Thursday, January 5, 2023 - Suicide Prevention
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Dear Friends in Christ,
I've preached many times before on bringing the topic of suicide out of the shame-filled shadows and into the light. As someone who experienced clinical depression earlier in life, I know first-hand the shocking allure of these dark and powerful thoughts.
I'm so grateful that newcomer parishioners, Richard TenHoor and Susan Toman, are willing to share from their own family story and from their own training in QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer. I have seen their presentation for this Sunday's Forum and it's excellent (see the Forum section below for more information).
The program is highly recommended for anyone over age 16. If older teens attend, it is recommended they attend with a parent. The staff team from Christ church will be available after the forum and at additional times to talk with anyone about mental health, suicidal thoughts, or healing from the impact of these.
And lastly, even as we look forward to gaining new tools and insights for prevention, we continue to commend to God all those whose death we were unable to prevent. A prayer from the Episcopal Resource, "Enriching our Worship 2:"
---Out of the depths we cry to you, merciful God, for your beloved child ____. Meet our confusion with your peace, our anger with forgiveness, our guilt with mercy, and our sorrow with consolation. Help us acknowledge the mystery that our lives are hidden with Christ in you, whose compassion is over all whom you have made. Amen.
With Hope,
Seth+
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Intercessory prayer is at the heart of a Christian community.
Please offer your prayers for the following people.*
Especially Now for parishioners: Kathy Dean, Kari Foote, Al Forristall
Especially Now for family and friends: Ian (friend of Willete Knopp), Christopher (relative of Ira Leidel), Holly Helf (RIP) and family
Long Term for parishioners: Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, Martha Vogel, Karol Rehm, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Molly Hiller, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Robin Govier (brother-in-law of Nancy Hills) Katie & Gabe, Benavides (daughter and son-in-law of Diane & Jack Holzman), Leslie Foote Grajewski (daughter of Kari and Bill Foote), Siggy Grajewski (grandson of Kari and Bill Foote), Chad, Justin, Teresa Dukes (mother of Alex Rikkers), Helga Rikkers (mother of Ben Rikkers), Rachel O’Brien (daughter of Lisa O’Brien) & James DesJardins, Jim Gramentine (father of Beth Durant), Wyatt Manger (grandnephew of DeDe Pitroff), Keegan James (friend of Sara Frieder), William, Esther Gone (sister-in-law of Lydia Gone), Cris Foshage (aunt of Emily Schley), Gloria Stanford (mother-in-law of Kathy Stanford), Dixie Jonas (mother of Maggie Dietrich), Skeeter (brother of Sonja Pavlik), Lana Sarnovska, Zinoviy Bilan, Stefania Bilan, Oleg Sarnovsky, and Hanna Sarnovska (friends of Kathy Stanford), Kurt Roesner (brother of John Roesner), TajMahal (mother of Sandy Kashou)
Homebound: Grace Haydon, Fred Delmenhorst, Joanne Smith
Serving in the Armed Forces: Charlie Kobussen (son of Denise & Tim Kobussen), Billy Manger and Tanner Plomb (nephews of DeDe Pitrof), Matthew Herbstreith (son of Tom Herbstreith), Anthony Oakley (nephew of Sandy Kashou)
Parents Expecting: Emmy & Mike French
Sunday Flowers: are given to the glory of God and in memory of A. James Mueller, Robert Wilson and Emily Wilson
Birthdays Next Week: Bill Walker, Eric Ayala, Jean Dodge, Emily Jetton, George Marek, Alexandra Bardunias, Ryan Robb
Anniversaries: none
*The Christ Church Endowment Trust offers a means for providing permanent, lasting support for the maintenance and programs of the Church. You are invited to honor your loved one with a gift to one fund or a combination of the four. Contact the Endowment Board Chair, Ted Durant, for more information.
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Newcomer Brunch January 22, 2023
We would like to invite all Newcomers to a brunch following the 9:30 am service on Sunday, January 22nd for an informal discussion with Seth and to become acquainted with some parishioners and others who also have an interest in Christ Episcopal Church.
Please let us know if you are able to attend and if you have small children who need nursery care.
