The church building of Holy Innocents Episcopal in Lahaina, now destroyed. The church sign captures the Madonna and Child mural which stood behind the altar. 

Dear Friends in Christ,

Our prayers are with the people in Maui. On Tuesday, the Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i, wrote the following: 

"We received the first on-the-ground photos confirming that Holy Innocents' Church buildings (sanctuary, preschool and vicarage) are gone. The public elementary school, Kamehameha III, next door is also gone. The Church -- God's people -- abound. Members of Holy Innocents are sheltering throughout Maui and O'ahu."

I appreciate the hope and faith expressed by Bp. Fitzpatrick. The Church is the people, not the building, as local relationships form the heart of a church. Those relationships can also extend across the larger Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion.  He encouraged

people to give to Episcopal Relief and Development's Hawai'i Emergency Response Fund If you would rather give with a check, see the Outreach section below. 

With prayers for all those who have died, the wounded and the grieving, and all those tasked with the long, hard work of rebuilding.  

In Christ,

Seth+

SPECIAL OUTREACH:

Many Christ Church members have asked: How to best support wildfire humanitarian relief in Maui.

After some research, we believe the best way to help is by making a financial donation to Episcopal Relief and Development. This organization is part of the national Episcopal church and all its donations go to humanitarian aid.

You may make a donation in either of two ways. 

Go to Episcopal Relief and Development's Hawai'i Emergency Response Fund to give online. 

You may also send a check to:

Episcopal Relief & Development,

P.O. Box 7058,

Merrifield, VA 22116-7058

Please indicate that your gift is for Hawaiian wildfire aid.

12th Sunday after Pentecost

August 20, 2023

Outdoor Service weather permitting

8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service

9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing. Held in the garden weather permitting

*This service is also live-streamed on YouTube

 and on the Christ Church website.

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Serving This Sunday: August 20, 2023

8:00 am Service

Greeter/Usher: Christopher Hagerup

Acolyte/Reader:   Tom Tennessen

9:30 am Service

Vestry Greeters:  Tom Tennessen, Dolly Grimes

Ushers: Beth Durant, Tom King

Newcomer Host: Katie Hermann, Steve Bruemmer

Lector: Tom Aldridge Prayer Reader: Anna Floch Arcello

Eucharistic Ministers: Fran Blom, Luke Sinclair, Sarah Gottlieb, Tim Kobussen

Christ Church Picnic Sunday, September 10th

RAIN or SHINE Following the 9:30am service, join fellow parishioners for a Back-to-Fall Potluck Picnic.Catch up on summer happenings and make plans for fall fun and fellowship. Contact Kathy Stanford for any questions

Click the sign-up link to help with a task or two and to bring a dish to share,

Review your directory listing: HERE

If you need the password, just contact Heidi our parish administrator. THANKS!

Summer Photos of your kids!

Our online directory needs

current photos

Lyn Slater will be emailing requests for photo updates for the Christ Church Directory. They will go mostly to those with children. Think about summer photos.  

Is your photo how you wish to appear to the church community? We are accepting updated photos AND new or changed address, phone, emails.

If this Christ Church garden plant caught your eye...

and you correctly identified 'Queen Anne's Lace' but wondered if it was an intentional part of the garden design, you may have what it takes to be part of our Landscape and Garden Care Crew!

See Betsy Head or Paulie McCown for details!

In our FORUM Archives:

• FORUM 05-21-23 Christ Church Legacy:

Who was on the Land Before Us?

• FORUM 04-30-23 Steve Paulson:

Bridging Science and Spirituality

• FORUM 04-23-23 Dr. Jerald Mast Key:

Factors Driving Polarization in the U.S.

• FORUM 03-12-23 Sojourner Truth House: Through the Years

Sponsored by:

FREE Event!

Presented by:

The Charles E. Kubly foundation, REDgen and Christ Church

Film Screening:

MY ASCENSION

A film to spread hope and fight suicide.

Christ Church Great Hall

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

(download a .pdf flyer to post in your community)

Saint Vincent De Paul meal program volunteer opportunity. 

Looking for servers and/or dessert makers for

Monday August 21 430-6pm at All Peoples Church. 

Please contact Lynne Schley if interested  

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

NEW Volunteer Opportunity for all!

Pantry Help needed

All Peoples Church Pantry distributes food on Wednesdays 11-1pm.

Brian needs help during that time.

Please email Brian at  if you are available.

AUGUST FEASTS!

Don’t forget to sign up for the summer feasts

which will be handled via email for the summer. Please contact Kathy or Denise

Check out our new thermometer in the Good Shepherd room and help put us over the top.

Featured Feasts for AUGUST

• Backyard BBQ @ Allens -Aug 26 @6pm, 2 spots left!!

Click here for details

We had so much fun learning how to love and care for God's creation this summer!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Family Creation Club.

Week 12: Summer Creation Care:

Climate Action

12 weeks of Questions to Ponder and Act Upon

Our Climate Care summer series was offered as a handy introduction to pondering creation and climate justice. You and the Christ Church community can use the questions provided over these past 12 weeks to guide you through these issues one week at a time. We encourage you to share snippets from action-oriented questions and hope they will nurture your Christ Church toward growth. Interested in learning more? Consider signing up for action opportunities and share stories and resources to support climate care and climate justice at www.sojo.net/sojoaction.

Questions to ponder and act upon:

1  How can we encourage one another to be active publicly for climate and creation care, and advocate for strong policies? What actions can we take as a church community?

2  Have you ever called your local representative to share with them why you care about our climate and asked them to support just and loving policies?

