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From Julie Davis - Lay Minister for Sunday School and Middle School Youth
Greetings Christ Church,
This year our focus in Children’s Formation is on saints and service and it has been a lot of fun– not the least for the opportunities it has provided us to connect with more of all of you in our own corner of the communion of saints. We have watched the kids respond so much to you and the talents you share with them.
Just this fall they’ve met musicians of all kinds, explored leaves, herbs, and veggies with the green team, sung with the choir, sung for all of you on All Saints Day, packed bags with the outreach team, heard the creation story told with loving wonder for the cosmos and the Creator, been told by a real live author that their stories matter, that they too can be writers. And week-in-week out they’ve seen the faithfulness of their teachers, as they build relationships with adult volunteers and with each other.
Beyond children’s formation, a small army of confirmation mentors have assembled again, getting to know our high school youth. Our middle schoolers have talked to a real live artist and real live social justice workers and heard the message that they too can meet God with their minds and creativity and imagination. They too can and already do serve their communities.
I am deeply moved by your willingness to share your time and talents with our children and by the opportunity myself to see the way your interests light you up. I was new to theologian Austin Farrar’s argument for God which Fr. Seth referenced on All Saints day, but the idea that our evidence for God is in the saints of old AND in one another, in his action within our communion of saints, resonates, even in these fractious times.
In the reading I’ve been doing lately I keep running into research - studies show interactions with strangers boost feelings of wellbeing. Studies show a correlation between the more diverse interactions we have each day– from loved ones to colleagues to acquaintances and strangers–the bigger the boost in happiness from those interactions. And more. All of these studies feel like another way of describing the richness we find in each other at church. I am made for community with you, you are made for community with me.
Thank you for being a part of this community together,
Julie Davis
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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: Jean Dodge, Gigi Short, Terry Neesley, Nancy Morris
Especially Now for family and friends: John Evans, (father of Elizabeth Draper); Mary Kolar (former colleague of Bob Pavlik); Don Pavlik (brother of Bob Pavlik)
Long Term for parishioners: Mary LaPorte, Gretchen Mayo, Alex Bardunias, Scott Riedel, Ken Baumeister, Elizabeth Klijnsmit, Pam Eversfield, Katie Hermann, Tim Hancock, Barb Larkin, Karol Rehm, Genevieve, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Rich Gray (friend of the Dietrichs); Jason Diederichs (friend of Kathy Stanford); Marc Mclening (brother of Renate Flanders); Sabina Haskell (sister of Kathy Stanford); Jackie and Leslie McCormick (friends of Susan LaBudde); Mary Smothers (sister of Pat Delmenhorst); Arturo Ayala (father of Eric Ayala); Christopher Hagerup Jr. (son of Loni and Chris Hagerup); Sharon Leidel Ryan (relative of Ira Leidel); Helga Rikkers (mother of Ben Rikkers); Leslie Grajewski, (Daughter of Kari Foote); Andy McKinley, Sue Hiller, Mthr. Amy Heimerl and the youth and staff at Lincoln Hills school; Lineve Redlin, Ashley Runnels (friend of Em Schley); Marcia House (mother of Kari Foote); Shannon Reading (sister of Patrick O’Connor); Steve & Margie O’Connor (Parents of Patrick O’Connor); Pamela Gustafson (aunt of Kari Foote); Elizabeth, Mark (friend of Robin Pedersen); George (brother of Mary Kay Anderson); Debi Chier Schmidlkofer friend of (Catherine Davidson); Jeff Jones, (friend of Andy McKinley); George Kashou (brother in law of Sandy Kashou); Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton); Cameron (friend of Julie Thauer & John Andritsch); Wyatt Woods (great nephew of DeDe Pitrof); Dave Altick (cousin of Kitty Sturrock); Ian (friend of Willette Knopp); Christopher (relative of Ira Leidel)
We also pray for the people in places shattered by war, especially Ukraine, Russia, Sudan, Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, and Iran. We pray for all who have died, and all who mourn. We pray for the end of the killing of the innocent, and for all those leaders discerning the path of peace and justice.
Homebound: Grace Haydon
Serving in the Armed Forces: Charles Cushman (son of Susan and Stuart Cushman), Tiernan Wilkinson (son of Chantal Knier), Jeffrey Ryan (grand-nephew of Ira Leidel), Joshua Currier (grandson of Elizabeth Klijnsmit); Teo C. Garcia (brother of Jennifer Garcia Jetton), 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)
This Sunday's Altar Flowers:
Offered to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Elizabeth Criswell Watson
and in memory of Kai Thomas Worthey, infant son of Allen and Andrea Worthey
from the Watson Family and Allen and Andrea Worthey
Birthdays This Week: Paula Hogan, Lorraine Wayman, Sybil Bell, Bob Pavlik, Carson Stone, Jack Holzman, Penny Cruse, Lyn Slater, Rachel Grove, Bailey Sinclair, Travis Leanna
Anniversaries: Marge and Ken Konet, Nancy and Chip Morris, Mary and Denton Jones
*If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List:
email Fr. Seth and Lori Sinclair. You must have permission from the person you are adding. 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 Lori know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary.
