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February 6, 2020
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First Friday Potluck - TOMORROW
February 7 - 6:00-8:00PM
This monthly event is entirely social-an informal time to get together and enjoy the company of other church members. February's event is hosted by Regan & Nikos Christopoulos at 1320 Linden Avenue in Highland Park. Bring a dish to share and they will provide beverages.
On the same evening, First Friday Faves is happening for 5th-8th graders from 6:00-7:30 at Glow Golf in Vernon Hills. Please contact Megan for details on Glow Golf.
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Teddy Bear Sunday - February 9 
Please bring a new or gently used teddy bear (or other stuffed animal. As Episcopalians we like to include all of God's creatures) to church on Sunday, February 9. Teddy bears, etc. will be blessed at both services, after which, they will be donated to the Department of Children and Family Services. Your donated teddy bears will serve as gifts for abused or displaced children.
If you do not have a teddy bear to donate please bring money to buy one! Stop by in the Prevost Cloister where you will be able to purchase teddy bears from Rummage, ranging in price from $5-$30.
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"The Long Shadow" - Special Screening
Sunday, February 9 - 3:30
-5:00PM
This stirring movie follows two southern filmmakers as they trace their southern roots.Their journey reveals how the shameful legacy of slavery provides context for our country's current struggle with racism.
The movie has a PG-13 rating and includes difficult images.Afterwards, we encourage you to allow yourself time to enjoy the service of Taizé at 5:30.
Complimentary childcare will be provided in the Nursery from 3:15-6:30.
Taizé Service 5:30PM - Sunday, February 9
If you are in need of an hour of quiet prayer and meditation, please join us for a time of grace and peace. This candlelit, contemplative service will include readings, prayers, and silence interspersed with tuneful chants accompanied by violin. We'll be holding Taizé services this coming season on the following second Sundays of the month at 5:30PM: March 8, May 10. (Taizé will not be held on April 12 - Easter Sunday)
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"Finding God after Sunday: Mentoring on the West Side"
Connections - Thursday, February 13 - 5:30-7:15PM
This evening we will host a panel discussion with Erwin
Mayer, Executive Director of St. Leonard's Ministries, Gary Martin, Christ Church parishioner and mentor at St. Leonard's, Carmen Wilcox, parishioner and our longest active mentor at Grace House, and Heather, one of Carmen's former mentees who is leading a successful and productive life. Come share in their stories about this vital ministry changing lives on Chicago's west side - one soul at a time. Supper is served from 5:30-6:15PM in the McClain Room followed by the presentation from 6:15-7:15PM. Childcare is available in the Nursery.
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Climate Change Discussion Group - Sun. February 23 - After the 9:30AM Service
What can one person/one family do? Come to the Lea Room after the 9:30AM service on Sunday, February 23 and share your ideas, thoughts, best practices, etc. This lay-led group is being started by parishioner Cleo Castillo. If you have questions, please contact Cleo at 224-435-6972.
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Inaugural Gathering - Peace & Justice Committee - Sunday, February 23 - 5:30PM
In October a small group of parishioners attended a 2.5 day workshop "Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism" and were moved to do and learn more. Come for supper on Sunday, February 23 at 5:30PM at the home of Jenny Smith & Eric Hillerbrand at 634 Prairie Ave. in Wilmette and help brainstorm about how we can bring this kind of ministry to Christ Church. Please RSVP to Charlotte McGee.
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Update your Contact Information
Please help us keep our records current. Let us know if you move, get a new phone number, change your email address or have a different way you wish to be contacted.
We try to keep up, but sometimes the only person to tell us about these changes is you.
If you would like to update your information online go to our secure site:
Link Here
or send the changes to Rena Kowalski by email or call the office at 847-446-2850.
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TOMORROW - February First Friday Faves 
Our next First Friday Fave is tomorrow, February 7 from 6-7:30pm at the Glow Golf in Vernon Hills! There will be glow golf, a laser maze, and pizza. $15/person. All 5th through 8th graders and their friends are invited; high schoolers needed as volunteer leaders. Thank you to Nicole Rivera who is helping us host this month! We will meet at Glow Golf in the Hawthorn Mall at 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061.
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Soul Fuel - Cupid's Cookies for College Students
Sunday, February 9 at 4PM
For our next Soul Fuel meeting we will be creating Valentine's Day care packages for our over 40 college students! We will decorate cookies, make Valentine cards, and assemble the packages. Click here for the
Sign-Up Genius for the baked goods and care package contributions. We will meet on
Sunday, February 9 at 4PM at Alison Walker's house: 859 Sheridan Road, Winnetka. Soul Fuel is our high school youth group that meets the second Sunday of every month. Friends are always welcome!
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Be sure to pick up this year's Lent Passport at the Pancake Supper February 25 or at one of the Ash Wednesday services February 26!
