Thursday, August 25, 2022 - Press Pause
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Dear Friends in Christ,
I wanted to let you know about my new experiment for spiritual formation. I will offer short gatherings which require minimal or no preparation at times, designed to be accessible, even if you are working. I'm calling this "Press Pause," knowing that in the midst of busy lives, even a brief pause for God's sacred presence and human connection can be deeply nourishing.
Every Thursday, beginning September 15th, we'll explore spiritual content ranging from daily meditations from well-known authors to film clips, podcasts, and short articles on different theological topics. We'll open and close with prayer and have facilitated discussion, all within around 30 minutes. This will be followed by an optional 30 minutes of hang-out time. Depending on what works for your schedule, come at either 7:30am or 7:00pm. I'd love to get an idea of interest-level, so please take a moment to register here. Thank you for considering!
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: Tim Hancock
Especially Now for family and friends: Thea Brunsell (aunt of Susan LaBudde)
Long Term for parishioners: Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Gigi Short, Pam Eversfield, Molly Hiller, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: William, Esther Gone (sister-in-law of Lydia Gone), Cris Foshage (aunt of Emily Schley), Gloria Stanford (mother-in-law of Kathy Stanford), Dixie Jonas (mother of Maggie Dietrich), Skeeter (brother of Sonja Pavlik), Roger Carrington (brother of Helen Benton), Rick Swalwell (uncle of Cabrini King), Michael Hanna (father of Susan Lovern), Lana Sarnovska, Zinoviy Bilan, Stefania Bilan, Oleg Sarnovsky, and Hanna Sarnovska (friends of Kathy Stanford), Kurt Roesner (brother of John Roesner) Mary Ellen Maples (aunt of Dave Frieder), TajMahal (mother of Sandy Kashou)
Homebound: Grace Haydon, Fred Delmenhorst, Joanne Smith
Serving in the Armed Forces: Billy Manger and Tanner Plomb (nephews of DeDe Pitrof), Matthew Herbstreith (son of Tom Herbstreith), Anthony Oakley (nephew of Sandy Kashou)
Parents Expecting: Sarah and Michael Finke (daughter of Beth and Ted Durant), Ingrid & Andrew Davis, Megan & Tom Allen (son of Ann & Don Allen), Sally & Trevor Adams (daughter of Debbie & John Roesner), Hannah & Andy Neff, Claire & Will Hagerup (son of Loni & Chris Hagerup)
Thanksgiving for the birth of Henry Robert Neff to Hannah & Andy Neff and
sisters Amelia, Madelyn, and Thea
Sunday Flowers: Given in to the Glory of God in loving memory of Jane S. Wagner mother of Cynthia Kahler and Marna Fullerton given by Cynthia & David Kahler.
**Birthdays Next Week: Anne Davis Augusta Davis, Amy Burke, Annie Ruetz, Nick Joers, Lydia Gone, Frances Foote, Julie Davis, Mike Fischer, Cindy Jensen, Ira Leidel, Tori Kobussen
**Anniversaries Next Week: Tina & Jay Hintze, Kathy & Mike Pratscher, Debbie & Will Giebenrath, Beth & Tim Hagen
*If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, email Fr. Seth and Pam. 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 Pam know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary.
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Music at Christ Church
YES! You Are Good Enough!
Rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 7th
Did you play in the orchestra or band in high school or sing in the choir?
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Why not bring back that love of music to Christ Church’s choir or Hand Bell group. Most people in the hand bell group never played the bells before. If you can follow along a musical staff, you can play the bells. If you love to sing, even in the shower, you can sing in the choir. In addition to the enjoyment of the music, the camaraderie of each group is special. Why not consider checking one or both of the groups.
Hand bell Choir meets on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 for 1 hour.
Regular choir meets at 7 pm the same evening until 8:30.
Rehearsals begin Wednesday September 7th. Although the groups meet weekly, absences are not a problem. Choir sings weekly during the school year and hand bells play at a service about 5 times a year usually around church holidays. Why not give them a try.
