Thursday, January 26, 2023 - Giving Thanks for Patrice Hansen
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Seven years ago, I received a tip that the financial administrator for St. Paul's Episcopal Church might be interested in keeping the books for an additional church. I still remember where I was when I placed that first call to Patrice Hansen, the friendliness in her voice, and the sense of gratitude when she said she would come to Christ Church.
Patrice has been so valuable to the parish and to me, personally. I've repeated the words of a mentor many times before: "Good administration is a form of pastoral care." Her paying attention to the smallest financial details across a rather complex financial system, allows the rest of us to breathe easy. She has shown a real sense of customer service, willing to investigate when something looks out of place. She has embraced new ideas and new technologies as the church looks to evolve with people's changing needs.
Patrice wants more time to spend with her grandchildren, and we send her off with nothing but blessing. She will be around for the next few weeks training the person newly hired (more on that next week). Please join me in offering thanks for her many gifts, and that she shared so freely with us.
With Gratitude,
Seth+
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Feast Sign-ups start THIS Sunday! Come see us at the table
in the Good Shepherd Room
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Greetings,
The Feasts started 15 years ago as a way for people to get together during the dark days of winter; since then they have expanded and are held througout the year. They are also fundraisers--hosts donate their homes underwrite the costs. People sign up and pay a small amount per person. All funds go directly to the Outreach Committee. They disappeared during COVID, but now they are back! And, we need your help to get them going. We need hosts! We are hoping to launch sign ups in early February. In fact, the kick-off feast will be on February 18th. Stay tuned for details!
To get your creative juices started, we have come up with some ideas for possible feasts. Those of you who generously hosted feasts in the past could reprise your feast, choose a new one from the list below, or come up with a totally different idea. We are open to everything! Many of these can be held in either the Great Hall or the Good Shepherd Room, in homes or at a different venue. And many are family friendly.
We are excited about the potential and possibilities! Let us know if you are interested in one of the suggestions listed below and we will hold it for you and coordinate with you to select a date. Or, let us know if you have a totally different idea! Email Kathy or Denise
The sky's the limit:
* Croquet * Pickle Ball * Tennis * Paddle Ball * Spinning Class * Bowling * Bingo* Dancing class, i.e. learn how to salsa dance or polka * Hiking (fall and spring) * Ladies Happy Hour * Cocktail Party * Wine Tasting * Progressive Dinner * Theme Dinner, Spanish, Mexican, Indian * Murder Mystery * Come as your favorite celebrity/movie star party * Mardi Gras Masquerade * Cooking/Mixology Classes * Container gardening * invent your own!
We look forward to hearing from you! Don't wait too long if one of these appeals to you to host--just let us know and we'll reserve the idea for you!
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THIS SUNDAY:
The 92nd Annual Meeting of Christ Church will be held following the 9:30am service both in-person and Zoom.
TThe Annual Meeting is the time the parish comes together to hear and discuss the past year and plans for the upcoming year and to vote for new leadership positions. All are welcome to attend. *See voting note below
The meeting will be in-person in the Great Hall. Those unable to attend may watch (but not vote) via the ZOOM link. Zoom start Time approximately 10:45 a.m.
For 2023 Ministry Reports of 2022, the 2023 Leadership Candidate Biographies, and a 2023 Slate of Leadership Candidates, see document links in gray box below
*Voting for the leadership candidates at the meeting will be open to the 2023 Communicants in Good Standing (CIGS) at Christ Church.
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By diocesan definition, CIGS include: “those Members who are sixteen years of age or older and who have been faithful in the past year in corporate worship (Episcopal canons define corporate worship as coming to worship at least three times in the previous year) and in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God.”
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Copies of the list of those who are CIGS as of January 2023, and thus may vote at the Annual Meeting, are posted in the Good Shepherd Room and the Great Hall. If you find an error, please contact Fr. Seth.
Voting will take place in-person in the Great Hall by paper ballot.
If you are a CIGS and unable to attend the meeting in person, you may email Pam your choices of candidates by 11:00am on Sunday, the 29th
Copies of “2023 Financial Reports of 2022” are available beginning Monday, January 23rd for CIGS. This document includes a detailed financial statement for 2022 as well as the 2023 Budget.he Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee e-news mailing list, click here
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2023 Annual Meeting Documents
Prior to the annual meeting, you may view:
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“2023 Ministry Reports of 2022” HERE
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“2023 Leadership Biographies” HERE,
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“Slate of the Leadership Candidates for 2023” HERE
Voting for the leadership candidates will be open to Communicants in Good Standing (CIGS) at Christ Church.
Voting will take place in-person in the Great Hall by paper ballot.
If you are a CIGS and unable to attend the meeting in person, you may email Pam your choices of candidates by 11:00am on Sunday, the 29th.
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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: Bob Pavlik, Sonja Pavlik, Martha Vogel, Kathy DeanMartha Vogel, Kathy Dean,
Especially Now for family and friends: Dave Altick, Michael Andritsch, Greg Carter (cousin of Fred Delmenhorst), Ian (friend of Willette Knopp),
Long Term for parishioners: Al Forristall, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, 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: Christopher (relative of Ira Leidel), 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, Courtney & Nickolas Missurelli (son of Genelle & Paul Missurelli),
Sunday Altar Flowers: are given to the glory of God and in honor of outgoing Senior Warden, Ben Rikkers.
