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January 23, 2020
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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Annual Meeting & Brunch 
The Annual Meeting will take place this Sunday, January 26 in the church immediately following the 9:30AM service. We will be honoring retiring Vestry members Phil Krone (Senior Warden), Erika Kreisa, Erwin Mayer, Claudia Montgomery, Scott Peters.
- Election of new Vestry and Jr. Warden
- Presentation of the final 2020 Budget
A buffet brunch for everyone follows in the McClain Room.
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2020 Vestry Nominations
The Vestry Nominating Committee has selected the
attached slate of Parish Members to our Annual Meeting who are eligible and willing to serve as Vestry Members to take the place of those Vestry Members whose terms will expire at the January 2020 Annual Parish Meeting.
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Movie for Children During Annual Meeting
Parents, during the Annual Meeting presentation this Sunday (10:30-11:30AM), Megan and Melissa will be showing a movie in the Lea Room for children age Kindergarten and above. For younger children, the Nursery will be open. After the Annual Meeting is over, children are invited to the brunch which is for everyone.
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Evensong This Sunday, January 26 at 5:30PM
Our Youth and Adult Choirs will be singing some beautiful music in preparation for their tour to Nashville next month. After Evensong, you also are invited to a delicious dinner upstairs in the McClain Room. We'd love to have you with us!
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Holy Caffeine is Cancelled This Week Friday, January 24
This discussion group meets Friday mornings from 8:30-9:30AM in the Lea Room. Christopher Powell leads the group in the study and discussion of scripture. All are welcome! For more information, contact
Christopher.
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First Friday Potluck - Feb. 7 - 6:00-8:00PM
This monthly event is entirely social-an informal time to get together and enjoy the company of other church members. February's event is hosted by Regan & Nikos Christopoulos at 1320 Linden Avenue in Highland Park. Bring a dish to share and they will provide beverages.
On the same evening, First Friday Faves is happening for 5th-8th graders from 6:00-7:30 at Glo Golf in Vernon Hills. Please contact Megan for details.
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Food Pantry Sunday
February 2
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Please bring your items to the Prevost Cloister following the 8AM and 9:30AM services. We will happily accept cash donations as well and do the shopping for you!
Items of greatest need for February:
- Juice Boxes
- Cookies/Crackers/snacks
- Canned Meats
- Coffee (small canisters)
Thank you in advance for your help in supporting this ministry.
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"The Long Shadow" - Special Screening
Sunday, February 9 - 3:30
-5:00PM
This stirring movie follows two southern filmmakers as they trace their southern roots.Their journey reveals how the shameful legacy of slavery provides context for our country's current struggle with racism.
The movie has a PG-13 rating and includes difficult images.Afterwards, we encourage you to allow yourself time to enjoy the service of Taizé at 5:30.
Complimentary childcare will be provided in the Nursery from 3:15-6:30.
Taizé Service 5:30PM - Sunday, February 9
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'll be holding Taizé services this coming season on the following second Sundays of the month at 5:30PM: March 8, May 10. (Taizé will not be held on April 12 - Easter Sunday)
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Attention Parents with College Students!
In February, Soul Fuel - our high school youth group - will be sending "Cupid's Cookies" in care packages to college students in celebration of Valentine's Day. If you haven't yet given
Megan your college student's updated mailing address this year, please do by Tuesday, February 4!
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7th Grade Confirmation Meeting Monday, January 27
We come together to take a deep dive into the book that reveals all things Episcopalian - the Book of Common Prayer. We will use it in prayer and explore its contents with collage. Please let
[email protected] know if your family can provide a dessert! We are also looking for parents to help us serve
PIZZA for dinner. We meet from 6-7:30PM in the McClain Room at the church, 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka.
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"Confirmation 2.0" Meeting
February 2 @ 11AM
Ministry Architects will lead us through an analysis of our current Confirmation Program and a consideration of how we may enhance it for the future.
If you have experience with or opinions on the Christ Church Confirmation Program, we would love you to be a part of our "Confirmation 2.0" planning meeting! All parishioners - including parents, mentors, and high school youth - are invited! We will meet on Sunday, February 2 from 11AM to 12:30PM at 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka. Lunch will be provided, so please let
Megan
know if you plan to be there and have any dietary requirements.
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Soul Fuel - Cupid's Cookies for College Students 
For our next Soul Fuel meeting we will be creating Valentine's Day care packages for our over 40 college students! We will decorate cookies, make Valentine cards, and assemble the packages. Click here for the
Sign-Up Genius for the baked goods and care package contributions. We will meet on
Sunday, February 9 at 4PM at Alison Walker's house: 859 Sheridan Road, Winnetka. Soul Fuel is our high school youth group that meets the second Sunday of every month. Friends are always welcome!
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Join us June 13-20 to Appalachia!
Why Appalachia?
- Help and learn from those living in rural poverty and substandard housing.
- Experience a new culture in a beautiful part of the country!
- Drive and make fun stops along the way.
What will we do?
Where will we stay?
Who will be on the trip?
- 8th-12th graders. All are welcome! Invite friends!
- Our Rector, Christopher Powell, and Director of Youth Ministries, Megan Miller, with adult chaperones.
- Other volunteers from around the country sharing our work week.
How much does it cost?
- The registration fee is $685 and covers all expenses for the week.
- Scholarship funds are available and confidential. Megan will be happy to talk to you about this option! We do not want the cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend.
How do I register? CLICK HERE
For more information or if you would like to sign-up, contact Megan.
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A Just Harvest -
Needs Your Help
Saturday, January 25
There are several ways you can help:
Purchase milk, fruit, and /or salad makings with Italian dressing
Help serve dinner onsite at AJH Community Kitchen
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This Week at Christ Church
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| Thursday, January 23 |
Start Time |
End Time |
Location |
| Rummage Sorting |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
Schroeder Building |
| Women's Bible Study |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Parish House Library |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Choir Room |
| Friday, January 24 |
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| Holy Caffeine Bible Study |
8:30 AM |
9:30 AM |
Church House/Lea Room |
| Doggie Lunch Play Group |
12:30 PM |
1:30 PM |
Parish House Great Hall |
| Sunday, January 26 |
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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 Choir |
9:30 AM |
10:30 AM |
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| Annual Meeting followed by Parish Brunch (Hospitality) |
10:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
Church/Sanctuary/McClain Room |
| Children & Youth Leadership Team Meeting |
12:30 PM |
2:00 PM |
784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka |
| 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, January 27 |
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| Friends in Faith |
10:00 AM |
11:00 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 |
5:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Parish House Guild Room |
| Confirmation Large Group--7th Grade |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
Church on the Hill |
| Tuesday, January 28 |
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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 |
4:30 PM |
5:10 PM |
Choir Room |
| Wednesday, January 29 |
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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, January 30 |
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| Rummage Sorting |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
Schroeder Building |
| Women's 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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[email protected].
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