Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - an Advent Series

Women’s Bible Study: A Spiritual Walk with Scripture, Our Faith Tradition, and Our Lives completes its study of the Gospel of John on November 13 and moves into the season of Advent a week early beginning on Thursday, November 20 at 9:30 AM in the Library at the Parish House on Maple Street. The sessions will also be available on Zoom, and books may be purchased in the church office.

In Advent, we will walk with author, professor, and preacher Matthew Skinner in his latest book, Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope.   

Matthew L. Skinner leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’s birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns.

The author says, “Advent is more than the beginning of the church year or the Christmas season. It is the overture that sets the tone for everything that follows in the story about Jesus all the way from the beginning to its end. Like any good overture, it introduces themes that will come back to us later because it knows where the overall story is headed. Advent orients us to a sense of ultimate purpose —God’s and ours.”

All curious women who wish to deepen their spiritual lives and relationships with God and one another are eagerly invited to be part of this Spirited, interactive weekly gathering! For questions, please contact the Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell at revhope@gmail.com.

For questions or other information, please contact The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell.

Our pre-Confirmation program for 5th and 6th graders meets every Wednesday for pizza, games, a bible story, and prayer. Our goal is to be a space of encouragement and positivity where everyone feels included and uplifted. For more information, please contact Melissa.

We meet weekly in person and on Zoom to practice the method of Christian meditation known as Centering Prayer. After twenty minutes of silence, we discuss the practice and read the book, The Path of Centering Prayer, by David Frenette.  For information, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt.

Come sing with us.  Then stay for a BBQ supper and shopping as we open our Christmas Shoppe. Come ready to sing, sup, shop and kick off the season. All friends and family welcome.

Youth Group provides a welcoming space/time for youth in grades 7 to 12 to have fun, unwind, reflect, and serve others. It will serve as an opportunity for them to retreat from their normal routines, enjoy a meal, and have fun and fellowship with each other. There will be opportunities for off-campus fun activities (bowling, mini golf, movies, etc.) as well as offerings to use their time and talents to serve others. The focus will be on creating an environment of ‘being’, rather than on ‘doing’. For more information, please contact Wendy.

Join us for Holiday Shopping in the China Department plus Gifts and Holiday Items.

Friends and family of the Parish welcome.

Confirmation is a two-year program designed for youth in grades seven and eight where they explore their relationship with themselves, each other, the Church, and God. The youth will delve into the overarching theme of the Church’s Tradition as they seek to understand how and why Episcopalians worship the way we do. Accompanied by faithful adult mentors, confirmands will be encouraged to learn about their faith by asking questions and openly expressing doubts. There will be opportunities for large group discussions as well as small group reflections, giving the confirmands opportunities to create meaningful relationships with their peers and their adult mentors.

For more information, please contact Wendy.

You are going to die. It happens to the best of us. And one of the best things you can do for your family is have your affairs in order and documented so they can have the space to grieve without guessing what you would have wanted. Join Rev. Matthew and Mary Downie for Adult Formation this Advent as they cover practical planning for the end of life. They’ll go over everything from Power of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, beneficiary designation, funeral arrangements and much more.

For more information, please contact Rev. TJ.

Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Gluten free and kid-friendly treats will be offered.

Join us on the Second Sunday of Advent for one of our most beautiful musical services of the year. The liturgy will begin with traditional readings, anthems, and hymns for Advent, including “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” and “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.” It will conclude with our sharing of the Holy Eucharist. For more info, please contact Richard at rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org.

Great for young families. Join us at our annual village celebration to enjoy the fun of the season, sing some carols led by our choir, and meet Santa and his elves. For more info contact Richard at rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org.

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - an Advent Series

Women’s Bible Study: A Spiritual Walk with Scripture, Our Faith Tradition, and Our Lives completes its study of the Gospel of John on November 13 and moves into the season of Advent a week early beginning on Thursday, November 20 at 9:30 AM in the Library at the Parish House on Maple Street. The sessions will also be available on Zoom, and books may be purchased in the church office.

In Advent, we will walk with author, professor, and preacher Matthew Skinner in his latest book, Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope.   

Matthew L. Skinner leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’s birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns.

The author says, “Advent is more than the beginning of the church year or the Christmas season. It is the overture that sets the tone for everything that follows in the story about Jesus all the way from the beginning to its end. Like any good overture, it introduces themes that will come back to us later because it knows where the overall story is headed. Advent orients us to a sense of ultimate purpose —God’s and ours.”

All curious women who wish to deepen their spiritual lives and relationships with God and one another are eagerly invited to be part of this Spirited, interactive weekly gathering! For questions, please contact the Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell at revhope@gmail.com.

For questions or other information, please contact The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell.

Our pre-Confirmation program for 5th and 6th graders meets every Wednesday for pizza, games, a bible story, and prayer. Our goal is to be a space of encouragement and positivity where everyone feels included and uplifted. For more information, please contact Melissa.

