Rummage Volunteers and WCC Members Mark Your Calendars!
Super Sunday Sale | February 5
11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
The Book and Men's departments will be open. Plus fabulous gifts for you and your Valentines, as well as lots of great goodies for Easter Baskets and entertaining. Sale will include shoes, lamps, clothing, toys, kitchen, home decor, jewelry and so much more!
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.
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Our Adult Enrichment | Centennial Room | 8:45 A.M.
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As we live into our Spirit-led theme and goal of “together”…
Winnetka Congregational Church’s Spirit-led theme and goal is “together”, which seeks to enhance mutual understanding, care, and community cohesion, both within our congregation and with the world we serve; and to embody Christ’s radical love and welcome.
An integral part of living into this spiritual theme and goal is to engage matters of race so as to increase our understanding of race relations and, as possible, to improve them. As such, Winnetka Congregational Church is excited to continue our focus on race by observing Black History Month (February) through the following programs:
Sunday morning
February 5 | 8:45 A.M.
 We will view the classic 1985 PBS/Frontline: “A Class Divided.” This documentary remains a primary viewing and discussion in social work classes on Promoting Social Justice and Empowerment: The Intersection of Oppression, Privilege, and Diversity in Social Work. On February 5th we will show the 60-minute film in the Centennial Room at 8:45, preceded by refreshments & fellowship at 8:30.
Wednesday evening
February 8 | 6:30 P.M.
 We will view and discuss the recent PBS “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise” documentary, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. The second part of this series begins at 6:30 P.M., followed by 60-minute discussion facilitated by Sylvia Corcoran, LCSW, CADC, MCEd. She serves as first-level field placement coordinator at Loyola University Chicago: Graduate School of Social Work. Sylvia participated in our discussion on race last fall, and she, like many, has an eye for action. Our colleagues, Cecelia Blue and Dr. Robert Harris will assist us in discussion as well.
Even if you can’t make it right at 6:30, please feel free to arrive when you can.
February 8: Part Two
Hour 1 - Keep Your Head Up
Hour 2 - Touch The Sky
For further information about the film, visit here.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Opportunities.
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FOCUS on Interfaith: Islam
Dawood Ali, our guest speaker was born in Iowa to a Catholic American mother and a Muslim Indian father. He grew up as a practicing Muslim in Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois with an engineering degree. While his professional life has been involved with engineering and information technology, in his personal life he has been engaged in Islamic learning and teaching since his teenage years. He was actively involved in the operation of the Institute of Islamic Information and Education since its inception in 1986, eventually becoming its Managing Director. He has been the Director of the Muslim Youth Camp for the Muslim Community Center of Chicago for 15 years, teaching boys 12-18 years old about living life as a Muslim in America. He is currently a speaker for the Muslim community to a variety of audiences, educating the public about Islam and Muslims.
Sunday, February 12 | 9-11: It’s Lead Up, Aftermath, and Effects
The events of September 11, 2001 were a tragedy felt around the world. They did not take place in a vacuum, however. Come hear our speaker discuss how colonialism, American foreign policy, and freedom fighters on the fringes of religion played their parts, and the effect it had on the American Muslim community.
Sunday, February 19 | The Presidential Election and the Rising Tide of Islamophobia
Our recently elected 45th president made many speeches and comments during his campaign denigrating several constituencies living in the United States. Our speaker will explore one of those groups, how demonizing Muslims has become acceptable among certain communities and the effect it is having now that our most visible citizen is taking part.
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Exploring Grief Group Winter Session at WCC
Winnetka Congregational Church
Every other Monday
from 7 - 8:30 P.M.
January 9th - March 20th
We are pleased to offer our unique Exploring Grief Group starting on January 9th. This series provides a confidential, supportive and educational environment to cope with grief. Four area congregations have come together to underwrite this important service for our community, enabling us to offer it at no charge.
Meetings are led by Joellen Hosler, MDiv, LCPC, who has extensive experience with grief and loss through her work with clients and as a Pastor, Joellen designs a special presentation for each meeting tailored to the needs of the registered group.
For more information or to register for any of the 6-session groups, please contact Joellen at 847-446-6955 ext. 19.
