Fall 2010 - Christ Church Cranbrook

Christian Formation OpportunitiesAn Altar in the WorldFind the lessons and blessings in simply experiencing every part of life with awhole heart. Are spirituality and religion mutually exclusive?Do you need to be in a pew to be religious?Where is it that you listen to God and God listen’s to you?Where is your altar. . .Please join Bill Fleming and Peggy Dahlberg in a discussion group of An Altar inthe World by Barbara Brown Taylor. In this book, Taylor shares how she learned toencounter God beyond the walls of a religious institution. She reveals how small,ordinary acts nd different experiences become acts of devotions if we are sensitiveto the sights, smells and sounds around us.Join us Thursdays at 6:30 in Rooms 201-202 for a bowl of soup and adiscussion of each chapter. We will begin to discover altars in our daily lives,everywhere we go and in everything we do. Class runs from September16 to November 18.Since the books are not readily available in local bookstores, we have purchased some copies for $10 for yourconvenience. Please contact Peggy at pdahlberg@christchurchcranbrook.org or at 248-644-5210, Ext 12 ifyou would like a book.The Sunday Morning SeriesDocent Talk and TourSeptember 19 at 9 AMIn anticipation of Founder’s Day,learn about the history and artifactsof Christ Church Cranbrookfrom a CCC Docent.Tina HouserSeptember 26 at 9 AMAuthor of Beakers, Bubbles andthe Bible—Come see how fun scienceexperiments can teach biblelessons! What a fun way to beginyour Sunday!The Life of Prayer—Gary HallSunday Mornings in Octoberat 9 AMOne of the great gifts of Anglicanismis found in our rich heritageof corporate and individual prayer.For the five Sundays in October,Gary Hall will lead a courseexploring the ways in which Christianshave developed and deepenedtheir personal relationship withGod. For Anglicans, prayer beginsin our liturgical community, butindividual people have long usedthe resources of the Church, theScriptures, and the Prayer Bookto go deeper in prayer than is pos-sible on Sunday mornings. Garywill bring his own experience ofspiritual direction and relationshipwith monastic communitiesalong with some of the classics ofdevotional literature and practiceto the conversation. Classes meetat 9 AM in rooms 201-202. All arewelcome!The Evolution of theChristian Movement—Harry CookNovember 7, 14, and 28 at9 AMPriest and author Harry Cook returnsto Christ Church CranbrookFiction Fun!This group lead by Gary Hall, meets at 7:30 PM the fourth Tuesday of themonth. The session begins with Gary’s brief overview and response tothe book and then most of the time will be spent in an open discussion ofthe issues, ideas, characters, and events of the novel.September 28George Eliot MiddlemarchOctober 26Tobias Wolff, Old SchoolNovember 30James Agee, A Death in the Familyto lead a three-session series on theearliest days of the Jesus movementbefore it was Christianity. As contemporaryscholars reconstruct theearliest days of the Christian community,new insights are equippingus to respond to the challenges ofcontemporary life and culture. Thetopics include:November 7 Jesus Judaism: EthicalWisdom and Survival;November 14- Paul: The OtherChristianity;November 21 From Ignatius toEmpire and Beyond.Classes meet at 9 AM in rooms201-202. All are welcome!Bible Studyat CCCBelieving in GodA Beth MooreVideo Bible Studyfor WomenMonday Evenings at6:30 PMWednesday Mornings at9:15 AMDrawing from the“Heroes of the Faith” inHebrews 11, this studyexamines the lives ofAbraham, Moses andothers who believedGod. Through theirexamples, Beth exploreswhat it means to knowand truly believe God asdescribed in Isaiah 43:10and encourages womento deepen their own trustin God and receive afresh word from Him.Wednesday MorningBible Study7:30 AM After 7:00 AMServiceA reading and discussionof the Scripture assignedfor the next Sunday’sworship.Friday MorningBible Study9:30 AMA study of Romans leadby JoAnn Holton.3

