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.

End your day in peace and beauty with us in our candle-filled worship space. You’ll be surrounded in quiet succession by readings, prayers, silence, and lovely music.

Christ Church holds Taizé services on second Sundays of the month from September through May.

For more information, please contact Richard Clemmitt at rclemmitt@christchurchwinetka.org.

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.

Connections: Faith, Unfiltered

Sundays, 10:45 a.m., Church House, McClain Room

Grab your coffee and join your friends as they share how their faith shows up in their lives outside of Christ Church — at home, at work, with family, in their hobbies, and beyond. Stand by for more information about who will be presenting each week. Hosted by Amanda MacDonald and Nat Samuel.

Episcopal Charities Visits Christ Church

Sunday, October 11, 10:45 a.m., Church House, McClain Room

Matt Berryman is delighted to join us for worship and looks forward to sharing a bit about Episcopal Charities and its work across northern Illinois. Matthew Berryman is the Executive Director of Episcopal Charities. Prior to joining Episcopal Charities, Matt was Executive Director of Reconciling Ministries Network, a national, faith-based organization working for the full inclusion of LGBT people in The United Methodist Church. From 2002 to 2009, Matt was pastor of United Methodist parishes in Florida and the UK.

Calling all Builders (ages 25 to 45-ish)—come for some good fellowship, a workout, and some pizza.  Join the youth program and help unload the pumpkins for this year's pumpkin patch.  After, we'll celebrate with some well-deserved pizza.  For more information, please contact Wendy Samuel at wendy@christhchurchwinnetka.org.‍‍‍‍‍‍

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.

Bring your pet, of any shape and size, to this fun and simple spoken service. Please have all four-legged pets on leashes and any other crawly critters in an appropriate enclosure. This is a wonderful service for inviting neighbors and friends.

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.

Connections: Faith, Unfiltered

Sundays, 10:45 a.m., Church House, McClain Room

Grab your coffee and join your friends as they share how their faith shows up in their lives outside of Christ Church — at home, at work, with family, in their hobbies, and beyond. Stand by for more information about who will be presenting each week. Hosted by Amanda MacDonald and Nat Samuel.

Episcopal Charities Visits Christ Church

Sunday, October 4, 10:45 a.m., Church House, McClain Room

Through nearly two decades of work as a therapist, Molly Champagne has foundthat some of life’s biggest questions don’t come with easy answers. With humorand honesty, she’ll share how her work, motherhood, and lifelong connection toChrist Church have shaped her evolving relationship with faith and what itmeans to find comfort in the unknown.

Molly Champagne has been a member of Christ Church since 1999, when she firstjoined the parish at ten years old. A clinical social worker and therapistspecializing in mental health and substance use, Molly has spent her careerwalking alongside people through some of life’s most difficult andtransformative moments. She is also the proud mother of a young son who wasbaptized at Christ Church—and the less-proud owner of Forest, a Welsh Corgiwhose behavior remains a work in progress

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.

Please join us for a Creation Care service project to measure 150 churchyard trees for an ongoing Morton Arboretum research project. This hands-on gathering responds to our Diocese’s call for environmental stewardship and is part of the celebration of Christ Church’s 150th year. After all the math we will refresh ourselves with cider and donuts on the patio. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Please register here.

For more information, please contacat Melissa.

Spirituality, Contemplation, and Transformation: Writings on Centering Prayer, by Thomas Keating and other authors.

This Spirited, interactive gathering invites all women to engage in study and discussion meant to deepen our relationship with God and one another. And to equip ourselves to encounter the challenges of our lives from a foundation of faith. Along with scripture, we use theology, our faith tradition, spiritual practices, and our lived experiences to reflect together on our faith stories. We each come with our own background comprised of our denominational formation and our unique experiences.

This is not your grandma’s Bible Study. You need not be able to recite chapter and verse. You are not expected to pass a litmus test of particular beliefs except to bring your open mind and heart and respect the dignity of all human beings. And you are not to “leave your brain at the door.” These gatherings are not lectures by an “expert” but opportunities to share thoughts, experiences, and wonderings in a caring circle of friends. Yes, and even doubts are welcomed!

