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September 29, 2016
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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Faith & Practice
A festive coffee hour!
Please join us in the Prevost Cloister following the service for companionship, coffee, and snacks.
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This Sunday we will commemorate the feast of Saint Francis with a
blessing
of the animals at the 9:30 service!
All animals are welcome (bring your humans too!) to sit with their families at this worship service. Owners, please keep dogs leashed and other animals caged as appropriate. A section of pews will be designated as a pet-free zone. The 8:00AM and 6:00PM services that day will also be pet-free.
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Food Pantry First - This Sunday
Thanks to all who contributed goods and
 cash to the food pantry last month! This coming Sunday, October 2 we will collect
canned fruit. Please look for Robin Anstaett after the services as she will be "manning" the table in my absence this month. As always, cash donations are gratefully accepted as well.
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Compline
Please join us  at 6:00PM for our Compline service. Held entirely by candlelight, this forty-minute liturgy offers pause from the hectic pace of our lives. Many peaceful moments of prayer and quiet, a spoken meditation by one of our priests, lovely music provided by a small group of professional choristers, and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament are included. We'd love to have you with us!
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92nd Annual Rummage Sale - Thursday, Oct.
6, 7AM-3PM
This is our largest outreach ministry and there are many ways you c
 an help. Work a security shift. Work a shift in a department. Help at the check cashing desk (a good job for someone who needs to sit). Help count money. Finally, come help with clean up from 3-5:30 (double bonus points). Please consider taking a personal day (or half-day) to be a part of this vital ministry. Please contact Charlotte McGee to let her know how you are able to help. 847-446-2850 or
rummage@christchurchwinnetka.org.
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Flyback - Saturday, Oct. 8, 9-11AM
One more way to help with Rummage. Please! On Saturday morning we need extra bodies to gather all supplies, racks, etc. into the Schroeder Building. Please come to the front of the Parish House at 9 and we will put you to work. Also a great way for children to learn about giving back.
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Newcomers Wine & Cheese Party
Friday, October 14 - 6:30-8:30PM
Are you new to Christ Church? Please join us Friday, October 14 when we'll be welcoming parishioners new to the church in the past year. Come and meet other newcomers, our staff and vestry in a relaxed atmosphere. We'll get to know one another over wine & cheese and conversation at the Rectory, 458 Maple Street. Please RSVP by emailing
Melissa Durbin.
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Christ Church has become a Family
Promise Chicago North Shore partner!
Join us in fulfilling our promise to host up to 4 families.
October 23-30 at Church On the Hill
We are offering a safe place to sleep, a healthy meal,
fellowship and hospitality, and to act as the hands and
feet of Christ in our world.
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We are Supporting the Stillpoint Theatre Initiative and Grace House!
Residents Constance (left), Stillpoint Actress Jyreika Guest (center) and Veranda (right) of Grace House pose after presenting a special preview performance on September 19. Stillpoint uses tools of theatre to inspire compassion, raise awareness of social justice issues and to reduce the stigma associated with incarceration. The residents are composing their stories and the goal is to incorporate them into a final production, which will go on tour with a stop at Christ Church. Residents are paid to participate and the experience has been freeing and empowering for the women. Watch for more on this exciting initiative.
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CCD: Coffee, Christ, and Donuts Returns! High schoolers are invited to join
Frances DeBlasio & Leah Romanelli at 480 Elder Ln, Winnetka, IL (the DeBlasio home) from 7-8AM every Wednesday that New Trier is in session. We eat breakfast, talk about life, and pet dogs. Friends are welcome! Rides are provided to school (including Northfield campus).
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Youth at Rummage!
All youth are invited to stop by Rummage from 3:30-5:00PM to load the last donations onto the trucks and break down tables and boxes. High school freshmen have the whole day off! Ever wanted to work sporting goods? Toys? Books? Serve food? Be security? Let Leah know and she'll get you connected to a job! What better way to spend the day than helping thousands of people get items they might not normally be able to afford?
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The Holy Spirit Likes Improv with Second City!
10:00AM-1:00PM - Wednesday, October 12 all youth in grades 7-12 who have the day off are invited to the Church on the Hill to join a veteran improv actor from Second City. We'll play games, think on our feet, and in the end, even learn a little something about our faith. Friends are welcome! RSVP to Leah Romanelli by Sunday, October 9. Cost $15/person, includes lunch.
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Youth Ministry Save the Dates
October 10: Monday, 6:30-8PM:Confirmation Large Group Gathering
October 12: Wednesday, 10AM-2PM:
'The Holy Spirit Likes Improv' for high schoolers at the Church on the Hill, $10/person
October 29: Saturday, 3-9PM:
High schoolers serve at Inspiration Café in Uptown
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Reading With Rod: Fall 2016
An Exploration of Classics
Old and New
Tuesday evening October 4 at 7:00 - 8:30PM in the Lea Room at Church on the Hill join Rev. Rod Quainton who will be reviewing the best selling and provocative book "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehishi Coates. In connection with our discussion he will introduce the new book "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead and connect you to the work of the artist Barbara Earl Thomas from her recent exhibit "Heaven on Fire". So if you are curious about these connections come join us whether you have read the books or not!
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Did you find the tiny dragon in the stained glass last week? It's midway through the nave on the pulpit side. He's really a serpent, not a tiny dragon, and he's hanging out over the cup that Saint John holds. This is because of an ancient church legend of a miracle that John performed. The story goes that someone gave John a chalice of wine with poison in it. When John blessed the wine, though, the poison turned into the serpent, so no one was injured.
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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 nee
d 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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