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May 4, 2017
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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Faith & Practice
This Sunday, our preacher and Faith & Practice leader will be the Right Reverend David Hamid, Suffragan (or Assistant) Bishop from the Church of England in charge of parishes outside of England. He is in Chicago for the annual meeting of the Anglican Centre of Rome, the chief liaison between the Anglican Communion and the Vatican. Bishop Hamid has oversight of parishes in Gibraltar, Germany, Northern Europe, Italy & Malta. Consecrated in 2002, he speaks five languages, is married, and has two grown children. He has been involved in ecumenical work since the start of his ministry.
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BENITO BONANZA ... DOS!
Tonight - Thursday May 4, 6PM,
McClain Room
Celebrate with Bishop Benito, wife Angelica and son Eigner. Join us next Thursday for an authentic Mexican meal - taco or tamale platters. It's the cuisine of Chef Inez, from the super popular Tamale Express at the Evanston Farmer's Market. We'll hear remarks from Bishop Benito and a speaker from the Latino Union.
Help achieve our goal - ALL sharing the same meal in companionship with our friends in SE Mexico.
- Don't miss buying the irresistible Youth Group salsa - ole!
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"Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive"
Sunday, June 4, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Chicago Botanic Garden Ni
chols Hall
On Sunday, June 4, author Allison Gilbert will speak at the Chicago Botanic Garden about creative ways to keep the memory of loved ones alive after a death. Nadia will be attending, along with any interested Christ Church parishioners. Admission is free, but advance registration is required, so if you'd like to attend with folks from Christ Church, contact
Nadia
by Tuesday, May 9.
Click here for more info.
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Calling All Children & Youth!
Sunday, May14 is our annual Children & Youth service. We need
YOU t
o lead all
aspects of the service, from leading prayers to ushering to helping celebrate communion. If you don't have a job, yet, and you would like one, please see Melissa Durbin or Leah Romanelli! We want everyone to be involved.
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Graduate Recognition - Info Due May 7
Sunday, May 14 During the 9:30AM Service
It's time to put together our graduate bulletin! If you or a loved one is graduating from high school, college, or graduate school, please send the following information to:
leah@christchurchwinnetka.org
by Sunday, May 7:
1. Name of school from which you're graduating
2. Any awards/scholarships
3. Future plans (college/gap year/employment)
High School Graduates should also include a recent photo and the activities in which they participated at Christ Church.
College and Graduate School Graduates should also include the names of their degrees.
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Our Next Rummage Director Could be You!
We are beginning our search for a parishioner to become our new Christ Church Rummage Director. The Director job is a part-time church staff position which offers tremendous flexibility and the opportunity to be an integral part of our largest and longest running outreach ministry. The position is supported by the 10 member Rummage Steering Committee, an experienced group of volunteers who are involved in all major aspects of our two annual sales. Apply now! Interviewing on a rolling bases.
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Rummage Doors Close May 17 - June 5
Christ Church Summer Rummage Sale
S
aturday, June 3, 2017 8AM - Noon
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A Just Harvest - Tuesday, May 9 & Saturday, May 27
We need cooks (done in your home), servers (age 12+), and people to provide milk, fruit, and salad each time we are "on deck."
Click here to learn more.
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Art Supply Drive
On May 14, Christ Church member Morgan Fisher will be hosting an art supply drive to benefit Family Promise, an agency we work with twice a year that provides temporary housing to homeless families. There is also a center in Evanston where the families stay during the day. This center is in desperate need of art supplies to keep the kids occupied. Remember to have your child bring up your supplies during the offertory at the 9:30 service on May 14.
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Recognize
Sunday morning faith formation for grades Seven-Twelve
We're on hiatus until September!
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Calling All Acolytes!
May 14 will be Acolyte Recognition during the 9:30 service. Please attend so that you can receive your "level up" on your acolyte cross and plan to stay for 20 minutes afterward so that we can take some team pictures!
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Register for the mission team - NOW!
2017 Youth Mission Trip - Dakota 
July 9-17
Chicago & South Dakota
Register to be part of the mission team.
by submitting a $200 deposit and the packet of forms to Leah Romanelli.
We Need YOU for the Mission Trip Support Team!
It seems like it's a long way away, but the mission trip is right around the corner and we need your help hosting our Lakota friends! If you have
ANY free time between July 9-13, please head over to our sign up genius and lend a hand. We cannot do this without you!
https://goo.gl/pN9Q1U
Please call/text/email Leah Romanelli with any thoughts or questions. 815.757.7567/leah@christchurchwinnetka.org
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Car Question
Using only one positive word, describe everyone present.
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- May 10: Eucharist at the Mather led by Rod Quainton 10:30AM
- May 11:'Sunrise' Eucharist-Sunrise Memory Care 11:15AM Led by Rod Quainton
- May 14: Children & Youth Service and Acolyte, Confirmand and Graduate recognition and reception - 9:30AM
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May 21:
Teacher Recognition and reception - 9:30AM
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May 21: Last Compline service until September
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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
nee
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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Receiving Communion at Home
We have a group of trained lay chaplains within Christ Church who are happy to bring communion to you or someone you know at home, at rehab, or at any nursing facility. A friendly visit with a caring lay chaplain brings the warmth of Christ Church to you, when you need the extra care. Simply call the office to request communion, or contact Nadia Stefko 773-387-9128 or nadia@christchurchwinnetka.org.
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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 rummage@christchurchwinnetka.org.
Christ Church Website
Our website is constantly evolving. Please share your ideas. Send changes or updates to rena@christchurchwinnetka.org.
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