Music is for Everybody at CCCDo you like music? Do you have experience singing or playing an instrument?Do you have an interest or ability to offer your time and talent toour congregation through music? If so, join one of our musical groups.To participate, all that is asked is that you make a reasonable commitmentof time, offer an earnest effort, and share a desire for the experience ofmaking wonderful music in this great congregation. NOW is the besttime to sign up, but new members are always welcome throughout theyear.Christ Church Cranbrook Choir leads the congregation in singingand at the 10:00 AM service on Sundays, holiday liturgies, other occasionalservices, and special events. Regular rehearsals are on Thursdaysfrom 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM in the Guild Hall, and on Sunday morningsstarting at 8:45 AM The Christ Church Cranbrook Choir is open toanyone who likes to sing as long as they are willing to make a reasonablecommitment to work together making beautiful music.The Christ Church Cranbrook Boys & Girls Choir is open toany child who likes to sing from second grade and older. No previousmusical experience is needed, and non-parishioners are welcome. Usingthe graded Voice For Life musical development program, this grouplearns about singing, working together, liturgy, and personal responsibility.Rehearsals are Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM and the choir ispresent at the 10 AM service three Sundays a month. Regular weekly at-tendance is essential to fully benefit fromthe program.C3 Music Ensemble is for all youthfulmusicians of any age and providesan opportunity to lead worship through a widevariety of non-traditional church music styles—folk, jazz, contemporaryChristian, world music, etc. C3 presents music for worship the thirdweekend each a month (with a few exceptions) and rehearses on specificSundays at 11:30 AM. This group is by audition, but singers and instrumentalistsof all sorts are welcome and encouraged to join.Cranbrook Ringers Handbell Ensemble meets on Wednesdayevenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Ringing seven octaves of bells, andfive octaves of handchimes, this group really makes a joyful noise! Membershipis limited but no previous experience is needed.Music Volunteers are always needed to help out in various ways.Ushering at concerts, repairing choir robes, filing music, helping withreceptions, office help, etc—there are lots of needs and opportunities tolend a hand in a non-musical way! Call the music office to find out more.For more information on any of these groups, and how to sign up, contactthe CCC Music Office at 248-644-5210 Ext 37Thursday Nightat the MoviesIt’s the year of the comedy at CCC! The movie mavens have selectedsome of Hollywood’s great laugh makers over the decades giving us all achance to see great comedy as it has evolved. These movies will be shownat CCC in the Hospitality Center generally the third Thursday of themonth starting at 6:30 PMOctober 21- Blues BustersBlues Busters stars Leo Gorcey and HuntzHall—Why did we choose a film of the BoweryBoys? The co-star in this and all the other 69Bowery Boys type films has a very close tie to ourminister, Gary Hall— It’s his father! Gary will beat our showing to share many intimate and closeup details about the making of these movies andthe actors. What was it like growing up in thehousehold of a movie star? We’ll get an insidelook at this zany Bowery Boy character.November 18 -The Thin ManA 1934 comedy starring William Powell andMyrna Loy—This film was the first of six verypopular Thin Man series films. The last in theseries was, Song of the Thin Man, in 1947.Roger Ebert said, “Powell is to dialogue whatFred Astair is to dancing.” This first Thin Manmovie established the very popular duo ofWilliam Powell and Myrna Loy that capturedthe romantic imagination of the depressionera audiences. Also in this film are MaureenO’Sullivan and Cesar Romero.CCC Website gets aMakeoverFind us on Facebook Too!If you haven't dropped by ChristChurch-Cranbrook.org lately, you could bemissing out on the latest news at CCC.Our new site, built on the WordPressBlog platform, is easily updated by ourCommunications Specialist and otherstaff members.Not only does the site feature currentCCC news, but information on pastevents is searchable. The site also includesa Google Calendar of CCC events.Anyone using the Google Calendarapplication through Gmail will be ableto place any or all of CCC events on apersonal calendar with the click of a button (instructions located on thecalendar page). For those preferring the old pdf calendar, it will still bemaintained on the site.Staff members are now reachable through individual contact forms anddownloadable and interactive forms are available for various churchactivities. Sharing the site's news articles via email, Facebook and othersocial media is as easy as clicking the Share This link located on the lowerportion of the right sidebar on every page.While checking out the new site, take a moment to visit the ChristChurch Cranbrook Facebook page. Members of Facebook can simplyclick the Like button and will receive periodic updates in their newsfeeds. Facebook.com/christchurchcranbrook.5

