Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt after the 9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Service.
Holy Week Journey with Jesus
A service for all God's children. Co-hosted with leaders from St. A's, St. James the Less and Christ Church. This interactive service explores the major stories of Holy Week - the Last Supper, the garden, cross and tomb - with an eye towards engaging our younger disciples.
For more information, please contact Melissa.
Maundy Thursday Overnight Vigil
We still have a few one-hour time slots that need to be filled.
Our overnight Prayer Vigil commences at the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday service and continues through the start of Proper Liturgy for Good Friday. Following Jesus’ command to his disciples to stay awake with him for one hour, you are invited to watch, wait, and pray with Jesus.
Please sign up here to keep watch in the church.
Maundy Thursday Service
Holy Eucharist with choir, foot washing and stripping of altar. This evening's Maundy Thursday service will feature guest preacher, Leslie Hunter. Leslie is the Chaplain at Holy Family Ministries located in the North Lawndale community. HFM, a Christ Church Benevolence Grant recipient, serves more than 600 children through its school and other educational programming. Leslie is a friend, a regular visitor to Christ Church and an amazingly gifted preacher. Leslie's talents also include music, poetry, teaching and an uncanny gift for working with young people. Please join us tonight to warmly welcome Leslie Hunter.
Acting in Love
All ages are invited to donate and organize essential need items (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotions, hats, sweaters, etc.) to place in adult backpacks for Bishop Anderson House, a Benevolence Grant Recipient. These backpacks will be given to adults in need, most recently released from Stroger Hospital after suffering from serious medical issues.
The Long Road Through Lent (and Winter)
Please join our Refresh & Connect group for refreshments and service as we make special Easter Baskets chock full of hope and life. The baskets will be delivered to Tri-Con Childcare Center, Family Promise, and The Primo Center, three of our Benevolence Grant Recipients.
St. Patrick and the Saints in Our Midst
Who is St. Patrick? What is Irish dancing? Learn today how to do a few dance moves in honor of the holiday. In addition to our coffee hour, delicious, Irish delicacies will be sold, with proceeds going to one of our Benevolence Grant Recipients.
God So Loved
Are you gifted in being crafty or not so much? Either way, head to the McClain Room to learn how to make a palm cross. Staff and members of CCW will be on hand for tutelage—it’s easier than you think! Our goal is to make over 100 crosses to share with our Benevolence Grant Recipients, for their prayerful Lenten journey to Easter.
Loved Beyond Measure
Teddy Bear Sunday is back! Please bring your new/gently used stuffed animals to either worship service, and all will be invited to bring them up to the altar as an extra-special offering. After the 9:30 worship, we hope everyone will partake in a shift at the Stuffed Animal Care Station, where kids and adults can spruce up, clean, brush and provide new bows for our furry friends. These toys will be donated to SAFE (Stuffed Animals for Emergencies), a local nonprofit, delivering stuffed animals to children in shelters, hospitals, fire departments, and police stations.
Extravagant Welcome
Chefs of all ages will create and make three pans of lasagna for the Kids After School Program of C24/7 Father’s Arms Ministries, a Benevolence Grant Recipient. Executive Director, James Crockett, will briefly share his journey and the agency mission before the cooking begins. Delicious dinner included.
Sharing the Word of God
In partnership with the Volunteer Center, all ages are invited to make 50 Fleece Blankets for migrant families delivered to them via the Winnetka Police department. Please bring four yards of fleece to make these simple, yet cozy tie-blankets for those in need of warmth. Some fleece will also be available for purchase at CCW that morning.
Door Chalkings: A New and Ancient Epiphany Tradition
During the season of Epiphany, Christ Church will revive the ancient practice of blessing the entry door to ones home. This tradition dates to medieval times in Europe and starts the new year with a symbol of blessing and peace. Families are invited to participate in the short 10-minute service. To schedule a time to have your door chalked, sign up here.
