Thursday, January 18, 2024 - The Reverend Dr. Roger Ferlo | |
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Dear Friends in Christ,
I'm so pleased that our guest preacher and forum speaker this Sunday will be The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo. A much-beloved professor during my time at Virginia Theological Seminary in the D.C. area, he also baptized our son, Isaiah, 17.5 years ago. His biography is extensive and the highlights are below; he is also a wonderful story-teller. Many thanks to the Scrivners for helping to finally bring him to Christ Church.
In the midst of the arctic temperatures this last week, I was so pleased that our Outreach group organized the gift bags of hats, mittens and scarves for those getting a hot meal at The Gathering. This came the day after a team of parishioners went to Sojourner Family Peace Center to serve and eat a meal, as well as play games and enjoy the company of women and children seeking shelter there. These small acts of mutual kindness and connection from a local church help bring Christ's healing warmth into our increasingly cold and brittle world.
In the Hope and Peace,
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: Sonja Pavlik (RIP), Bob Canary
Especially Now for family and friends: Richard Draper (father of Robert Draper and David Draper), Barbara Ballard (RIP, wife of Jim Ballard) Elizabeth.
Long Term for parishioners: Tim Hancock, Ken Baumeister, Chip Morris, Elizabeth Casey, Darrell Lile, Isaiah Dietrich, Gary Laev, Mary Meyers, Chris Binder, Barb Larkin, Pam Eversfield, Karol Rehm, Martha Vogel, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb,, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Joan Spector (sister of Lyn Slater) Mark (Friend of Robin Pedersen) Helga Rikkers (mother of Ben Rikkers), Jay, (friend of Kathy Stanford) Colin Brewer (friend of Maureen Oster) George (brother of Mary Kay Anderson), Craig Smith (friend of Seth Dietrich) Sue & Jerry Hiller, Debi Chier Schmidlkofer, (friend of Catherine Davidson), Jeff Jones (friend of Andy McKinley), George Kashou (brother-in-law of Sandy Kashou), Jill, Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), Ann, Cameron (friend of Julie Thauer & John Andritsch), Wyatt Woods (grandnephew 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), TajMahal Dirbas (mother of Sandy Kashou), Danial Oakley (nephew of Sandy & Bob Kashou)
We also pray for the people in places shattered by war, especially Israel, Gaza and Ukraine. We pray for all who have died, and all who mourn. We pray for the end of the killing of the innocent, and for all those leaders discerning the path of peace and justice.
Homebound: Grace Haydon
Serving in the Armed Forces: Jeffrey Ryan (grandnephew of Ira Leidel) Josh Currier, (grandson of Elizabeth Klijnsmit) 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: Catherine Skoog & Willie Jolly, Sally & Trevor Adams (daughter of Debbie & John Roesner)
This Sunday's Altar Flowers:
are offered to the Glory of God and in memory of A. James Mueller, Carolyn Wilson, Robert Wilson, and Emily Wilson by Sandy Mueller
Birthdays This Week:
Anniversaries:
*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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Funeral Service
for Sonja Pavlik will be held at Christ Church
on Saturday February 10, 2024 at 11a.m.
Reception in the Great Hall to follow.
The Livestream of the service is available the day of the service here
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The 93rd Annual Meeting of Christ Church
January 28, 2024
The meeting will be held following the 9:30am service both in-person and on YouTube. The Annual Meeting is the time the parish comes together to hear and discuss the past year and plans for the upcoming year and to vote for new leadership positions. The meeting will be livestreamed for viewing, but voting will be in-person only. Here's the Meeting link for January 28th at 10:45am
Look for a special 93rd Annual Meeting email early next week. Attached to this special email will be two documents: the Ministry Reports of 2023 and the 2024 Leadership Candidate Biographies.
Voting for the leadership candidates at the meeting will be open to the 2024 Communicants in Good Standing (CIGS) at Christ Church. By diocesan definition, CIGS include: “those Members who are sixteen years of age or older and who have been faithful in the past year in corporate worship (Episcopal canons define corporate worship as coming to worship at least three times in the previous year) and in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God.” A list of those who are CIGS as of January 2024, and thus may vote at the Annual Meeting, is posted in the Good Shepherd Room and the Great Hall. If you find an error, please contact Fr. Seth.
