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March 12, 2020
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The following events are CANCELLED:
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Connections: Thurs. March 12, 5:30-7:15PM
"Putting Your Finances in Order in the Digital Age"
Raymond James, the employer for Nancy Free, our speaker, is not letting their employees participate in group gatherings during this coronavirus outbreak. We will reschedule this in the fall.
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Cancelled - Festive St. Patrick's Day Coffee Hour
Following Sunday's 9:30AM Service
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Cancelled - Evensong & Supper - March 15, 5:30PM
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Cancelled - 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat - March 13
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Cancelled - 7th Grade Confirmation Gathering
March 16 - 6 to 7:30PM
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March 2020
Vestry Highlights
The Christ Church Vestry met on March 9th from 7-9PM in the 470 Maple Library.
Discussed precautions in light of the Corona Virus/COVID 19. In the interest of caution, we have made a few changes to our services to mitigate the spreading of germs for the next few weeks:
- For the Peace, we will refrain from shaking hands, hugging or fist bumps and encourage parishioners to share their Peace with a wave or offer a "peace sign".
- During Holy Communion for the next few weeks, we will refrain from using the common cup.
- We will stand at the rail as opposed to kneeling to mitigate transferring germs to the hand rail.
- Church staff will undertake deep cleaning of the church and wipe down high traffic areas more frequently.
Celebrated the First Friday potluck and First Friday Fave for our youth.
Reviewed progress of Invite, Welcome, Connect activities.
Updated on the progress of the Communication Team to upgrade the church database and plan for additional communications activities.
Received an update on the search for a new Associate Rector. Two candidates will visit the church in the next month for more extensive interviews.
The Organization Committee delivered an update on the organizational review with staff interviews happening this week.
Prayed for the health and welfare of parishioners and their families.
If you have questions or comments or would like to become more involved, please ask a friendly Vestry Member or email [email protected]. The next CCW Vestry meeting is on April 13, 2020.
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I Will, with God's Help: A Peace & Justice Event - Monday, March 16-7:00PM
The last call-and-response of the Baptismal Covenant is when the Celebrant asks the congregation, "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?" We respond, "I will, with God's help." Our newly formed Peace & Justice Committee is on a journey to seek ways to live out this ask from our faith.
Given the complexities of today's world and our own lives, we will work to discover together how we are individually called to strive for peace and justice in ways that grow our faith.
Join fellow parishioners on March 16 at 7:00PM to hear author Robin DiAngelo speak about her current book White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. This is a free FAN (Family Awareness Network) event held at the Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. We will gather immediately following the talk at the home of Eric Hillerbrand & Jenny Smith, 634 Prairie Ave., Wilmette for wine and discussion. Even if you haven't read the book, come. This will be akin to a verbal Cliff/Spark notes on the book.
On Sunday, April 19 we will gather for supper and a discussion of the book by Isabel Wilkerson entitled The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration. Details to follow.
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Women's Bible Study
For Lent, the Women's Bible Study is reading non-canonical texts together. Using
The New New Testament, we are reading The Gospel of Mary, The Acts of Paul and Thecla, The Thunder: Perfect Mind, and The Odes of Solomon. (Here is a
link to a video about The New New Testament and non-canonical texts.) We'd love for you to join us! We meet in the Library of the Parish House at 470 Maple every Thursday from 9:30 to 11AM. We will NOT meet on March 26 during Spring Break. Let
Megan know if you would like to be on our email list or have any questions.
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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 for more information. We also invite you to engage Christopher about his experience in January.
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SAVE the DATE!
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020
Save the date for one of the most popular events of the year!
Share an evening filled with delicious food and friends - both old and new.
Stay tuned for additional details.
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Memorials for Easter Music and Flowers
The deadline to donate and have it in the
bulletin is April 2 at 5PM.
In the spirit of Resurrection and new life, Easter allows us the opportunity to support these beautiful ministries and at the same time honor and remember loved ones and others who have been important in our lives. To send your information to us
online click here
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Or complete the form below and return it to the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket.
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Kids Connection - March 15
Kids Connection is our monthly program for 3rd and 4th graders to get together and connect with their faith and each other. The focus is on games, crafts, and having fun! Our next Kids Connection is Sunday, March 15, 4:00-4:50PM. We will hear about the holy season of Lent, learn about St. Patrick whose saint's day falls during Lent, and sample some green foods to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! We meet in the Children's Chapel room on the Nursery level.
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Seeking Youth Readers for The Passion
On April 5, we kick off Holy Week by concluding our Palm Sunday service with a dramatic reading of The Passion play. We are looking for youth to read the part of Narrator, Jesus, Judas, Pilate, Peter, Caiaphas and more! We will rehearse on Saturday, April 4 at 9AM. Let
Megan know if you are interested!
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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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A Just Harvest -
Needs Your Help 
Saturday, March 28, 4:30-6:30PM
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, March 12 |
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 |
| Connections |
5:30 PM |
7:15 PM |
McClain Room/Kitchen/Lea Room |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Choir Room |
| Friday, March 13 |
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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 |
| Confirmation Retreat--8th Grade |
6:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Church on the Hill |
| Sunday, March 15 |
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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 |
| Special Coffee Hour--St. Patrick's Day Theme |
10:40 AM |
11:30 AM |
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| Inquirers Class |
10:45 AM |
11:45 AM |
Church House/Lea Room |
| Kids Connection 3rd-4th Grade |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Church on the Hill |
| 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, March 16 |
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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 |
| 7th Grade Whole Group Confirmation Meeting |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
McClain Room, 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka |
| Tuesday, March 17 |
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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, March 18 |
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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 |
| Men's Lunch |
12:30 PM |
2:00 PM |
Little Ricky's - Winnetka |
| 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 19 |
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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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