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Dear Friends in Christ,
During and after worship we have been trying to encourage more human interaction. At the Passing of the Peace, I have encouraged people to find someone whom they do not know, and if they are really brave, to speak with that person after the service. At the church picnic I placed ice-breaker cards on the tables with various questions:
- When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
- Are you a morning or a night person and how can you tell?
- Who is one person who inspires you?
Last Sunday I passed these cards out to people at the 8am service, inviting the to find someone they did not know and share their answer over coffee and donuts. When I asked for feedback at the vestry meeting 2 days later, one person said, "We never got to the question on the card, but the card was a helpful prop for me to go up to someone new."
I recently preached about how we Americans are losing our skills at making small talk with people we don't know, because thanks to ever-present smartphones, we no longer do it as much. We all need more human connection. I hope these little exercises and props can provide a little "cover" to help with the social awkwardness of meeting new people. Thank you for putting up with the experiments!
In Hope and Peace,
Seth+
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Welcome to Wesny Dubic, Our Nashotah House Seminarian
Hailing from the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, Wes was informally with us for most of last year, but he has now officially begun his "Supervised Practice of Ministry." He will be involved with various ministries, including preaching. He will also present more of his story including his calling into the priesthood at an upcoming forum in October. Fr. Seth and Wes will meet weekly. We are delighted to have him, as it gives us a chance to experience his gifts and help form him into a minister of Christ's gospel for the sake of the larger Church.
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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 Isaiah Dietrich
Especially Now for family and friends: Kathy Kant (friend of Kjell Johansen)
Long Term for parishioners: Gary Laev, Sonja Pavlik, Mary Meyers, Bill Foote, Chris Binder, Barb Larkin, Pam Eversfield, Karol Rehm, Martha Vogel, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Craig Smith (friend of Seth Dietrich) Sue & Jerry Hiller, Debi Chier Schmidlkofer, (friend of Catherine Davidson), Jeff Jones (friend of Andy McKinley), Richard Morgan (father of Paula Stone), George Kashou (brother in law of Sandy Kashou), Jill, John H. (friend of Julie Thauer), Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), 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 and Christine (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)
We pray for the people of Morocco and Libya, for all who have died, all who mourn, and all who are helping to rebuild.
Homebound: Grace Haydon, 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)
This Sunday's Altar Flowers: Given to the glory of God and in memory of
John Vogel by the Vogel family and in memory of
Dan and Martha Sabin and their son Michael Sabin
by their children, Susan, Janet and Patricia
Birthdays Next Week: Gretchen Holder, Brittany Thome, Patrick Bieszk Connor Bieszk, Liam Bieszk Susan Content, Elizabeth Klijnsmit, Marge Konet, Wynn Setliff, Jerzy Kirk, Martha Morse, Kjell Johansen
Anniversaries: Catharine Skoog & William Jolly, Amber Wichowsky & Sam Harshner, Susan Toman & Richard TenHoor
*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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New Women's Book Group!
For women who want to grow in faith and make deep, prayerful connections, a new group will meet in-person on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the month @6:30pm, beginning in October. Those who only want to attend once a month are most welcome. The first book for discussion will be Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans. Contact Fr. Seth with questions (he is helping to launch the group but will not participate in the sessions). See HERE for sign-up and more information (please sign-up by September 28th).
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Know the Code:
Code for all doors changing on October 1st.
Every ten years we change the code for all the doors.
We will do this on October 1st (the preschool door has already been changed). Email Heidi for the new code.
PRO TIP: When you receive the code, create a new contact in your phone named "Church Code" and put it where the phone # would go.
Thank you for helping us keep the building secure!
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Does your child love to sing?
Your kids (2nd grade on up) are invited to come sing with the choir on Handing Down the Faith Sunday, October 1! They'll get to robe, process, and sit in the choir loft just like the adults, as well as sing a special anthem with the rest of the choir. Meet around 8:50 AM in the choir rehearsal room (located up the stairs near the first floor bathrooms). To practice the anthem at home, find the sheet music for "All Things Bright and Beautiful" here.
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ALL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH!
Stay for brunch after the 9:30 Service this Sunday!
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Greetings and Peace of Our Lord!
A new school year is upon us. We are in different grades. Some of you might have changed schools. It is my hope that you are adjusting well in this new school year!
At Christ Church the new year is about to begin. New and exciting programing is in the pipeline. This year we have a hybrid program. We will be meeting once a month at Christ Church. During our time together, we will have an opportunity to discuss issues that are relevant and important in the lives of the youth. We will also have time to socialize, and have fun together.
