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December 2009<br />

<strong>Good</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />

From <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong><br />

Join us in Worship and Celebration!<br />

Advent Weekend Worship — November 28 - December 20<br />

Holy Eucharist: Saturdays at 5 PM and Sundays at 8 and 10 AM.<br />

Advent Retreat — Saturday, December 5, 8:30 AM - 3 PM<br />

Review Advent themes in the Old and New Testaments and hymns of the church for personal and<br />

family devotional use during Advent. Suggested donation of $25. Reservation required.<br />

Holiday Friendship Tea — Saturday, December 5 at 4 PM<br />

A special time of fellowship for those who want to attend church, but need encouragement or<br />

transportation to do so. Gather in the church after High Tea for our regular Saturday evening<br />

service.<br />

Saint Nick & Tree Trimming Party — Sunday, December 6 at 11:15 AM<br />

Make or bring an ornament to hang on our tree and enjoy a special visit from the one and only<br />

Saint Nick. Come and hear his story and receive a special gift.<br />

Advent by Candlelight — Monday, December 7 at 6:15 PM<br />

A special evening for women, including hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a special program and the viewing<br />

of spectacularly decorated tables by <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong> hostesses. Reservation required.<br />

Festival of Gifts — Saturday, December 12 at 5 PM and Sunday, December 13 at 10 AM<br />

Acolyte <strong>Christ</strong>mas Pageant and Gift Drive for local charities.<br />

Blue <strong>Christ</strong>mas—Sunday, December 13 at 4 PM<br />

A service dedicated to all who are challenged by this year’s holiday season; such as the grieving, the<br />

unemployed, and those feeling alone.<br />

Lessons and Carols — Sunday, December 20 at 4 PM<br />

Traditional Anglican service of Scripture and <strong>Christ</strong>mas carols led by the <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong><br />

Choir. No communion or homily.<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>mas Eve — Thursday, December 24<br />

Holy Eucharist at 5 PM (suggested for families with small children and youth); Festive Holy Eucharist<br />

at 8 and 11 PM.<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>mas Day —Friday, December 25 at 10 AM<br />

Holy Eucharist service with cantor and sermon.<br />

Senior <strong>Christ</strong>mas Brunch—<strong>Christ</strong>mas Day 11:30 AM to 2 PM<br />

Offering seniors in the community music, appetizers, conversation, and a traditional <strong>Christ</strong>mas day<br />

feast with turkey, ham, and all the trimmings.<br />

Ed Mullins ©<br />

AND THERE WERE in the same country shepherds<br />

abiding in the field, keeping watch over<br />

their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the<br />

Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord<br />

shone round about them: and they were sore<br />

afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not:<br />

for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great<br />

joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is<br />

born this day in the city of David a Savior, which<br />

is <strong>Christ</strong> the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto<br />

you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling<br />

clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there<br />

was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly<br />

host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the<br />

highest, and on earth peace, good will toward<br />

men. -Luke 2:8-14<br />

Inside this<br />

Issue<br />

Page 2<br />

Advent by Candlelight<br />

Holiday Giving<br />

Blue <strong>Christ</strong>mas<br />

Page 3<br />

From the Priest-In-<br />

Charge<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>mas Brunch<br />

Page 4<br />

Festival of Gifts<br />

Saint Nick and Tree Trimming<br />

Party<br />

Service and Outreach<br />

Page 5<br />

Holiday Brass Extravaganza<br />

Lessons and Carols<br />

An English Choral<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>mas Downriver<br />