Hope to see you on January 22nd! Please contact us to RSVP:
The Newcomers Committee
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Epiphany Film Group
Fr. Seth will facilitate zoom groups for 4 Thursdays in the season of Epiphany at 7:30am and 7:00pm. Choose the time that works best for you. The content for discussion will be very short films from scholars, preachers, poets related to theological themes in the season of Epiphany. First session is January 26. To sign up go here.
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Explore the Episcopal Church
with Fr. Seth
Led by Fr. Seth, the class will take place in the season of Lent, February 22 - March 23. Four in-person Thursday evenings and 2 Sunday mornings.
It will combine lecture, discussion, and liturgical experience, and give an overview of Church history, the Bible, and distinctive elements of the Episcopal Church. The class is open to those contemplating a deeper commitment to this tradition through confirmation and reception. The class is also open to those already confirmed/received but who are looking to review material and to make new connections with fellow parishioners. Sign up for the class here by February 12.
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday: January 15, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher:
Acolyte/Reader: Randy Dean
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter:
Ushers:
Newcomer Host: Katie Hermann, Steve Bruemmer
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Maddie Tomasi. Hattie O’Connor, Charlie Tomasi.
Lector: Lyn Slater
Prayer Reader: Margaret Cooper
Eucharistic Ministers: Fran Blom, Tom Aldridge, Betsy Head
Coffee Hour Hosts:
Set up: Mary and Denton Jones Clean up: Tom Aldridge. Alexa Aldridge
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Updating the Prayer Lists in the New Year
Intercessory prayer is at the heart of a Christian community. Many of you have added friends, families and neighbors to the long-term prayer list over the past year. Some of these people may have recovered from their crisis; some of them may have passed into the nearer presence of God; some may still very much depend on our prayer.
We will restart the prayer list based on our current concerns.
If you would like your name or the name of someone you care about to be on the restarted 2023 "Long-term" and "Serving in the Armed Forces" Prayer Lists,
please email Pam Eversfield by January 31st.
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Paper Offering Envelopes for 2023
If you would like a box of paper offering envelopes for 2023, please email your request to Pam. Remember that you also have the option of paying your offering through our secure website.
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Updating your address!
If you have recently moved, please make sure the church has your contact information so we can stay in touch. Contact Pam Eversfield with any changes. Thank you!
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Richard TenHoor and Sue Toman
If you are unable to join us in-person on Sunday, click the link below to watch the livestream.
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Childcare Provided!
in the Nursery Ages Birth - 5th Grade
THIS SUNDAY
Forum Topic:
Suicide Prevention: Pressing Hope in the Midst of Pain
Presented by Richard TenHoor and Sue Toman
on January 15h 10:45 in the Great Hall and Live-streamed
On May 14, 2013 our son, Eric, died by suicide or as we believe died from depression and ADHD. He was 22. On the outside, doing well, newly married, being considered for a promotion at work, kind, and generous. Yet, we did not know that on the inside he was hurting. We did not know his level of pain, his lack of hope, or that he was considering suicide.
We want to share our story, but in the context of hope. Our families and faith community can play a crucial role in suicide prevention. We will look at some of the warning signs for suicide and how simply asking the question, “Are you thinking about suicide?” can be the doorway for someone to help and hope.
Recommended for anyone over age 16. It is recommended that if older teens attend, they attend with a parent. The staff team from Christ church will be available after the forum and at additional times to talk with anyone about mental health, suicidal thoughts, or healing from the impact of these.
Richard TenHoor has his Master's in Social Work and worked in Michigan throughout much of his career in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Sue Toman, his wife, has her Master's in Public Administration. Similarly, she worked much of her career with prevention of child abuse and neglect. She finished her career working to improve child care in a 9 county region in Southwest Michigan.
After Eric's death, they both became certified to teach QPR-Question, Persuade, Refer, an evidence based suicide prevention workshop. "Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlech Maneuver help save lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. (QPR Institute.)
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Forum FACT CHECK from Tom:
Christ Church is Made a Sure Foundation:
91 Years and Counting Presented by Tom Scrivner
Fact check: Tom Scrivner misspoke in his history talk last Sunday and wants to set the record straight.