Children's Programs and NewsVacation Bible SchoolIn June, 97 childrenclimbed aboard theHigh Seas at ourvacation Bible school(VBS) for the bestweek of the year.We had a total of 67campers and 30 ofour youth volunteerserving as counselorsand in leading roles.Remarkably therewere a total of 68 volunteers.One special addition at our VBSthis year were two children thatMusic and MoreSeptember 26 10:00 AMTina Hauser is author of, Beakers Bubbles &the Bible a Sunday school lesson book that usesscientific experiments to teach Bible stories.Tina Hauser will come to lead children in worshipand teach with fascinating lab experimentsand more.joined us from SouthOakland Shelter. It wasour hope that they hada fun filled week andduring the time withus at VBS they couldsuspend the thoughtsand concerns of theirhousing situation andjust be children havingfun at VBS. While drivingthem to and fromcamp and listening to them singand laugh, I believe that maybe ourwish came true.October 31 10:00 AMCalling all C.S. Lewis fans!we will be featuring TheChronicles of Narnia, The Voyage of the DawnTreader. This will be an unforgettable interactivechildren’s activity. There will be discussion, drama,worship, Scripture exploration, and loads of laughter.Plus, we will watch never before seen footage ofthe movie to be released December 2010.November 28 10:00 AMKIDMO The well loved summer curriculum makes it’s return for a Musicand More Sunday. We will dive into Matthew 4:18-20. The compasspoint of the day, “Everyone is on a search, so invite your friends tochurch.”December 26 10:00 AMKIDMO We will explore John 6:1-13. Our compass point: “I must getinvolved to get problems solved.”Children’s Bible StudyWe donated all of our VBS materialsto two churches. St. Matthews/St. Joseph's in Detroit receivedthe entire curriculum and all ofthe materials to run a VBS of theirown. Southfield Church of the Redeemerpicked up thehand built set for theirHigh Seas adventure.The week includedBible study, games andmusic. Each day weexplored a differentBible story and appliedat all 5 stationsthat the childrenrotate through in oneSunday School!day. At the beginning and endingof each day we gathered for largegroup worship with lots and lotsof singing. It is a fun filled and lifechanging week drawing us all alittle closer to the Lord.Children’s Chapel 10:00 AMNote the new time and our new location is the Hospitality Center! Weare thrilled to announce that Gary Hall and Beth Taylor will participateonce a month. We are thankful that Christopher de Movellan will continueto lead this service. After the 10 minute service, the children willprocess by grade to their Sunday School classes.Thank you to our 2010-2011 Sunday school teachers:Diana Chen, Noelle Davis, Michelle Bricker, Patience Wright, AngelaSpencer, Robyn Tennison, Elizabeth Witten, Dana Hassinger, Kelly Eberlein,Pam Gossett, Glynis Williams, Kristen Bogaerts, Robin Eikenberry,Sharon Scadron, Samm Shelton, Josh Green, Julia Johnson, Dan DeMello-Johnsonand Bryanne Vincent.Please keep the Sunday school program, the children and the teachersin your prayers that we may warmly teach and lead each child that isentrusted to us and that God’s will be done.Register for Sunday SchoolPlease go to our website, download a form and mail it to the church:http://christchurchcranbrook.org/pdf/sundayschoolform.pdfFirst CommunionWe have a new program this fall for 4th through 6th grade children.Monday’s beginning on September 13 from 6:00PM-7:30PM for 10weeks children can participate in a new Children’sBible study. At 6:00PM we will have a pizza dinnerfollowed by a Bible study using the Grapple programby Group publishing. The evening will also includegames. This is a great opportunity for growth, fellowshipand fun. Please register with Jessica Neeperat jneeper@christchurchcranbrook.org6First Communion Sunday will be May 1, 2011. The 5 preparatoryclasses are scheduled for March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 10. They willbe held in rooms 201-202 directly following the 10 AM church service.First graders and older are eligible. To register now please email JessicaNeeper at jneeper@christchurchcranbrook.org.

