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January 27, 2018

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In this Issue:

Notice of Budget Meeting | Feb. 4
Servants Mission Trip Meeting
Rummage Sale
Adult Enrichment
Play Pickle Ball
Asian Youth Services
Do you like to take pictures?
Church School Calendar
Confirmation Calendar

Navigators Calendar
Green Team | From the Ashes
Servants Calendar
Volunteer at A Just Harvest
Wish Them a Happy Birthday
Prayer List
Parish Calendar
Contact Your Pastors
WCC Staff

Noti

ce of Meeting

A Meeting of the Congregation to approve the 2018 Budget is called for Sunday, February 4th immediately following worship service in the Sanctuary. All are urged to attend this important gathering in the life of our church. Extended childcare is available.

Christy Shellenbarger,
Clerk of the Congregation

Servants Mission Trip informational meeting THIS Sunday from 4:30-5:30 in the Centennial Room. Come and learn about where we’re going and what we’ll be doing!

It's been a cold and dreary winter and everyone is in need of something new to read. The Book Department will be open on Sunday, February 4th, 11 AM - 2 PM at Harkness Outreach Center on Super Bowl Sunday. The game doesn't start until 5:30 PM, so everyone will have plenty of time to attend the WCC Budget Meeting, shop for books and something special for Valentine's Day.

Don't miss this sale! Just one way to say thank you for your continued dedication, support and efforts on behalf of WCC Rummage.

No early birds please. Everyone will be let in together at 11 A.M.

PS - mark your calendars for our Easter Sale on March 11th and 18th. Books, Men's Clothing and Easter items will be featured.

Adult Enrichment

January and February

Last year may have marked the 500^th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, but we have just begun to explore its meaning and the ways in which it affects us even in the year 2018. How has it made Christianity more diverse, and how has it affected other religions? And what are the patterns of religious evolution in the 21^st century? Join us for rich, informative programs and discussions -- newcomers welcome!

January 28
“Anabaptists and the ‘Radical Reformation’ ” – guest presenter: the Rev. Jeanne Davies, Church of the Brethren
February 4
“Bonhoeffer and Luther” – presenter: the Rev. Jeffrey L. Phillips
February 11
“A Contemporary Jewish View of the Reformation” – guest presenter: Rabbi Rachel Mikva, Chicago Theological Seminary
February 18
“Catholic-Protestant Reconciliation” – presenter: the Rev. Jeffrey L. Phillips
February 25
“Religious Diversity in the 21^st Century” – Great Courses Comparative Religion DVD series

Sunday mornings in the Centennial Room:
8:45 – fellowship & refreshments
9:00 – presentation, followed by discussion

Learn to play Pickle Ball, the fastest growing sport in America in Alsdorf at WCC. Invented for children, but discovered by their grandparents, this is a sport for all ages. Easier than tennis or paddle; serves are underhanded; ball is large whiffle; court is small; net play is diminished by the kitchen line; and doubles reduces the need for mobility.

Chuck Dowding will be in Alsdorf for instruction and play in February during times tabulated below. Paddles and balls are provided. There is no need to sign up; just show up with tennis shoes. Friends are welcome if accompanied by WCC member.

February Schedule: Beginning on February 6th.
Saturdays 2 to 3 (except 17, no play)
Sundays 2 to 3
Tuesdays 4 to 5
Also, February 22 and March 2, Thursdays, 8 to 9 pm
Or by special arrangement.

Photo of court in Alsdorf.

Sign In and Sports Waiver

I realize the nature of Winnetka Congregational Church (WCC) Pickle Ball (Activities) and the equipment used in conjunction with those Activities may expose me to hazards or risks that may include minor injuries, broken or sprained limbs, overexertion, or heat exhaustion, along with other, more serious injuries. In consideration of my participation in Activities, I hereby accept all risk to my health or property and release WCC, its Council, officers, agents, employees, independent contractors, and members from any and all liability to me, my personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns for any and all illness or injury to my person, including death, that may result from or occur during participation in the Activities.

First Name:
Family Name:
Date:
Time:
Email address:

In the winter months, WCC will support the work of a Mission Giving partner: Asian Youth Services. Providing FREE after school care, tutoring support, tuition, books school supplies,music lessons and much more, Asian Youth Services is located in the Albany Park neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. A healthy snack is a key component of the outreach that they provide, as most of these children are food-insecure.

Please provide items to our shopping cart for the children in this program. Any healthy snack is welcome, and they are always also in need of general supplies:

Breakfast bars
Granola bars
Cheese and peanut butter cracker sandwiches
Juice boxes
Small bags of cookies

Paper towels
Napkins
Toilet paper
13 and 30 gallon trash bags
Clorox wipes for cleaning
Wide ruled notebook paper
Hand sanitizer

Calling all amateur photographers!
Occasionally, we are looking for congregational members who can photograph WCC events.If you have any photography skills and would be willing to lend a hand, please contact Waldek Ziolkowski or Christy Shellenbarger.

