Thursday, October 13, 2022 - New Options for Communion
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Dear Friends in Christ,
A mentor once told me, “Good administration is a form of pastoral care because thoughtful organization helps put people at ease.” With these words in mind, I offer just a quick note about the administration of holy communion: our new options, along with the removal of an old practice.
The primary change involves the wine at the 9:30am service.
This is the language which will appear in the bulletin.
- To receive the wine you have 3 choices: a) drink from the common cup, b) hold out the host and let the chalice bearer dip (intinct) the host and place it in on your tongue c) receive from a small individual glass at a separate station (one located in the side aisle across from the altar, and one in the chapel). NOTE: Best hygiene practices keep multiple hands out of the chalice; we will no longer have people intinct their own host.
In seminary, this last point was made often and loudly: hands carry many more germs than the mouth because of all of the surfaces they touch. If you are someone who has been inticting, I know you personally have never touched the wine with your fingers, but those who hold the chalice know that others have, especially kids. Thank you for being open to new options.
Sometimes I marvel at how far we’ve come from the height of the pandemic when our doors were locked, human contact discouraged, and receiving communion of any kind was just a distant hope. If I knew someone who worked on the vaccines, I would give them a hug and holy kiss.
Peace and Blessing,
Seth+
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TONIGHT No Registration Necessary!
Using short content from articles, film clips and other sources, we will gather on zoom for 30 minutes of reflection, followed by an optional 30 minutes of hang-out time. We will begin with using one short daily meditation from Franciscan priest and author, Richard Rohr.
Thursdays at 7:30am or 7:00pm.
Today's brief meditation is here.
Zoom link HERE. Meeting ID: 892 9894 2116
Passcode: pause
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Stewardship 2023:
Living Stones
Thank you for your faithful generosity!
By now we hope you have received the stewardship mailing which includes the pledge card for 2023. If we missed you, please feel free to reach out to the office. For those who prefer to fill out the card electronically, simply go here.
We are deeply grateful that you would prayerfully consider a pledge to the parish for 2023. We are hoping to have all pledges collected by November 13. Your generosity helps create a spiritual home where all are welcome.
2023 Stewardship Team
Beth Durant (Chair), Steve Bruemmer, Loni Hagerup, Joan King, Ben Rikkers, Julie Thauer, The Rev. Seth Dietrich
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Stewardship FAQs
1. What is a pledge?
A pledge is a sacred commitment to give a certain portion of household income to the parish for the following calendar year. In many ways, it is a spiritual practice. On a practical level, it helps us form the parish budget for next year.
2. What do people typically give?
At Christ Church, pledges range from $150 to $23,500. Last year, 186 households pledged with an average pledge of $3,400. Everyone is in a very different financial position, and every pledge is deeply appreciated.
3. What is the concept of "tithing?"
Like many Christian traditions, the Episcopal Church encourages "the biblical standard of the tithe for financial stewardship" (Canon III 6.2.iii). Tithing 10% of income comes from the practice of the ancient Israelites bringing the first 10% of their harvest to the Temple. While some of us are there; many of us are still on the journey to get there.
4. Who knows about my pledge?
Pledging amounts are kept highly confidential. Only the financial administrator, Patrice Hansen, and Fr. Seth has access.
5. What if I have questions about parish finances?
We are more than happy to provide a copy of the parish budget as well as answer any questions. Contact the parish wardens, Ben Rikkers or Penny Cruse for more information.
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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: John Oster, Martha Vogel, Karol Rehm, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Nancy Morris, Rachel Kolb
Especially Now for family and friends: Cynthia Wagner-Kahler (RIP), Betsy Hahn (mother of the Rev. Kate Byrd, our former associate rector at CC), Keegan James (friend of Sara Frieder)
Long Term for parishioners: Harry Banzhaf, Tim Hancock, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Gigi Short, Molly Hiller, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Thea Brunsell (aunt of Susan LaBudde), 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), Roger Carrington (brother of Helen Benton), 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: 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, Sarah & Michael Finke (daughter of Beth & Ted Durant), Ingrid & Andrew Davis, Megan & Tom Allen (son of Ann & Don Allen),
Thanksgiving for the birth of Ian Sigmund to parents Leslie & Ian Grajewski; grandson of Kari & Bill Foote
Sunday Flowers: Given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving
for our grandchildren, Charlotte, Saoirse, Aoife, and Lucy and
for all of God’s blessings by Sandy and Dave Honecker.
**Birthdays Next Week: Joshua Liberatore, Belle Sevenich, David Short, Elizabeth Casey, Andrea Frankenberry, Susan Lovern, Brain Casey Jennifer Jetton, Katie Ruetz, Steve Hugener.