"The Rev. Sue Clark was the first woman ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Milwaukee, in 1987. She was the first female priest on staff at Christ Church, from 1987 to 1991. in 1991, Sue was named Priest in Charge upon the the retirement of Rector Bob Evans. Sue was a "three firster" at Christ Church. "
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You can see archived FORUM content, on our website here.
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An invitation from our Friends at the Gathering:
Celebrate Mardi Gras with The Gathering on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at
The Ivy House. 906 S. Barclay St. Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hope to see you there,
Lyn
And if you're interested in supporting the Gathering by being a sponsor of this event, Check our Sponsorship levels here or contact
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All Peoples Church
Food List Needs
The hot items are:
pancake mix
syrup
canned pasta (ravioli, spaghettio's, etc)
chunky soups
baked beans
canned pasta sauce
canned fruit
deodorant
toothpaste
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Thanks so much for your support!
Brian (Pantry Manager)
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From Father Seth Raymond Executive Director Hospitality Center
Thank you
for participating in the inaugural Light the Hospitality Center Christmas tree effort! Together, we created a beautiful tree at the Hospitality Center and raised a wonderful amount of money to support our work of meals, clothing, laundry, and spiritual care for those in need.
With the help of eleven congregations and some "at-large" community members, we raised $13,582 as of 1/4/2023! There will likely be a few additional gifts that trickle in in the coming week or so.
Happy New Year! Seth Raymond+
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with Professor Anne Bonds & Derek Handley |
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Beloved Community Reco's for 2023!
Workshops for Training & Understanding:
• UWM Mapping Racism & Resistance Volunteer Training January 18, 2023 in-person or virtual Register here
• Implicit Bias training on February 1, 6-8 p.m. at Nicolet High School.
• Roots of Racism: Housing Segregation in the US on
March 1, 6-8 p.m. at Nicolet High School.
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We will have confirmation class programing THIS Sunday January 15th, 2023.
We will have a planning session for the trivia night on February 10th, 2023. This planning will take about 10 minutes. Please be in the conference room behind the Great Hall immediately after the 9.30 AM service. After the planning session we will attend the adult forum. Mentors will take part in the planning and be present at the adult forum. I am looking forward to getting together with all the confirmands and the mentors for the first time this year! Oswald+
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Last Sunday,
27 children celebrated the feast of Epiphany with bedazzled crowns, king cake, and a liturgy of chalking the doors. If you want to see the kids' handiwork, check out their chalked blessings on the Great Hall door!"
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Sunday school is back in session on January 15th! Due to an ever-growing number of Sunday school students, we are changing the age divisions and the curriculum for the new year. For grades 3K-1st, kids will read stories from the Jesus Storybook Bible, learn Bible songs, and explore those sacred stories further through play. For grades 2nd-5th, students will get to act out Bible stories and respond creatively using the StoryMakers NYC curriculum.
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If you have not registered for Sunday school, please fill out this registration form. If you're interested in being a Sunday school assistant, mark your calendars for a teacher training on January 22 after the 9:30 AM service. Julie Davis, our new Sunday school coordinator, or Bailey Steger can answer any questions about Sunday school.
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Please Subscribe!
Contact our new Children's Ministry Coordinator Bailey Steger to keep informed about all the Children's programming.
Look for relevant info for kids on Fridays but you'll find it here in the Weekly Broadcast too. OR reach out to Fr. Oswald for information on Jr. High and High School Youth programming
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Did you know there's a General Recycling site?
Trying to clean house in the new year?
2101 W. Morgan. They take paints and electronics that people often need to recycle but isn’t part of their neighborhood pickup.
Usually open 7am - 5pm weekdays.
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Saving Us - by Katharine Hayhoe:
Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation on our changing planet. A Canadian climate scientist living in Texas, she negotiates distrust of data, indifference to imminent threats, and resistance to proposed solutions with ease. Over the past fifteen years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address climate change is talk about it—and she wants to teach you how.
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Future Posts from Team Wellness:
Mary Kay Anderson, Kari Foote, Betsy Head, Deacon Nancy Hills, Susan LaBudde, Maureen McCabe, Lisa O’Brien
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Walk-Run Club
Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. meet at red door (office entrance) of church. On for December 20th
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Check out New Titles!
Visit our shelf in the J.T. room, Lending Library Just sign out a book on the clipboard and enjoy a good read!
