Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Bishop's Visit!
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Dear Friends in Christ,
This Sunday the Rt. Rev. Jeff Lee will be with us to confirm and receive a record 28 youth and adult candidates at the 9:30am service. Our service will be a musical feast with Christ Church parishioners playing Native American flute, violin, bagpipes, keyboard and guitar (but not all at once). For planning purposes, we've had to make the call to be inside, based on the weather forecast. But it should still be a magnificent celebration.
A casual reception with a chocolate fountain follows the service. This is Bp. Lee's last Sunday among us as Provisional Bishop, as he steps away from diocesan leadership at the end of July. Come dip a strawberry in thanksgiving for his ministry among us.
For Creation Care Sunday last week, we made a communal art project (pictured above) as part of the children's sermon. Each ribbon contains an element or place in creation that inspires awe and gratitude as well as an action commitment to be a better steward of that element or place. Many thanks to Ira Leidel for spear-heading the project.
Peace and Blessing,
Seth+
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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: Chris Binder
Especially Now for family and friends: Richard Morgan (father of Paula Stone)
Long Term for parishioners: Cindy Jensen, Gordon Hostler, Barb Larkin, Catherine Davidson, Pam Eversfield, Mark Hilgendorf, Dave Honecker, Karol Rehm, Martha Vogel, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: George Kashou (brother in law of Sandy Kashou), Jill, John H., Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), Kathy Malicki (friend of Pat Delmenhorst), Ann, Cameron (friend of Julie Thauer & John Andritsch),Wyatt Woods (great nephew of DeDe Pitrof), 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), 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: 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)
Parents Expecting: Abigail & Ricky Lupp (daughter of Penny Cruse), Jessica & Jay Bitter (son of Penny Cruse)
Sunday Altar Flowers Given to the glory of God in memory of Jack Prince from Martha Prince
Birthdays Next Week: Charles Harshner, Randy Dean, Bruce Dunn, Tim Wayman, Chelle Van Caster, Neomi Spellman, Phillip Bailey, Colin House, Sandy Dawson, Robert Draper, Katie Hermann, Jim Trainor
Anniversaries: David & Sara Frieder, Paul & Genelle Missurelli, Steve & Clare Bergquist
*If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List:
email Fr. Seth and Heidi Behlke. 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 Heidi know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary.
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For those youth and adults being confirmed and received
into the Episcopal Church on June 11, 2023
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ADULTS
Molly Allen
Anna Floch Arcello
Kevin Chandler
Julie Davis
Steve Gerard (St. Mark's)
Diane Holzman
Jack Holzman
Willie Jolly
Tom King
Cabrini King
Randy Kunkel
Paula Leigeb
Andrea Rech
Caroline Reddick (St. Mark's)
Catharine Skoog
James Steiner (St. Mark's)
Richard Tenhoor
Sue Toman
Sam Walker
Elizabeth Willis (St. Mark's)
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YOUTH
Josh Currier
Charles Cushman
Isaiah Dietrich
Ryan Foley
Abigail Frieder
Charlotte King
Nicholas King
Amelia Kohler
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Sunday - June 11, 2023
Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation
Outdoor Service
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing.
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Serving This Sunday: June 11, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher:
Acolyte/Reader: Bonnie Thomson
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter: Penny Cruse, Margaret Cooper
Ushers: John Hinchey, James Hinchey
Newcomer Host: Sarah Gottlieb
Lector: Margaret Cooper Prayer Reader: Lyn Slater
Eucharistic Ministers: Sarah Gottlieb, John Hinchey, Jennifer Jetton
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In our FORUM Archives:
Who was on the Land Before Us?
FORUM 04-23-23 Dr. Jerald Mast Key - Factors Driving Polarization in the U.S.
FORUM 02-26-23 Rev. Amy Heimerl - Inside Hope - finding the child inside
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Volunteer Opportunity for all!
Help prepare and/or serve a meal at Saint Vincent De Paul Monday June 19th 430-630 pm
in the basement of All Peoples Church
Or just bake some cookies to offer as a treat!
