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Dear Friends in Christ,
Last night we concluded Anna Floch Arcello's "Composing Our Stories" Lenten program. Writing has enormous power for healing, and the 25 of us who participated were encouraged to go back into some of the difficult moments or seasons of our lives and to get our memories, thoughts, and feelings onto the page. If you were not able to attend, Anna works with individuals (and small groups) who want to explore all kinds of writing.
As the ground softens from today's rain and we begin to edge towards a new season, I'm reminded of this particular poem she shared from Lucille Clifton. A prolific and widely respected poet, Lucille Clifton’s work emphasizes endurance and strength through adversity, focusing particularly on African-American experience and family life.
spring song
the green of Jesus
is breaking the ground
and the sweet
smell of delicious Jesus
is opening the house and
the dance of Jesus music
has hold of the air and
the world is turning
in the body of Jesus and
the future is possible
May you know Christ's healing light
even in the darkest corners of your own story,
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: Scott Riedel, Pam Eversfield
Especially Now for family and friends: Shannon Reading (sister of Patrick O'Connor), Margie & Steve O'Connor (Parents of Patrick O'Connor)
Long Term for parishioners:Chip Morris, Vik Gotlieb, Katie Hermann, Tim Hancock, Ken Baumeister, Elizabeth Casey, Darrell Lile, Mary Meyers, Chris Binder, Barb Larkin, Karol Rehm, Martha Vogel, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Pamela Gustafson (aunt of Kari Foote), Elizabeth, 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 (great nephew of DeDe Pitrof), Dave Altick (cousin of Kitty Sturrock), Ian (friend of Willette Knopp), Christopher, Cindy & 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 Ukraine, Russia, Sudan, Gaza, Israel, 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: Tiernan Wilkinson (son of Chantal Knier),
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: Claire & Will Hagerup and Tova & Christopher Hagerup (grandparents Chris & Loni Hagerup)
Thanksgiving for the birth of Hadley Ann Adams born to Sally & Trevor Adams (grandparents are Debbie & John Roesner) born on March 4, 2024
AND for the birth of Grace Catherine Grajewski, parents Leslie and Ian Grajewski (grandparents are Kari and Bill Foote)
AND for the birth of Leo Jolly on February 25th to parents Catharine Skoog & Willie Jolly
This Sunday's Altar Flowers:
Omitted during Lent
Birthdays This Week: Bill Foote, Genevieve Gottlieb, Rebecca House,
Beth Leutenegger, Will Draper, Chris Hermann, Bob Kashou, Maureen McCabe, Jeanne Birch, Joy MeiYi Holzman, Zachary Lovern
Anniversaries: Sandy & Bob Kashou
*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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The Fifth Sunday in Lent
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: March 17, 2024
8:00 am Service
Greeter & Usher: Denton Jones
Acolyte & Reader: Randy Dean
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Sara Fireder, Paula Stone
Ushers: Beth Durant, Tom King, David Short
Crucifer + Torchbearers: Jones Hobbs, Maddie Tomasi, Connor Bieszk
Newcomer Host: Steve Bruemmer
Lectors: Anna Floch Arcello, George Marek
Prayer Reader: Prayers are chanted by the choir during lent
Eucharistic Ministers: Wes Dubic, Jennifer Jetton, anna Floch Archello, Luke Sinclair
Altar Guild: Team 3 Mary Jones, Bridget Elliott, Denton Jones, Jackie Keene
Coffee Hospitality: 8:00am: Steve and Jill Haberman
9:30am: Margaret Marshall, Anna Floch-Arcello
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Palm Sunday -
March 24th 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
The 8am service will gather in the church. For 9:30am service we will gather in the Good Shepherd Room and then we will process out into the world, chanting, banging tambourines, swinging incense, as we publicly proclaim Christ as King. We then return for the reading of the Passion gospel. If you are are interested in being a reader in the Passion gospe, email Fr. Seth.
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Maundy Thursday Agape Meal with Liturgy
Thursday, March 28th 6:00 p.m. (Registration by Sunday March 24th required see sign up link below) Come join us as we commemorate the Last Supper with a catered Greek feast. We enter into Scripture with interactive readings, wash and prepare the church for Good Friday, and begin the vigil in the garden.
This night is for the whole family!
• $18 (Ages 15+)
• $10 (Ages 6-14)
• Children 0-5 are free. (nursery available for children 0-4).
Register by emailing Heidi Behlke or sign up here DEADLINE Sunday, March 24th
Chapel Garden Watch
Thursday March 28th 8:00 p.m. - noon March 29th
Two people each hour keep vigil in the chapel throughout the night. Sign up here or email Heidi
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Good Friday Liturgy
Friday, March 29th at 12 noon or
All-Ages Service 5:30 p.m.
At noon we will gather for a solemn service featuring special choral music, the proclamation of the cross, the reading of the passion gospel, and a short reflection. An All-Ages service at 5:30 p.m. features a hands-on retelling of the Passion Story..
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Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 30th at 8 p.m The Vigil has been the pinnacle of Holy Week since the earliest days of the church. Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with the Great Fire, telling of salvation history, and the first (and most raucous) A----luia of Easter. A true Easter service: chocolate and champagne to follow. If you would like to help, with festivities email Fr. Seth
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Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 31st at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. He is risen indeed, A----luia! If you did not go to the Vigil service (or if you want another celebration) we’ll see you on Sunday morning!