Also, just a friendly reminder that if you have any photos from the 2017-2018 program year, please make sure to send them to Waldek. They may be used during the Highlight Photo Slideshow at our annual meeting in May. If you send us your photos, there's a better chance you'll be featured in the show!

Sundays 10:15—11:15 A.M. (unless otherwise noted)

Sunday, January 28, 2018   Church School
Sunday, February 4, 2018   Church School   Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday, February 11, 2018 Church School
Sunday, February 18, 2018 One Room Church School (JK-2nd gr.) Lent I | Presidents’ Day Weekend
Sunday, February 25, 2018 Church School

In order to learn about changes to the calendar as well as receive information about upcoming events and what’s happening in church school, please make sure you’ve signed up to receive email announcements through MailChimp.

CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE

January 28, 2018   Confirmation Class
February 4, 2018   No Confirmation Class
February 11, 2018   No Confirmation Class
(attend the Ash Wednesday service instead)
Wednesday, February 14, 2018   Ash Wednesday Service
February 18, 2018   No Confirmation Class
February 25, 2018   Confirmation Class

In order to learn about changes to the schedule or last minute announcements, please make sure you’ve signed up to receive text messages through “Remind” and email announcements through MailChimp.

Navigators - 6th and 7th graders!
Sundays from 4:30-5:30 P.M. at Winnetka Congregational Church

QUESTIONS?: Contact Elaine Clemens

January 28, 2018 Navigators

February 4, 2018   Navigators
February 11, 2018   Navigators
February 18, 2018   No Navigators
February 25, 2018   Navigators

4:00-5:30 P.M. Servant's Room (LL1)

Sunday, January 28, 2018
Servants Mission Trip informational meeting

Sunday, February 4, 2018   No Servants
Sunday, February 11, 2018   Servants
Sunday, February 18, 2018   No Servants
Sunday, February 25, 2018   Servants

Please be sure you’ve signed up to receive text messages through remind.com and email announcements through MailChimp. | QUESTIONS?

Join Go Green Winnetka for a screening of From The Ashes on Wednesday, January 31 at 7 P.M. in the Centennial Room at the Winnetka Congregational Church.

From the Ashes is a documentary that underscores the coal industry, one of the most dominant and controversial industries in the history of the United States. The film explores the reality of coal's role in climate change while offering insight into solutions that could help revive the struggling economies of dying mining towns and still safeguard the environment. From Appalachia to the West's Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the "war on coal" to present compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what is at stake for our economy, health, and climate. For more information, please visit fromtheashesfilm.com.

From the Ashes explores the experiences of Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry, and what its future should be. From Appalachia to the Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the “war on coal”.

As we head into spring and the prospect of more rain than snow, we need to be mindful of heavy rain events and the possibility of flooding. Based on the concept of Ozone Action Days, Friends of the Chicago River has introduced Overflow Action Days, which alert people that before, during, and after rain storms we need to reduce the amount of water that goes down our drains and into the sewer system, thereby reducing the risk of combined sewer overflows.

Even in communities with separate sewer systems like Winnetka, reducing water use during heavy rains will have an effect by reducing the amount of pollutants carried by the stormwater through the outfalls and into our waterways.

Water conservation can play an enormous role in protecting our waterways. Although the Overflow Action Days campaign focuses on water conservation to eliminate combined sewer overflows, conserving water in general is also relevant.

Here are some ways to reduce your water consumption in general and specifically during heavy rain events:

Water Conservation In General

Install low-flow shower heads and shorten your showers when possible; shaving 3 minutes off a 10-minute shower saves 12 gallons of water
Use a fully loaded dishwasher. Instead of washing your dishes by hand, run a full load of dishes in a dishwasher and save up to 20 gallons of water.
Wear it again. Before washing your clothes ask yourself, can I wear this again? Jeans and other clothing can easily be worn multiple times before washing.
Flush your toilet less. You read it. We said it.
Replace old faucets and shower heads with more efficient ones. A family could save up to 700 gallons a year.
Turn off your faucet when you are not using it, i.e. brushing your teeth, washing your face, washing dishes.
Plant native gardens

Water Conservation During Heavy Rain Events

Shorten or eliminate your shower
Don’t run the dishwasher or the washing machine
Capture stormwater in rain barrels or holding tanks

To sign up for email alerts on Overflow Action Days, visit https://www.chicagoriver.org/get-involved/take-action/overflow-action-days

Check out the Village Recycling Guidelines here.

Winnetka Congregational Church provides and serves dinner on the first Monday of every month at A Just Harvest community kitchen, located in Roger's Park at 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60626. We are looking for volunteers to shop or to serve from October through August 2018. Please refer to WCC-A JUST HARVEST (link) for important information and to sign up. You may also use the sign up board now located in Tolman Hall.

