Thursday, October 27, 2022 - Sleeping During Sermons
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Very occasionally, I look out and see someone dozing off in the middle of a sermon. Perhaps when I was a younger priest I might have taken offense or become overly worried about the sermon content. Now, I think, "Thank God that person is getting the sleep they obviously need."
The data is increasing every day and has especially accelerated over the last 5 years: sleep is the foundational element of health. And most of us do not get enough. Many think of sleep as this passive "turning off" of the brain and body. But science is discovering more and more how much sleep is actually an incredibly engaged mental and physical process that is actively performing many critical functions throughout the night.
Dr. Matthew Walker wrote a highly influential book, Why We Sleep. I discovered him through this deep-dive nerd-out science podcast, called "The Huberman Lab." I found the interview with Walker absolutely fascinating, and it has set off concrete changes to my life. Video version of the interview here. Audio podcast version here or wherever you get your podcasts.
Jesus says that in him we will find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:29). But sometimes we need some additional help finding that rest. May we all be as blessed as the psalmist who says:
I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep;
for only you, LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8
With Hope and Peace,
Seth+
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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.
Last Sunday, parishioner Penny Cruse spoke about what Christ Church has meant to her. See it 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: Betsy Head, Sonja Pavlik, Tim Hancock
Especially Now for family and friends: Robin Govier, (brother-in law of Nancy Hills)
Long Term for parishioners: Martha Vogel, Karol Rehm, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, John Oster, Harry Banzhaf, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Gigi Short, Molly Hiller, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Betsy Hahn (mother of the Rev. Kate Byrd, our former associate rector at CC), Keegan James (friend of Sara Frieder), 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 loving memory of Bob Staeck, longtime parish administrator, upon the anniversary of his 70th birthday
from the Holder/MacDougall family.
**Birthdays Next Week: Carol Crowley, Lisa Pietrowiak, Ken Koenig, Jerald Mast, Lynne Schley, Tripp Graham, Jackie Keene, Kirsten Kjar, Kay Lynn Antonelli-Loesser, Ambreen Hussain, Carolyn Strickroot, Grace Davis, Katie Warner-Smith
**Anniversaries Next Week:
*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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The 21st Sunday after Pentecost
8am service Quiet service indoors
Serving This Sunday:
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Denton Jones
Acolyte/Reader: Randy Dean
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Sara Frieder
Ushers: *Rick Donner, Margaret Cooper, Beth Durant
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Maddie Tomasi, Charlie Tomasi
Eucharistic Ministers: Tim Kobussen, Gretchen Holder, Fran Blom
Lector: Lyn Slater
Prayer Reader: Randy Kunkel
Coffee Hour Hosts:
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Set up Paula Stone, Jackie Keene
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Clean up: The Green Family
Newcomer Host: Lynne Schley
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Gatherings FOR Guys
Tuesday, November 1st (All Saints Day!) @7pm at
Christ Church
Fr. Seth convenes a new group of fellowship and reflection for guys of all ages, meeting at a time accessible for people who are working. We will provide snacks and beverages of all kinds. If you are interested, please take 20 seconds and put your name down HERE so we have an idea of numbers.
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November 6, 2022
America's Energy Transition
10:45am
in the Great Hall
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COMING NOVEMBER 6th
Kevin Chandler
Director of Transmission Development for Invenergy
The electricity grid in the U.S. is rapidly changing, with renewable energy taking an ever larger share of electricity generation. This talk will focus on how and why this change is happening, whether it’s occurring fast enough, and what new technologies to expect in the future.
Kevin Chandler is a new Christ Church parishioner. His work is focused on accelerating the shift to clean energy. He is currently Director of Transmission Development for Invenergy, the country’s largest private developer of renewable energy. Previously he was Director of Government Affairs for Apex Clean Energy. He started his career working on environmental advocacy campaigns.
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You can see our most recent Forum presentation by Alan Borsuk, as well as other archived forum content, on our website here.
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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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Trunk or TREAT
EVENT CANCELLED
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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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NOVEMBER
5 + 6
Noon - 1pm
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Thanksgiving Collection for All Peoples Church
Jiffy mix
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
14.5 oz. or 27 oz. Glory Mixed Greens
Instant mashed potatoes
16 oz. Turkey gravy.
7 oz. Hot sauce
12 oz Uncle Bens or Rice-a-Roni rice
14 oz. Whole berry cranberry sauce
15 lb. Turkey or Three 9 lb. Ham or whole chicken
HYGIENE ITEMS
Hand Soap - bar or liquid
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Toothpaste - 8oz. for travel
Toothbrush - singles
Dental Floss
Body Lotion 6 oz.
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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.
Contact Cabrini if you have any questions
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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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Do You Know?
You can drop off unneeded or expired prescription drugs at the Whitefish Bay Police Dept. from 8am-4pm any day!
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In Thanksgiving
for a years work of sequestering carbon into the earth
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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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Today's To-Do:
Self-Compassion.
Here's why we need more of it:
Self-Compassion leads to Happiness
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Recipe Corner:
One Pot Stove-Top Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
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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 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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To read the latest news from the Haiti Project, click here.
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by the office no later that Wednesday at noon.
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