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March 10, 2016
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This Sunday's
Faith & Practice
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Summer Mission Trip
Presentation with Steve Tamayo
Steve Tamayo of the Native American Advocacy Program will join us to share his mission on the Rosebud Reservation of South Dakota and the way in which returning to Lakota spirituality and traditions is healing a generation of young people. He will also address the current needs on the reservation and at the Family Camp, where our youth will be working and learning alongside Lakota youth on the mission trip this July.
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Evensong - Sunday, March 13
Please join us at 6:00PM on Sunday, March 13 for Evensong featuring our Youth and Adult Choirs. Music for this service will include beautiful works by Brahms, Phillips, Sumsion, Vierne, and Chicago composer James Rogner. Please note that Evensong tonight will replace our normally
scheduled service of Compline.
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Wednesday Lenten Supper Series
Mary Jo McMillin, Chef
Finding God...
Wednesday, March 16:
The Right Reverend Jeff Lee, Bishop of Chicago
- 6:00-6:30PM Sung Compline, Church on the Hill.
- 6:30-7:00PM Supper in the McClain Room. Dinner: Beef braised in stout with Champ (scallion mashed potatoes).
- 7:00-8:00PM Adult Program in the Lea Room.
All programs are geared to appeal to youth from Middle School age and up.
In addition to the entrees listed below, every evening there will be a kid friendly pasta dish offered.
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inner:These entrees will be catered by Mary Jo McMillin of Mary Jo's Cuisine. Accompaniments include salad, bread, fruit, dessert and beverages which will be provided by the generosity of our Hospitality Committee.
We always welcome another helping hand so please feel free to volunteer by calling or texting 847-922-8053 or email
Darlene.
Youth:
All youth, grades 7-12, are strongly encouraged to participate in the Lenten series led by Christopher. These topics are highly relatable (yes, even Icons!) and the discussion leaders are all people I would want my teenagers to know. This is terrific programming we don't want to miss out on, so please join me at the Lenten series in the Lea Room. ~ Leah
Children:
There will be a Lenten program for children with seasonal stories, crafts and activities. Please join us in the mentoring space next to the nursery.
~ Melissa
The Nursery will be open all evening.
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New Associate Rector to Start May 15
The Rev. Nadia Stefko, currently a deacon in training at St. John's, Irving Park, will begin at Christ Church on May 15 as our new Associate Rector. Nadia will be ordained a priest there on Saturday, April 9th. She is a graduate of Notre Dame where she received highest academic honors including receiving her Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her M.Div at the University of Chicago Divinity School. Nadia has been a member of the Sojourners community in Washington, D.C. and she worked for some time as a policy advocate there on issues affecting lower income people. She has most recently been an organic farmer, working in various capacities at a farm in Grayslake, Illinois.
Nadia brings a variety of interests to parish ministry. She reconnected to her faith as an adult and discovered the Episcopal Church through her varied life experiences and her continuing desire to discover God in the natural occurrences
of life. Her focus at Christ Church will center on Pastoral Care and Outreach. Though she and her family will move closer to Winnetka, she currently lives in Albany Park with her husband Steve Thorngate and her daughters Anna Thorngate (2) and Junia Thorngate (3 mos.)
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Easter Flower & Music Donations 
We are welcoming donations for our amazing Easter flowers and music.
Simply complete the PDF form below (please write clearly!) and enclose it in an envelope with a check made out
to Christ Church, noting "E
aster flowers" or "Easter music" or "both" on the memo line. Return to the parish office or place in the Sunday collection. Forms must be received by Monday, March 21, for listing in the Great Vigil and Easter bulletins.
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Annual Easter Lily Sale
Benefits Our Companion Diocese in SE Mexico
T
he Easter lily, often called the "white-robed apostles of hope," symbolizes purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life-the spiritual essence of Easter. Churches bank their altars and surround their crosses with masses of Easter Lilies, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and hope of life everlasting. The cost of each lily is $20. All proceeds of our annual Easter Lily Sale benefit our global mission and friends in SE Mexico.
All orders must be received by Monday, March 16.
Plants will be distributed on Palm Sunday, March 20, after the 9:30AM service.
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Holy Week: Palm Sunday - Easter 2016 Schedule
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Click on the picture to view the schedule
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Cool Christ Church Choir Car Magnets Now On Sale
Our Youth Choir is launching a new effort to raise money for the Touring Fund AND to raise awareness in the community as to just how awesome our music program is at  Christ Church. Be the first on your block to sport a cool new Christ Church Choir car magnet. How cool would it be to drive around town and see at least one CC magnet a day? Cost: $10. Available in the Prevost Cloister after today's services, in the Parish Office (470 Maple), and online ($11). We encourage ALL members of the parish to join the trend and purchase at least one!
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Saving Your Grand Receipts Helps
Support Youth Mission Trip
This is a slam-dunk fundraiser because we all shop at our wonderful local grocery store (some a lot more frequently than others.) The Grand Food Center (Winnetka & Glencoe) has agreed to sponsor our mission trip and you can help! Save all your receipts and place them in the labeled collection cans in the Prevost Cloister, McClain Room, Youth Ministry credenza, and church office. The Grand will give us 3% of all money spent at their store (before taxes). This will be an on-going endeavor so that we can build a base for scholarships and offset travel costs. We appreciate your support!