If you are a CIGS, you may email Heidi for a copy of the Financial Reports of 2023 beginning next week. This document includes a detailed financial statement for 2023 as well as the 2024 Budget.
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Heidi Behlke will be out of the office from 1/11-1/22. She has recently mailed final statements for 2023. If you have an outstanding pledge balance for 2023 and would like to make a payment, please indicate 2023 in the memo section of your check. If making a payment via VANCO, please send an email to heidi@christchurchwfb.org indicating the amount and that you would like it applied to your 2023 pledge.
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Thursday, January 18th at 5:15pm at Christ Church
Fr. Seth convenes a casual "pub conversation" one Thursday a month at 5:15pm.
Next Topic:
Faith and Sports
Where does a love of sport fit in for the Christian? Are there sacred aspects of sports? What prevents a sport from becoming an idol? Does God actually favor the Packers? Come to talk about this and more!
Thursday, January 18th at 5:15pm at Christ Church in the Good Shepherd room at church (our usual room at Three Lions Pub is booked). Light snacks and beverages of all kinds will be provided.
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Scripture, Song and Silence
Continuing THIS Friday, January 19 from 12:00-12:30 p.m., and running for 4 consecutive Fridays, come to the nave for a reading from scripture, contemplative music, poetry by poets such as Mary Oliver and Rumi, and times for silence. Contact Mark Hilgendorf or Tom Herbstreith for details.
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THIS SUNDAY
January 21st to the Great Hall 10:45am
If you are unable to attend the
in-person event, the livestream is available here
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Past FORUM presentations are recorded and stored for later viewing here and here
THIS SUNDAY!
Reading Poets - Reading Dante
by The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo
Why do 21st century writers and thinkers—both secular and religious-- take such interest in a 14th century poet?
(Dante Alighieri, 1265?-1321). At least five English-language translations have appeared in the past five years. It’s not just about the Inferno, appropriate as that apocalyptic vision might seem in these perilous days. Come find out why. No previous knowledge of Dante, poetry, Italian, or the 21st century assumed.
Roger Ferlo is president emeritus of Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation, and Scholar-in-Residence at the Newberry Library in Chicago. He holds an AB from Colgate University, where he serves as trustee emeritus. He received a Ph.D. in English from Yale University and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Colgate in 2010. He was for ten years rector of the
Church of St. Luke in the Fields in Manhattan. Author of three books, he is priest associate at the Episcopal Church of St. Paul and the Redeemer in Hyde Park, Chicago, and an avid amateur cellist and pianist.
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The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing. This service is live-streamed on YouTube
and the Christ Church website.
NOTE: if you'd like to receive a Sunday morning email with just the links to the Sunday livestream service and scheduled FORUM presentations,
send your request to Julie
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Serving This Sunday: January 21, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter & Usher: Christopher Hagerup
Acolyte & Reader: Jill Haberman
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Penny Cruse, Steve Bruemmer
Crucifer + Torchbearers: Alex Bardunias, Lila Herman, Liam Bieszk
Ushers: Lynne Schley* Steve Schley, Jack Holzman, Diane Holzman
Newcomer Host: Katie Hermann and Steve Bruemmer
Lectors: Jeff Evans, Lyn Slater
Prayer Reader: Bailey Steger
Eucharistic Ministers: Rev. Ferlo, Clergy, Wes Dubic, John Hinchey
Altar Guild: Team 3 - Mary Jones, Bridget Elliott, Denton Jones, Jackie Keene
Hospitality: Service - Tom Tennessen
Clean up - Luanne Schiff, Susan Dreyfus
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Dear Christ Church Community,
If you have created a Vanco online account for your pledge to Christ Church and would like to update your monthly or annual pledge, you can login to your account here to adjust your contribution.
We are so grateful you would consider a pledge for 2024.
2024 Stewardship Team
Beth Durant (Chair), Steve Bruemmer, Loni Hagerup, Joan King,
Julie Thauer, The Rev. Seth Dietrich
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DATE CHANGE
Flower Guild Annual meeting
We will finalize Easter Plans after the 9:30 service on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in the JT room. Anyone interested in joining the guild is welcome too!
Reach out to Willette Knopp or Chris Binder if interested.
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Research Opportunity from parishioner, Dr. Jacob Capin.