Community Voices<br />

Page 6<br />

ECW in December<br />

Adult Confirmation Class<br />

Guest Speaker - Dennis<br />

Archer<br />

Advent Retreat<br />

Wednesday Evening<br />

Forums<br />

Page 7<br />

Our CCC Family<br />

Docents’ Corner<br />

Page 8<br />

The Very Reverend Gary<br />

Hall - New Rector<br />

The Reverend Joyce Matthews<br />

elected President<br />

of Standing Committee<br />

Notice to Committee<br />

Chairs<br />

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Advent by Candlelight<br />

Ed Mullins ©<br />

aAdvent by Candlelight is an absolutely beautiful evening and a perfect<br />

way for busy women to start the holiday season. Beautifully decorated<br />

tables serve as the backdrop for shared hors d’oeuvres, dessert and<br />

coffee. Afterwards, a procession leads women into the sanctuary to<br />

enjoy music and hear four women of the church share their insights on<br />

the Advent season. Hostesses invite seven other women from inside<br />

and outside the church to join them, and provide festive decorations for<br />

their table, an hors d’oeurve to share and a favorite dessert.<br />

Advent by Candlelight will be Monday, December 7 at 6:15 PM.<br />

Contact Shelly Smith at 248.644.7530 for more information.<br />

Blue <strong>Christ</strong>mas<br />

Sunday, December 13 at 4 PM<br />

For some, the holidays have a way of focusing and heightening our<br />

sadness and fears. We can feel “out of step” with the celebration<br />

going on everywhere around us. At the Blue <strong>Christ</strong>mas service we<br />

will have a chance to address the issues that are weighing some<br />

of us down. There will be words of encouragement, prayers for<br />

healing, glimmers of light and hope for tomorrow. Please join us.<br />

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Holiday Giving<br />

aAt this time of year we often have parishioners<br />

who want to give a special <strong>Christ</strong>mas offering<br />

over and above their pledge. So that the<br />

church accounting office correctly interprets<br />

your giving intentions during the holidays,<br />

please do the following:<br />

If you wish to make a pledge payment:<br />

• Use your regular<br />

pledge envelopes<br />

for the month of<br />

December.<br />

• Make your<br />

check payable to<br />

“<strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />

<strong>Cranbrook</strong>.”<br />

• Write your envelope number and “2009<br />

Pledge Payment” on the memo line.<br />

If you wish to make a <strong>Christ</strong>mas<br />

contribution:<br />

• Use the <strong>Christ</strong>mas envelope dated<br />

December 25, 2009.<br />

• Make your check payable to “<strong>Christ</strong><br />

<strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong>.”<br />

• Write your envelope number and<br />

“<strong>Christ</strong>mas 2009” on the memo line.<br />

If you would like to make both a<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>mas contribution and a pledge<br />

payment:<br />

• Please write separate checks and use<br />

the appropriate envelope for each<br />

contribution.<br />

4-Part Offering<br />

• When making your check for the 4-Part<br />

Offering for Altar Flowers, Music,<br />

Outreach and Columbarium, please<br />

indicate “4-Part Offering” on the memo<br />

line.<br />

• If you would like your offerings to be<br />

acknowledged in the <strong>Christ</strong>mas Eve<br />

bulletins, please return your request form<br />

no later than December 10.<br />

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From The Priest-In-Charge<br />

My Dear Friends at <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong>:<br />

It is with both joy and sadness that I greet you<br />

for the last time as your Priest-In-Charge. Joy<br />

in that Gary Hall will be leading you as Rector,<br />

beginning January 4, 2010. Sadness that my<br />

time with you (almost ten years) will be over and<br />

I will miss you greatly.<br />

The past eight months have been the most<br />

fulfilling of my Priesthood. I have learned how<br />

gifted our parishioners are and how blessed we<br />

are to be a part of <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong>. I<br />

have learned that with your assistance, CCC can<br />

“come alive” and make new programs happen<br />

effectively. I have learned what an excellent staff<br />

(laity and clergy) can do together to move our<br />

<strong>Church</strong> forward. I have learned how wonderful<br />

music can add to a worship service but also how<br />

our choir can inspire people of all ages. I have<br />

seen our children thrive under positive leadership<br />

and pray that this program will grow and<br />

prosper.<br />

Our parish continues to grow in diversity<br />

and inclusivity and my fond wish is that this<br />

will continue. A major part of my ministry has<br />

been to see our church (and others where I have<br />

been fortunate to serve) welcome newcomers<br />

and those who in some way might be considered<br />

by others as“different.” I Will Never Give Up<br />

That Effort.<br />

We are a blessed parish whose foundation is<br />

our Faith as shown to us in the Trinity. Our<br />

Lord Jesus <strong>Christ</strong> will continue to show all of us<br />

God’s way.<br />

© Chris Chen, Life & Style Photography<br />

As I say goodbye, I want to thank you for<br />

your support and efforts in areas too numerous<br />

to mention. In response to my asking back<br />

in my first sermon in May, you gave me many<br />

thoughts, concerns, and creative ideas. Your<br />

input was invaluable. As you go forth, you will<br />

always be in my thoughts and prayers. May God<br />

bless each of you.<br />

May the peace of <strong>Christ</strong> be with you now and<br />

forever.<br />

(The Rev) Bill Fleming<br />

What are You Doing on<br />

c<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>mas Day?<br />

<strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong> will continue the tradition of hosting the<br />

