Alonzo Pruitt is a retired Episcopal priest serving with Christopher on the St. Leonard's Board.  He is a Chicago native and a graduate of Seabury Western and also has an advanced degree in social work. In addition to serving churches in Richmond, VA, Brooklyn, and Chicago,  Alonzo completed his full time ministry as a Lt. Col in the Army Reserve, serving for twelve years Chief of Chaplains. Most recently, he was the chaplain of the second largest state prison in Richmond, VA and currently serves as the Vicar at St. Andrew's Chapel at St. Leonard's. His work with the incarcerated has garnered widespread attention.  He credits much of his ministry to becoming sober 23 years ago.  "I feel very fortunate to have escaped the mean streets and, a day at a time, be winning the battle of addiction," Pruitt says.

"I think being open about my brokenness invites people to see that I'm not reaching down to them, I'm reaching across."

Tuesday night at our Fall Harvest Dinner, announced that we have fully paid off our loan on the Schroeder Building.  In 2006, we took out a $1.1 million dollar loan to renovate the building for our commercial tenants and for Rummage support.  Over time, through various means, we have chipped away at the principal.  Six weeks ago, with a remaining balance of $188,000, donors came forward and offered to give us $100,000 if we could raise the additional $88,000.  Thanks to a generous group of parishioners, we met our challenge goal and have now reduced our outstanding debt to zero!!  Deepest thanks to our generous donors through the years who have made this possible.  We are now able to eliminate our line item for interest expense in our operating budget, a savings in 2019 of $12,500.  Thanks be to God!!!

Starting This Sunday 

 Desperately Seeking Volunteers

Christ Church Hosts Families

from Family Promise October 21-28  

Christmas Wreath Sale

Our Youth Choir once again is sponsoring a wreath sale to help support its tour fund.

In August of 2019 our choristers will travel to England to sing at Lincoln Cathedral.

 

The wreaths must be ordered, with payment, by Thursday, October 25. They will be available for pick-up on the patio at the Church on the Hill on Sunday, November 25 (or later, if you prefer to make a pick-up after that date).

 

Click here to order online.

 

To print out a Wreath Order Form Click Here . Deliver this order form together with your check (made payable to Christ Church, memo:wreaths) to the church office by Thursday, October 25.

All Saints - Remember Your Loved Ones

Winnetka Historical Society Fall Event: History of Our Churchyard On Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2-4PM the WHS will be hosting their fall fundraiser "History on the Hill: A tour of the Christ Church Churchyard" in the McClain Room. Winnetka historian and cemetery researcher Ted Smith will present the history and tour of the churchyard. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. $40 single/$75 couple. To purchase tickets go to: [email protected].

Thursday Weekly News - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon  

Email Rena Kowalski at [email protected]