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December 21, 2017

This Sunday at Christ Church

Christmas Eve - Sunday, December 24

3:00PM - Holy Eucharist with Carols

8:00PM - Holy Eucharist with Choir (Carols begin at 7:30PM)

11:00PM - Holy Eucharist with Choir (Carols begin at 10:30PM)

Childcare offered at 3PM

Note: No Morning Eucharist on Sunday, December 24

No services on Christmas Day

Parish News

The Christ Church Legacy Society

"A Gift that Endures Creates a Church that Endures"

Have you remembered Christ Church in your will or estate plan? Over 20

parishioners have informed us they have. Will you consider joining them?

A gift from your estate is a gift that continues to benefit the mission of Christ Church beyond your lifetime. We all want the parish to grow and thrive beyond our lifetimes; an enduring gift helps fulfill that hope.

Please Join Us at Our Inaugural Dinner

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

6PM

Skokie Country Club

500 Washington Avenue

Glencoe, Illinois

RSVP here

At Christ Church, we conclude holiday festivities with our annual Epiphany Celebration, Sunday, January 7.

We will have special music and a visit from the Three Kings, who each process up the aisle bringing their gift and then sing a solo from the pulpit. The Three Kings are played by high school choristers who wear royal costumes and gem studded crowns. A beloved Christ Church tradition, this is not to be missed!

We invite all interested children to accompany the Three Kings up the aisle as their entourage. The children will dress in costumes and carry gifts, which will be food items for the Food Pantry, wrapped in silver and gold. This is the perfect opportunity for any children who were not able to participate in the Christmas Pageant, or for those who did participate and are ready for another dramatic occasion!

Will your child be joining us? We hope so! Please let Melissa Durbin know. Any teens wishing to help with costuming and wrapping gifts please contact Melissa too.

After the service the celebration continues with King's Cakes and other goodies. Children finding a jelly bean in their piece of cake get to wear (and keep) a golden, jewel-encrusted crown. Children may also join in on special Epiphany arts and crafts during the reception. The Three Kings will be circulating as well.

Please join us for Epiphany, the last day of Christmas!

Weekly Groups Holiday Schedule

Mo nday Book Group - Resumes on January 8

Monday Friends in Faith - Resumes on January 8

Centering Prayer - Will continue meeting throughout the holidays.

Thursday Women's Bible Study - Resumes on January 4

Friday Holy Caffeine - Resumes on January 5

Holiday Office Hours

December 25 & 26 .......... Office Closed

January 1 ........................ Office Closed

Save the Date: Christ Church Women's Midwinter Retreat Day

Christ Church women-of all ages and life stages-please mark your calendars for Saturday, February 10, 2018! We'll gather at Church House for a day of fellowship, reflection, stillness, and worship. More details and schedule to follow in January.

Calling All Grand Receipts

Deadline for 2017 is December 27

The Grand has donated over $2,250 so far in 2017 to our Youth Ministry from your submitted receipts and the efforts of Volunteer Extraordinaire Willie Dooley. The Grand has a strict deadline that no 2017 receipts can be submitted after January 5. Therefore, we ask you to turn in all receipts by December 27 for processing. Receptacles for receipts are located in the Prevost Cloister

and the Parish Office. Thank you!