annual <strong>Christ</strong>mas Day brunch for senior citizens. In the past, parish<br />

members have helped us provide hospitality and holiday cheer<br />

to people who otherwise might spend <strong>Christ</strong>mas alone. Will you<br />

consider bringing food, or helping with the set-up, service, or cleanup<br />

again this year? You could make this service to our seniors part of<br />

your <strong>Christ</strong>mas tradition.<br />

Some food items required are: roast turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes, cooked ham, rolls &<br />

butter, candied yams, pies (apple, pumpkin, and pecan), and cookies. We also need items like: festive<br />

paper napkins and styrofoam, lidded meal trays.<br />

If you are not the culinary type, please consider helping as a driver (bringing home bound seniors<br />

to and from the brunch), with set-up (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM), as a server (11 AM to 1 PM), or with<br />

clean up (12:30 PM to 2 PM).<br />

Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board outside the Guild Hall. We hope to see your name!<br />

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Join us<br />

for<br />

Worship!<br />

Saturdays<br />

5 PM<br />

Rite II: A casual<br />

service with music,<br />

message and communion.<br />

Sundays<br />

8 AM<br />

Rite I: A traditional<br />

service with<br />

message and communion.<br />

Sundays<br />

10 AM<br />

A family service<br />

with message,<br />

full choir,Sunday<br />

School and<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>ian<br />

Formation.<br />

Contemporary<br />

Music<br />

at the 5 PM and 10<br />

AM services on the<br />

third<br />

weekend of the<br />

month.<br />

Wednesday<br />

Morning<br />

Eucharist<br />

7AM—7:30 AM<br />

in St. Dunstan’s<br />

Chapel is a special<br />

opportunity to<br />

refresh mind and<br />

spirit. The Calendar<br />

of Saints and Commemorations<br />

is<br />

used for the selection<br />

of prayers and<br />

Scripture.


Service and<br />

Outreach<br />

Remember there<br />

are still many<br />

people and organizations<br />

that<br />

continue to depend<br />

on our generosity.<br />

Your donations<br />

of canned and dry<br />

foods in addition to<br />

personal hygiene<br />

items are still very<br />

important.<br />

Collection baskets<br />

can be found at the<br />

front of the church<br />

during Sunday services<br />

and collection<br />

bins are located at<br />

the main entrance<br />

doors for drop off<br />

during the week.<br />

Your efforts are<br />

appreciated.<br />

Festival of Gifts<br />

dDon’t miss the chance to experience CCC’s annual Festival of Gifts. Our acolytes will participate<br />

in this traditional pageant, filling nativity roles and reading Bible passages to reenact the<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>mas story complemented by live animals such as sheep and goats.<br />

The Festival of Gifts gives parishioners an opportunity to share their <strong>Christ</strong>mas joy by bringing<br />

new and unwrapped gifts to<br />

the cradle of the <strong>Christ</strong> Child to<br />

be distributed to human service<br />

agencies. Some suggestions for gifts<br />

include warm clothing for all ages,<br />

toys, games, books for children,<br />

hats, gloves or mittens, toiletries,<br />

and gifts of money to support these<br />

agencies. This is a good opportunity<br />

for families to shop together and<br />

talk about why we give to others<br />

You can enjoy the Festival of<br />

Gifts on Saturday, December 12<br />

at the 5 PM service or Sunday,<br />

December 13 at the 10 AM<br />

service.<br />

Ed Mullins ©<br />

Saint Nick & Tree Trimming Party<br />

t This is a genuine family event you won’t want to miss! Saint Nick’s Tree Trimming party<br />

will take place Sunday, December 6, in the Hospitality Center after the 10 AM service.<br />

Saint Nick will greet children and read stories. Children will enjoy creating <strong>Christ</strong>mas<br />

ornaments and can hang them on the tree themselves. There will also be a cookie<br />

decorating activity.<br />

Families can feel free to either purchase an ornament for the tree, create one at home, or<br />

create one at the party. Don’t miss it!<br />

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Ed Mullins ©


Music at <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong> in December<br />

