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October 31, 2019
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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Nov. 3 All Saints Coffee Hour 
On All Saints Day Nov. 3, after the 9:30 service, please join us in the McClain Room for a festive coffee hour featuring delicious seasonal refreshments, activities and crafts for the children, and a chance to mingle and meet our newest parishioners!
Plus, please come ready to start your Christmas shopping! Christmas ornaments for Christmas Angels are back! The All Saints coffee hour will be your first chance to purchase youth-made Christmas ornaments, with all proceeds going to our Christmas Angels program for the needy.
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Evensong & Parish Dinner - Sun. Nov. 3 5:30PM
Please join us at 5:30PM on Sunday, Nov.3 for an All Saints Evensong featuring our Youth and Adult Choirs. During this service all of the individual names from this year's necrology will be read aloud. You also are invited join us after Evensong for a delicious dinner upstairs in the McClain Room. Childcare is provided. We'd love to have you with us!
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New Trier Township Food Pantry
On All Saints Sunday, we will also be collecting items and cash donations for the New Trier Township Food Pantry which serves those who are food insecure in New Trier Township. We are focusing our November donation on the following items most needed by the Pantry at this time:
- Paper Goods (Kleenex, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper)
- Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap, and Baggies
- Diapers (Smaller Sizes)
- Baking Goods (Muffins, Cake Mixes, Brownies)
Please bring your items or donations to the Prevost Cloister following both services on Sunday, November 3. Thank you for your generosity to our neighbors who are struggling!
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Sunday, November 10 is Cornerstone Sunday
By that date, we ask everyone in the parish to make a pledge to Christ Church for 2020. You may do that online through our website or by clicking below, by calling or emailing our Financial Administrator,
Cindy Lyman, or by filling out a
pledge card and leaving it in the basket at Church. Pledge income is the single biggest source of funds for our parish life together and this year the Vestry has asked that the increase our giving by 10% over last year's pledge. Our Four Cornerstones form the foundation of the practice of our faith: to Worship more than we don't; to Seek a deeper understanding of our faith; to Serve Christ in other people; and to Give as generously as God gives to us. Thank you for your continuing support for all we do in Christ's name together as Christ Church. You can pledge
HERE.
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This Week at Christ Church
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First Friday Potluck - Fri. Nov. 1 - 6:00-8:00PM 
Dale & Phil Krone are hosting the next First Friday Potluck at their home located at 330 Poplar in Winnetka. Bring a dish to share at this purely social evening and they will provide beverages.
On the same evening, First Friday Faves is happening for 5th-8th grades from 6:00-7:30. If you have children in this age group, bring them to the Great Hall at 470 Maple St. and then go have fun at the Potluck!
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An Evening with C.S. Lewis - Saturday, Nov. 2
C.S. Lewis, a Christian writer from the 1940's-60's, is a widely appreciated author on the subject of Christianity. Though many of his books are over 70 years old, most are still in print. Fifteen of us are studying his
Screwtape Letters Fridays at Holy Caffeine from 8:30-9:30AM in the Lea Room.
David Payne portrays Lewis and captures the essence of the man and his path from atheism to Christianity in a fascinating show spanning the adult years of his life and featuring his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien.
A group of Christ Church parishioners is planning to attend the showing on Saturday, November 2 at 8PM at the Broadway Theatre downtown. Come join us!! Get your tickets on your own at broadwayinchicago.com and email christopher@christchurchwinnetka.org if you would like to get together for dinner as a group beforehand.
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NEW Group Starting Wed. Nov. 6 - Seniors Lunch Group 
There is a new lunch group starting on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Same format and idea as the popular Men's Lunch. Once a month. At Little Ricky's (lunch is half price on Wednesdays). Casual. No agenda. Bring friends. This is for anyone who categorizes themselves as a "senior" at Christ Church. This is being coordinated by parishioner Cleo Castillo. If you would like to be added to her email list, please contact her at 224-435-6972 or
cleo_castillo@yahoo.com.
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 College Student Mailing Addresses for
Elves off the Shelves
Our high school youth will be decorating and packaging cookies to send to our college students. If you have children in college, please send Megan their mailing address and any food allergies they have. Please submit to
Megan
by Thursday, November 7.
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Sunday, Nov. 10 at 5:30PM - Childcare provided.
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Connections - Nov. 14 - Second Thursday 
"Finding God in the Practice of Law"
Tom Kuhns was a 1980 graduate of Northwestern University Law School. Upon graduation, he clerked for Judge James Hunter III on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia. In 1981, Tom joined the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis as a trial lawyer where he spent the next thirty years trying civil cases across the United States. In 2012, Tom was appointed General Counsel for the firm and has held that position for the past 7 years. Tom and his wife, Dr. Amy Kuhns, moved to Northfield in 1989 and have been members of Christ Church since 1990.
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Rummage Reopens
Thank you so much for your incredible support of Rummage - inventory is absolutely heavenly thanks to your generosity!
Donation doors will will reopen on Friday, November 1 at 8AM and then the drop-off room is open weekdays from 8AM to 4PM and on weekends from 8AM to 12noon.