- Are you interested in volunteering for research? The Life After Sport Trajectories (LAST) Lab at Marquette University, directed by Dr. Jacob Capin, is recruiting both current and former collegiate athletes and healthy controls aged 18-25 or 40-64 years. By participating (~1.5-2 hours), you will receive a free comprehensive health assessment and a $50 gift card!
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Visit LAST Lab's website for more information: https://www.lastlab.org/
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Please contact Jacob Capin (Jacob.capin@marquette.edu) or LAST Lab (lastlabresearch@marquette.edu) if you are interested in participating.
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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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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. Contact Betsy Head if interested
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.
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The
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 current Feast Schedule with lots of fun activities scheduled into the new year.
French Wintertime Comfort Food
Join us for a tasting menu/small plates of several classics including wine and desserts. A perfect menu for a cold night in February!
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Hosts: Andrew and Jennifer Jetton
$30/person - max 20
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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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Middle School Youth Gathering
This Sunday January 21, 2024
We will meet immediately after the 9.30 AM service. Our program starts at 10.45 A.M and ends at 11.45 A.M.
Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday
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Sunday School resumes this Sunday
The nursery is staffed.
We're starting off the formation year with a Service Sunday event! Kids and youth grades 3K through 8th are invited to make Blessing Bags for the Gathering, a ministry that serves the hungry. Led by members of the Outreach Committee, the event runs from 9:15-10:05 AM in the Great Hall January 21st.
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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 basement youth room. Click here for this semester's overview for Seekers.
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Next HDTF is
Sunday,
February 11th with
Pancake Breakfast!
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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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This month:
The Green Team is highlighting ways to green your home. Here in the Weekly Broadcast and on the bulletin board at the top of the Sunday School stairs.
This week: how to cut down on your plastic use and disposal. (see links to samples below)
• To save leftovers Pyrex containers are safe effective ways to freeze and or reheat…old school but better than using plastic containers and wraps. No PFAS getting into your food or FAMILY!
Now there is beeswax. To shape it over a bowl, use the warmth of your hands to conform it to the container. This is a great hostess gift and a way to share a great idea with others! See link below.
• Prepare double batches to save time on a busy day, and use less energy.
• Never buy another kitchen sponge again! There are various products that are made of recycled products that are disposable after many wipe ups! Cotton rags work also, and who doesn’t have an old cotton T shirt with holes in it? Cut it into several rag sizes for kitchen, car washing, windows, etc. Or try Swedish wipes, again another great hostess gift that is attractive! See link below.
Check out these eco-friendly products:
1.Bees Wrap
2. Reusable Swedish Dish Cloths
Many items like these are also available at Outpost and Whole Foods.
If you shop at stores that do not offer these products, ask at the service desk…..every time you go in. Eventually maybe they will get the message and support vendors that make earth friendly products.
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Good News!
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, or PSC, estimates that eight utility-scale solar projects came online in 2023, accounting for 639 megawatts of power. The state’s utility regulator anticipates another three projects will come online in 2024, accounting for 650 megawatts.
According to RENEW Wisconsin, each megawatt of electricity generated via solar farms can power around 190 average Wisconsin homes. That means the solar projects online this year and next will be able to power nearly 245,000 households.
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We Need Your Help
Date to be announced
The fluorescent bulbs are due to be replaced in all the basement classrooms
soon. Only bulbs need replacing.
We are looking for volunteers to help install the new LED lights.
Contact Ira Leidel or Jim Benton if you'd like to help!
LED bulbs will help the Church reduce it's carbon foot print too!
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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. | | |
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Check out 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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Christ Church Women’s Book Study Group
Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
by John O' Donohue
WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited
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
on Amazon here - new or used
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click to Contact The Rev. Mary S. Trainor
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First Meeting of 2024 will be Jan 15th
Monday Evening Women's Book Group
Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans.
For women who want to grow in faith and make deep, prayerful connections. This group will meet in-person on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the month @6:30pm.
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. Emilie O'Connor is leading this book study and she is happy to provide more information.
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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Sharing our Journey of Faith in books
The men’s group is taking a temporary break from reading a book together. We are individually sharing where we are on our journey of faith, the books and authors that have made a difference, and the questions we grapple with. For more information, Contact Greg.
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See below for other ongoing opportunities for connection. (Evening Prayer, Wednesday Contemplative service...etc).
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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 | |
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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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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