Questions? You can call me, Maureen McCabe 414-254-6483 or one of the directors:
Choir: Scott Riedel: 414-429-8967
Hand Bells: Karol Rehm: 262-617-6478
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You're Invited: Back-to-FALL Potluck Picnic!
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Sunday, September 11th Following the 9:30am service, SIGN UP Below
Catch up on summer happenings and make plans for fall fun and fellowship.
KIDS: We will have activities available for children and youth as we do a bit of a meet and greet while kicking off the fall program year.
To help with a task or two and to bring a dish to share, Click here for the google doc. OR email Pam to let her know what you'd like to do to help!
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The 12th Sunday after Pentecost
8am service Quiet service indoors
9:30 service - in the garden (indoors if it rains!)
Serving This Sunday:
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Denton Jones
Acolyte/Reader: Tom Tennessen
9:30 am Service
Ushers: *Martha Morse, Bruce Dunn
Lector: Bo Beal
Intercessor: Donna Recht
Newcomer Hosts: Lynne Schley, Kathy Stanford
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Click here to see all the activities scheduled this month and beyond on the Christ Church calendar.
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Backpack Blessing
THIS SUNDAY!
Students of all ages, you are invited to bring your backpack to worship this Sunday as we end our time together with a backpack blessing and prayer as you begin the school year. We will have a little giveaway to help inspire you in ways of prayer in this new school year as well. Adults, you also are encouraged to take part in this activity by bringing your work bag or lunch box if you wish to do so.
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Families!
NOW is the time to register for Fall.
Families, now is the time to register your children and youth for our Nursery, Sunday School, Youth Group, and Confirmation offerings. Calendars are being finalized and will be broadcast here within the next couple weeks. You can help us in our planning now by registering your kids and please consider helping out as a volunteer (more on that below).
If you have any questions, please reach out. We look forward to seeing your children in a faith education program this fall.
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Be A Teacher!
Learn How:
Sunday, August 28, immediately following our 9:30AM worship
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Sunday School Teacher Training
Each year, our education programming requires volunteers to be as successful as possible.
Not only that, your richness of skills and experiences helps to enhance the experiences of our young people. We need parents, never-been-parents, empty-nesters, retirees, and anyone with a passion for the discipleship of the youngest generations of the church to step up.
We will be offering up a couple opportunities for Sunday School training. One such opportunity will be on Sunday, August 28, immediately following our 9:30AM worship.Nursery/childcare help WILL BE available for that hour or so time after worship if you need it in order to attend the training.
Another opportunity will be via Zoom sometime after the August 28 training (time and date TBD depending on need).
Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to help out this year and be sure to bring your calendar along as we plug you into possible volunteer spots. - Aaron
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Need Some Summer Reading?
Parents! Interested in a book about faith or parenting? There are many choices on the bookshelf outside my office. Check them out the next time you're at church!
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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Kid Cart!
Check out the kid cart this week! Activity
Nursery not staffed during the summer, but will be open and available for your use.
Formation resumes in the fall.
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Have a Seat!
The four benches which previously were in the courtyard are currently in the driveway. The benches need work but are FREE to anyone interested in having a bench.
The lucky individual will have to transport the bench to their home. Please email Mary Jones with any questions,
Thank you!
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As we all struggle with the tragedy of the war in Ukraine, we will provide a space for people in the parish to offer prayers, reflections, and artistic expression. Adults, children, families and youth are all encouraged to use the space to express their hopes, fears, and prayers. The art could be a drawing, a painting, a clay creation, a piece of music...anything that is your peace offering. Thank you for considering a submission. Send your submissions to Julie
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In-Person only Ticket purchases until the drawing
THIS Sunday, August 28th - 9:30 service.
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Come to Church THIS SUNDAY
for the Drawing!
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Raffle ticket DrawingTHIS Sunday!
LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets
and raise money for Ukraine!
Raffle tickets for Ukraine Relief!
This beautiful hand-made quilt could be yours:
1 ticket for $5 ea. or 6 tickets for $20
If you didn't receive a Ukraine support button, there are few left!
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Weekly Wagon Drive -
All Summer!
