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March 3, 2016
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This Sunday's
Faith & Practice
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Celebrate the Reach of Rummage
Representatives of many of the over fifty agencies that we support with Benevolence Grants will be present to worship with us at the 9:30AM service this Sunday. Last year we gave out over $200,000 which represents the proceeds of our Rummage ministry. After the service please join us in the McClain and Lea Rooms to learn more about each agency as you meander through the informative displays. This bi-annual event brings Rummage full circle. Rummage raises the money. Benevolence gives it away. Come learn about the wide, deep reach of Rummage.
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Wednesday Lenten Supper Series
Mary Jo McMillin, Chef
Finding God...
Finding God in Our Bodies
Wednesday, March 9:
Courtney Reid, M.Div, Director of Operations, Diocese of Chicago
- 6:00-6:30PM Sung Compline, Church on the Hill.
- 6:30-7:00PM Supper in the McClain Room. Dinner:Vegetarian Lasagna
- 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.
Wednesday, March 16: 
Finding God in Icons
The Right Reverend Jeff Lee, Bishop of Chicago
Dinner: Beef braised in stout with Champ (scallion mashed potatoes).
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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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Food Pantry First This Coming Sunday
We will be collecting aluminum foil, plastic wrap and baggies for the March 6 Food Pantry collection. Last month we collected 82 packs of baby wipes which were gratefully received. The Pantry collection will be set up in the Cloister after the 8:00AM and 9:30AM services. A variety of products will be available for purchase should you forget your donation. Of course, monetary contributions are most welcome and will be used to purchase more products prior to delivery to the New Trier Food Pantry the following Monday.
Thank you for your support of this outreach program!
Please contact Mary Anderson with any questions.
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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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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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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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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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Save the Date
- March 8: Making Mini-First Aid Kits for ScreenBreak!
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- March 11: Confirmation Retreat
- March 12: Workshop with Steve Tamayo
- March 13: Book Room open from 11-1PM
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- March 20 - 27: Holy Week Schedule
- April 16: Progressive Dinner
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is
funda
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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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 6: Painting our Blessing Cups in the Mentoring Space.
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March 13: Faith & Practice with Steve Tamayo, our friend and partner in ministry on the Rosebud Reservation. Steve will be talking about life on the reservation, his work, and how we will help this summer on the Mission Trip.
Car Question:
When is a time you thought you were going to get into trouble with your parents, but they were understanding instead?
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Making Mini-First Aid Kits for ScreenBreak!
New this year, Christ Church is offering a service project dur
ing ScreenBr
eak Week, the annual event from The Alliance for Early Childhood.
We will be putting together mini first aid kits for homeless and other needy individuals and families. Children of all ages are welcome, with parent or caregiver. Please join us Tuesday, March 8, 4:00-5:00PM in the McClain Room. Christine and Lierin Peterson
are helping with the event (plus it was their idea!); anyone else wishing to help Christ Church host this fun new event for the community, please contact Melissa.
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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 4:00-7:00PM
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.
- 4:00-5:00PM Games & Service Project at Christ Church, Winnetka
- 5:00-6:00PM Dinner at St. Augustine's, Wilmette
- 6:00-7:00 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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Winnetka Interfaith Council
The Winnetka Interfaith Council will be coming to Christ Church on Monday, March 7 at 7:00 - 8:00PM
They will be meeting in the McClain Room with refreshments served before the meeting. Visitors are welcome to come and hear about all the outreach programs they sponsor. Christopher will be giving the opening prayer.
Please contact Sherry Gormanous if you are interested in attending.
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