UPCOMING EVENTS
Refresh & Connect
At Refresh & Connect, we are always learning something new and fun! For our April meeting, parishioner and multi-discipline instructor Shelley Galloway will lead us in a guided movement experience that explores stillness, rhythm, and presence. After our class we will enjoy light refreshments and socializing. Refresh & Connect is open to all parishioners and their friends. Organizers are Patty Lea, Anne Miller, Lisa Snabes, Jennifer Stephan, and Melissa Durbin. Please register here.
For more information, please contact Melissa.
Morning Prayer in Our Chapel
Join Us for Morning Prayer in Our Chapel. Father Rod Quainton will lead a special kickoff service on Wednesday, September 16. The regular Morning Prayer program will formally begin on Wednesday, October 21, and will continue each Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel. For more info, contact Gary Martin at gcmartin56@gmail.com.
Club 56
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.
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study: A Spiritual Walk with Scripture, Our Faith Tradition, and Our Lives is on Recess for the Summer. The book we will be studying is Bishop Mariann Budde’s “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.”
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.
Pillars Cohort: Meals on Wheels
Pillar parishioners (aged 45 to 65-ish) are invited to meet up at Meals on Wheels Northeastern for a service project of cleaning up and clearing out. Vehicles will be cleaned and washed so meals can be delivered. Afterward, enjoy a late lunch at Double Clutch. For info, email Rev. Matthew at matthew@christchurchwinnetka.org
150th Anniversary Brunch
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.
Youth Group: Brunch Bunch
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.
Evensong and Dinner
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.
Friends in Faith
The Friends in Faith gather weekly to pray aloud for each person on our parish prayer list. Following this prayer time, we observe ten minutes of silent prayer or meditation and then enjoy a discussion on a spiritual topic presented by a group member. For more info, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt or by phone at 312-618-1238.
Centering Prayer
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.
Club 56
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.
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study: A Spiritual Walk with Scripture, Our Faith Tradition, and Our Lives is on Recess for the Summer. The book we will be studying is Bishop Mariann Budde’s “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.”
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.
Friends in Faith
The Friends in Faith gather weekly to pray aloud for each person on our parish prayer list. Following this prayer time, we observe ten minutes of silent prayer or meditation and then enjoy a discussion on a spiritual topic presented by a group member. For more info, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt or by phone at 312-618-1238.
Centering Prayer
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.
Club 56
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.
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study: A Spiritual Walk with Scripture, Our Faith Tradition, and Our Lives is on Recess for the Summer. The book we will be studying is Bishop Mariann Budde’s “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.”
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.
Builders Cohort: Pumpkins & Pizzas
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Friends in Faith
The Friends in Faith gather weekly to pray aloud for each person on our parish prayer list. Following this prayer time, we observe ten minutes of silent prayer or meditation and then enjoy a discussion on a spiritual topic presented by a group member. For more info, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt or by phone at 312-618-1238.
Taizé Service
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.
Welcome Back Sundae
Join us for our First “Sundae” Back at the Church on the Hill. Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Enjoy ice cream and all the toppings - including waffles.
Confirmation Class
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.
Backpack Blessing
Please join us for this year's Backpack Blessing during the 9:30 a.m. service. Please bring your backpack and come forward at The Peace for a special blessing from Fr. Matthew and this year's new backpack tag. We are so excited for all our students as they head back to school this fall.
Confirmation Retreat
The theme, Our Loving Community: Many Parts, One Body, is based on 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27. This is an opportunity for the youth to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed environment.
Contact Wendy for details: wendy@christchurchwinnetka.org or (312) 725-3897.
Nursery Meet and Greet
Families with children of nursery age (6 mos.-3 yrs.) are invited to bring their children to the church Nursery to familiarize or re-familiarize them with the space and faces before they come on a Sunday morning this fall. Children can play while adults chat. Our Nursery caregivers will be there and Melissa will be there too. We will have coffee, bagels, and juice boxes. This will be a great way for everyone to meet each other before the program year starts. For more information, contact Melissa.
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study: A Spiritual Walk with Scripture, Our Faith Tradition, and Our Lives is on Recess for the Summer. The book we will be studying is Bishop Mariann Budde’s “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.”
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Christ Church Chapel Open House
Join us in the Chapel following the Parade and Village Green festivities honoring America’s 250th birthday. Enjoy refreshments, patriotic hymns and see the stunning new altar, chapel chairs with books, revitalized stained-glass windows, restored exterior doors and more.
Centering Prayer
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.
Club 56
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Coffee and Conversations
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.
Women's Bible Study
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.
Club 56
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.
Centering Prayer
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.
Coffee and Conversations
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.
Appalachia Service Trip
This June, a team of eight missioners from Christ Church will travel to Appalachia to live out our call to love our neighbors. Their mission is practical and profound: assisting with home repairs to ensure local residences are warmer, safer, and drier. We ask for your prayers for their safety and for the community they will serve. Are you feeling called to get your hands dirty and make a difference? We are still looking for additional hands. Contact Wendy if interested.
ASP Tools and Safety Training
Our six-member crew will gather to ensure they have the necessary tools and to hone their skills in using them. This hands - on preparation is an essential part of the lead - up to their service trip with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). From June 14 to 20, they will serve families in Kentucky, focusing on making homes warmer, safer, and drier, while building lasting relationships within the community. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare their hands and hearts for this important work. For more information, please contact Wendy.