We will also have a collaborative program (a.k.a. 'The Collab') with four other parishes in the area. These parishes include St. Mark's Milwaukee, Trinity Wauwatosa, St. Paul Milwaukee, and St. Thomas of Canterbury in Greenfield. We will meet with youth from those parishes once a month. Our meetings will take place at St. Paul, Milwaukee.
The high school youth program will have its debut this Sunday September 24th, 2023, with Brunch in the youth room after the 9.30 service.
We will have our first encounter with other youths from the other congregations on Sunday October 15th at St. Paul Milwaukee from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Please plan on coming to brunch where we will ”meet and greet”. We will have an opportunity to ask questions. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Blessings,
Oswald!
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17th Sunday after Pentecost
September 24, 2023
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - We've gone inside for the season!
Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing.
*This service is also live-streamed on YouTube
and on the Christ Church website.
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Serving This Sunday: September 24, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Denton Jones
Acolyte/Reader: Sue Toman
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Jackie Keene, Steve Bruemmer
Crucifers:
Ushers: Paulie & Bill McCown, Tom King
Newcomer Host: Lynne Schley and Kathy Stanford
Lector: George Marek Prayer Reader: Robert Newby
Eucharistic Ministers: Luke Sinclair. Rob Draper, Tim Kobussen
Coffee Hour Hosts: Tom Tennessen
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Sunday October 1, 10:45 am
after the 9:30 service in the Great Hall
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Coming Soon! October 1st
The What, How, Where, and Why of AI by Derek Riley Ph.D
Reading the news, visiting the doctor, responding to your messages, and many other daily tasks have all changed behind the scenes in recent years due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Most of the changes make our lives easier, but like any technology, there are limitations and side-effects. In this forum, the concepts and trends in AI will be discussed as well as their applications and impacts on society.
Derek Riley is a professor and program director of Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. His areas of expertise include computational modeling, high performance computing, data engineering, and mobile application development. Kelly and Derek are members of Christ Church and are blessed with 3 boys: Deklin (9), Donovan (7), and Dean (3)
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Consider Becoming an Acolyte!
Acolytes play a critical role in bringing worship to life.
Torchbearers (3rd - 5th grade) proclaim the Word and sacraments to be vessels of God's light.
Those who serve close to the altar (6th - 8th grade) help the priests and deacons with a variety of tasks.
And Crucifers lift high the cross as they also supervise the younger acolytes. Kids who learn more about the textures of the liturgy are more likely to feel a part of worship. And they usually think it is quite fun. No matter your age, no experience is necessary! Jean Bieszk does the scheduling and is happy to answer your questions.
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Choir Practice has started - JOIN US Wednesday nights
7:00pm
Sing with us! or Ring with us!
Thanks for your consideration. Contact Maureen McCabe or Scott Riedel if you'd like to try us out!
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Flower Guild welcomes anyone who is interested in creating floral arrangements for the altar. We work in teams and are willing to train anyone who enjoys working with flowers. Please contact Chris Binder or Willette Knopp co-chairs.
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Starts this week!
Help families in Need
with new or used
coats, hats, mittens, blankets
and socks or boots.
DONATIONS can be placed in the large blue bucket next to the wagon. Questions contact Lynne Schley.
Thank you for your help!
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Our Next Generation:
Consider volunteering!
Christ Church founded Our Next Generation 30 years ago to support Milwaukee students academically and socially to give them the best possible chance to get a good education and to spend time in a safe environment after school and during the summer.
We have supported this non-profit with funds and tutors in the past
and Outreach is proud to participate in their Homework Club this fall.
We are looking for volunteers to join us to work one on one with a student from 5-6 pm on Wednesdays.There will be an orientation prior to the program starting up for fall. Probably the orientation will be held the week of Sept 18 with Homework Club starting the following week. We hope to be able to carpool from church on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm but if you prefer to drive yourself or are coming from another part of town that is fine too.
Please let Betsy Head know that you are excited to work with the ONG students or if you have any questions. As the dates get firmed up by ONG Betsy will get back to you with details.
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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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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.
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Feast Funds
to Support Girls and Women
in Tanzania
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Background
Last year members of Christ Church helped start a sewing program at St. John’s parish in Tanzania. We provided funding for sewing machines, furniture, fabric and other materials. The sewing program is intended to produce feminine hygiene products for school age children. Most school age girls are forced to stay at home (during their menstrual period) for up to a week every month. The costs of purchasing imported products are prohibitive.