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Summer is almost here...
and so is the School Supplies Drive!
Every year, All Peoples Church distributes backpacks and school supplies to area children who lack the resources to buy all the supplies that we sometimes take for granted. This year All Peoples is moving up the dates for school supply deliveries. You can help!
There are 3 ways for you to contribute:
1) DROP OFF: Bring supplies in person to the front of Christ Church on June 17th, Noon - 1pm. OR leave in the red wagon at church anytime.Click HERE for a list of supplies that are being requested.
2) BUY something off our Target Registry HERE or our Amazon Wish List HERE. It will be delivered directly to the Outreach committee. We will take it from there!
3) DONATE MONEY Have the Outreach committee do your shopping for you! Donate through the Christ Church online giving website HERE or drop a check off in the office.
You can use your existing account to make a one time online donation. But you can also contribute to the school supply fund even if you don't have an online giving account.
The Outreach Committee thanks you for all your support!
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Don’t forget to sign up for the summer feasts
which will be handled via email for the summer.
Featured Feasts for JUNE
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Soul Food Dinner – plenty of spots left!
- BBQ and pool party
Check out our new thermometer in the Good Shepard room
and help put us over the top.
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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 Heidi Behlke with any changes. Thank you!
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Week 2: Summer Creation Care: Rooted in Place
Summer Green Team Climate Care: 12 weeks Questions to Ponder and Act Upon
God’s first instruction is to watch over and take care of the earth (Genesis 2:15).
We do this well by spending time getting to know the places we are rooted.
Questions to ponder and act upon this week:
(1) What would rooted caretaking look like in our lives and in Christ Church?
(2) In what ways do we commune with God?
(3) And in what ways does God enable us to show care and love toward our neighbors, both personally and as a church?
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Sunday school and staffed nursery have ended for the season. Feel free to use the church nursery yourself as needed. For outdoor services, there will be a self-serve wiggle area in the garden for kids who need to move around safely
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Next Month's Theme: Joy Mast and "All about TREES!"
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Our First Family Creation Club!
join us next month, July at 6 PM and every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
for the second Family Creation Club, hosted at the Urban Ecology Center by the children's ministry and the Green Team.
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Handing Down the Faith Sundays
are designed to encourage deeper understanding of and more engagement with the liturgy for children. The clergy will offer brief explanations and invite chlldren to participate and observe in specific ways. All children of any age and ability are welcome to participate as they feel comfortable.
Next Handing down the Faith Sunday is July 2nd
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Sing with us! or
Ring with us!
Thanks for your consideration: Contact Maureen McCabe if you'd like to try us out!
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Walk-Run Club
Tuesday Mornings at 7:30 am
meet at red door (office entrance) of church.
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Blessing of the Bikes
Bike to church!
Sunday, June 18th (Father’s Day)
Bike to either service (bike rack available for the 8 a.m. service—bring your bike lock)
Bikes will be blessed at the 9:30 a.m. outdoor service.
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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:
Chipotle Pineapple Bang Bang Chicken Skewers.
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Monthly Book Suggestion
Wellness
Reads... for kids: Sprite Offers Comfort
and for adults:
Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
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The U P S I D E :
31 Days of Mental Health: Week 5
Our 31 Days of Mental Health coverage goes out on a high note with a sobering stat on how many people receive mental health care
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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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Summer Patio Opening!
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 for $3. If you would like to receive the group email which is sent weekly, please contact Kathy Stanford with any questions.
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Christ Church Women’s Book Study Group
NEW BOOK:
Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words
by Brian McClaren
Purchase/Preview it here:
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
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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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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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 & Mary newsletter here
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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Please email both Julie Thauer and Heidi Behlke. As always, submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays to make it into the Thursday e-Weekly Broadcast for that week.
Please note:
Heidi Behlke manages the parish calendar and building use for events, as well as accepts pledges and donations for special projects.
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events in the eWeekly Broadcast and prints the weekly Sunday bulletins and special services.
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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 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 Heidi for parish administration issues such as membership, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling, as well as 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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