**Anniversaries Next Week: Hilary & John Graham, Julie & Todd Gaulke, Miann & David Navarre, Sybil & Greg Bell, Brenda & George Grubisic
*If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, email Fr. Seth and Pam. Include your relationship to the person and, if you are willing, a brief reason for the request which will be shared with the clergy and prayer team. This helps to create a connection to the person prayed for beyond simply their name and will be kept strictly confidential.
** Please let Pam know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary.
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Click here to see all the activities scheduled this month and beyond on the Christ Church calendar.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with our online Church directory, try refreshing the browser window. (press Ctrl R on Windows or Cmd R on a Mac)
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October 23, 2022
Bright Spots and Big Challenges
10:45am
in the Great Hall
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Alan Borsuk
Senior Fellow at Marquette Law School
Bright Spots and Big Challenges
Alan will give us a tour of the Wisconsin education landscape as elections set the stage for big decisions. There are good things going on in many schools, but it’s tough going for those promoting education excellence these days. And the outcome of the election for governor will say a lot about what happens next.
Alan Borsuk was a reporter and editor at the Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from 1972 to 2009 and has been a senior fellow at Marquette Law School since 2009. He was focused his journalistic work on education issues since the mid 1990s, and continues to write columns for the Journal Sentinel.
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You can see last week's Forum presentation by columnist James Causey, as well as other archived forum content, on our website here.
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Gathering Bags THIS Saturday:
Please join us to assemble Gathering Bags this Saturday, October 15 at 9 a.m. in the Great Hall. All ages welcome!
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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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The 19th Sunday after Pentecost
8am service Quiet service indoors
Serving This Sunday:
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Tom Watson
Acolyte/Reader: Bonnie Thomson
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Tom Tennessen
Ushers: *Bruce Dunn, Gretchen Holder, Peter Tomasi
Crucifer
Eucharistic Ministers: Tim Kobussen, Fran Blom
Lector: Donna Recht
Prayer Reader: Tom Aldridge
Coffee Hour Hosts:
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Set up Mary Kay Anderson
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Clean up: Draper Family
Newcomer Hosts: Katie Hermann, Steve Bruemmer
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Trunk or TREAT
Not just for kids!
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Looking for a safe and fun community based way to celebrate Halloween? Join fellow church members from Christ Church and friends from Bay Shore Lutheran Church as we trunk-or-treat together!
Show up, or sign-up with the QR code in the ad at right or the link below to volunteer your time and creativity by decorating your trunk and handing out candy.
Have a cool car to show off? Don't get too many trick-or-treaters at your house? This is a great way to get into the fall season and enjoy seeing the joy of children on this day.
Sunday, October 30th 1-3pm
Bay Shore Lutheran Church Parking lot (behind the church enter on Wildwood Ave. south of Hampton Rd.)
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Taste of Africa Benefit Dinner
benefiting Sojourner
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, 5:30
Contact Tonya Smith for information:
(414) 810-1826. Tickets: $125
This fundraising event is hosted by Dolly Grimes-Johnson, former Director of Sojourner Truth House for 36 years. All proceeds will benefit the shelter through the Dolly Grimes-Johnson Legacy Fund.
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Fall 2022 Children's Ministry Calendar can be found here
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Families!
Our nursery is staffed and open for all children, birth through 3 years old starting on September 11, from 9:15-10:45AM.
Sunday School meets for grades Pre3/4k-5th grade from 9:15AM until returning to worship during the passing of the peace. Calendar, locations, and classes will be shared in more detail next week. If you would like to volunteer to teach, please see the article below and contact Aaron Shoppa.
A Note on Preschool 3 year olds: We recognize that children grow at different stages and not all children are at the same areas of development at a specific age. If you think your child is ready to join us in Sunday School, then please do so. If not, the nursery is always available for children, birth through 3 years old. Feel free to make the best choice for your child, and if that varies from week to week or even at the mid-year point, that is totally okay!
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High School Youth
This Sunday at 10:45 am.
We are still in need of mentors to accompany our youth as they examine their faith and life. You can make a big difference in the life of a youth by your presence, prayers, and encouragement.
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Acolyte Sign-up
Now is the time to sign-up to be an acolyte this fall. Young people are encouraged to help lead worship through the roles of torchbearer (3rd-5th grade) and crucifer (6th-12th grade).
No experience necessary as training can be available the day your child is signed up for or through a session at an upcoming youth group gathering (we will also have some training videos available to review soon - see below!). When signed-up please be at the church no later than 9:15AM, or 9:00AM if it is your child's first time.
Sign-up by adding your child's name to this LIST that Jean Bieszk created or by contacting her via email.