Our big weekend food drives have been so greatly appreciated by the All Peoples food pantry, but their needs persist between drives. If everyone would bring a can or two from home each week to drop in the red wagon, we could keep food flowing into the pantry. We will start this initiative this coming Sunday and run throughout the summer.
Coming to church? bring a can! The Food Pantry could especially use: Cans of SPAM, SPAGHETTI, RAVIOLI AND MAC & CHEESE! THANK YOU!
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Be A Volunteer Tutor!
Training sessions are 8/30 or 8/31
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Tutor Training available!
The Local Community Organization Common Ground is partnering with MPS
in a newly funded tutoring program and needs volunteer tutors starting this fall.
Reading tutors receive training and use a research-driven, proven method (and book) to tutor 3-4th graders in reading.
The group, Forward Scholars, needs volunteers— commitment is twice a week during the scoop year, less for substitutes.
Please email Susan LaBudde who can pass on details. Info sessions can be viewed online; training sessions are 8/30 or 8/31. Details also available at the Common Ground website.
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Christ Church Women’s
Book Study Group
Join Us for Looking for God in Messy Places, by Jake Owensby (Bishop of W. Louisiana), 2021, Abingdon Press. It is $18.99 at Boswell and 17.69 from Amazon prime.
WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited (anytime)
WHEN: Mondays from 9:30 – 10:30 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
WHAT: Discuss a chapter each week.
THE BOOK: Looking God in Messy Places
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Christ Church Ecological Gardens: AUGUST
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Anemone flowers attract bees! |
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Christ Church
Family Gardening
Pauline McCown
This garden is planted for bees and butterflies. The orange flowers in the front are a variety of butterfly weed.
Cone flowers, Guara (a summer annual), bee balm and bright colors attract the bees, who never bother me as I work beside them. Organic mulch is used and never pesticides. I knock Japanese beetles into a container of soapy water to get rid of them
If you would like to add your native and/or organic home garden to our posts. Send Ira a photo and short description by Wed. Aug 31 to be included in the next week's broadcast.
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Walk-Run CLUB
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.
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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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Wellness Reads:
Monthly Book Suggestion:
Mindful Christian
by Dr. Irene Kraegel
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Get Inspired!
A 5 on-the-Spot Self-Care Techniques to Use Anywhere, Anytime
Life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect them... read more
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Recipe Corner: New each week!
Almond Flour Zucchini Bread
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TEAM WELLNESS Next Meetings: Join Us!
- Monday, September 19 at 4 p.m. Monday October 17 at 4pm, and Monday, November 21 at 4pm.
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Via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Kari Foote
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Or donate blood through the Red Cross here
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Future Posts from Team Wellness:
Mary Kay Anderson, Kari Foote, Betsy Head, Deacon Nancy Hills, Susan LaBudde, Maureen McCabe, Lisa O’Brien and Julie Ross
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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New Book Starting up September 8, at 9am meeting at church
Active Hope
How to Face the Mess We're in with Unexpected Resilience & Creative Power
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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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LIVE in the nave!
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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THIS SATURDAY August 27, NOON - 4PM
ATWATER SCHOOL WEST LOT
The Shorewood Artisan Market brings a rich collection of unique and diverse art from the Greater Milwaukee area, supporting talented artisans with events that inspire and strengthen our community. From sculpture to watercolor, surfboards to printmaking, jewelry to wood, this market has something for everyone! There will be different artists every time. Events also feature music, food and gatherings of neighbors. see us on
RETURNING on • September 10 at the Shorewood Feast on Oakland Ave. noon - 7pm • and September 24 noon - 4pm - Atwater
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Download the latest Martha and Mary newsletter here
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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Please email both Julie Thauer and Pam Eversfield. As always, submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays to make it into the Thursday e-Weekly Broadcast for that week.
Please note:
Pam Eversfield manages the parish calendar and building use for events.
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events in the eWeekly Broadcast.
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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 Wednesdays from 8am - 2pm and
Thursdays from 10am-4pm. Please call ahead, 414-946-3368, if you need to see someone in person. Staff may be contacted by email throughout the week.
Email Pam for parish administration issues such as membership, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling by email.
Email Patrice 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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