Dear Friends in Christ,

Some have noticed a new cross behind the altar in our chapel. Our church acquired this cross from St. James Episcopal which was located across the highway from Marquette University, next to "the big red church" that you see when driving south on I-43. St. James was founded in 1850, and the English Gothic Revival style church was built in 1867. Unfortunately, the congregation had dwindled just as massive building renovations were needed and the whole building was sold in 2017. It is now an event space. 

Before the final closing, St. James invited other churches to come take a look at some of their sacred artifacts with the hope that these objects which had been in the presence of people's prayers for 150 years, might in some small way carry the legacy of the parish forward. Recently, Mary Jones and Bridget Eliot, altar guild co-chairs, polished the cross, and we discovered that its gold patina is an almost perfect match to the gold in the painting of mother and child behind the cross.  

Meanwhile, the church we have been helping construct in Tanzania needed an altar cross, so that we are able to give just as we have received. Fr. Oswald travels back to Tanzania next week and the cross will go with him. It will serve as a concrete symbol of our prayers for this particular community and the worldwide Anglican communion in all it's diverse forms.

With Gratitude and Hope,

Seth+

Be encouraged!... to bring your own lawn chair to the Sunday Garden Service. If you forget, feel free to go inside and grab an additional chair if needed. 

11th Sunday after Pentecost

August 13, 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 13, 2023

8:00 am Service

Greeter/Usher: Randy Dean

Acolyte/Reader:   Jill Haberman

9:30 am Service

Vestry Greeters:  Patrick Foley, Rob Draper

Ushers: John Hinchey, James Hinchey

Newcomer Host: Sarah Gottlieb

Lector:Stephen Forrest Prayer Reader: Elizabeth Draper

Eucharistic Ministers: Tom Aldrige, Nicholas King, Rob Draper

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

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

Week 11: Summer Creation Care:

Climate Justice as Peace

12 weeks of Questions to Ponder and Act Upon

Climate change is often called a “threat multiplier”. While people and countries have always fought over land and water, climate change will make natural resources even scarcer resulting in more conflicts. Through our active, mutual participation in the “ministry of reconciliation,” as apostle Paul describes, we have a rich opportunity to work toward realizing climate justice and peace. In the process of participating in this ministry of reconciliation and peace, we recognize we too are being transformed into the likeness of Christ. We recognize that commitment to climate discipleship in community will involve creativity, talent, and compassionate sacrifice.

Questions to ponder and act upon:

1  Have you thought of climate change as a peace issue before? Why or why not?

2  How can we partner in ways that honor those who are affected?

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

NEW DATE!

Tuesday,

AUGUST 15th with:

"What Happens to Garbage?"

Family Creation Club!

We had a great time leaning about Trees from Dr. Joy Mast.

We meet at the Urban Ecology Center: Children's Forest

1449 E Park Milwaukee, WI 53211

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.

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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