With thanks and welcome to the "club" from the Former Christ Church Wardens:
- Jack Bryson, Charlie Drake, Mary Lillydahl, Jeanne Birch, Bill McCown, Les Peterson, Dan Sabin, Jane Reckmeyer, Tom Scrivner, Barbara Larkin, John Dawson, Gretchen Mayo, Jack Prince, Cheryl Dunn, Salli Peterson, Jeff Gault, Paulie McCown, Karen Watson, Judy Moburg, Mike Pratscher, Susan Lovern, Bruce Dunn and Sarah Gottlieb, Greg Bell, Mary Jones, Rick Donnor, Beth Durant, Randy Dean, and Maureen McCabe.
Birthdays Next Week: Bo Beal, Rosemarie Bwechwa, Pat Delmenhorst, Joey Bartel, Matt Kamm, Charlotte King, Nancy Morris, Walther Smith, Bill Snow, Mary LaPorte, Paula Stone, Kitty Sturrock, Robert Canary, Chris King,
Anniversaries: Lisa & Mark Pietrowiak, Debbie & John Roesner
*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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Zoom Group TONIGHT at 7PM!
Epiphany Film Group:
No registration necessary
Fr. Seth will facilitate a 1 hour zoom discussion. We will watch a 4 minute film by Episocpal author and preacher, Barbara Brown Taylor. If you wish to watch it ahead of time, you can do so here.
Discussion questions are here.
Join Zoom Meeting here Meeting ID: 892 9894 2116 Passcode: epiphany
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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 weekday
evenings and two 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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Third 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 29, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Denton Jones
Acolyte/Reader: Tom Tennessen
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter:
Ushers: *Gary Laev, Tom King, Don Allen
Newcomer Host: Lynne Schley
Torch Bearers & Crucifer:
Lector: Stephen Forrest
Prayer Reader: Elizabeth Draper
Eucharistic Ministers: Tim Kobussen, Gretchen Holder, Rob Draper
Coffee Hour Hosts:
Set up: Jackie Keene and Paula Stone Clean up: The Draper Family
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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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Check out a New Free Magazine Library in Christ Church
WFB has asked that no proselytizing be done in our Little Free Library so you can now find and share
magazines about our faith and God’s Creation in a box on the entry cabinet in the Good Shepherd Room.
Bring yours if they are too good to toss. Thanks for sharing. Look for this box Sunday
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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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The FORUM Archive
If you were unable to join us in-person on Sunday, click the link below to watch the livestream.
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You can see earlier 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 B.
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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with Professor Anne Bonds & Derek Handley |
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Beloved Community Reco's for 2023!
Workshops for Training & Understanding:
• 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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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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Green Reads:
New York Times bestselling Kim Stanley Robinson is a gripping exploration of climate change, technology, politics and the human behaviors that drive these forces.
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Meetings: next meeting time and date to be determined. Team Wellness is seeking a new chair or two new co-chairs. If you’re interested in leading our efforts, please reach out to Kari Foote or Father Seth.
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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NEW RECIPE
Cozy up with a hot drink and sign out a book from our Wellness Reads Lending Library
Vanilla Chai Hot Chocolate Recipe here
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THANK YOU!
We’re grateful to Mary Kay Anderson and her team of volunteers for a successful blood drive with 23 units of blood donated! Many Thanks to the volunteers: Pat Delmenhorst, Pam Eversfield, Willette Knopp, Susan Toman, Joy Mast, Penny Cruse
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Wellness Reads:
Monthly Book Suggestion
The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly by Margareta Magnusson (signs out in the Wellness Reads Lending Library in the John Thompson Room)
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Happify Wellness Challenge
Specific - Measureable - Achievable - Relevant - Time bound
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
Tonight January 26th
Slaters' Lakeview Inn, 6350 N. Lake Dr., WFB at 4:30 pm
Hope to see you 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. please park on the EAST side of Lake Drive or in the driveway. Any questions, please contact Kathy Stanford
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Christ Church Women’s
Book Study Group
Currently: INSPIRED Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans. Available on AMAZON here
UP NEXT: Our New Book will be
Braving the Thin Places:
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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Registration for North Shore School for Seniors begins Feb. 1
North Shore School for Seniors (NSSS) organizers are planning 30 exciting classes for the Spring 2023 session. Class info and online registration is at nss4s.org beginning Feb. 1, and catalogs will be available for pickup at United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E. Silver Spring Dr. The spring session is Monday, March 6-Tuesday, March 28 (Term 1) and Monday, April 17-Tuesday, May 9 (Term 2). Classes meet at United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay. “Motion Monday” means exercise classes like Tai Chi and Zumba Gold, while Tuesday classes cover a vast range of topics. Email questions to nssbxt@gmail.com or phone (414) 292-0960.
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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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