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Thanksgiving Eve Service:
5:30 Wednesday, November 27th
Join us next Wednesday for a special Thanksgiving Eve celebration of the Holy Eucharist (the Great Thanksgiving)! Please note that there will be no Contemplative Eucharist that morning.
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NEW Member Directory Password! Due to recent breaches in security, the online parish directory password has been changed.
Please contact Lori Sinclair - Parish Administrator or Julie Thauer for the new one.
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100 Boxes of Cookies! Lets do this!
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies…
Call us dreamers, but the Outreach team thinks we can provide Staff Appreciation Cookie boxes for 100 staff members of Sojourner Family Peace Center. And we committed to it.
This HUGE Effort made possible by YOU!
Contact Meredie Scrivner if you can help.
Here are 3 ways:
Sunday, December 8, St. Nicholas Day at both services…
St. Nicholas hopes that every person, young and old, will donate some form of pasta to the Food Pantry at All Peoples Church. Boxed or canned pasta, sauce in plastic jars or cans, mac and cheese, Rice a Roni…anything goes! The children will pull the wagons down the aisle with St. Nick in the lead…let’s fill the wagons!
Packets of hand written cards (5 per pack) will be available (with instructions) starting on Sunday, November 24. Look for the packets in the Good Shepherd Room or look for an outreach member handing them out. Cards need to be returned to one of the boxes in the back of the church and the Good Shepherd Room no later than Tuesday, December 17. Great opportunity for kids to help!
Cookies, cookies, cookies!
Please bake and contribute your favorite holiday cookies. Cookies should be moderately sized, not too fragile, and festive. Nuts are okay. (We don’t want to commit to being nut free, with so many bakers) Deliver to the church kitchen on Monday or Tuesday, December 16 or 17. You may bake ahead and freeze them at home. If you are able to commit to this, please email meredith.scrivner@gmail.com to indicate how many cookies you will donate. Or just bring them! We need about 100 dozen and every batch helps!
Holiday Food Bags for All Peoples Church…
if you took a red or green tote bag to fill for All Peoples Christmas distribution,
please return the bag to the red wagon area any time on or before Sunday, December 15.
Holiday Dinner at St. Vincent De Paul…
Make a Christmas dessert for the meal on Monday, December 16. Cakes, cupcakes, pies, and cookies are all great. Please leave in the Christ Church refrigerator no later than Sunday, December 15 and label it SVDP.
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Stewardship 2025
Thank you for helping Christ Church nourish the branches for another year!
Click here to pledge online
Stewardship Moments:
Kent Lovern, Lori Sinclair, Alex Rikkers, Andrew Jetton
2025 Stewardship Team Beth Durant (chair), Steve Bruemmer, Laurie Hobbs, Joan King, Debbie Roesner, Julie Thauer, The Rev. Seth Dietrich
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The Last Sunday after Pentecost
Christ the King Sunday
8am service - Holy Eucharist, Quiet service in the chapel
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing. This service is also live-streamed here
NOTE: if you'd like to receive a Sunday morning email with just the links to the Sunday livestream service and scheduled FORUM presentations, send your request to Julie
See our Youth & Family special events coming up in the Special Section below
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Serving This Sunday:
November 24, 2024
8:00 am Service
Greeter & Usher: Tom Watson
Acolyte & Reader: Randy Dean
9:30 am Service This service is also live-streamed here
Vestry Greeters: Jeff Evans , Paula Stone
Ushers: *Gary Laev, Pete Tomasi, David Short
Torchbearers and Crucifer: Julian Worthy, Maddie Tomasi, Zella Tomasi
Newcomers Hosts: Lynne Schley, Luke Sinclair
Lector: Bailey Steger
Prayer Reader: Lyn Slater
Eucharistic Ministers: Sarah Gottlieb, Penny Cruse, Maggie Dietrich, Tim McMahon
Coffee Hospitality & Service:
8:00 Mary and Denton Jones 9:30 Karen Lange and Chantel Knier
Altar Guild: Team 4 - Dorothy Kerr, Sandy Mueller, Pauli McCown
Flower Guild: Team 4 - Karen Lange, Susan and Lee Dryfus Jr.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE,
License # A-714398. All rights reserved.
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Our next Handing Down the Faith Sunday is December 8th. | |
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Family Choir!
try us you'll like us!
For Handing down the faith Sunday, we invite youth and parents to join the choir. If you and your child(ren) like to sing this is the perfect opportunity for you to participate as a family. With the choir, you'll lead the congregation in the hymns and service music as well as sing a simple anthem at the offertory.