An Easter Egg Hunt and Special Coffee Hour will follow the morning service!
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Special Easter Offering of Music, Flowers, Memorial or In Thanksgiving for a loved one
Using the envelope mailed to you or in an email to Heidi directly, Please include your name(s) and the name(s) of those you are remembering, written as you would like them to appear in the Easter bulletins. For the purposes of printing the bulletin, envelopes must be returned to the church office no later than Friday, March 22nd.
| Do you have an hour to help out in the office to help stuff bulletins in preparation for our Holy Week bulletins? email Julie for details Thanks! | |
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The FORUM presentations are archived here
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Spring Garden Clean up
Spring is poking its head up and we would love some volunteers to help us clean up the gardens! Dress for the weather and join us Saturday, April 13 from 10 am to 1 pm. Bring your gloves and any hand tools . There will be a potluck lunch with sub sandwiches and drinks in the Great Hall.
Please sign up after the 9:30 service March 24 (Palm Sunday) or Click our names to email us. Betsy Head or Susan Dreyfus
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Flower Guild Meeting March 17th
• Meeting after the 9:30 a.m. service in JT Room
to finalize Palm Sunday and Easter plans. .
• Guild members are also reminded to attend the Palm Cross Workshop on Saturday, March 23 @9:30 a.m. to fold palms into crosses and to decorate the altars.
• Decorating altars and window niches for Easter Sunday will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30.
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Thank you
for all you do for Christ Church!
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Dreyfus by email | |
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Easter Celebration needs volunteers for baked goods
We will be holding an expanded coffee hour after the 9:30 mass on Easter Sunday as we come together to celebrate our risen Lord.
If you can help out:
• Bake or buy: 3 dozen pieces of Baked Goods (no nuts please)
• Please bring your contribution on a disposable plate (well wrapped)
• Drop off in the kitchen between Good Friday - 3/29 and 8am on Easter Sunday. 3/31
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Scripture, Song and Silence
Continuing through March!
THIS Friday, March 15th from 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Come to the nave at Noon on Fridays for a 30 minute contemplative time to hear a few readings from scripture, poetry by poets such as Mary Oliver and Rumi, contemplative music (Guitar, Piano, Native American Flute, Singing Bowl) and times for silence.
Contact Mark Hilgendorf or Tom Herbstreith for details.
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NEW ITEMS:
2024 Pantry Wish List
• Pancake Mix- Special Request!
• Syrup - Special Request!
• Baked Beans - Special Request!
• Just Added: Feminine hygiene pads and Depends
• Tuna & Tuna helper
• Spam
• Spaghetti & Canned Pasta Sauce
• Peanut Butter & Jelly
• Hamburger Helper
• Canned Greens (Collard, Mustard, Turnip, Mixed)
| Thank you for keeping All Peoples Pantry stocked this Winter! | |
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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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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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High School Youth gathering at Christ Church Sunday March 17, 2024 10.45
Meet in the youth room. We will watch Nooma a Rob Bell video exploring the questions of revenge and forgiveness:
Hope to see you there!, Fr. Oswald
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Family Stations of the Cross Hike on Holy Saturday March 30th -- 10:30am
Walking the Stations of the Cross is a powerful way to reflect on the passion of Christ during Holy Week. Introduce your kids to this ancient practice by hiking the Stations of the Cross at Holy Hill Basilica. A paved, mostly stroller-friendly trail winds through hills and woods, taking participants through all 14 stations. We'll enjoy nature and friendship while taking time to stop at each station for a brief, kid-friendly reflection.
Please RSVP to Bailey Steger by Sunday, March 24 to gauge interest and numbers, and indicate what time of day (morning or afternoon) works best for your family.
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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,
April 14, 2024
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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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First it was reduce, second was reuse, now it is recycle.
You may already recycle, but consider...
Coke vs. Pepsi!?
No... Aluminum vs. Plastic.
Aluminum is more recyclable than plastic and you can still get the flavor you want. On average, 2 out of 3 aluminum cans used, are recycled. An aluminum can recycled today will be back on the grocery in about 90 days.
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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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Monday MORNING Women’s Book Study Group | |
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Mondays on zoom
NEW BOOK starting March 25th
The Friendship of Women by Joan Chittister about women of the Bible
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WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited
WHEN: Mondays from 9:15 – 10:15 AM (optional social time 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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1st & 3rd Mondays at Penny Cruse's | |
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The Monday EVENING Women's Book Group
is reading
The Reason for God by Tim Keller.
Publication date August 2009
The group is open to women and we meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 pm and conclude by 7:45 pm. If you cannot attend every meeting or are jumping in late, you are still welcome! (We read about 20 pages for each meeting so it’s not the whole book at once and that seems to work well for busy people!)
Penny Cruse hosts in her home and to get more details, email her here. Beverages will be available and fellowship is plentiful!
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Men's Book Group led by Greg Bell | |
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Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence by Diana Butler Bass.
Contact Greg for information.
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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 | |
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Wednesday and Thursday - 5:30pm
To call in to 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.
Email Randy Dean if you're interested!
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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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The False White Gospel
Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith and Refounding Democracy
An evening with noted Theologian, author and Social Activist Jim Wallis
sponsored by Micah-We All Belong, Wisdom, Boswell books, Bay Bridge and United Methodist church of Whitefish Bay
Friday, April 5, 2024 at 6pm United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay 819 E. Silver Spring Dr.
Register HERE Download the flyer here
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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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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