Thursday, Decmeber 8, 2022 - Advent Wrap-Up
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Dear Friends in Christ,
On this coming 4th and final Sunday of Advent, after the 9:30am service, we will have a special festive coffee hour in the Good Shepherd Room. Dcn. Nancy Hills has made many origami ornaments over the years and all are welcome to help hang them on our new tree. The Flower Guild will be greening the church; the confirmation class will be busy with an edible service project in the Great Hall; and the kids have a rehearsal for the Christmas pageant. And before all that, there is worship in which the angel visits a completely stressed-out Joseph in a dream.
This is a frantic time of year. Anxiety, grief, family-stress can run high. For many it is far from "the most wonderful time of the year." Thanks be to God that we have a community to help bear us up amidst all the highs and all the lows.
Peace and Blessing,
Seth+
PS .Soccer fans: find a way to record the World Cup Final, and then come to church to pray for Lionel Messi and a victory for Argentina. :-)
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TONIGHT at 7PM!!
Advent Film Group: No registration necessary - just come!
Fr. Seth will facilitate a 1 hour discussion. Before we gather, watch the 9-minute film titled: Grace and Gratitude. Diana Butler Bass is a Church historian and spiritual writer. Discussion questions are here.
Join Zoom Meeting: Here Meeting ID: 892 9894 2116 Passcode: advent
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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: Sonja Pavlik, Gigi Short
Especially Now for family and friends: Neslon Campos (RIP) (father of Carla Compos), Jessica & Linda Hanson (friends of Margaret Cooper), Katie & Gabe Benavides (daughter and son-in-law of Diane & Jack Holzman), Robin Govier (brother-in-law of Nancy Hills)
Long Term for parishioners: 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: 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), Betsy Hahn (mother of the Rev. Kate Byrd), 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)
Thanksgiving for the birth of Hart Wilder Davis on December 12th to Ingrid and Andrew Davis
Sunday Altar Flowers: are given to the glory of God with thanksgiving
for all our our blessings, by Sandy & Dave Hoenecker
Birthdays Next Week: James Hinchey, Ethan Hussain, Anne Curtis, Phoebe Aldridge
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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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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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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You can see archived FORUM content, on our website here.
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Fr.Seth's Special Christmas project!
Visit the Hospitality Center Tree!
Help us decorate the Good Shepherd Room Tree for Christmas and donate to the Hospitality Center:
We are a community of hope and dignity that welcomes all. We provide a space to gather and connect with essential resources.
Select an ornament: Every ornament has a suggested gift amount to support the Hospitality Center.
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THANK YOU
for your generosity!
Gifts of Hope was back in person this year after two years of being virtual. Thanks to your generous contributions, more than $14,000 was raised for the 18 participating nonprofits. Thank you for your support, and we will see you again next year!
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Thank You!
Everyone for your continued support of the All Peoples Food Pantry with your non perishable donations.
With our help 144 Thanksgiving food baskets were given to families in the Harambee neighborhood which ended up feeding 569 people! Similar numbers are expected for the Christmas bags!
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APC Pantry Christmas Bags Wish List
Due December 16
canned pasta
spaghetti sauce
spaghetti noodles
canned tuna
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday: 11-18
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Christopher Hagerup
Acolyte/Reader: Jill Haberman
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter: Sara Frieder
Ushers: *Margaret Cooper, Patrick Foley, Gary Laev
Newcomer Host: Katie Hermann, Steve Bruemmer
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Sully O'Connor, Charlotte King
Eucharistic Ministers: Clergy, Rob Draper, Betsy Head, Jennifer Jetton
Lector: Anna Floch Arcello
Prayer Reader: Cindy Gault
Coffee Hour Hosts:
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Set up MaryKay Anderson
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Clean up: Andrew Youel, Maggie Dietrich
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Christmas Services Schedule
December 24th 4:00 pm – Christmas Eve Service & Children’s Pageant
9:00 pm – Christmas Concert and Festive Choral Eucharist
December 25th 10:00 am – Christmas Day Eucharist (with carols)
NOTE: There is no 8 or 9:30 service on Christmas Sunday
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Coming up fast! Next Forum Topic:
Christ Church's Treasured History
Presented by Tom Scrivner on January 8th 10:45 in the Great Hall and Livestreamed
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It's Not Too Late!
... to contribute towards Christmas Greens and Flowers. Simply follow the steps found on the form here. If you would like your contribution to be a memorial for a loved one to be printed in the Christmas bulletins, please submit this form by Sunday, December 18th.
To contribute a separate Special Christmas offering to the church, simply go here. Please note: All online contributions to Christ Church are through a secure website.
Thank you for adding to the beauty of our church at Christmas
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Advent Devotions
Living Compass Devotions for Advent will be available in the nave at the back table.
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
Tonight December 1st!
Slaters' Lakeview Inn, 6350 N. Lake Dr., WFB at 4:30 pm
Hope to see you tomorrow at Lyn Slater's beautiful 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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WEEK 2
of the Festive challenge! Can you come with socks or anything else as festive as, or more festive than, my socks here?
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Our first dress rehearsal takes place this Sunday!
If you have volunteered to be an adult helper, please attend the dress rehearsal as well. Kids, make one final push to memorize your lines and the lyrics to "Away in a Manger," as we'll be off-script during rehearsal.
Schedule: Saturday, December 24 at 2:45 PM: Final Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, December 24 at 4 PM: Show Time!
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Confirmation Class
This Sunday, December 18, 2022, the confirmation class will be meeting after the 9.30 AM service. We will do our Christmas cookie service project. All confirmands and mentors will meet in the Great Hall. Each person should bring one batch (approximately 3 dozen) of homemade, nut free Christmas cookies. We will assemble cookie boxes, write cards and plan for distribution by
confirmands and mentors. If you absolutely do not bake, you may buy your cookies. Or you may bring something like a bag or two of foil wrapped Hershey kisses of candy canes. THANK YOU! Fr. Oswald
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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.
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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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Isaiah 55:12 “For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
Winter walks
Bonus combining winter walks with Christmas celebrations at the Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park: Christmas Memories from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday Dec. 17. Visit with Santa and enjoy music, pictures, stories, cookies, and hot cocoa (free and no registration required). https://calendar.urbanecologycenter.org/event/memories-with-santa/
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FREE Virtual Event:
TONIGHT!
Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m.
Join Ashley Hines, Holistic Home Organizer and
Owner of Thee Tailored life, and Dr. Lia Knox Mental Wellness Consultant and Founder of Knox Behavioral Health Solutions, for a conversation about organizing our mental and physical spaces during the winter season.
CLICK BELOW TO JOIN US ONL
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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
We will NOT meet December 27th and January 3rd
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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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The Upside by Twill
Survive the Holiday Whirlwind with Our Holiday Bingo Challenge
The holiday season is the one time of year dedicated to all things merry and bright. But maintaining all the goodwill toward others can make it a challenge to keep our own physical and mental health top of mind. ..read more
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Recipe Corner:
The 2022 Christmas Cookie Box.
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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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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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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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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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