Locally made products have proven to be effective. There are four elementary schools in the area with approximately 1,200 female students. There are also two secondary schools with 400 female students. We have been able to make over 1000 kits of hygiene products in the past year. We are also making school uniforms for the school
children in the area.
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Feast Funds
All money collected from the various feasts all the way through 2023 will expand the sewing classes to more women and girls in the village, hopefully training 6 women/girls every year. The program is providing critical employment opportunities for these young women in the village.
Feast Funds will be used to build a new training facility where classes will be held. The
funds will furnish (tables, chairs, shelves) the new facility, and will purchase several sewing machines and fabric. Thank you for your support, and see the thermometer in the Good Shepherd Room, and help put us over the top!
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FALL
FEASTS!
Don’t forget to sign up!
Please contact Kathy or Denise
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Check out our thermometer in the Good Shepherd room and help put us over the top.
Click here for the upcoming Feast Schedule
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IS THAT YOU?
HOW OLD ARE YOUR CHILDREN??
Please look at your photo in the directory to see if it needs updating. (if you need the password, just email Heidi)
It will take me ages to email each of you so it would be very helpful if you would send to Heidi, the newer photo of you and yours. – Lyn Slater
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Fall Flowers available! Bring a container!
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.
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Please share how you are caring for God’s Creation
for our future generations.
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Add to the Pad!
Share your ideas on the newsprint pads displayed in the Good Shepherd room and the back of the church. Or email your statement to Ira Leidel and it will be added to our endeavors. Good ideas for caring for our planet can come from everyone!
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Sunday school has begun for K3-5th grade!
Class runs from 9:15-10:05 AM. Afterwards, your child will be brought back to you for communion.
Didn't register? No worries! Teachers can sign your child up in person.
Don't miss out on all of the wonderful fall programming happening this semester! Click here for the children's formation calendar, and email Bailey to be added to the children's weekly newsletter.
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K3-1st Grade: Explorers
will meet in one of the basement classrooms. Click here for this semester's overview for Explorers.
2nd-5th Grade: Seekers
will meet in the youth room, also in the basement. Click here for this semester's overview for Seekers.
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9th-12th Grade: High School Youth Group
The Christ Church high school events will debut on Sunday September 24th, 2023, with a blow-out brunch feast in the youth room after the 9.30 service. Then, we will have our first encounter with youth from the other congregations on Sunday October 15th at St. Paul's Milwaukee from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Whether you can come to these events or not, would you (or your parents) please take 10 seconds and fill out this form?Thank you!
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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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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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Walk-Run Club
Tuesday Mornings at 7:30 am
meet at red door (office entrance) of church.
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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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Monthly Book Suggestion
Wellness
Reads... for kids: Weathering the Storm by slumberkins
and for adults:
The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly
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Christ Church Women’s Book Study Group
The Knowledge of the Holy The attributes of God, Their Meaning in the Christian Life
by A.W. Tozer
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click to Contact The Rev. Mary S. Trainor
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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Making Sense of God
Finding God in the Modern World
by Timothy Keller
Available at Boswell Books,
PLEASE NOTE: This title also appears with another subhead and identical cover, so be sure to purchase the "finding God in the Modern World" This eliminates page number confusion during the discussions.
Contact Greg for information.
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See below for other ongoing opportunities for connection. (Book Groups, Evening Prayer, Wednesday Contemplative service...etc).
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PLEASE NOTE:
This group will not be meeting during September
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
Join Zoom Meeting here
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 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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Did You Miss It?
Those at Tuesday's screening of My Ascension, were able to watch the journey of Emma Beniot, a suicide survivor, as she shared her message of prevention and hope.
If you were not able to come to the screening of this impactful film, there's another opportunity for you to see it. As it's Suicide Awareness Month, PBS is broadcasting this documentary mulitple times. Check your TV listings for "My Ascension" and set your DVR!
Thanks to REDgen and the Charles E. Kubly Foundation for bringing this film to us.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Cathedral Celebrates 150 Years with Community Events
• 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
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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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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 Heidi 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.
Heidi 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 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:
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events and posts publicity for all group notices (i.e. Team Wellness, Green Team, Youth and Family, Outreach, Beloved Community, 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
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 - Fr. Oswald Bwechwa at oswald@christchurchwfb.org.
In the case of a pastoral emergency,
contact Fr. Seth at 414-630-6143 or Fr. Oswald at 414-750-7165.
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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