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February 27, 2020
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This Sunday after our 9:30AM Service
"Our Changing Climate - The Case for Connecting the Dots"
Sunday morning we offer a special treat. Kate Varley, parishioner Rachel Varley's daughter, is a certified member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, which is part of the Climate Reality Project, the organization founded in 2006 by former VP Al Gore. There are over 20,000 climate leaders now and we're tasked with catalyzing a global solution to the climate crisis. Kate will be giving her presentation in the sanctuary after today's 9:30AM service.
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What are You Giving Back for Lent?
Traditional Lenten practice can be "giving back" as well as "giving up."
Lent is a great chance to do some extra volunteering.
Christ Church Hosts Families
from Family Promise March 1-8
Christ Church is getting ready
to host a new group of transitionally homeless families in Church House the week of March 1-8, and we need lots of help!
We provide these families a safe place to sleep, healthy meals, hospitality and fellowship. We play a critical role while they work with Family Promise to create a pathway to permanent self-sufficiency and stability.
New to Family Promise? Come for an orientation to the program on 2/18 at 7PM or 3/1 at 4PM in the Lea Room at Church House. RSVP to Elizabeth Parkinson below.
We need volunteers of all ages to help with: 
- Setup and Cleanup
- Evening Meals
- Evening Activities
- Overnight Hosting
- Fellowship and Hospitality
To volunteer, visit the Christ Church website, where you'll find the Signup Genius under Serve/Local Outreach or click
HERE
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This Sunday, March 1 we will again be collecting for the New Trier Township Food Pantry which serves approximately 100 families from our on community each month.
This month we will be collecting the following items after both services:
- Muffin/Cake/Brownie mixes
- Canned Fruit
- Pasta Sauce
- Laundry Detergent (Smaller sizes!)
Please bring your items to the Prevost Cloister or donate cash to offset the cost of items purchased by the church each month (any surplus money is given directly to the pantry each month to purchase items as needed).
Thank you for your generosity!
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Five Sundays between March 1 - April 26, 10:45AM
Would you like to learn more about the Episcopal Church? Here is something just for  you! We are offering an Inquirers' Class which covers a comprehensive introduction to the Episcopal Church. The class consists of five sessions, each with a different topic. All classes will be taught by Christopher and will be held on Sundays from 10:45-11:30AM in the Lea Room. Dates are Mar. 1, Mar. 8, Mar. 15, April 19, and April 26. As part of the class, we will be using the book A People Called Episcopalians, but you do not have to purchase the book, we will have copies available.
After the completion of the class, any participants who wish to do so may be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church at Confirmation on May 5 at 7:30PM at Christ Church. Please register for the class with Charlotte McGee in the church office (847-446-2850) or [email protected]. Childcare will be available.
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Sunday Morning Study - This Sunday, March 1
We hope you will join us for a new discussion group,
Sunday Morning Study
, beginning March 1 (see list of other dates,
below).
We will meet in the Art Room (on the Nursery Level, next to the Acolyte Vesting Room) at 11:00 (so you
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ll have time to visit the coffee hour first!), and will end around 11:45.
Lesson Plans that Work
, a curriculum published by The Episcopal Church, designed to follow the Revised Common Lectionary, and the readings from the morning services will serve as a starting point for discussion. No advance preparation is needed. Participants are welcome to come once, now and then, or regularly, as fits their schedule.
Amanda MacDonald will serve as facilitator, using the Ubuntu Bible Study method as a means of structuring the conversation. Barbara Jones will send weekly email reminders. If you would like to be on this list, please send word to Barbara Jones.
Meeting dates in March and April will be: March 1, March 8, March 22, March 29, April 19, and April 26. Further dates will be announced later.
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Connections: Thurs. March 12, 5:30-7:15PM "Putting Your Finances in Order in the Digital Age"
Technology continues to change the face of how we transact, save, and invest. On March 12, as a part of our on-going Adult Formation series "Connections", you will learn what you need to know to optimize digital tools and create your own personal financial roadmap and Legacy. This discussion will be led by parishioner Nancy Free who is a CFP and a Financial Advisor at Raymond James.
5:30-6:15PM - Supper in the McClain Room
6:15-7:15PM - Program/Discussion in the Lea Room
(The nursery will be open from 5:15-7:30.)