Youth NewsAugust Retreat by Peggy DahlbergBeach clean-up at Sleeping Bear Sand DunesThe Christ Church Cranbrook middle and high school kids got togetherover the summer to go on a youth retreat. The purpose of the retreatwas get to know each other better by working together on a communityservice project, have a bunch of fun and to explore and deepen theirfaith.Looking back on the weekend of August 13-15, I would say “MissionAccomplished!” The weekend began on Friday afternoon with a groupof kids meeting who–for the most part–didn’t know each other gettinginto cars to head to the Traverse City area for the weekend. We stoppedin Cadillac for go-carting and I’ll tellyou what, when a couple of thesekids get their licenses, watch out!!I feared for my life out on thattrack!! The kids had a riot! So didthe adults–Lyle Dahlberg, Christopherde Movellan and Mark Williamsand me! (Why is it that I liketo go fast in my own car but not ina go-cart??) After we settled downwith ice cream cones, we headedoff to the retreat site with a slightBonfire and S'Mores!detour by a yak farm. Followingdinner on Friday night we had a bon fire, roasted marshmallows, mades’mores and were entertained by Jackson Prepolec and Christopher deMovellan playing guitar.Saturday morning came early and we met at the Sleeping Bear SandDunes Visitor Center to receive our instructions on our beach clean- upassignment. The group had to record any dead fishand birds, record their level of decomposition andbury them. We also picked up garbage we foundalong the beach. It is amazing how much garbagethere is on a remote stretch of beach! The parkranger explained that some if it is from people onthe beach, but some of it washed up on the shorefrom Wisconsin!To cool off after a HOT morning doing the beachclean-up, the group had lunch and went for a swimat the Empire Beach. We had to get moving thoughto go to the Platte River for our afternoon ofkayaking! What a great time! Back to the retreatsite for dinner and then off to thedrive- in to watch two first runmovies!Sunday morning was a time tosleep in so we had our church serviceon the deck. Fr. Cory Randalldubbed it “Christ Church CranbrookNorth”! We served eachother communion and read prayersrelating to taking care of each otherand the Earth.In what should have been a quietride home with three car loads ofsleeping teenagers, Christopherde Movellan kept the kids engagedwith a game of texting trivia (don’tworry, the drivers were NOTtexting!)We arrived back at the CCC parkinglot with exhausted but happykids, hugs goodbye and a newacolyte out of the group!I think that the stage is set forPastor Beth tocome in and havean eager group ofkids who want toserve others, havefun together andexplore and deepentheir relationshipwith God.Thank you for thisopportunity to serveand get to know youin this capacity! I look forwardto watching these amazing kidsdevelop into responsible, caringyoung adults. My faith in thefuture is very positive based on theyouth at CCC!Enjoying a good old-fashioned drive-in movie.Join usforWorship!Saturdays5 PMRite II: A casual servicewith music, message andcommunion.Sundays8 AMRite I: A traditional servicewith message andcommunion.Sundays10 AMA family service withmessage, full choir,Nursery, Sunday Schooland Christian Formation.Contemporary Musicat the 10 AM services onthe third weekend of themonth.Wednesday MorningEucharist7AM—7:30 AM in St.Dunstan’s Chapel is aspecial opportunity torefresh mind and spirit.The Calendar of Saintsand Commemorations isused for the selection ofprayers and Scripture.This service is followed bya Bible Study.7

This and ThatVestryResolutionsJune, 2010The Vestry unanimously passed thefollowing resolution 061021: TheVestry approves Bruce Peterson,Seba Bodden, and Clark Harperas delegates to Diocesan Convention,with Pam Bingham and MikeElledge as alternates.July, 2010Resolution 071022: The Vestryapproves the wreath sale to be heldby Boy Scout Troop 1005 on October31 and November 7, 2010.Flu ClinicSunday, October 10Cost for each immunization is $25for the flu shot, $30 for Flu Mist(nasal spray vaccine), and $50 forthe pneumonia shot. Many typesof insurances are accepted. Signedparental consent is required forthose aged six months to seventeenyears.Our CCC FamilyWe offer thanksgiving for~ECWProgramsSeptember 21 The Rev. ChristopherYaw, Jesus Was and Episcopalianand You Can Be One TooOctober 5 Py and Jim Wolfe,AntarcticaOctober 19 Kathy Murphy, OpenHandsNovember 2 Regina and BarryLawler, St. Philip’s of Rochester’spartnership with St. Mary the VirginAnglican