There is one rehearsal on Wednesday, December 3, from 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM. On Sunday morning there is a brief rehearsal and warm-up with the choir at 8:50 AM. Contact Michael if you have any questions or would like to sign up!
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Missed The FORUM last week?
Audio Recording here
of Mtr. Ezgi Sarbay Perkins'
Journey from Islam in Turkey to Episcopal Priest in Wisconsin
from November 17, 2024 10:45am
Read Mtr. Sarbay-Perkins Biography here
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Past FORUMs are archived here
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Sign-up for Feasts
Every Sunday!
Thank you to everyone who has committed to hosting a Feast! We are off to a good start and look forward to hearing from others about hosting Feasts.
Please stop by the Feasts table and take a list or click on the link. New and UPDATED each week.
Let us know what you would like to sign up for or host.
The proceeds for funds generated by your participation in a feast go to Outreach causes.
Any questions? Please contact
Denise Kobussen or Kathy Stanford.
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Featured Feasts!
November:
- Champagne and Desserts 11-23-24
December:
- Add God's Creation to your Christmas Tree This Year! 12-14-24
- Guys Group Chili Cook Off and Packers Tailgate 12-15-24
Check the linked doc at left for details or stop by the feast table on Sunday.
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Gatherings for Guys:
Our Guys Gathering meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May at 6:00 p.m. at Christ Church to share fellowship, a meal, and reflection.
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Bible Study
on the Old Testament book of Jonah
Thursday November 21, with a final meeting on Thursday December 5.
We will meet at church in the John Thompson room from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
No prior knowledge of Bible study, the Old Testament, or Jonah are needed. No prep beforehand required. For more information and to sign up, contact Sue Toman at 616-745-7661 or Richard TenHoor at 616 581-7536. Feel free to check it out and then decide whether to keep coming.
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What does manuscript Bible study look like?
Like this:
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Sunday School and Youth Group Notes:
Sunday School meets November 24th 9:15 - 10:05am
Find out more about all our upcoming events by subscribing to the monthly family newsletter or checking out our events page.
Advent begins December 1! Starting this Sunday, families are welcome to pick up a set of Advent candles and a devotional to use with an Advent wreath (not provided) during the Advent season. Click here to pay for the candles ($10 suggested donation)
Casting for the Christmas Eve pageant has begun! Children ages 3K-8th grade are welcome to act, and high school youth are invited to volunteer. Click here for more information on how to join in the fun! The deadline to sign up is December 1.
There is NO nursery or Sunday school on December 1 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Families are welcome to use the nursery and the children's activities in the back!
Monday, December 2 from 4:45-6 PM, middle school youth will be serving meals with St. Vincent De Paul's meal program at the Harambee Kitchen in All People's Church. Please RSVP to Julie Davis if your student can attend.
Saturday, December 7 from 10am-1pm, high school youth will be packaging meals at the Gathering. Please RSVP to Bailey Steger if your student can attend.
Next Middle and High School Youth Group meeting is December 15th in the Good Shepherd Room. Youth group will meet from 5-7pm as usual, ending with a chili dinner fundraiser hosted by the Gathering for Guys group. Families, you are welcome to join your youth! The chili dinner begins at 6pm, and the youth will join in at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to stay afterwards to watch the Packers game on the big screen. Cost is $20 a person, but children and youth are free.
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Next HDTF Sunday: December 8, 2024 | |
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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.
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See Sojourner Family Peace Center Staff appreciation cookie details above!
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Christmas Outreach
Holiday Food Bags for All Peoples Church…
if you took a red or green tote bag to fill for All Peoples Christmas distribution,
please return the bag to the red wagon area any time on or before Sunday, December 15.
Holiday Dinner at St. Vincent De Paul…
Make a Christmas dessert for the meal on Monday, December 16. Cakes, cupcakes, pies, and cookies are all great. Please leave in the Christ Church refrigerator no later than Sunday, December 15 and label it SVDP.
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All Peoples Church Pantry LOVES your red Sendik's grocery bags!
Keep saving them, bring them to church and drop off in the red wagon or give to Lynne Schley. Thank you!
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Native Seeds
Five Christ Church members shared their native pollinator seeds with the congregations. Besides individual gardens we discovered that there are several area prairie gardens being tended in the parish.
Thank you for the seeds you provide us for the fruits of the spirit. As we plant our packets of seed, may we consider the gifts of the Spirit which we experience from others and what I should do and be to grow the fruits of the Spirit in others.
Robert Pavlik Fall 2024
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
Every Thursday at Lyn Slater's home -
6350 N. Lake Dr. WFB at 4:30 - 6:00pm
Christ Church Ladies Connections is open to all women at Christ Church. Please join us on any Thursday that works for you. Come when you can anytime between 4:30 and 6:00. No need to RSVP. We'd love to see you!
