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September 22, 2016
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Newcomer Wine & Cheese Party scheduled for September 30 is being rescheduled. Look for new date coming soon!
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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Sunday Faith & Practice
10:45 in the Church
Learn About the Mission of Family Promise and How You Can Help
The Local Outreach Committee invites you to join us at Faith and Practice Sunday to learn more about Family Promise and the transformative work they do with families dealing with homelessness.
Christ Church will host several families for a week, October 23-30 here in Church House. We promise to provide safe shelter, healthy meals, fellowship -- and respect -- while they are with us. And we will need lots of help!
Come to Faith and Practice to learn how you can put your faith into action by volunteering to help with Family Promise. Adults and youth of all ages are invited to attend.
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Compline
Has your schedule been especially busy lately? Are you in need of a time of peace and prayer?
Please join us this Sunday, September 25  at 6:00PM for our first Compline service of the school year. 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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Tent Party - Tomorrow Night - Friday, September 23 - 6:30PM 
This annual party is THE social event of the season and serves as the kick off to our Rummage efforts. Hope you can join us. Silent Auction, Raffle and NEW this year BINGO!
Date: Friday, September 23, 2016
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Behind the Maple Street Parish House In the Parking Lot
Or call the Parish Office 847-446-2850
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On Sunday, October 2, 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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Rummage Flyover - Saturday, 9/24 & Sunday, 9/25
All hands on deck
, and then MORE hands on deck! This is when we move all of our fine Rummage donations that we have been sorting all year from the Schroeder Building into the proper department for our October 6 sale. We work from 8am-2:30PM on Saturday, 9/24 (great event for children to participate in- free pizza lunch for all) and on Sunday, 9/25 from 10:30-4. Sunday's work involves only furniture, which requires strength and good backs. Please come and lend a hand. We start in the parking lot of the Parish House (470 Maple). Come for all (gold star) or part of the day.
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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
[email protected].
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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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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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September 25, 4:00-6:00PM
Acolyte Altar Party at Christ Church:
All acolytes and those interested in becoming
acolytes are invited to an afternoon of fun! We'll have a training, play some games, and eat pizza as our acolyte crew grows in numbers and strength. Join this team of 37 young people! Acolytes have no age requirements, but they do need to be strong enough to lift a torch and responsible enough to handle fire. Acolytes may serve as frequently as they choose-it's a great option for those who have a sports commitment for one season, but could serve during another season.
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September 25 for grades 7- 12
1:00-3:00PM: Cookout & Life-Sized Foosball Tournament at
First Presbyterian, Wilmette: Christ Church youth (7th-12th grade) and three other local churches are teaming up to have some fun together. Join us for burgers, hotdogs, and some friendly competition!
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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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Car Questions
Car Questions are open-ended questions used to generate discussion with your family
 about life, the universe, and everything on those days when you spend hours driving from one soccer practice to another. Start somewhere simple and see where it takes you! All roads lead to Rome and all questions can lead to deeper topics, like how we fit into our world and where we see God in our lives.
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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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A Just Harvest - REALLY Needs Help this Saturday, Sept. 24
We Need 6 Servers
Twice a month Christ Church is committed to provide dinner to the clients of A Just Harvest ministry in Chicago (just south of the Evanston border). Please go to our website to sign up. Great family opportunity to "reach out". For ages 12 and older.
Click HERE christchurchwinnetka.org/serve/AJustHarvest to sign up. Many thanks.
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Formed by two of the world's most basic elements, sand and fire, it is no wonder that Christians have long seen glass in churches as a window to more than just the outside.
No one knows who invented stained glass (it may have started with jewelry) but its popularity began spreading in the Middle Ages during the European church and cathedral building boom. Advances in architecture allowed for large, sweeping windows and many church designers used them to say something big about God....
Because stained glass in churches usually depicts a biblical scene, a sacrament, or the life of a famous saint, another big reason for its popularity is its effectiveness as a teaching tool....
The idea behind stained glass...is that the presence of beautiful objects can lift our souls closer to God. Like nature, stained glass windows open our eyes to the wonders of God. (from The Episcopal Handbook)
Can you find our window depicting Saint John? He's holding a tiny dragon and a chalice. Tune in next week to find out why!
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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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