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April 16, 2020
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Share Your Reflections with Your Parish Family via Video
Dear Friends,
Patrick Rooney, our Vestry Chair of Communications, and I would love to hear from you and your family! The idea is that the
videos we are now sending out to the parish will continue into the future--and
you all
will provide the content. This is a way for us to be the church, to stay connected to each other, and to let us know how you're doing in the midst of this current hiatus. The subject matter can be of your choosing--your thoughts, what you miss about being in church together, a poem, or just a 'shout out' from your family to your church family. Be creative. Parents, your kids are likely well versed in this and can no doubt provide excellent leadership!!
The important thing is that everyone does one and that it's no more than two minutes long.
Patrick has provided information below about how to shoot the videos at home and send them to him.
Roll Cameras,
Christopher
Suggestions for Recording Video
Lighting: position a lamp with at least 60w soft white bulb behind your device. Evenbetter is having one on either side, but the very least is one behind the camera. This will illuminate your face and eliminate dark shadows or a dark, murky profile.
Sound: if you have ear buds, use them. Otherwise, be close enough to your device so your full voice is captured. Avoid large or cavernous rooms that may cause an echo. Of course, if you have a professional microphone please feel free to use that!
Positioning: position yourself about 3 feet away from the device with the frame starting just below the shoulders. Too close and your head will fill the frame, and too far you'll look, well, too far. Prop your device on something at eye level. If you're sitting, an easy fix is to stack books or use a box. Be sure to use something heavier than your device as a back stop to lean against.
Sending video file: there are a number of options to send the file. You can upload it to Dropbox or Google Drive and send the link to
[email protected]. You can also use a file transfer provider such as
https://wetransfer.com/ and send to the same email (it's free to send files up to 2GB, but you will see ads).
God didn't create the world in a day, so give yourself a break and record as many 'takes' as you like. Only you will know the final tally!
Thank you for sharing!
Patrick
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Friday - Holy Caffeine via Zoom
April 17, 2020, 08:30 AM CT
Please join our Rector, Christopher Powell, for
Holy Caffeine, a study of the Bible for all ages. We meet on Fridays from 8:30-9:30AM. We are currently diving into the the Minor Prophets with this week looking at the book of the prophet Hosea.
The NEW Zoom video login information is:
Meeting ID: 197 505 670
Password: 41020
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,197505670#,,#,41020# US (Chicago)
If you have issues dialing in feel free to email
Christopher.
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Coffee with Christopher
****NEW DAY THURSDAY MORNINGS***
April 23, 2020, 08:00 AM CT
Please join our Rector, Christopher Powell, for a video coffee on Thursday, April 23rd at 8AM CT.
Start your day with Christopher and your fellow CCW parishioners for prayer and questions regarding our way forward in these unprecedented times.
The Zoom information below will be the same every week.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 710 034 466
Password: 991005
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,710034466# US (Chicago)
If you have issues dialing in feel free to email
[email protected]
or text 646-460-9502
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Women's Bible Study
The Challenge of Paul
Today at 9:30AM
Women's Bible Study meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11am on Zoom. From now through June 4, we return to our study of Saint Paul with the theologian John Dominic Crossan, using materials from Faith and Reason. (
Click here for more information on the series.) For Zoom meeting details, more information, or to be added to our weekly email list,
contact
Megan.
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Friends in Faith Will Meet
Mondays at 10:00AM
The Friends in Faith are meeting at our usual time on Mondays from 10:00AM to 11:00AM via Zoom.
We want the congregation to know that anyone is welcome to join us! We follow a format of praying for people on the parish prayer list out loud together, then we share in ten minutes of silent prayer or meditation, and then one of us leads the group in a discussion of something they have brought to share with the group, usually of a spiritual nature.
For the Zoom meeting information, or to get on our email list, contact Elizabeth.
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Christ Church Centering Prayer Group
The Christ Church Centering Prayer group is continuing to meet through Zoom while we are all sheltering in place. We meet on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00PM. We are finding that our meditation practice is more helpful than ever during this unsettling time. Please consider joining us for twenty minutes of "resting in God" followed by discussion about Centering Prayer and fellowship. For a Zoom invitation, please email
Elizabeth Clemmitt. Beginners are welcome!
A Basic Guide to Centering Prayer:
- Choose a "sacred word" or words as the symbol of your intention to consent to God's presence and action within. (Examples: Love, Peace, God, Jesus, Silence, Stillness, Calm, Faith, Trust, Yes; or in other languages: Amor, Shalom, Amen.)
- Sitting comfortably and with eyes closed, settle briefly and then silently introduce the sacred word(s) you have chosen as the symbol of your consent to "rest in God."
- When you become aware of thoughts, return ever-so-gently to the sacred word.
- You may set a timer for twenty minutes (or five or ten if you are new to this practice.) At the end of the prayer period, come out of the silence slowly, perhaps with a familiar prayer.
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Register in advance of this meeting
here.
