Thursday, November 17, 2022 - Amazing Space
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Dear Friends in Christ,
A couple weeks ago Lydia Gone held an 88th birthday party for her father, Benjamin Yesubhakth, in our Great Hall. It was a joyous affair, and I am proud that our newly renovated space (2018) could be a part of the celebration: the elevator allowed him to get into the space; the audio/video system enabled music, pictures and video; the big windows and tall ceilings offered a bright, airy place to gather.
Most of us do not have room in our homes for 30+ people. If you are looking for a space to gather, you might consider renting the Great Hall (with kitchen if needed), or the Good Shepherd Room. We sometimes rent the space to outside groups (non-profit only), and we are especially happy to rent to those with ties to the parish: your Girl Scout Troop, youth soccer team, family reunion...etc Our fees are lower for members, but they are still high enough to cover cleaning, building wear-and-tear, and the administrative time for the rental. If you are interested, reach out to Pam Eversfield.
Such a gathering was also a reminder of the enormous amount of time and energy that went into the renovations and the larger addition. We spent a year simply listening to one another before anyone even picked up a pencil to begin sketching the possibilities. It was agonizingly slow for many of us. But our patience paid dividends in both the final structure and the communal bonds forged in the process.
Peace and Blessing,
Seth+
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Stewardship 2023:
Living Stones
Thank you for your faithful generosity!
Campaign Update!
We currently have 135 pledges collected. Our campaign goal is 190 pledges (last year we had 186).
Beginning this week, the Stewardship Team will call every household in the parish to express gratitude for pledging and to offer a very gentle nudge to those who find themselves a little behind.
If you would like a hard-copy pledge card, please feel free to reach out to the office. For those who prefer to fill out the pledge card electronically, simply go here.
Our last stewardship moment featured Dave Honecker speaking about what Christ Church has meant to him and Sandy. See it here
We are deeply grateful that you would prayerfully consider a pledge to the parish for 2023. 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: Tim Hancock, Betsy Head, Sonja Pavlik, Gigi Short
Especially Now for family and friends: Chad, Justin, Robin Govier (brother-in-law of Nancy Hills), 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)
Long Term for parishioners: Martha Vogel, Karol Rehm, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Harry Banzhaf, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Molly Hiller, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Wyatt Manger (grandnephew of DeDe Pitroff), Betsy Hahn (mother of the Rev. Kate Byrd, our former associate rector at CC), 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, Sarah & Michael Finke (daughter of Beth & Ted Durant), Ingrid & Andrew Davis, Megan & Tom Allen (son of Ann & Don Allen),
Sunday Flowers: are offered to the Glory of God and in memory of Marylin Banzhaf by her family.
**Birthdays Next Week: Emmy French, Finn Aldridge, Natasha Duvall, Lorraine Wayman, Sybil Bell, Bob Pavlik, Carson Stone
**Anniversaries Next Week: Marge & Ken Konet, Nancy & Chip Morris, Mary & Denton Jones
*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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This Sunday November 20th
Parish Breakfast in the Great Hall! 10:45
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2 Weeks to Go!
December 4th 10am - Noon in the Great Hall
All parish and community members are welcome to attend the fair, and we especially encourage children and families to come. We will once again have Angel Dollars, which parents can purchase for their children to donate to whichever organization touches their heart. Children can also earn a prize by getting their Gifts of Hope passport stamped by all the organizations.
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WE NEED YOU!
Our return to an in-person event means we need some help on the day to make everything run smoothly. Are you able to help during the fair? Could you bring something for the breakfast we will provide for the organizations while they set up? Email Cabrini.
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ALWAYS APPRECIATED!
Keeping the Outreach wagon filled for All Peoples Church is a great way to remember the spirit of Christmas
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TONIGHT!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at 5:30pm.
Fr. Seth convenes a casual "pub conversation"
once a month at 5:30pm
Self-Improvement
Is pursuing self-improvement for its own sake a selfish, spiritual dead-end or the key to spiritual growth? The German philosopher Hegel noted that ‘intellectual enlightenment makes people shrewder, not better.’ What does it take to make people better?
No prep needed. Simple discussion questions can be found HERE. Simply Bring a beverage of your choice. Snacks provided. We will meet at church in the Good Shepherd room.
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Thanksgiving Eve Service
Wednesday November 23, 2022 at 5:30pm
REMINDER: Early Deadline for Weekly Broadcast submissions. One day earlier! Please get your stuff in to Julie by Tuesday NOON - Thank You!
