From Fr. Oswald

Dear Friends in Christ,

We are excited to announce that Christ Church will be collaborating with four other congregations in the diocese to offer High School Formation programming. The churches we are partnering with are St. Paul Milwaukee, Trinity Wauwatosa, St. Thomas of Canterbury, and St. Mark’s Milwaukee. 

The goal is to bring youth together for personal growth, spiritual exploration, and meaningful connections. There will be engaging activities and events and there will be opportunities for faith exploration. The meetings will take place at St. Paul, Milwaukee once a month on Sunday afternoon from 5 – 7 p.m. The gathering will include a meal. Each of the five parishes will take one Sunday to lead the youth in activity. The program will begin in September and conclude in June with a one day service project. 

Since the meetings are once a month, we will supplement these meetings with our own once a month meeting to discuss important tops that touch the lives of many youths. Please consider being part of the youth group programing for the upcoming year. 

The middle school youth will continue using “ancestors” curriculum and will continue to meet twice a month. High school and Middle school calendars will be posted on the church website. A signup sheet will be posted. Please encourage youth youths to sign up.

Blessings to all,

Oswald+

Be encouraged!... to bring your own lawn chair to the Sunday Garden Service. If you forget, feel free to go inside and grab an additional chair if needed. 

Sunday - July 30, 2023

Outdoor Service weather permitting

8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service

9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing. Held in the garden weather permitting

*This service is also live-streamed on YOUtube

 and on the Christ Church website.

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Serving This Sunday: July 30, 2023

8:00 am Service

Greeter/Usher: Tom Watson

Acolyte/Reader:  Jill Haberman

9:30 am Service

Vestry Greeter:  Patrick Foley, Robert Draper

Ushers: Don Allen, Rick Donner

Newcomer Host: Lynne Schley,

Lector: Lyn Slater Prayer Reader: Margaret Cooper

Eucharistic Ministers: Nicholas King, Rob Draper, Tom Aldridge, Luke Sinclair

Review your directory listing: HERE

If you need the password, just contact Heidi our parish administrator. THANKS!

DIRECTORY PHOTO UPDATE!

Our online directory needs current photos

Have you looked at your directory photo lately? Some little kids in arms are now in school; others have grown 8”; sometimes there is a new child in the family who wasn’t here for the photo.

PLEASE take time to check that your presentation is current. 

AND at the same time be sure your address, phone, email information is also up to date.

UPDATE! Photos of singles or pairs:

Is your photo how you wish to appear to the church community? We are accepting updated photos AND new or changed address, phone, emails.

Sidewalk Chalk and Untouched Sidewalks!

will be waiting for you on Sunday morning in the Kid-friendly zone of the church garden! If you you have creative and wiggly little ones, join us on the north end of the garden.

If this Christ Church garden plant caught your eye last Sunday...

and you correctly identified 'Queen Anne's Lace' but wondered if it was an intentional part of the garden design, you may have what it takes to be part of our Landscape and Garden Care Crew!

See Betsy Head or Paulie McCown for details!

In our FORUM Archives:

• FORUM 05-21-23 Christ Church Legacy:

Who was on the Land Before Us?

• FORUM 04-30-23 Steve Paulson:

Bridging Science and Spirituality

• FORUM 04-23-23 Dr. Jerald Mast Key:

Factors Driving Polarization in the U.S.

• FORUM 03-12-23 Sojourner Truth House: Through the Years

From Brian and Tammy:

Thank you for your generous wagon donations over the past few months.

The number of pantry guests has unfortunately increased weekly this summer to the extent that 104 families came last week which was a total of 351 people in those families.....183 adults, 168 kids. Your contributions are very much appreciated! 

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.

AUGUST FEASTS!

Don’t forget to sign up for the summer feasts

which will be handled via email for the summer. Please contact Kathy or Denise

Check out our new thermometer in the Good Shepherd room and help put us over the top.

Featured Feasts for AUGUST

• Crowns and Cake tea party -Aug 12, 1-3pm

• Backyard BBQ @ Allens -Aug 26 @6pm, 2 spots left!!

Click here for details

Week 9: Summer Creation Care:

Climate Justice as Racial Justice

12 weeks of Questions to Ponder and Act Upon

The impacts of climate justice falls unevenly on different communities. Communities who do the least to contribute to climate crisis have to bear the impacts first and worst. The climate crisis is jeopardizing the health and well-being of our most vulnerable neighbors around the world and in the United States. For one example, regions like Uganda and Chad now have regular record breaking flooding and droughts. We can go deeper in our journey by taking action for the well-being of our climate-affected neighbors.

Questions to ponder and act upon:

1 How is climate justice also racial justice?

2    In what ways do we (personally or communally) ignore this when we practice "creation care"?

3 How does our understanding of climate justice change when we understand that Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are most affected by climate change?

Join us August 6 in the Garden.

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.

Join us next month:

AUGUST 8th with:

"What Happens to Garbage?"

Family Creation Club!

We had a great time leaning about Trees from Dr. Joy Mast.

We meet at the Urban Ecology Center: Children's Forest

1449 E Park Milwaukee, WI 53211

Check Air Quality: fire smoke.ca

Summer Patio Open!

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.

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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