School, GhanaNovember 16 Ms. Karla GibbsDecember 7 County Commissioner,David Potts, ElectionResults, 2010December 14 The Knight Singers,Lahser High School, ChristmasProgramWreath SaleOctober 31 through November 7Delivery dates November 28 andDecember 5. More info call ChanCostello 248.456.8613New members: Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Cunningham (Paula) andSara; Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Mason (Leslie); Mr. James Wynns; Dr.Edythe Woods; Mr. Win Webster; and Mr. & Mrs. Steven Koreniewski(Stephanie).The Marriage of: Kathryn Rankin & Casey Christensen, AnneCarney & Scott Strickland, Blake Williams & Jason Price, and JessicaRyskamp & Matthew Kunder.We extend our sympathy on the death of: Virginia Green,Joan Bush, Jean Keller, Sal Ciaramitaro, Vilma Michalski, GarrettH. Mouw, Doris Hoffman, George Barker, The Rev. Deacon AlbertCorner, Jan Myers, Ronald Lamerson, Helen Stokas, Harry Ford,Frederick Strong, Muriel Farrell Deer, Nancy Wallbillich, CliftonAllingham, and Ralph Wagner.Prayers are asked for:Lynn Albrecht, Eula Bagley, Edith Beaubien, Keith Bernacki (friendof Deb and Bill Gollnitz), Tom Bermel (friend of John and JulieNovak), Dennis Block, Dessie Black, Sue Boeberitz, Carol Booth,Carrie, Ruth Clare, Charles Conwell, Clay, Mary Lou Craig, BettyCurtiss, Ann Davis, Maris Deacon, Deborah, Bobbie Dellie (sisterof Sharon Gerich and aunt of Leslie and Ronald Gerich), GeorgineDittrich, Scott Dudley, Jody Eareckson, Fred & Barbara Erb, AureliaFiskers (daughter of Scott and Lyndsey Fiskars), Arthur Lee Foley,Mary Ann Ganiard (friend of Pam Redfield), Julia Grabowski(mother of Art Grabowski), Bill Gray, Virginia Green, John Gordon,Social GroupsThe SocialGroups planningcommitteeextends aninvitation to all CCC parishioners,newcomers and attendees, toconsider participating in a SocialGroup this fall. These small groupsare designed to offer the goodcompany of other CCC membersand to foster a stronger sense ofcommunity among parishioners.Last year, groups met in a variety ofenvironments to enjoy each otherscompany. Some groups met in amember's home for brunch, lunchor dinner—with each participantbringing a dish. Some groups metafter church forbrunch, whileothers attendeda movie togetherand met for coffee and dessertafterward to discuss the film. Theoptions for meeting are many! Theway in which each group plans togather is up to each group.Sign up now on any of the churchbulletin boards or through our onlineform (christchurchcranbrook.org/site/2010/join-a-socialgroup-now).New Social Groupswill be formed, and a kick-offbrunch is planned for Sunday, September26 right after the 10 AM.service. Please consider joiningthis fellowship opportunity.Altar GuildAs fall activities begin, please consider joining the Altar Guild! The AltarGuild is responsible for caring for our altars and all the beautiful thingswe use on them. It takes many hands and many talents to see that thistask is accomplished. Please talk to an Altar Guild member today formore information or call Chris Lamarche at 248-723-3340.William Gumina (grandson of Helen Bacher), Elizabeth Harris,Nancy Hawkinson, Michael and Vonda Hutcheons and family,Duffy Ivey, Sue Jacobs (friend of Peggy Dahlberg), Edith Knowles,Lexi (Grandniece of Martha Abiadal), Jean Livesay, Louise Low(friend of Ingrid Farquharson), Edward Lykens (father of Sheila LaVoie), Shirley Marthey, Betty McMath (mother of Charlon McMathHibbard), Barbara Morgon (mother of Paula Cunningham), EdMosher, Doris Muenk, Jane Murphy (friend of Jane James), Nancy,Nicholas, Barbara Osterman, Peggy and Skip, Sue Rockwell, TomRoth, Millicent Saenz (daughter of Eula Bagley), Granville Sharpe,Marian Simmons, Hugh Sloan, Gayle Smith, Frank Stella (Fatherin-lawof Kate), Barbara Thurber, The Toepp Family, Tom, Ron &Joan West, Jean Wilson, Eric Wiltshire, and the people, clergy andstaff of Christ Church Cranbrook.Serving in the Military:Staff Sergeant Eddie Anderson, US Army currently in Afghanistan;Specialist Jeremy Beavers, 101st Airborne Division; Master Sergeant,Edward Bobola, USAF soon to be deployed to Afghanistan; Staff SergeantBrianna Bovee; Colonel Douglas Cromack, Air Force Reservestationed in Afghanistan; First Lieutenant Kevin Dougherty, USMC,(Afghanistan); Spc. First Class Sean McDonald, US Army; MajorNate Meidl, US Army; Spc. Charlotte Olivia Murphy, MichiganArmy National Guard; Sergeant Timothy Ragsdale US Army Afghanistan;Staff Sergeant Hannah Schlegel, US Army Afghanistan; StaffSergeant James Shelby, US Army Afghanistan; Lieutenant DanielTereshko, USN.