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 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 have questions about membership or are interested in learning more, please contact: Carrie Alt or Brad McLane.
The 2017 dates for New Member Orientations are February 5th and May 7th.
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FEBRUARY
5: Mack Reynolds, Lauren Grote
6: Kimberly Brya, Andrew Holden, Thomas Ball
7: Pamela Krueger, Ray Gillette, Frederick Sudekum, Debbie Kruse, Sarah Wright
8: Lois-Eve Anderson, Pamela Alagel, Dan Shellenbarger
9: Sally Wille
10: Paul Van Zuiden, Heidi Law, Kate Laible, Lindsey Law, Catherine Ritter
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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. Contact the Rev. William Mueller at 441-3400, ext.23. |
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PARISH CALENDAR
| Sunday, February 5 |
| 9:00 AM |
Adult Enrichment “A Class Divided”: CR |
| 10:00 AM |
Worship: S |
| 10:15 AM |
Church School: EW |
| 11:00 AM |
Fellowship: TFH |
| 11:00 AM |
Rummage Sale |
| 11:30 AM |
WCC Singers: MR |
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| Monday, February 6 |
| 3:30 PM |
Prayer Group: CL |
| 4:45 PM |
A Just Harvest: Away |
| 7:00 PM |
Exploring Grief: CR |
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| Wednesday, February 8 |
| 9:30 AM |
Women of Note: MR |
| 4:30 PM |
Outreach Mission Doing: CR |
| 6:30 PM |
Part II: Black America Since MLK...: CR |
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| Thursday, February 9 |
| 9:00 AM |
AA: TFH |
| 6:15 PM |
Bell Choir: Jr. Kindergarten Rm |
| 7:00 PM |
Chancel Choir Rehearsal: MR |
| 7:00 PM |
Children & Youth Committee: CR |
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| Friday, February 10 |
| 8:30 AM |
Mission Giving & Doing: Rm 205 |
| 9:00 AM |
Women’s Bible Study: CR |
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| Sunday, February 12 |
| 9:00 AM |
Adult Enrichment: CR |
| 10:00 AM |
Worship: S |
| 10:15 AM |
Church School: EW |
| 11:00 AM |
Fellowship: TFH |
| 11:30 AM |
WCC Singers: MR |
| 4:00 PM |
Servants: LL 1 |
| 4:30 PM |
Cherub Choir (JK-2): MR |
| 5:00 PM |
Alleluia Singer (2-6 Gr): MR |
| 6:15 PM |
Confirmation Class: Sr. Pastor’s study |
| 6:15 PM |
Navigators: AC |
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| Monday, February 13 |
| 3:30 PM |
Prayer Group: CL |
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| Tuesday, February 14 |
| 6:30 PM |
Council Meeting: CR |
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| Wednesday, February 15 |
| 9:30 AM |
Women of Note: MR |
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| Thursday, February 16 |
| 9:00 AM |
AA: TFH |
| 615 PM |
Bell Choir: Jr. K Rm |
| 7:00 PM |
Chancel Choir Rehearsal: MR |
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| Friday, February 17 |
| 9:00 AM |
Women’s Bible Study: CR |
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AMP - Amphitheater
AC - Alsdorf Center
CR - Centennial Room
CL - Conference Library
EW - Education Wing
JK - Jr. Kindergarten
L - Library
LC - Little Chapel
LL - Lower Level (Youth Rooms)
MR - Music Room
NN - New Narthex
S - Sanctuary
TFH - Tolman Fellowship Hall
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. Dr. William A. Mueller
Associate Pastor
847.441.3400, ext. 23
Dr. Robert A. Harris
Director of Music/Choirmaster
847.441.3400, ext. 19
Elaine Clemens
Director of Children’s Music Organist
847.441.3400, ext. 19
Cecelia J. Blue
Director of Christian Education
847.441.3400, ext. 17
Waldek A. Ziolkowski
Publisher
847.441.3400, ext. 27
Lloyd H Culbertson
Office & Facilities Manager
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
Paul Allen, Pastor Emeritus
Joseph A. Shank, Pastor Emeritus |
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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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