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is
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mental to our faith and a ministry of Christ Church. If you are facing illness, a life transition or challenging circumstances, please contact one of our clergy. We are available when you need us for a hospital, home, or office visit. Christ Church has many lay volunteers who are readily available to provide meals and rides as needed. Please reach out to the clergy through the office at (847) 446-2850, or on their cell phones:
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Monday Book Group
We are starting our new selection for spring: What We Talk About When We Talk About God by Rob Bell, former pastor, current best-selling author and Christian thought-leader. This would be a great time to join, re-join or invite a friend to our group! We meet every Monday morning, 10:00-11:00 in the McClain Room.
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Reading With Rod: A Monthly Book Exploration Group
In April, May, and June a new book will be reviewed by The Rev Rod Quainton with a presentation of its salient points followed by discussion. Attendees do not have to have read the book but might attend to decide whether they want to read it. Of course re  ading in advance is encouraged. All the books can be ordered on Amazon or at the Book Stall.
Session 1: April 5,
Tuesday 7-8:30PM in the Lea Room, Church on the Hill. The book to be discussed is: Vincent Van Gogh: His Spiritual Vision in Life and Art by Carol Berry.
This book is meant to be a complement to the Art Institute's Exhibit Van Gogh's Bedrooms running through May 8, 2016. For those interested in viewing the exhibit together we will gather at 9:30am on Saturday April 9 in the Parish House parking lot to car pool to the Art Institute and for those who like we will gather in the Art Institute Cafeteria around noon to continue the conversation.
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Recognize
Sunday morning faith formation for grades 7
-12
March 13: All youth are strongly encouraged to stay in the Sanctuary for Faith & Practice today--You will LOVE meeting Steve Tamayo!
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Eighth Grade Confirmation Retreat
Friday, March 11 - 7:00-11:00PM, Church on the Hill
All eighth graders are strongly encouraged to attend our retreat in preparation for confirmation in May. Christopher will talk about the confirmation process and we will play games and work together on creating our own Eucharistic Prayer that we hope to use during church on Mother's Day. Eighth grade mentors are welcome to participate, as well! We will have plenty of snacks, but please eat dinner beforehand.
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Kids Against Hunger - Service Opportunity
Saturday, March 12: 8:30-11:00AM
All youth are invited to meet in the parking lot behind 470 Maple to walk to the Winnetka Community House for Kids Against Hunger. We will work on an assembly line filling food storage bags with nutritious meals that will save lives around the world. Cost is $20/person. Friends are welcome! Helps to defray the cost of the food!
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Saturday, March 12: Lakota Crafts, Spirituality, and Games Workshop with Steve Tamayo,
3:00 - 5:00PM, McClain Room
ALL parishioners, their friends, and family are invited to join Steve Tamayo, our liaison with the Native American Advocacy Program, for an afternoon of learning about Lakota spirituality, crafts, and games. This will be very hands-on and participatory, appropriate for all ages. All are welcome to stay for dinner following the workshop. Please RSVP to
Leah Romanelli
by Thursday, March 10.
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2nd Annual Better Together Progressive Dinner: April 17 4:30-7:30PM
For the second time, youth from nine north shore Episcopal churches will come together for fun, service, food, and worship. Last year we had more than 80 youth and 20 adults--this year we want to top 100 youth! So bring your friends and join your church family for a great afternoon together.
- 4:30-5:30PM Games & Service Project at Christ Church, Winnetka
- 5:30-6:30PM Dinner at St. Augustine's, Wilmette
- 6:30-7:30 Youth-led worship service at Holy Comforter, Kenilworth
We also need approximately 20 of our own adult volunteers to run our portion of the evening and help drive youth between churches, so please see Melissa Durbin or Leah Romanelli to volunteer.
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Join us at Inspiration Café!
All eighth-twelfth grade students are invited to Inspiration Café on Thursday, May 26  (the day after New Trier's last day...). We will leave from 470 Maple St. at 3:30 and return around 8:00. Friends are welcome! While there, we will make and serve dinner, clean up, and make friends with the people in attendance.
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Youth Mission Trip 2016 July 17-22
Together with local Lakota teenagers we will learn about how being grounded in our faith traditions heals us, grows us, and prepares us for the world while we learn traditional Lakota skills, ride horses, go canoeing, and perhaps hike the sacred Badlands.
Click Here for Details
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Rummage Book Room Open for Spring Break Reading
Stop by and stock up for Spring Break!.
The Book Room will be open for business
March 13 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM. Th
e Book Ro
om is located in the basement of the Schroeder Building. We have lots of great books alread
y
in stock for all ages 0-99 and above! You'll find perfect reading for this Spring Break, w
hether you'll be bringing your book to the beach or snuggling up with under a warm blanket.
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Christ Church Rummage Receives Certificate of Sustainability
Throughout the year our Rummage sorters cull out any clothing or bedding that is torn, stained, or way-too dated (even for us!) UsAgain is the company we use to recycle all of our discarded textiles keeping a lot of stuff out of the landfill. For more information on how Rummage is very, very green, please contact Rummage Coordinator
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