ALSO: There will be no Sunday School/Nursery on November 27, 2022
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Christ the King Sunday
The Last Sunday after Pentecost
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday:
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Christopher Hagerup
Acolyte/Reader: Randy Dean
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Sara Frieder
Ushers: Rick Donner, Patrick Foley, Gretchen Holder
Newcomer Host: Katie Hermann, Steve Bruemmer
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Henry Krems, Abby Frieder
Eucharistic Ministers: Bonnie Thomson, Sarah Gottlieb,
Lector: Randy Kunkel
Prayer Reader: Elizabeth Draper
Coffee Hour Hosts:
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Set up Mary Kay Anderson
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Clean up: Jennifer Jetton, Andrew Jetton
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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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Thinking Bigger for Real Social Change
In-person and LIve-streamed from the Great Hall at 10:45am
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NEXT UP: December 11, 2022
Susan Dreyfus
Retired CEO of Alliance for Strong Families
Achieving the breakthrough results we have long wanted to see in health and human services that serve our neighbors experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health, child abuse and neglect and education challenges is within our reach if we can move from thinking programs and services are the only answer to what will drive true systems change thinking for generational results.
Christ Church parishioner, Susan Dreyfus has recently stepped into what she likes to call her “Second Act” after close to 30 years working and leading in both the public and nonprofit social sectors at the county, state, and national levels. Susan believes that by focusing on the root causes that impact a person’s health and wellbeing, education success, economic stability and safety we can find the answers to these perplexing issues in our nation. Susan will share what we are learning as a nation from the advancing neurosciences and how inequities and systemic racism are perpetuated by policies and failed narratives that programs alone simply cannot solve for. She will offer insights into how we as individuals and as a congregation can be a bigger part of moving systemic change in addition to our crucial outreach efforts at Christ Church
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You can see other archived FORUM content, on our website here.
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
TODAY, November 17th at Slaters' Lakeview Inn,
6350 N. Lake Dr., WFB at 4:30 pm
CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays are held every Thursday at Lyn Slaters' home in Whitefish Bay, 6350 N. Lake Drive. They start at 4:30 pm and usually last 1 1/2 hours. All Christ Church women are welcome! No need to RSVP, just come if it works out in your schedule. Informal and casual attire. Wine, n/a drinks and light snacks provided for $3.00. Parking restrictions have been lifted, so please park on the east side of Lake Drive or in the driveway. It is a wonderful way to get to know one another outside the pews! Hope to see you there on any Thursday that works. Any questions, please contact Kathy Stanford
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Advent Film Group
Fr. Seth will facilitate zoom groups on the 4 Thursdays of Advent at 7:30am and 7:00pm. The content for discussion will be very short films from scholars, preachers, poets about theological topics related to the Advent season; all less than 15 minutes in length.
First session is December 1st. To sign up go here.
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Fall 2022 Children's Ministry Calendar can be found here
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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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!
Sunday School meets again this week, starting in the classrooms at 9:15AM and going until about 10:05AM when children enter worship to rejoin their families. Have you signed up to help teach or assist? We have NO ONE signed up to help on October 30. If we cannot find willing volunteers, we will have to cancel Sunday School for that morning.
Holy Moly: Naomi and Ruth
Connect - The Promise: Jacob and Esau
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Acolyte Sign-up - torchbearers and crucifers at the 9:30 service
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. 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 from Jean Bieszk or by sending her an email. THANKS!
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Attention: Those who may be considering composting:
Look for a poster in the Great Hall telling you just what goes in. Compost Crusader (compostcrusader.com) picks up at your home if you don’t want to “grow” garden soil. Could be fun to try - New Year resolution?
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New Options for heating your
water at home: There are new options for energy efficient ways to heat your water at home. The best time to research them is NOT when there is a puddle on your basement floor -crisis mode! The average life expectancy of water heaters is 10 years, so check yours and plan ahead. On your water heater there is a plaque near the bottom with the age and number of gallons. Check out the heat pump idea and decide if it makes sense for you!
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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 Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
by Charlie Mackery
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The Upside by Twill
4 Tips to Make It Easier to Forge New Habits
Whether your goal is to eat healthier, exercise more often, or be more mindful in your day-to-day life, you’ve probably spent some time wondering why changing your ways is so difficult. ..read more
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Recipe Corner:
Crockpot Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
with Caramelized Onions.
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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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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
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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 December 5
INSPIRED Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again
by Rachel Held Evans
Note: Our current book Practice of the Presence: A Revolutionary Translation by Carmen Acevedo Butcher will finish up on November 28.
Available on AMAZON here Also the book is available used for $3 ( new 13).
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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FREE COMMUNITY SPEAKER EVENT
Sponsored by Redgen and USM.
How to Navigate Life: The new science of finding your way,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
USM Mellowes Hall
2100 W. Fairy Chasm Rd. River Hills Wisconsin
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Speakers:
With Belle Liang, Ph. D. and Timothy Klein, LCSW
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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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