Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Handing down the Faith
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Dear Friends in Christ,
This Sunday we will introduce the first "Handing Down the Faith Sunday" at the 9:30am service, intentionally engaging children with the structures, rhythms and symbols of Episcopal worship. Every Sunday the kids are with us for the "Liturgy of the Table" (after the Peace). For these Sundays they will also be with us for the "Liturgy of the Word" (the first half of the service). We'll have some extra explanation as we move through the service, as well as a children's sermon and special music. We also want to help adults learn more about our liturgy, so I've created a special annotated bulletin with notes on the meaning and history of what we are doing in worship.
I honestly do not know why everyone who wants to practice the Christian faith is not an Episcopalian: we offer an ancient path for following Jesus that intentionally offers hospitality to all people. We can all play a role in making sure our children have a sense of the unique vibrancy and beauty of this tradition, so hopefully they hand down the faith to their children, and on it goes. Thank you for continuing to welcome children with all the holy, life-giving chaos they are bound to bring.
With Hope and Peace,
Seth+
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Introducing Our New Parish Administrator:
Heidi Behlke
I am very excited to announce the recent hire of Heidi Behlke as our parish administrator. Heidi captured the hiring committee's attention with her experience, professionalism, and her sense of call to work in an Episcopal Church. Heidi will be taking over both financial and office administration, eventually working in the office Mon, Tues, and Wed, and available through email in the later part of the week. She is currently working with Patrice to learn the finances and then she'll work with Pam for the other components of administration.
Heidi was born in Connecticut, lived in Ohio for 3 years, and then moved to Port Washington, WI when she was 13. She is a cradle Episcopalian. She served as Treasurer and Senior Warden at St. Simon the Fisherman in Port Washington and as Senior Warden at the cathedral in Fond du Lac.
Heidi has worked in many fields, primarily in sales and management roles, and the last 10 years were spent in senior living communities. She was recently the Executive Director of Meadowmere Senior Living Community in Oak Creek.
She has been married to her husband Brad for 8 years. She has a daughter, a step daughter, a step son, and 2 grandchildren (pictured).
In her free time, she loves going to concerts, traveling, and spending time with her family. She says, "I am excited to be at Christ Church to fulfill my love of working in the Episcopal Church. I am looking forward to meeting members and helping the parish as the administrator."
Please join me in welcoming Heidi! - Fr. Seth Dietrich
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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 have restarted the 2023 Prayer List as of February. If you would like your name or the name of someone you care about to be on the restarted list, please email Pam.
Especially Now for parishioners: Dave Honecker, Kathy Dean, Karol Rehm
Especially Now for family and friends: Nell Benton Dockry (daughter of Helen & Jim Benton), Dave Altick (cousin of Kitty Sturrock)
Long Term for parishioners: Martha Vogel, Al Forristall, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, Karol Rehm, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Greg Carter (cousin of Fred Delmenhorst), Dave Altick (cousin of Kitty Sturrock), Ian (friend of Willette Knopp), Christopher & Cindy (relatives of Ira Leidel), Katie & Gabe, Benavides (daughter and son-in-law of Diane & Jack Holzman), Helga Rikkers (mother of Ben Rikkers), Kurt Roesner (brother of John Roesner), TajMahal Dirbas (mother of Sandy Kashou), Danial Oakley (nephew of Sandy & Bob Kashou)
Homebound: Grace Haydon, Fred Delmenhorst, Joanne Smith
Serving in the Armed Forces: Jacob Vogt (nephew of Bridget Elliott), 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 & Bob Kashou)
Parents Expecting: Courtney & Nickolas Missurelli (son of Genelle & Paul Missurelli)
Thanksgiving for the birth of Chloe Diane French to parents Emmy & Mike French
Sunday Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God
Birthdays Next Week: Cathy Braun, Betsy Head, Cal McLaughlin, Karol Rehm, Jeff Gault Mathilda Steger, Greg Bell, Barb Hantula Brenda Hantula, Julia Courtright, Lucy Aldridge, Abby Frieder, Gigi Short,
Anniversaries:
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The Feast Sign-ups have begun!
