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November 8, 2018
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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Faith & Practice
A Look Ahead
Christopher, our Rector, will lead a presentation and discussion about what's ahead for Christ Church in the near term and the longer term. There will be a chance for you to offer your thoughts, too, about what you would like to see happen in the future in our parish.
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Cornerstone Sunday
We are grateful for your continued support of Christ Church. Please return your pledge card to the church by mail, or by bringing it to worship on Cornerstone Sunday, November 11. That day, all will be invited to walk forward as part of the offertory procession, and we'll place our pledge cards in a central basket. You may also pledge online on our website. (Online pledgers can participate in the Cornerstone Sunday procession too! Keep an eye out for "I pledge online" cards, available in church November 11.)
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Taizé Service this Sunday at 5:30PM 
If you are in need of an hour of quiet prayer and meditation, please join us for a time of grace and peace. This candlelit, contemplative service will include readings, prayers, and silence interspersed with tuneful chants accompanied by violin.We offer the service of Taizé on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 5:30PM.
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Looking to Make a Difference to Someone in Need This Christmas?
Tis the Season for Christmas Angels!
The Christ Church Christmas Angels Program is one of our largest and most important outreach ministries. This year we will provide food, basic necessities and gifts for:
- 110 families with little or no income
- 55 low-income senior citizens, most living alone with no family
- Over 150 residents of Episcopal agencies, like St. Leonard's Ministries, Grace House and Primo Center for Homeless Women and Children
- 50 homeless men and women
- Several families in desperate circumstances living here in New Trier Township
How Can You Help?
Sign up here online, or come to the Prevost Cloister after the 9:30 Sunday service to select a family.
Click here to donate funds , or send a check to the Parish Office clearly labeled "Christmas Angels". These funds will be used to cover the cost of gifts for senior citizens, Episcopal Agency residents, and New Trier families.
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Wrap & Roll Caroling Party 
December 2 - 4:00-6:00PM
It's (almost) that time of year! Mark your calendars and call your family and friends-the caroling party is around the corner. Thrown by the youth and parents of our congregation, we will wrap presents for the homeless, eat dinner (and Christmas cookies!) together, sing carols, and get a visit from St. Christopher-I mean St. Nicholas! It's a great time to celebrate with your church family and introduce your friends and relatives to our church community. There's a recommended donation of $15/person and $30 total per family, but no need to RSVP. The more the merrier, so save the date!
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Christmas Pageant Sign-Up!
All children and youth are invited to join us for our Christmas Pageant to be performed Sunday, December 16 at the 9:30 service. Our beautiful and low-stress pageant requires no memorizing of lines, only one rehearsal for the older children, and no rehearsal at all for ages three through 2nd grade. We have roles to suit everyone: Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, angels, shepherds, sheep, and friendly beasts. Plus narrators, scene directors, and behind the scenes helpers. Costumes provided. Primary Choir and Third Grade Choir do not need to sign up, they automatically have a role.
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The youth are baking Christmas cookies
to send to our college students.
Families of college students, please send students address to
[email protected] or fill out the
online form. They will receive a package of Christmas cookies in time for finals!
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Wednesday 11/7 & 11/21 - 12-1:00PM NEW GROUP
We meet in the Library of the Parish House (470 Maple) on the first and third Wednesday of every month to share a brown-bag lunch, work on kitting, needlepoint, quilting, sock-darning, jewelry making, or a project of your choice. No project is an option too! Simply bring your lunch and join the group. No need to RSVP. Just come when you are able. Questions? Contact Charlotte McGee at [email protected].
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Save the Date:
Men's Pre-Lenten Retreat
February 8-9, 2019
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Save the Date:
2019 Women's Gathering & Retreat
February 23, 2019
Location:
Church House
Our guest presenter will be The Rev. Heidi Haverkamp. She is an author, preacher, retreat leader, spiritual director, and an Episcopal priest, among other things.
CLICK HERE for more info.
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Cook for A Just Harvest & Make Posters for Wrap N Roll
This Sunday, November 11 after worship (10:40-11:30AM) the youth (7th-12th graders) will gather in the McClain room for a special hour of service. We will be cooking a pan of chili for A Just Harvest AND making posters about Wrap N Roll. Please join us and bring friends - we need your creativity in the kitchen or on the posters!
As always, donuts will be provided. If you are able to bring a
chili ingredient
, please email Megan Miller (
[email protected]
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Calling all 7th-12th graders! Sunday, November 25 is our annual Elves off the Shelves baking event! We will meet in the Youth Room after worship (about 10:40AM) and walk over to the Walkers' house together: 859 Sheridan Rd., Winnetka. Feel free to meet us there - and bring friends! We are baking Christmas cookies to send care packages to our college students. If you have a child in college, please email their name and address to Megan Miller.