Sunday, December 6 at 4 PM<br />

Tickets: $35<br />

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS)<br />

presents its seasonal celebration, Holiday Brass!<br />

A Holiday Sing-Along will begin forty-five<br />

minutes prior to the concert.<br />

The performance will include an assortment<br />

of festive selections arranged for different<br />

combinations of brass instruments. In addition,<br />

DCWS will once again welcome talented<br />

young musicians from area schools to join in<br />

the music-making. The choirs from Stoney<br />

Creek High School will be performing works for choir and brass, and will also display their<br />

talent with a capella performances of holiday songs.<br />

Advance tickets for these concerts are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors (60 and older) and $10<br />

for students.<br />

To purchase tickets, call (248) 559-2095 or visit the DCWS website at:<br />

www.detroitchamberwinds.org.<br />

Lessons and Carols<br />

Sunday, December 20 at 4 PM<br />

Hear the <strong>Christ</strong>mas story in word and music<br />

in this beautiful and traditionally Anglican<br />

service featuring the <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong><br />

Choir, flute, harp, and percussion.<br />

Sunday, December 13 at 6 PM<br />

Admission: $15 ($10 for students/seniors).<br />

This exceptional group was formed in 2007<br />

and is quickly gaining recognition in the Metro-Detroit<br />

area for their superb choral sound<br />

and engaging performances. They come to<br />

<strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong> to sing well-known<br />

carols and holiday choral favorites including<br />

The Twelve Days of <strong>Christ</strong>mas, Deck the<br />

Halls, and We Wish You a Merry <strong>Christ</strong>mas.<br />

There will also be a carol-sing for the entire<br />

audience to join in.<br />

Holiday Brass Extravaganza<br />

Held in the early evening, the service focuses<br />

on the scriptural symbolism of darkness—a<br />

life without <strong>Christ</strong>—and light—the anticipation<br />

of <strong>Christ</strong>’s coming into the world and our<br />

redemption.<br />

An English Choral <strong>Christ</strong>mas Downriver Community Voices<br />

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Salon Concert<br />

Carol Sing<br />

Join us<br />

Wednesday,<br />

December 9 at<br />

4 PM for a fun<br />

Salon Concert &<br />

High Tea. We’ll<br />

enjoy favorite<br />

holiday songs<br />

and a carol sing<br />

with members of<br />

the <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />

<strong>Cranbrook</strong> Choir.<br />

No charge, but<br />

free will<br />

offerings are<br />

always<br />

graciously<br />

accepted.


ECW in December<br />

iIn December, the Episcopal <strong>Church</strong> Women<br />

will met on Tuesday, December 1, and will<br />

meet on Tuesday December 15. All women<br />

of the church and guests (including men) are<br />

welcome. Meetings start at 11 AM with a program<br />

followed by lunch ($8) at noon. If you<br />

intend to stay for lunch, please call the church<br />

and make your reservation by noon the day<br />

before the meeting.<br />

Faith Formation and Educational Opportunities<br />

Addressing Racism: Politically and Legally<br />

Guest Speaker, Dennis Archer, Former Detroit Mayor<br />

Dennis Archer, former mayor of Detroit and Michigan Supreme Court<br />

Justice will be the guest speaker for <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong>’s continuing<br />

program addressing racism on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Beginning<br />

with dinner at 6:30 PM, Mr. Archer will speak on Addressing Racism:<br />

Politically And Legally. Dinner tickets are $10.00 and are available by<br />

calling the parish office at 248.644.5210.<br />

Dennis Archer was a member of Michigan’s Supreme Court from 1985<br />

to 1993 and Mayor of Detroit from 1993 to 2001. Following his two<br />

terms as Mayor, Mr. Archer was elected president of the American Bar<br />

Association, becoming the first African-American president of that organization.<br />

The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional<br />

organization in the world.<br />

Arrangements with Mr. Archer were made through Dave Sparrow, a<br />

friend and class-mate, and we are deeply grateful for his assistance in making<br />

it possible for us to have Mr. Archer as our guest speaker in January.<br />

Advent Retreat<br />

The <strong>Christ</strong>ian Formation Commission has scheduled a day-long<br />

retreat on Saturday, December 5 at St. Augustine House in Oxford,<br />

Michigan, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The retreat will include the<br />