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Christmas Wreath Sale - The wreaths must be ordered,
with payment, by Friday, Nov. 1
 Our Youth Choir once again is sponsoring a wreath sale to help support its tour fund.
Our choristers will be traveling to Nashville this February to sing at St. George's Church and Christ Church Cathedral.
They will be available for pick-up on the patio at the Church on the Hill on Sunday, November 24 (or later, if you prefer to make your pick-up after that date).
Order using this form:
Christmas Wreath Sale 2019. You can deliver or mail this sheet together with your check payable to "Christ Church" (memo: Wreaths), to the church office by Friday, November 1. The address to use for mailing your check is: Christ Church, Christmas Wreath Sale, 470 Maple Street, Winnetka, IL 60093.
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First Friday Fave - Nov. 1 
All 5th through 8th graders and their friends are invited to First Friday Faves - an evening of fun, games AND service! This month we will be making Christmas ornaments and cards to sell to raise money for our Christmas Angels program. High school students needed as leaders! Email
Megan or call 917-930-7620 if you can come or volunteer, or just show up!
With the change of the seasons, we need more indoor space and will meet this month in the Great Hall at 470 Maple, Winnetka on Friday, November 1 from 6-7:30PM. After you drop the kids off, parents are invited to the First Friday Open House hosted by the Krone family.
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Wrap N Roll Planning Meeting this Sunday Nov. 3 
Want to help plan and advertise Wrap N Roll this year? Wrap N Roll, on Sunday, December 8, is a great way to start the Christmas season by helping the needy, sharing a meal, getting a visit from St. Nick and singing carols. Anyone interested in joining the Wrap N Roll committee is welcome! We will meet this Sunday, November 3 from 10:45-11:45AM in the Soul Fuel Room (on the top floor, above the McClain Room) at 784 Sheridan Road.
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Soul Fuel meets Elves off the Shelves Nov. 10
Our next high school youth group meeting, dubbed Soul Fuel, will meet on Sunday, November 10 from 4-5PM for Elves off the Shelves! We will be decorating cookies and assembling them into care packages for our college students. We will also be announcing our summer Mission Trip location at this event!
Our theme for the year is Making Difficult Decisions. This month we consider how we choose to spend our time and energy when there are so many demands on it. Jeremiah 31:33 will be our inspiration.
All high schoolers and their friends are welcome. RSVP to
Megan or just show up!
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Christian Formation Summit Fri. Nov. 15, 6:00-8:30PM
Do you care deeply about passing on the faith to our children and youth? Then please join us for the Children's and Youth Formation Summit on Nov. 15! With the help of Ministry Architects, we will create a formation plan that spans birth to graduation from high school and includes what we want our young people to learn, feel and do. We are inviting all interested parishioners to share their priorities, values and experiences to inform our master plan for formation. You do not need to have a child currently involved in children's or youth ministries to participate. We want to hear from many voices and many perspectives!
We will meet in the Chapel at 470 Maple, Winnetka for dinner and discussion. Please RSVP to Melissa or Megan.
Thank you!
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A Just Harvest - Nov. 12
We Need Cooks, Servers, & Shoppers
DID YOU KNOW that our Parish serves approximately 150-175 hungry patrons each  month at A Just Harvest Community Kitchen in Rogers Park. We'd love to have you join this ongoing ministry.
Most volunteers leave the kitchen with the sense that they have personally gained more than they have given. Come see for yourself.
Please Click HERE to Sign Up
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This Week at Christ Church
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| Thursday, October 31 |
Start Time |
End Time |
Location |
| Rummage drop off Closed |
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| Womens Bible Study |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Parish House Library |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Choir Room |
| Friday, November 1 |
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| RUMMAGE drop off REOPENS |
8:00 AM |
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| Holy Caffeine Bible Study |
8:30 AM |
9:30 AM |
Church House/Lea Room |
| First Friday Faves 5th-8th Grade |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
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| First Friday Open House- Host: Krone Family |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
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| Sunday, November 3 |
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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 & Geis Baptism |
9:30 AM |
10:30 AM |
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| All Saints Reception (Hospitality) |
10:45 AM |
11:30 AM |
McClain Room/Kitchen |
| Full Choir rehearsal |
4:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
Church |
| Evensong |
5:30 PM |
6:15 PM |
Church |
| Parish Dinner |
6:15 PM |
7:30 PM |
McClain and Lee Rooms |
| Monday, November 4 |
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| Friends in Faith |
10:30 AM |
11:30 AM |
Lea Room, Church House |
| Rummage Sorting |
11:30 AM |
2:00 PM |
Schroeder Building |
| Youth Choir: 4th-6th grade |
4:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
Choir Room |
| Creative Dance |
4:45 PM |
5:45 PM |
Guild Room |
| Tuesday, November 5 |
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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 |
| Wednesday, November 6 |
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| Wednesday Playgroup |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
McClain Room |
| Primary Choir: 1st-2nd grade |
3:45 PM |
4:30 PM |
Parish House |
| Club 56 (5th-6th Grade Class) |
6:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Church on the Hill |
| 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 7 |
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| Rummage Sorting |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
Schroeder Building |
| Womens Bible Study |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Parish House Library |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
7:30 PM |
9:00 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
Christ Church Website
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