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Understanding & Analyzing Systemic Racism - March 26-28
What exactly is racism, and how does it operate in our society? Please consider  attending this in-depth 2.5 day workshop offered in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese. The workshop is called "Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism", and it runs March 26-28 (Thurs. evening through Saturday afternoon), down in Hyde Park. A core group of our parishioners have attended and Christopher attended the most recent session in January. It would be great if we could gather some parishioners to attend together in March. This experience offers a history-based view of how racism is baked into the fiber of America. If you'd like to be a part of a team going from Christ Church, register on the crossroadsantiracism.org website. Follow the prompts for "workshops."
Note that attendance is required at all 3 days of the workshop. Please email Charlotte McGee at for more information. We also invite you to engage Christopher about his experience in January.
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For our upcoming children's service project "Thanking Our First Responders" (Tues. March 3 after school), we will be assembling gift baskets for the Winnetka police and fire departments to thank them for keeping us safe, and we will include homemade treats. If you enjoy baking, would you be willing to bake a batch of goodies for this?
We have four bakers so far and could definitely use more!
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Thanking our First Responders, Tuesday, March 3, 3:30
A Couple first responders will be visiting us during this event!
Children and their parents/caregivers are invited to the McClain Room Tuesday, March 3, 3:30-4:15, to make creative thank you cards and treat baskets for our local police and firefighters, to thank them for keeping our communities safe! A delicious and healthy after school snack will be served. This is for the whole community, so please bring friends, Brownie troops, Cub Scout dens, etc.! For age 5 and over. We are partnering with The Alliance for Early Childhood for this event.
Please
RSVP to Melissa Durbin as we have a limited capacity for this event.
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First Friday Faves - March 6 
March 6 is our next First Friday Faves. The theme is all things CREATIVE! We will play games and eat pizza, as always, but this month there will also be a variety of artistic options. Thank you to Regan Christopolous who will be helping host and leading the kids in
TIE-DYI
N
G! Thank you to Sarah McCool who will teach us how to create beautiful bouquets; everyone will make a vase to take home. All fifth through eighth graders and their friends are invited! Friday, March 6 from 6-7:30PM in the Great Hall at 470 Maple Street. Please
RSVP so we will have the right amount of supplies!
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Soul Fuel - March 9 
Our high school youth (9th - 12th graders) will gather on Sunday, March 8 at 4PM in the Soul Fuel room on the top floor of the church, 784 Sheridan Road. Since this is our Lenten meeting, our theme is reflection. Come find out what "Morning Pages" are. We will also talk about
WHO will
PREACH at our Mother's Day Youth Service, so please come if you are interested or have a nomination. Friends are always welcome. We'll have snacks. RSVP:
[email protected].
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8th Grade Confirmation Retreat - March 13 
It has been almost two wonderful years of formation for Confirmation with our current eighth graders. One very special part of Confirmation is the eighth grade retreat, which is coming up on Friday, March 13. We will be at the church from 6-10PM doing all kinds of fun (and spiritual!) stuff.
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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.
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.
For more information or if you would like to register? CLICK HERE
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Join Christopher at 12:00PM - Session II
RSVP
by email
to
[email protected]
to register.
The school has its own parking lot and we will be happy to reserve parking spaces for any attendees. This is a very favorite day at Holy Family School and we hope to see you there!
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A Just Harvest -
Needs Your Help 
Tuesday, March 10, 5:00-7:00PM
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, February 27 |
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, February 28 |
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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, March 1 |
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| Family Promise |
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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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| Sunday Study Group |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
Art Room (on the Nursery Level), 784 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka |
| Welcome Co. Meeting |
10:30 AM |
11:30 AM |
Church/Sanctuary |
| Inquirers Class |
10:45 AM |
11:45 AM |
Church House/Lea Room |
| Children & Youth Leadership Team Meeting |
11:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
Soul Fuel Room, 784 Sheridan Road |
| Family Promise Training |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Church House/Lea Room |
| Monday, March 2 |
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| Family Promise |
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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 |
| Tuesday, March 3 |
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| Family Promise |
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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 |
| Thanking Our First Responders |
3:30 PM |
4:15 PM |
COH |
| Youth Choir: 3rd Grade |
4:30 PM |
5:10 PM |
Choir Room |
| Wednesday, March 4 |
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| Family Promise |
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| Mather Lent Worship |
9:30 AM |
10:30 AM |
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| Wednesday Playgroup |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
McClain Room |
| Senior Lunch Group |
12:00 PM |
1:30 PM |
Little Ricky's |
| 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, March 5 |
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| Family Promise |
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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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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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