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Children and Youth Programming
All of our regularly scheduled children's and youth programs are now meeting remotely
 on Zoom until we reunite in person. Please join us! Every week we have the following:
- Playgroup for our youngest children and their parents and caregivers. Wednesdays 9:30-10AM.
- Sunday School for children age 3 through 4th grade. Sundays 11-11:30AM.
- Club 56 for youth in 5th and 6th grade. Wednesdays 6-6:50PM.
For the Zoom meeting details, contact
Melissa.
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Confirmation Whole Group Gatherings
Even though the building is closed, the Confirmation Program continues! We will meet remotely on Zoom until we are able to gather in person again. Below are our upcoming April gatherings. Email Megan for the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
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Kids Connection
Sunday, April 19, 4:00PM
All 3rd-4th graders are invited to gather for our monthly Kids Connection on Sunday, April 19, 4:00-4:50PM. Our liturgical theme will be the Easter season, as we celebrate being part of the community of Jesus, and learning ways to follow his example and teachings. We will reconnect, have a short lesson, and play some games!
For the Zoom meeting information, or to get on our email list, contact Melissa.
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May First Friday Faves - Improv with Second City! 
We end our first year of First Friday Faves with a grand finale! Second City will lead us in an improv workshop on Zoom!
All 5th through 8th graders and their friends are invited. Friday, May 1 from 6-7PM.
RSVP: If you can, please let
Megan know if you can join us and any friends you are bringing by Friday, April 24. If we get more than 14 people, we need to schedule a second teacher so that we can break up into two groups. The suggested donation is $20 per participant to cover the cost. When you RSVP,
Megan will send you the Zoom meeting details and options for making a donation.
What could be better at this time than lots of LAUGHS?!?
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Fun Things to Do This Week
Check out this "SmartArt" lesson with parishioner and art teacher Helen Dreiske. Helen shows how to make something fun from
random "found" objects at home!
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Create a COVID-19 Time Capsule for your family. Here's a template to follow:
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Celebrate spring-even on a rainy day-- with this beautiful and easy paper tulip craft:
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If you are watching a lot of movies these days, try out this child-friendly recipe for movie theater pretzels:
For some fun pretzel lore, including the pretzel's connection to Christianity, check this out:
Click Here
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Please Remember In Your Prayers
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The sick and those in any need or trouble, especially:
Elliston Morris, The Maskal Family,
Max Rempel, Beth, Larry, Myra Fuguet, David Benedict, Dean Goossen, Sharon Lee, Lexi,
Brett Lowry, Jonathan Lowry, Jody Charlton, Megan Eckroat, Sarah & Zach, John, Carole, Steve, and their family, Dr. Dave, Susie Anderson, Anne Pierce, Schuyler Henderson, Jane and family, Choffy, Christine G., Peter, Heather Campbell, Jim Rogan, Bradley, Grace Rempel, Lew Petry, Tony, Dawn Gorman, John & Mary Ann Falconer, BJ Chimenti, Rhea Lopez, Dan Harmon, Pat O'Kane-Trombly, Virginia Wharton, Alex U., Preston C., Bill Campeau, James Corbett, Eric Cohen, Octavia Zegers, Marilyn, Larry & Cindy, Mitch, Jill Spencer, Laura Lowry, Paul Davies, Kristie.
For those who have recently died: Jean Jones, mother of Rick Jones.
Lifting Up Our Prayers
We keep an ongoing parish prayer list in the church office. Please email or call the church office to enter your prayer requests. Unless you indicate otherwise, names will be kept for one month's time. Friends in Faith, as well as our lay chaplains and our clergy, will be lifting up these names in prayer. Private prayer needs may be shared with the clergy at any time. Each prayer is an opening to God's healing grace at work in our lives.
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A Just Harvest -
Needs Your Help 
A Just Harvest has an ongoing Wish List which they have asked us to share with our Parish.
In this time of staggering unemployment and great uncertainty, they continue to serve a very needy population 7 days a week.
If you are able to donate one or more items
,from the list below, they would be very appreciative.
Wish List:
Juice boxes, juice cans 5-8oz., water bottles 8-10-12oz., Capri Suns.
Canned goods:broth (chicken and veggie), chili, vegetarian beans, vegetables.
Dry goods: beans, pasta, rice etc.
Utensils: pre. pkg. 4 piece knife/fork/spoon/napkin, pre. pkg. hand wipes 70% alcohol.
Cleaning supplies: Lysol and Clorox, Lysol spray that cleans the air, disinfecting hand soap. PLEASE NO TOILET BOWL CLEANER.
We understand that things are limited and or not available, just do the best you can.
If you order an item online, please have it sent to:
A Just Harvest
7649 N Paulina
Chicago, IL. 60626
attn: Mark L
. Williams
Or you can drop off the item at AJH. If you choose to drop off, please call first so they know you are coming:
773 262-1766 kitchen
773 262-2297 office
Drop off times 9AM-11AM 2PM-5PM(SAT-SUN 2-3PM)
WE SERVE LUNCH 12-2PM
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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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