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.

Connections: Faith, Unfiltered

Sundays, 10:45 a.m., Church House, McClain Room

Grab your coffee and join your friends as they share how their faith shows up in their lives outside of Christ Church — at home, at work, with family, in their hobbies, and beyond. Stand by for more information about who will be presenting each week. Hosted by Amanda MacDonald and Nat Samuel.

What Were You Given to Give Away?

Sunday, September 27, 10:45 a.m., Church House, McClain Room

A personal conversation about faith, purpose, and discovering what God may be asking us to do with the gifts we have been given with Karla Garjaka.  Karla is an educational and nutritional psychologist, author, and international speaker whose work challenges people to understand themselves more deeply and live with greater awareness, purpose, and possibility.

Please join us on Saturday, September 26th in the parking lot behind the Parish House located at 470 Maple Street.   We will be bringing items we have collected and stored out to their designated selling space.   Any time that you have to offer is greatly appreciated.  Many hands make light work.

Y’all are invited. Pull on your boots, saddle up and mosey on over to the Corral at 470 Maple for a boot scootin’ good time.  We will kick off Rummage with great company, laughter and western style fun.

Dress Code -- Western Wear Casual

Cost is $60 per person -- Adults Only

Seating is limited, so please RSVP here by September 21 and pay by check/cash at the Church Office. Cash, check, and Venmo (@CCWGiving) will be accepted for auction items.

All proceeds will support our ministry partners.

Spirituality, Contemplation, and Transformation: Writings on Centering Prayer, by Thomas Keating and other authors.

This Spirited, interactive gathering invites all women to engage in study and discussion meant to deepen our relationship with God and one another. And to equip ourselves to encounter the challenges of our lives from a foundation of faith. Along with scripture, we use theology, our faith tradition, spiritual practices, and our lived experiences to reflect together on our faith stories. We each come with our own background comprised of our denominational formation and our unique experiences.

This is not your grandma’s Bible Study. You need not be able to recite chapter and verse. You are not expected to pass a litmus test of particular beliefs except to bring your open mind and heart and respect the dignity of all human beings. And you are not to “leave your brain at the door.” These gatherings are not lectures by an “expert” but opportunities to share thoughts, experiences, and wonderings in a caring circle of friends. Yes, and even doubts are welcomed!

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.

End your day in prayer and peace with our Youth & Adult Choir. This lovely candlelit service will feature beautiful traditional music for the evening.

An informal group dinner will follow for those wishing to stay for some fun social time. We'd love to have you with us.

For more information, please contact Richard.

Come celebrate the kick-off of Christ Church’s 150th Anniversary. Join us for festive food, fun, and fellowship as we honor our rich history and launch this historic milestone together.

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.

Celebrating 150 Years

Join us for an Anniversary Brunch as we give thanksfor 150 years of worship, ministry, and fellowship at Christ Church.

As we honor our past and look to the future, we renew our commitment to be a faithful, welcoming, and thriving community of faith for generations to come.

All are welcome.

Spirituality, Contemplation, and Transformation: Writings on Centering Prayer, by Thomas Keating and other authors.

This Spirited, interactive gathering invites all women to engage in study and discussion meant to deepen our relationship with God and one another. And to equip ourselves to encounter the challenges of our lives from a foundation of faith. Along with scripture, we use theology, our faith tradition, spiritual practices, and our lived experiences to reflect together on our faith stories. We each come with our own background comprised of our denominational formation and our unique experiences.

This is not your grandma’s Bible Study. You need not be able to recite chapter and verse. You are not expected to pass a litmus test of particular beliefs except to bring your open mind and heart and respect the dignity of all human beings. And you are not to “leave your brain at the door.” These gatherings are not lectures by an “expert” but opportunities to share thoughts, experiences, and wonderings in a caring circle of friends. Yes, and even doubts are welcomed!

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