We meet weekly in person and on Zoom to practice the method of Christian meditation known as Centering Prayer. After twenty minutes of silence, we discuss the practice and read the book, The Path of Centering Prayer, by David Frenette.  For information, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt.

Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Gluten free and kid-friendly treats will be offered.

Confirmation is a two-year program designed for youth in grades seven and eight where they explore their relationship with themselves, each other, the Church, and God. The youth will delve into the overarching theme of the Church’s Tradition as they seek to understand how and why Episcopalians worship the way we do. Accompanied by faithful adult mentors, confirmands will be encouraged to learn about their faith by asking questions and openly expressing doubts. There will be opportunities for large group discussions as well as small group reflections, giving the confirmands opportunities to create meaningful relationships with their peers and their adult mentors.

For more information, please contact Wendy.

You are going to die. It happens to the best of us. And one of the best things you can do for your family is have your affairs in order and documented so they can have the space to grieve without guessing what you would have wanted. Join Rev. Matthew and Mary Downie for Adult Formation this Advent as they cover practical planning for the end of life. They’ll go over everything from Power of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, beneficiary designation, funeral arrangements and much more.

For more information, please contact Rev. TJ.

We meet weekly in person and on Zoom to practice the method of Christian meditation known as Centering Prayer. After twenty minutes of silence, we discuss the practice and read the book, The Path of Centering Prayer, by David Frenette.  For information, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt.

Youth Group provides a welcoming space/time for youth in grades 7 to 12 to have fun, unwind, reflect, and serve others. It will serve as an opportunity for them to retreat from their normal routines, enjoy a meal, and have fun and fellowship with each other. There will be opportunities for off-campus fun activities (bowling, mini golf, movies, etc.) as well as offerings to use their time and talents to serve others. The focus will be on creating an environment of ‘being’, rather than on ‘doing’. For more information, please contact Wendy.

Led primarily on Zoom with the final session being in person, Dr. Adishian will lead us through an exploration into the theology of gratitude.

Please note: Adult Forum meetings are recorded and will be posted on our website for those who are unable to attend. If you are uncomfortable being recorded you are welcome to step out at any time.

 For more information, please contact Rev. TJ.

Confirmation is a two-year program designed for youth in grades seven and eight where they explore their relationship with themselves, each other, the Church, and God. The youth will delve into the overarching theme of the Church’s Tradition as they seek to understand how and why Episcopalians worship the way we do. Accompanied by faithful adult mentors, confirmands will be encouraged to learn about their faith by asking questions and openly expressing doubts. There will be opportunities for large group discussions as well as small group reflections, giving the confirmands opportunities to create meaningful relationships with their peers and their adult mentors.

For more information, please contact Wendy.

Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Gluten free and kid-friendly treats will be offered.

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - an Advent Series

Women’s Bible Study: A Spiritual Walk with Scripture, Our Faith Tradition, and Our Lives completes its study of the Gospel of John on November 13 and moves into the season of Advent a week early beginning on Thursday, November 20 at 9:30 AM in the Library at the Parish House on Maple Street. The sessions will also be available on Zoom, and books may be purchased in the church office.

In Advent, we will walk with author, professor, and preacher Matthew Skinner in his latest book, Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope.   

Matthew L. Skinner leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’s birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns.

The author says, “Advent is more than the beginning of the church year or the Christmas season. It is the overture that sets the tone for everything that follows in the story about Jesus all the way from the beginning to its end. Like any good overture, it introduces themes that will come back to us later because it knows where the overall story is headed. Advent orients us to a sense of ultimate purpose —God’s and ours.”

All curious women who wish to deepen their spiritual lives and relationships with God and one another are eagerly invited to be part of this Spirited, interactive weekly gathering! For questions, please contact the Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell at revhope@gmail.com.

For questions or other information, please contact The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell.

Our pre-Confirmation program for 5th and 6th graders meets every Wednesday for pizza, games, a bible story, and prayer. Our goal is to be a space of encouragement and positivity where everyone feels included and uplifted. For more information, please contact Melissa.

Mary Jo McMillin will teach us techniques for baking bread and making gravy just in time for the holidays. We will meet in the Parish House kitchen.

For more information, please contact Melissa at melissa@christchurchwinnetka.org.

We meet weekly in person and on Zoom to practice the method of Christian meditation known as Centering Prayer. After twenty minutes of silence, we discuss the practice and read the book, The Path of Centering Prayer, by David Frenette.  For information, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt.

All are welcome to a Lectio Divina Bible Study, where we will meditate on scripture and learn from the reflections received from Bishop Simon from the Episcopal Diocese of Renk. Via email, our Diocesan partner friends from around the globe have shared their insights on the same scripture passage, providing Christ Church with a special opportunity to deepen faith with a new, contextual lens. Join us via zoom by clicking here.

For more information, contact Rev. Cynthia at cynthia@christchurchwinnetka.org.