Come see us at the table in the Good Shepherd Room
- Kathy and Denise
Click here to see the FEASTS Spreadsheet here
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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The 92nd Annual Meeting of Christ Church
At the Annual Parish Meeting held this past Sunday,
the voting parishioners selected the following people for 2023 leadership roles:
Senior Warden - Penny Cruse
Junior Warden - Steve Bruemmer
Vestry - Jeff Evans, Patrick Foley, Dolly Grimes- Johnson, Paula Stone, Alex Rikkers (2 yr term)
Diocesan Delegate - Meredie Scrivner
Diocesan Alternate - Ben Rikkers
Nominating Committee - Don Allen, Gretchen Holder, Maureen McCabe
Copies of the “2023 Ministry Reports of 2022 and the 2023 Leadership Biographies, and the 2023 Financial Report are available in the links below:
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“2023 Ministry Reports of 2022” HERE
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“2023 Leadership Biographies” HERE,
the 2023 Financial Report are available by emailing Pam.
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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 5-minute film by author, Suzanne Stabile. 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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5th Sunday after the Epiphany
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday: February 5, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Randy Dean
Acolyte/Reader: Steven Haberman
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter:
Ushers: *Rick Donner, Peter Tomasi, Martha Morse
Newcomer Host: Margaret Cooper
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: ________
Lector: Josh Currier
Prayer Reader: James Hinchey
Eucharistic Ministers: Clergy, Tom Aldridge, Betsy Head, Nicholas King
Coffee Hour Hosts:
Set up: Mary & Denton Jones Clean up: Margaret Cooper
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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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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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Coming February 12
The FORUM
Fr. Seth Presents:
Diocese of Milwaukee 101 and the Trialogue
What's the point of a bishop and a diocese, anyway? If you grew up Roman Catholic you likely have certain ideas about what a bishop does and how a diocese (or archdiocese) works. If you grew up Protestant, you may be skeptical of hierarchy. And if you are a cradle Episcopalian you may still have only a sketchy idea of the history and current state of the Diocese of Milwaukee.
Even if you have all these answers in hand, there is a working proposal to re-unify the 3 dioceses of Wisconsin into 1 large diocese. We have been asked to submit our questions/comments/concerns about this idea to those working on the proposal and your feedback is important!
In our FORUM Archives:
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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:
• Roots of Racism: Housing Segregation in the US on
March 1, 6-8 p.m. at Nicolet High School.
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In honor of Handing Down the Faith Sunday, there will be no Sunday school this Sunday. The nursery will still be staffed and available for infants and young children.
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Following the 9:30 AM service and coffee hour, join us by the sacristy for an Acolyte Show and Tell with the Rev. Deacon Nancy! Kids can get a closer look at the clothes and objects acolytes use during the service. While the acolyte program welcomes new recruits, this brief show and tell is designed for kids of all ages.
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Middle School Youth formation
Middle school formation program continues this Sunday, February 5th, 2023. We will study a different ancestor by the name of “Rahab the faithful opportunist.”
When we think of ancestors many think about “male ancestors” We will learn about Rahab who is on one of the many female ancestors in the bible. Please read ahead about the fascinating story of Rahab! Joshua chapter 2 and 6. Thanks, and blessings! Fr. Oswald+
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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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How to manage waterways and salt slippery sidewalks
How to manage waterways and salt applications on the sidewalk
A quick google search finds magnesium chloride, the least toxic form, at Ace Hardware. But shoveling often and using as little salt as possible is the best practice for pets, landscaping and our waterways.
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Enjoy winter with a hike!
We will try monthly hikes at a variety of locations and times. The first one is Tuesday Feb. 7 at 10:30 AM. Meet at Kletszch Park in the parking lot on Milwaukee River Parkway. Dress for the weather. If you text me that you are coming I can let you know about any weather related cancellations. Betsy Head 414-967-7700.
We will take suggestions for time and locations. We will alternate between weekend and weekday times.
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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 February 2, 2023
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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