donison announced during the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services that after...
Spring Festival Fills Campus with Joy, Games, and Conversation
On Wednesday, May 13, families and friends gathered across the Christ Church campus for an evening filled...
Nearly 100 Take the Next Step in Faith at Christ Church
Nearly 100 people gathered on Thursday, April 16 to publicly mark a new chapter in their faith. In the...
Serving Together: 5,640 Meals Made for Our City
On the Saturday morning just before Holy Week, the Fellowship Hall was filled with joyful energy, as...
A Decade of Faithful Shepherding: Celebrating Bishop Paul’s 10 Years at Christ Church Plano
On March 14, 2016, Bishop Paul was elected by the Vestry and Search Committee as Rector of Christ Church...
Funding raised for missions at Mardi Gras-themed gala
On Friday, February 13, more than 200 members of the Christ Church Plano family gathered for our Annual...
Night at the Rink: 250 from Christ Church Cheer Allen Americans to 5-4 Victory
On Friday evening, January 30, more than 250 members of Christ Church Plano gathered at 7 p.m. for what...
Set Apart for Service: Josh Heavin Ordained a Priest
On Wednesday evening, January 22, 2026, the Chapel at Christ Church Plano was filled with prayer, Scripture,...
Students Leading Students: The Spirit at Work Among Our Youth
Throughout 2025, something remarkable has been unfolding among the students of Christ Church Plano. Across...
Strengthening Our Leadership for a Growing Mission
A letter from the Office of the Rector, Bishop Paul Donison
As Christ Church continues to grow in depth,...
Featured Events
Sunday, July 26
Christ Church hosts Carter BloodCare for our annual blood drive. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment slot. The bus will be parked in the main parking lot of the church.
Wednesday, July 29 | 6 p.m.
Parents, celebrate and connect at our annual Family Ministry Splash Night. Children and students of all ages will enjoy water activities and games with a pizza dinner for the whole family. Please register in advance and let us know your family will join us.
Apply no later than July 31
We are now accepting applications for the Colson Fellows, a nine-month Christian worldview and apologetics course through the Colson Center. Meetings are monthly at Christ Church, beginning in August 2026. Learn more about the program, cost, commitments, and deadlines.
Gift Drive: July 12-26
Packing Party: August 2 | 12:30 p.m.
Packing Party: August 2 | 12:30 p.m.
Show God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world through shoebox-sized gift packages with toys, needed items, personal notes, and a gospel message. We ask each individual (adults and children) to consider donating one gift. There are several easy ways to participate.
Back to School Blessing
Sunday, August 9
Children of all grades visit the Sanctuary to receive a prayer from Bishop Paul, the clergy, and the church congregation. Sunday School will also receive a Scripture backpack tag to keep.
Tuesday, August 11 | 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 12 | 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12 | 6:30 p.m.
Join us after Chapel on Tuesday or at the dinner hour on Wednesday for breakfast foods and women’s fellowship. Teaching is identical at both times.
Discovery & GAP45 Wednesdays Resume
Wednesday, August 12 | 6 p.m.
Discovery (grades 2-3) and GAP45 (grades 4-5) Wednesday night programs kick off with the start of the new school year. Middle School and High School continue to meet weekly on Wednesdays.
Thursday, August 13 | 7 a.m.
Join us before the workday for breakfast, teaching, and men’s fellowship.
Thursday, August 13 | 12 noon
Come and connect with the senior adult community and enjoy a gospel message over a catered lunch.
Sunday, August 30 | 12:30 p.m.
Are you new or visiting Christ Church Plano? Do you have questions about Anglican traditions? Would you like to find friends and community here? Join us at Invitation.
Begins Sunday, September 13 | 12:30 p.m.
A 6-week course exploring the beliefs and practices most central to our faith, Foundations equips you for a life of discipleship to Jesus. Foundations is prerequisite to Baptism, Confirmation, and Membership at Christ Church.
October 11-16, 2026
From October 11-16, we will travel to Burnet, Texas, where we will stay at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center and serve in the surrounding communities impacted by flooding.
Recent Sermon
The Message We Need Again and Again
July 13, 2026
The Rev. Canon Dr. Jonathan Bailes
Compassion
In the Great Commission, Jesus calls his followers to make disciples of all nations. We build up the worldwide church and mobilize our people and resources to respond to immediate and long-term needs.
Families
Nursery
We welcome infants and toddlers to the care of our professionally-staffed Nursery at all weekend services.
Children
Our Sunday School connects children with professional teachers and peers as they learn and worship.
Youth
Students worship with praise songs, readings from God’s Word, a short sermon, and a time of prayer.
Christ Church invites the world to Jesus’ Table, where all people are welcomed, nourished by Word and Sacrament, and sent out in love for the sake of the world.
Christ Church Plano is a global cathedral where we combine the best of the church’s ancient practices with culturally engaged, biblically orthodox preaching and teaching. Our mission is lived out through our core values of worship, formation, belonging, and compassion, as we invite the world to Jesus’ Table.
Sanctuary Services
Sundays, 9 & 11 a.m.
Livestream Sundays, 11 a.m.
Chapel Services
Sundays, 7:15 a.m.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
Ministry Offices
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.