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Wellness Reads:
Monthly Book Suggestion:
The Happiness Hypothesis
by Jonathan Haidt
by Charlie Mackery
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TEAM WELLNESS Next Meetings: Join Us! 3rd Monday at 4pm on zoom
Team Wellness promotes wellness for the community.
Our next meeting will be in 2023—details to follow. Please reach out to Kari at Karifoote@mac.com with questions.
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Via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Kari Foote
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
Tonight January 12th
Slaters' Lakeview Inn, 6350 N. Lake Dr., WFB at 4:30 pm
Hope to see you tomorrow at Lyn Slater's home at 4:30 pm. Lyn's address is 6350 N. Lake Drive in WFB. Wine, n/a beverages, and light snacks will be provided for $3. Parking restrictions have been lifted -- so please park on the EAST side of Lake Drive or in the driveway.
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Christ Church Women’s
Book Study Group
INSPIRED Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans. Available on AMAZON here
WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited (anytime)
RESUMES WHEN: Mondays from 9:15 – 10:15 AM (optional social hour beforehand at 9:00), and every Monday thereafter
WHERE: On zoom
Zoom link HERE Password: “study”
Meeting ID: 837 0526 9913
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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Telling The Truth
The Gospel as Comedy,
Tragedy and Fairy Tale
by Frederick Buechner
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See further below for other ongoing opportunities for connection (Book Groups, Evening Prayer, Wednesday Contemplative service...etc).
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Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Join us through ZOOM for a short session of Lectio Divina followed by 15 minutes of Centering Prayer.
Lectio Divina: listening to a short passage, often from a psalm, and then, without comment, sharing the words or phrase that spoke to you.
Centering Prayer: a gentle, silent prayer in which individuals often use their own 'sacred word' to which they return when their thoughts wander - as thoughts always do. Beginners most welcome!
ZOOM
Meeting ID: 827 8771 3769
Passcode: CENTER
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Wednesday AM Contemplative
Eucharist
Service
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LIVE in the nave!
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:40. A short retreat in the middle of the week. So many of us are searching for a bit of peace in our busy lives. Even a few moments of deep connection with God, ourselves, and others can profoundly recharge us for the journey.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays there will be an opportunity in the Chapel for the laying on of hands and healing prayer. contact Fr. Oswald with any questions
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Wednesday + Thursday Evening Prayer |
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Wednesday and Thursday - 5:30pm
To call into Evening Prayer, call 312 626 6799
Type in Meeting ID 847 2947 4435
Passcode: 019453
The service is a beautiful expression of peace and calm at the end of the day and lasts only 20 minutes
On ZOOM: Join the meeting here
Newcomers are especially welcome.
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Download the latest Martha and Mary newsletter here
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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Please email both Julie Thauer and Pam Eversfield. As always, submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays to make it into the Thursday e-Weekly Broadcast for that week.
Please note:
Pam Eversfield manages the parish calendar and building use for events.
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events in the eWeekly Broadcast.
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Christ Church Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Worship
Jesus asks to love our neighbors as ourselves. In this spirit, we ask you to observe these protocols:
• Masks are welcome and optional
• For now, protocols for programs containing kids 4K and younger will follow the lead of WFB Schools.
• We will continue to ventilate the space with fresh air.
•We strongly encourage vaccination for all those who are eligible and we encourage the unvaccinated to wear a mask for their own protection.
• As always, our virus response will be subject to change based on new variants and other factors.
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Continue to watch this weekly newsletter for the most recent updates and changes.
The clergy are available by email:
In the case of a pastoral emergency,
contact Fr. Seth at 414-630-6143 or Fr. Oswald at 414-750-7165.
The church office is open Wednesdays from 8am - 2pm and
Thursdays from 10am-4pm. Please call ahead, 414-946-3368, if you need to see someone in person. Staff may be contacted by email throughout the week.
Email Pam for parish administration issues such as membership, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling by email.
Email Patrice for business and giving or pledging questions anytime or by phone on Wednesdays.
Email Julie for communication issues such as the e-Weekly Broadcast newsletter, the Sunday Bulletin, media, website or anytime or by phone on Thursdays in the office.
Email Alex for building and grounds issues
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