Put a sticker on every service or program you attend for Lent, Holy Week and Easter. The perfect start to a holy Lent!
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Thanking our First Responders, Tuesday, March 3, 3:30
We invite your children to join us for a fun service project we are offering in partnership
 with The Alliance for Early Childhood.
Children and their parents/caregivers are invited to the McClain Room Tuesday, March 3, 3:30-4:15, to make creative thank you cards and treat baskets for our local police and firefighters, to thank them for keeping our communities safe! A delicious and healthy after school snack will be served. This is for the whole community, so please bring friends, Brownie troops, Cub Scout dens, etc.! For age 5 and over.
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RSVP to Melissa Durbin as we have a limited capacity for this event.
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Join us June 13-20 to Appalachia!
Why Appalachia?
- Help and learn from those living in rural poverty and substandard housing.
- Experience a new culture in a beautiful part of the country!
- Drive and make fun stops along the way.
Who will be on the trip?
- 8th-12th graders. All are welcome! Invite friends!
- Our Rector, Christopher Powell, and Director of Youth Ministries, Megan Miller, with adult chaperones.
- Other volunteers from around the country sharing our work week.
For more information or if you would like to register? CLICK HERE
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A Just Harvest -
Needs Your Help 
Tuesday, February 11, 5:00-7:00PM
There are several ways you can help:
Purchase milk, fruit, and /or salad makings with Italian dressing.
Help serve dinner onsite at AJH Community Kitchen.
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This Week at Christ Church
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| Thursday, February 6 |
Start Time |
End Time |
Location |
| Rummage Sorting |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
Schroeder Building |
| Women's Bible Study |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Parish House Library |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Choir Room |
| Friday, February 7 |
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| Holy Caffeine Bible Study |
8:30 AM |
9:30 AM |
Church House/Lea Room |
| Doggie Lunch Play Group |
12:30 PM |
1:30 PM |
Parish House Great Hall |
| First Friday Faves 5th-8th Grade |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
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| First Friday Open House |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
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| Sunday, February 9 |
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| Teddy Bear Sunday |
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| Holy Eucharist - 784 Sheridan Rd |
8:00 AM |
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| Youth Choir: 4th-8th grade trebles |
8:30 AM |
9:20 AM |
Choir Room |
| Full Choir rehearsal |
9:00 AM |
9:20 AM |
Choir Room |
| Holy Eucharist with Choir & Brody baptism |
9:30 AM |
10:30 AM |
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| Special Coffee Hour with Valentine Theme |
10:40 AM |
11:30 AM |
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| The Long Shadow - Screening |
3:30 PM |
5:00 PM |
Church/Sanctuary |
| Soul Fuel: High School Youth Group |
4:00 PM |
5:15 PM |
Soul Fuel Room at 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
5:00 PM |
5:30 PM |
Choir Room |
| Taize service |
5:30 PM |
6:30 PM |
Church |
| Monday, February 10 |
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| Friends in Faith |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Lea Room, Church House |
| Rummage Sorting |
11:30 AM |
2:00 PM |
Schroeder Building |
| Youth Choir: 4th-6th grade |
4:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
Choir Room |
| Tuesday, February 11 |
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| Rummage Furniture Pick Up |
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| Handbell Choir |
9:15 AM |
10:30 AM |
McClain Room |
| Book Group |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
McClain Room |
| Centering Prayer |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Church House - Lea Room |
| Youth Choir: 3rd Grade |
4:30 PM |
5:10 PM |
Choir Room |
| Wednesday, February 12 |
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| Mather Worship |
9:30 AM |
10:00 AM |
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| Wednesday Playgroup |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
McClain Room |
| Primary Choir: 1st-2nd grade |
3:45 PM |
4:30 PM |
Parish House |
| Club 56 (5th-6th Grade Class) |
6:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Church on the Hill |
| Youth Choir: 4th-6th grade |
7:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Choir Room |
| Youth Choir: 7th-12th grade trebles |
7:30 PM |
8:45 PM |
Choir Room |
| Youth Choir: 7th-12th grade low voice boys |
8:00 PM |
9:15 PM |
Choir Room |
| Thursday, February 13 |
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| Rummage Sorting |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
Schroeder Building |
| Women's Bible Study |
9:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
Parish House Library |
| Connections |
5:30 PM |
7:15 PM |
McClain Room/Kitchen/Lea Room |
| Adult Choir rehearsal |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Choir Room |
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If you are facing illness, a life transition or challenging circumstances, please
contact
one of our clergy. We are available when you
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d us for a hospital, home, or office visit. Christ Church has many lay volunteers who also provide meals and rides as needed. Please reach out to the clergy through the office at (847) 446-2850, or on their cell phones:
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Thursday Weekly News - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon
Sunday Bulletin Announcements - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon
To have information listed in Sunday's Bulletin, send to Charlotte McGee
[email protected].
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