A Just Harvest serves a hot, nutritious dinner 365 days a year to anyone in need. It is one of Winnetka Congregational Church's longest running mission programs and one of the most personally rewarding.

Kathryn Raysses is currently the WCC volunteer coordinator for this program and can be reached by email.

Thanks to our January helpers:
Patti van Cleave (shopper) and Lois Eve Anderson, Jim Benson, Elaine Clemens (and mentee, Ben Cousineau)
and Laurie Morse (servers).

Are you interested in membership at WCC? Would you like to know more about the church, its history and role in the community?

If you would like to attend an orientation session on Sunday, February 11th following worship, please contact Carrie Alt.

January 2017

27: Lindsey Vorhees, William McCarty, Bug Meiners
28: Deborah Montgomery, Jim Benson, Kimberly Cole
29: Doug Harman, Mary LaMonica, Elizabeth Dziersk, Lindsey Lahmeyer
30: Paul Burkhardt, Chris Ball
31: Renee Amundson, Peggy Dyer, Mark Anderson, Kevin Kenly, Jamie Sullivan, Kendall Jambor, Alina Liu

PRAYER LIST

Please keep in mind we update our online Prayer List every Thursday. Each week we email a PRAYER LIST to those among our members who request such a list to know about who to be praying for and with. Our Monday afternoon Prayer Group uses the list to hold these persons listed on the Prayer List in their prayers.You too can pray with and for those persons listed by requesting to add your name to the e-blast Prayer List.

PARISH CALENDAR

Friday, January 26
9:00 AM   Women’s Bible Study: CR

Sunday, January 28
9:00 AM   Adult Enrichment: CR
10:00 AM Worship: S
10:15 AM Church School: EW
11:00 AM Fellowship: TFH
11:05 AM Alleluia Singers: MR
11:30 AM WCC Singers: MR
4:00 PM   Servants: LL1
4:30 PM   Navigators: Rm 202
6:00 PM   Confirmation Class: LL 2

Monday, January 29
3:30 PM   Prayer Group: CL

Tuesday, January 30
9:00 AM   Yoga Class: AC

Wednesday, January 31
7:00 PM   Green Team Meeting: CR
A screening of From The Ashes

Thursday, February 1
9:00 AM AA Meeting: TFH
6:15 PM   Bell Choir: LL2
7:00 PM   Chancel Choir Rehearsal: MR
7:00 PM   Ladies Euchre Night: CR

Friday, February 2
9:00 AM    Women’s Bible Study: CR
6:30 PM   First Fridays: CR

Saturday, February 3
2:00 PM   Pickle Ball: AC

Sunday, February 4
9:00 AM Adult Enrichment: CR
10:00 AM   Worship: S
11:05AM     Budget Meeting: S
10:15 AM   Church School: EW
11:00 AM   Fellowship: TFH
11:00 AM   Rummage Sale: Harkness Hall
11:00 AM   Women’s Society Bake Sale: NN
11:05 AM   Alleluia Singers: MR
11:30 AM   WCC Singers: MR
2:00 PM      Pickle Ball   : AC
4:00 PM Youth Musical Rehearsal: MR

AMP - Amphitheater
AC - Alsdorf Center
CR - Centennial Room
CL - Conference Library
EW - Education Wing
HH - Harkness House
JKK - Kindergarten
L - Library
LC - Little Chapel
LL - Lower Level (Youth Rooms)
MR - Music Room
NN - New Narthex
S - Sanctuary
TFH - Tolman Fellowship Hall
WEX - Women's Exchange
WS - Woman's Society

Dawn Huntsman, Administrative Assistant
847.441.3400, ext. 10

The Rev. Jeffrey D. Braun, Senior Pastor
847.441.3400, ext. 16

The Rev. Sarah Walker Cleaveland, Associate Pastor
847.441.3400, ext. 15

The Rev. Jeffrey L. P hillips, Associate Pastor
847.441.3400, ext. 23

Dr. Robert A. Harris, Director of Music/Choirmaster
847.441.3400, ext. 19

Elaine Clemens, Assoc. Director of Music/Organist
847.441.3400, ext. 19

Shelli Brown, Church School Coordinator
847.441.3400, ext. 17

Waldek A. Ziolkowski, Publisher
847.441.3400, ext. 27

Lloyd H Culbertson, Director of Operations
847.441.3400, ext. 12

Ray Koch, Chief Sexton
847.441.3400, ext. 21

Mark Dudek, Sexton
847.441.3400, ext. 21

Doug Coulter, Accountant
847.441.3400, ext. 13

Matthew Hunter, Music Intern

Paul Allen, Pastor Emeritus
Joseph A. Shank, Pastor Emeritus

Phone: 847.441.3400

Pastoral Care
A reminder: When you or a loved one is admitted to a hospital or other health care facility, please let your pastors know by phone or email. Due to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), such organizations are prohibited from providing confidential information to anyone, including clergy. Contact any of us at 441-3400 or via our emails (images are linked)

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