3  What is a commitment Christ Church can make together to hold each other accountable to creation and climate care? Think of this as a commitment to know and love the place you inhabit as a community. See if you can come up with a small plan that will help encourage one another in this ongoing journey.

Source: https://sojo.net/sites/default/files/zine_with_discussion_guide.pdf

It's time to sign up for children's and youth formation!

Registration helps us staff enough volunteers and purchase enough materials for the year. We'll send out more information on curriculum and specific dates soon.

Birth to 4: Nursery Care

Our nursery is open from 9:10-10:40 AM. Three- and four-year-olds are welcome to attend Sunday school in addition to nursery.

Sign up for nursery here!

K3-1st Grade: Explorers Sunday School

This pre-reader Sunday school class involves songs, Bible stories, simple activities, and free play. It runs from 9:15-10:05 AM, after which kids join their families for communion.

2nd-5th Grade: Seekers Sunday School

Formerly called "Storymakers," our older elementary Sunday school class will study the Bible more in depth through a variety of fun activities. It runs from 9:15-10:05 AM, after which kids join their families for communion.

Sign up for Sunday school here!

6th-8th Grade: Middle School Youth Group

Middle schoolers will meet after the 9:30 AM service every other Sunday. Fr. Oswald leads this group. Middle School Calendar

Sign up for middle school youth group here!

9th-12th Grade: High School Youth Group

High schoolers will meet every other Sunday alternating between our church after the 9:30 AM service and St. Paul's Milwaukee from 5-7 PM. Fr. Oswald leads this group. High School Calendar

Sign up for high school youth group here!

Looking for something different?

There are many opportunities for kids and families to participate in the life of the church beyond traditional Sunday school programming.

• Children of any age are more than welcome to worship for the entire service. We will continue to provide a variety of supports for parents to engage and entertain their kids during worship.
• Kids grades 3 and up are invited to serve as acolytes during the 9:30 AM service.
• We will continue Handing Down the Faith Sundays once a month.
• Stay tuned for more information on intergenerational feasts and other family-friendly events!

We are so excited to welcome back our families!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (Bailey), Julie Davis (our Sunday school coordinator), or Fr. Seth, in Fr. Oswald's absence (our youth ministry coordinator).

Handing Down

the Faith Sundays

Designed to encourage deeper understanding

of and more engagement with the liturgy for children. The clergy will offer brief explanations and invite children to participate and observe in specific ways. All children of any age and ability are welcome to participate as they feel comfortable.

Check Air Quality: fire smoke.ca

Summer Patio Open!

CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays

Every Thursday at Lyn Slater's home -

6350 N. Lake Dr. WFB at 4:30 pm

Christ Church Ladies Connections is open to all women at Christ Church. Please join us on any Thursday that works for you. No need to RSVP, just come when you can. We'd love to see you!

N/A beverages available; wine $3.

If you would like to receive the group email which is sent weekly, please contact Kathy Stanford with any questions.

Common Ground needs more tutors! You can make a difference in the life of a child.

What is Forward Scholars? A community volunteer tutoring program focused on helping K-3rd graders who are not yet reading at grade level. 

The program was started by Common Ground, a 15 year old community organizing group with a track record of success in a number of areas including education. Common Ground leaders listened to the community, saw a need and took action. Forward Scholars began in the fall of 2022 in five MPS schools. 

For more information on how to get involved, click here

Or email Executive Director Dr. Carrie Streiff-Stuessy

What's the commitment? Twice a week for an hour each day- 45 minutes of one-on-one time with your student and 15 minutes for prep and notes. You'll tutor the same student for a minimum of 20 weeks (40 sessions). You can be a regular tutor or a substitute tutor. 

Am I really the right person for this? If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, and you're willing to learn and ask lots of questions, it's nearly certain that you're a good fit! We provide lesson plans, resources and training. Your most important job is to be there for your student, willing to work one-on-one with a child who truly needs you. 

All Saints’ Episcopal Cathedral Celebrates 150 Years with Community Events 

Open to the public

150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENTS: 

• Milwaukee Episcopal Parish Organists Concert 

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – 2:30 PM 

Concert Program Link: - https://ascathedral.org/music 

• Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 

Doors Open Milwaukee – September 23-24, 2023 

www.historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/ 

• All Saints’ Cathedral Choral Evensong & Reception 

Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 4:00 PM www.ascathedral.org 

• All Saints’ Cathedral 150th Anniversary Choral Eucharist Service Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM www.ascathedral.org

For more information download the flyer here

North Shore School for Seniors gears up for fall 2023 session

North Shore School for Seniors (NSSS) organizers are planning 50+ exciting classes for fall 2023. That’s the most since the school’s post-Covid reboot! Participants can stretch their muscles and minds, while meeting others AND having fun.

The fall session is Sept. 18 – Oct. 10 (first term) and Oct. 23 – Nov. 14 (second term). (There are no classes Oct. 16 & 17.) Classes meet at United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E. Silver Spring Dr. on Monday and Tuesday. They cover a wide range of subjects including exercise, arts, local topics, languages and history. Classes meet from one to eight times, and start at various times throughout the session.

Class information and online registration is available at nss4s.org beginning Aug. 1. Fall 2023 catalogs also will be available Aug. 1 for pick-up at United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay. Cost is $10 per class meeting. Email questions to nssbxt@gmail.com or phone (414) 292-0960.

The mission of the NSSS is improving mind and spirit through learning and friendship. The North Shore School for Seniors is an adult outreach program of United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay.

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