N/A beverages available; wine $3.
To receive the weekly group email, please contact Kathy Stanford.
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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. | | |
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RUN Club
Please join Kari Foote and Maggie Dietrich at 7:30 am on Tuesday mornings for a run! Meet at red door (office entrance)
WALK Club
Help! Seeking a new leader for a weekly walking club! Reach out to Betsy Head or Kari Foote for more information!
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The Monday MORNING Women’s Book Study Group (zoom) | | |
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Finishing Fully Alive
New Book Staring Nov. 25th
Bright Evening Star
by Madeline L'Engle
Perfect timing for Advent!
We will meet in person on Dec. 2nd with brunch in the Good Shepherd Room. Join us and try us out! Purchase option here:
WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited
WHERE: On zoom
Zoom link HERE Password: “study”
Meeting ID: 837 0526 9913
MONDAYS on zoom
from 9:15 – 10:15 AM (optional social time beforehand at 9:00)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click to Contact The Rev. Mary S. Trainor
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The Monday EVENING Women's Book Group 1st and 3rd Mondays (in person)
Surprised by Hope
by N.T.Wright (2008 edition)
We will discuss the second two chapters at our meeting on December 2nd.
Meetings will regularly be at the home of Lyn Slater, 6350 N. Lake Drive. Those who have questions or need more information can email Penny Cruse.
The fellowship of women is a cornerstone of this book group. (If you can’t make every meeting you are still welcome.). We meet at 6:30pm and conclude at 7:45pm. Come, sip a beverage, and explore with us!
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Men's Book Group led by Greg Bell | | |
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The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust
by Francis S. Collins.
We’ll be reading a chapter a week and discussing the chapter for that week on both the Monday Zoom call and the Thursday in-person meeting in the Good Shepherd room.
Both meetings begin at 9 am.
Contact Greg for information.
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See below for other ongoing opportunities for connection.
(Evening Prayer, Wednesday Contemplative service...etc).
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In-Person Centering Prayer group
This group will meet on Fridays throughout the year and will be led by Janis Blean-Kachigan and Helen Benton. Meetings will begin at 11:15 am and will end at 11:45 am.
Leaflets will be available about Centering Prayer, based on the teaching of Abbot Thomas Keating as found in his book, Open Minds, Open Hearts.
We especially welcome people who have had no experience of Centering Prayer and would like to learn this ancient way of praying.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact
Janis Blean-Kachigan or Helen Benton.
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Wednesday AM Contemplative
Eucharist
Service
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NO AM Eucharist on November 27th
(come to the Thanksgiving Eve. service at 5:30)
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.
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Wednesday + Thursday Evening Prayer | |
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Wednesday and Thursday - 5:30pm
To call in to 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.
Email Randy Dean if you're interested!
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FRIDAYS in the Nave - Noon to 12:30
Music and Meditation (formerly Scripture, Song and Silence)
Silence will be accompanied by flute, piano and guitar offerings by Greg Bell, Tom Herbstreith and Mark Hilgendorf. Readings of scripture and poetry will be offered.
Please come and contact Mark Hilgendorf if you have any questions.
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News from the Diocese and Around the Community | |
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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The church office is open Monday - Thursday from 10am - 3pm
Please call ahead, 414-946-3368, if you need to see someone in person. Staff may be contacted by email throughout the week.
Email or call Lori Sinclair for Parish Administration issues such as:
Membership, Directory updates, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling, as well as for business and giving or pledging questions.
Lori is in the office Monday - Wednesday. 10:00 - 3:00pm
eWeekly Broadcast Submissions: SUBMISSIONS DUE WEDNESDAY NOON. (earlier is appreciated!) Please email both Julie Thauer and Lori Sinclair. As always, submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays to make it into the Thursday e-Weekly Broadcast for that week.
Please Note:
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events and posts publicity for all group notices (i.e. Green Team, Youth and Family, Outreach, The FORUM). in the eWeekly Broadcast and prints the weekly Sunday bulletins and special services. If your group is looking for additional support in Social Media (Facebook and Instagram) contact Julie.
Julie is in the office Thursdays 10:00am - 4:00pm and always available via email
Alex Konkel is available for for building and grounds issues.
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Continue to watch this weekly newsletter for the most recent updates and changes.
The clergy are available by email:
The Rector - Fr. Seth Dietrich at seth@christchurchwfb.org or
The Associate Rector - The Rev. Matt Phillips at matt@christchurchwfb.org.
In the case of a pastoral emergency,
contact Fr. Seth at 414-630-6143 or Rev. Matt Phillips 773-480-4590
Email Julie anytime during the week for communication issues such as the e-Weekly Broadcast newsletter, the Sunday Bulletin, media, website or by phone on Thursdays in the office.
Email Alex for building and grounds issues
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