Epiphany Celebration with Three Kings Procession
Join us for worship as we celebrate the arrival of the three Magi with special music and our annual children's procession at the 9:30 a.m. service. A special reception follows our 9:30 a.m. worship this morning.
Epiphany Procession
Please plan to join us for a celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany at our 9:30 a.m. service with a visit from the Three Kings (actually two Kings and a Queen) played by youth choristers processing towards the altar in costume, each singing a solo verse of “We Three Kings” from the pulpit. As the Royalty carry their gifts forward for the Christ Child, a Children’s Procession will follow behind them carrying gifts for the New Trier Food Pantry. If your child would like to be part of the Procession, please contact Melissa.
Epiphany Reception and Photo Booth
After the service, the celebration continues during Coffee Hour with Kings Cakes, prizes, and activities for the children. Please join us for this festive conclusion of the Christmas season and joyous start to the season of Epiphany.
Christmas Day Service
Embrace the spirit of Christmas at Christ Church in our joyful worship. Join us for a festive celebration of the birth of Christ with uplifting carols, scripture readings, and the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. All are warmly welcome to share in the joy and wonder of this holy day with our church community.
Christmas Eve Services
Worship with us on Christmas Eve. Services are at 3:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Pageant
All children and youth are invited to join us for our Christmas Pageant to be performed Sunday, December 24 at the 9:30 a.m. service. Our beautiful and low-stress pageant requires no memorizing of lines, only one rehearsal for the older children, and no rehearsal at all for ages three through second grade (except for Primary Choir, who will attend rehearsal.)
We have roles to suit everyone: Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, sheep, and friendly beasts. Plus narrators, scene directors, and behind-the-scenes helpers. Costumes provided. Primary Choir and Third Grade Choir do not need to sign up, they automatically have a role as the People of Bethlehem.
Our one rehearsal is Saturday, December 23, 9:00-11:00 a.m. for all cast members aged third grade and up AND Primary Choir. To sign up for the pageant please email Melissa or Wendy.
Women's Bible Study Advent Program
Everyone is invited to make a space in the flurry of this holiday season to refresh their spirits. Meet with our Thursday Morning Bible Study group for a series of readings, reflections, and engaging discussions on Advent themes. Come as you are at 9:30 a.m. Depart at 11:00 a.m. with a warmed heart and inspired mind! For additional information please contact our leader, the Reverend Gloria Hopewell.
Turning Hunger into Hope
All are invited to join the Confirmation Class and serve at Feed My Starving Children. We will pack nutritious meals for hungry families around the world. If you are a youth who is not part of the Confirmation class, but would like to serve, please email Wendy at wendy@christchurchwinnetka.org.
Women's Bible Study Advent Program
Everyone is invited to make a space in the flurry of this holiday season to refresh their spirits. Meet with our Thursday Morning Bible Study group for a series of readings, reflections, and engaging discussions on Advent themes. Come as you are at 9:30 a.m. Depart at 11:00 a.m. with a warmed heart and inspired mind! For additional information please contact our leader, the Reverend Gloria Hopewell.
Wrap ‘n’ Roll Party
Wrapping gifts for those in need is a long-time Christ Church tradition. After all gifts are wrapped, we will enjoy a pasta supper together. To conclude the evening, Richard Clemmitt will lead the Christmas caroling. It is a fun and festive event and a great way to start the season.
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Suggested donation is $10 per person or $25 per family. For more information, please contact Melissa.
Taizé for the Longest Nights of the Year
At this service, full of candlelight, peace, and beauty, we particularly will offer to God any feelings of grief, loss, or loneliness we may be experiencing. We will pray that we may find hope and comfort in knowing that we are not alone in the darkness. Christ Church holds Taizé services on second Sundays of the month from September through May. For more information, please contact Richard Clemmitt at rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org.
Rummage Holiday Shopping
You are invited for Holiday Shopping in the Treasures and China Departments. Unique gifts are available in both departments for anyone on your gift list. A small selection of items from other departments will be set out in front of the China Department (basement of the Schroeder Building). For questions, contact Karen.