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Serve on the Altar: Acolyte 
All 5th-12th graders are invited to sign up to acolyte - whether they have done it before, it's been a while, or they've never done it! We can train them anytime - even Sunday morning. Acolytes are lay worship leaders that guide the procession with a cross, carry the Gospel, and light the torches. It is a great way to participate in the service, see worship from a new perspective, and feel ownership and belonging in the community. Acolytes are recognized for their level of service with crosses and ribbons, which hang in the Acolyte Room by name. For more information or to sign up, visit our Acolyte webpage or email Megan Miller:
[email protected]
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Youth: Global Ministry Guest Speaker & Activity 
John Robertson, who leads the Global Mission Committee on our vestry, will be joining us in the Youth Room after worship on
Sunday, November 18. Learn about what you can do throughout the Advent season to contribute to Episcopal Relief & Development. Youth will make collection boxes and decide which "Gifts for Life" they would like to give. Plus - DONUTS!
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Youth making Advent Candle Wreathes
After worship on Sunday, December 2, all 7th-12th graders are invited to the Youth Room to make an advent wreath. We will talk about the season of advent and our tradition of lighting candles, while making our own wreath. Join us and bring a friend! There will always be DONUTS!
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A Just Harvest Needs Volunteers
11/13/2018
Tue. 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Christ Church serves twice a month at A Just Harvest, a community kitchen, in Rogers Park, serving dinner 365 days a year to anyone in need.
This is a great family opportunity to "reach out". We need cooks (done in your home), servers (age 12+), and people to provide milk, fruit, and salad each time we are "on deck." To learn more go to:
http://www.christchurchwinnetka.org/a-just-harvest
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This Week at Christ Church
Join Us and Bring a Friend!
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| Thursday, November 8 |
Start Time |
End Time |
Location |
| Rummage Sorting |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
West Building |
| Women's Bible Study |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Parish House Library |
| "Sunrise" Worship |
11:15 AM |
11:45 AM |
Sunrise Memory Care - Wilmette |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
8:00 PM |
9:30 PM |
Choir Room |
| Friday, November 9 |
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| Holy Caffeine Bible Study |
8:30 AM |
9:30 AM |
Church House/Lea Room |
| Sunday, November 11 |
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| Corner Stone Sunday |
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| Holy Eucharist - 784 Sheridan Rd |
8:00 AM |
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| Youth Choir: 4th-8th grade trebles |
8:30 AM |
9:20 AM |
Choir Room |
| Full Choir rehearsal |
9:00 AM |
9:20 AM |
Choir Room |
| Holy Eucharist with Full Choir |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Church on the Hill |
| Youth cooking in McLain Room kitchen for A Just Harvest |
10:40 AM |
11:30 AM |
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| Adult Choir rehearsal |
5:00 PM |
5:30 PM |
Choir Room |
| Taize service |
5:30 PM |
6:30 PM |
Church |
| Monday, November 12 |
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| Friends in Faith |
10:30 AM |
11:30 AM |
Lea Room, Church House |
| Rummage Sorting |
12:30 PM |
3:00 PM |
West Building |
| Youth Choir: 4th-6th grade |
4:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
Choir Room |
| Christ Church Creative Dance |
4:45 PM |
5:45 PM |
Guild Room |
| Vestry Meeting |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
McClain Room |
| Tuesday, November 13 |
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| Handbell Choir |
9:15 AM |
10:30 AM |
McClain Room |
| Book Group |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
McClain Room |
| Centering Prayer |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Church House - Lea Room |
| Youth Choir: 3rd grade |
5:00 PM |
5:40 PM |
Choir Room |
| Wednesday, November 14 |
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| Playgroup |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
McClain Room |
| Mather Worship |
10:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
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| Primary Choir: 1st-2nd grade |
3:45 PM |
4:30 PM |
Parish House |
| Youth Choir: 4th-6th grade |
7:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Choir Room |
| Youth Choir: 7th-12th grade trebles |
7:30 PM |
8:45 PM |
Choir Room |
| Youth Choir: 7th-12th grade low voice boys |
8:00 PM |
9:15 PM |
Choir Room |
| Thursday, November 15 |
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| Rummage Sorting |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
West Building |
| Women's Bible Study |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Parish House Library |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
8:00 PM |
9:30 PM |
Choir Room |
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If you are facing illness, a life transition or challenging circumstances, please
contact one of our clergy. We are available when you
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d us for a hospital, home, or office visit. Christ Church has many lay volunteers who also 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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Thursday Weekly News - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon
Sunday Bulletin Announcements - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon
To have information listed in Sunday's Bulletin, send to Charlotte McGee
[email protected].
Christ Church Website
Our website is constantly evolving. Please share your ideas. Send changes or updates to
[email protected].
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