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Beloved Community Team and Outreach have put together a list of “matches” of talents and interests with specific charitable organizations to offer opportunities for engagement. Find something you care passionately about and get involved here
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SAVE the DATE
December 4th 10am - Noon in the Great Hall
We’re back! After running virtually for the last two years, we are excited to be back in person. Please mark your calendars for our Gifts of Hope alternative giving fair on December 4 from 10am-noon in the Great Hall. More details will be here in the weeks to come
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Winter Wear Collection at All Peoples church
New or gently used gloves, mittens, scarves and winter jackets size infant through high school can be donated to All Peoples Church.
Simply place your donations next to the red wagon October 6-30th!!!
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Our diocesan relationship with St. Marc's Jeanette in Haiti has it's 40th birthday this year! There is much exciting news to share as the relationship is re-organized: new project leadership, new clergy leadership, and new organizational and accounting structures all place an emphasis on Haiti becoming more self-sufficient and self-governed.
There is a Haiti Project newsletter dedicated to the Haiti Project, put together by the new Diocesaen liaison to the project: Caroline Senn. Take a look! |
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Volunteer Opportunities at All Peoples Church
for Families and Adults
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Work Weekend - Garden Clean Up
Shift #1: Saturday, October 15 @ 9am-Noon
Shift #2: Saturday, Oct. 15 @ 1-4pm
Shift #3: Sunday, Oct 16 @ 12:30-3:30pm
It’s almost time to put the All Peoples garden to bed for the season and we could really use your help.
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St Francis Blessed the Animals.
It is our commission to ensure they can live well on our planet.
Many Christ Church neighbors and parish members brought their pets to our garden to blessed by Fr. Oswald and Fr. Seth. including 2 guinea pigs and one cranky pooch who undoubtedly felt better after receiving a blessing from Fr. Oswald... from a distance! Check with Julie to see if your pet was photographed.
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Walk-Run CLUB
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.
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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:
Mindful Christian
by Dr. Irene Kraegel
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Healthy Habits
7 tips for making exercise part of your daily routine
The fact that getting regular exercise can boost your physical health is hardly news, but did you know that it can also help improve your mental health? ...read more
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Recipe Corner:
Colombian-Style Green Beans Cooked in Milk
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TEAM WELLNESS Next Meetings: Join Us!
- Monday October 17 at 4pm, and Monday, November 21 at 4pm.
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Via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Kari Foote
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SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, JANUARY 6, 2023
EPIPHANY BLOOD DRIVE In the Great Hall
Or donate blood through the Red Cross here
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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 and Julie Ross
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From the Parish and Regional Engagement Task Force of the Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue
Dear friends in Christ:
We are in an exciting moment as Episcopalians in Wisconsin. We hope you have heard something about the Trialogue, conversations taking place among Episcopalians across the state about the future shape of the Episcopal Church here. These conversations are broad and open-ended as we explore how we might collaborate throughout the state in ministry and mission, witnessing to the Good News of Jesus Christ. We hope to envision and embody new ways of being together as Wisconsin Episcopalians. In the book of Acts, the disciples found themselves moved and inspired by the Holy Spirit to cross boundaries between Jew and Gentile, to carry the gospel into all the world. So too are we being challenged by the Holy Spirit to embark on a new journey.
Such journeys take us into uncharted territory, leaving the comforts of home, the past, and tradition behind. As we explore these new relationships there is considerable uncertainty as well as excitement, fear alongside hope.
The “Parish and Regional Engagement Task Force” is one of seven task forces participating in the Trialogue. We are reaching out to Episcopalians across the state to listen and learn, to hear your questions and concerns, your hopes and dreams. To that end, in the coming weeks, our task force will contact every congregation in all three dioceses to solicit your feedback, your questions, concerns, and anxieties about the Trialogue and about the future of the Episcopal Church in Wisconsin. We look forward to hearing from you and to serve as a conduit sharing your questions, your hopes and fears with the other task forces and with the Steering Committee.
In the name of Christ,
The Rev. Dcn. Paul Aparicio, Diocese of Fond du Lac, co-facilitator
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Grieser, Diocese of Milwaukee, co-facilitator
Bevra Cole, Diocese of Milwaukee
Tim Donahue, Diocese of Eau Claire
The Rev. Julie Hendrix, Diocese of Fond du Lac
Edie McDougal, Diocese of Eau Claire
The Rev. Dcn. Steve Russell, Diocese of Eau Claire
The Rev. Joanne Skidmore, Diocese of Fond du Lac
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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New Book Starting up September 8, at 9am meeting at church
Active Hope
How to Face the Mess We're in with Unexpected Resilience & Creative Power
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Christ Church Women’s
Book Study Group
Join Us for a new book discussion beginning on October 23:
Practice of the Presence: A Revolutionary Translation by Carmen Acevedo Butcher Hardcover – October 23, 2022
Available hardcover or kindle from Amazon prime.
WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited (anytime)
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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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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