Eucharist and CCC’s clergy guiding participants through the Old<br />

and New Testaments and the Hymns of the <strong>Church</strong> during the four<br />

weeks of Advent.<br />

We’ll meet at CCC at 8:30 AM, car-pool to St. Augustine and<br />

return to CCC by 3:30 PM.<br />

A suggested donation of $25 will be used to cover lunch and a<br />

gift to St. Augustine House.<br />

Members and friends of CCC are invited and encouraged to<br />

participate in this study, prayer, and devotion. For more information,<br />

contact The Rev. Lloyd Buss at CCC 248.644.5210, Ext. 30.<br />

On December 1, 2009, in remembrance of<br />

Pearl Harbor, our guest speaker was Luel Simmons.<br />

He spoke on World War II—Life in<br />

the Pacific. Mr. Simmons was in the US Navy<br />

in the Pacific during the war.<br />

On December 15, 2009, ECW will have<br />

a beautiful <strong>Christ</strong>mas music program with<br />

a special <strong>Christ</strong>mas luncheon following the<br />

program.<br />

Adult Confirmation Classes<br />

Confirmation classes for adults begin Sunday, December 6, for those who want to be confirmed or<br />

to review the tenets of our faith. Led by Father Cory Randall, this class will meet weekly on Sundays from<br />

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM through May. Beyond the expected basics to be covered such as Bible, prayer, and<br />

Henry VIII; we will cover the Pharisees, Sadducees, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and clergy titles. For more information<br />

or to register, please contact the parish office at 248.644.5210.<br />

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Wednesday Evening Forums<br />

Continue<br />

Critical Issues of Faith...<br />

The objective of the Wednesday Evening<br />

Forums Series is to understand the common<br />

thread of humanity’s religious quest. All sessions<br />

meet 7 PM to 8:30 PM in Rooms 201-<br />

202. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to<br />

bring friends.<br />

Dec. 2 Fundamentalism<br />

Professor George Alcser, Chair and Associate<br />

Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies,<br />

Marygrove College Detroit, will directt this<br />

discussion.<br />

Dec. 9 Genetic Engineering<br />

Dr. Ernest Krug, Director of Clinical Bioethics,<br />

Beaumont Hospitals and Clinical Professor<br />

of Pediatrics, Oakland University Wm.<br />

Beaumont School of Medicine will speak.<br />

Dec. 16 Racism<br />

Professor Bob Bruttell, Adjunct Professor of<br />

History of Religion, University of Detroit<br />

Mercy, Detroit and Chair, Interfaith Committee,<br />

Detroit Rountable will discuss Racism.<br />

For more information, please contact The<br />

Rev. Lloyd Buss at 248.644.5210, Ext. 30.<br />

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Docents’<br />

Corner<br />

o Of the many artists who produced works for <strong>Christ</strong><br />

Curch <strong>Cranbrook</strong>, we have chosen to focus on Samuel<br />

Yellin, metal worker (1885-1940), because 2009<br />

marks the centennial year of his studio in Philadelphia.<br />

This studio is still operating under the leadership<br />

of his granddaughter, Clare Yellin. Several other<br />

metal smiths contributed art works to <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />

<strong>Cranbrook</strong>, notably Frank Koralewski who crafted<br />

the candlesticks on the altar and Edward F. Caldwell<br />

Co. who prepared the cross shaped chandeliers.<br />

Samuel Yellin, however, is considered the American<br />

master in the art of iron sculpture. Amazingly,<br />

his gift was apparent when at age 11 he was sent to a<br />

school in Russia noted for its focus on the arts. It was<br />

there he earned the nickname, “The Devil Born with<br />

a Hammer in his Hand.” His teachers must have noticed<br />

the bright, precocious child with a touch of the<br />

imp, for his personality in later years was described<br />

as, “a man of easy loquaciousness and greater energy.”<br />

He charmed his associates and clients as much by his<br />

personality as by his work.<br />

By age 17, he had completed his apprenticeship<br />

and was a master metal worker. At age 20 he came<br />

to America from Poland. Only four years later he<br />

founded his own company in Pennsylvania. He also<br />

had a studio in New York City, where he died of a<br />

Our CCC Family<br />

We offer thanksgiving for<br />

New members<br />

Mrs. Margaret Bancroft, Mr. & Mrs. Steve<br />

Wilkinson (Marcia), Mr. James Beattie, Miss Adeline Wilkop, Ms.<br />

Carolyn Cook, and Ms. Phyliss Matthews.<br />

We extend our sympathy on<br />

The death of:<br />

Patricia D’Amico, John P. Delich (father of Kathy Bass), Ken<br />

Hewitt, and Mabel Lloyd.<br />

Prayers are asked for:<br />

Lynn Albrecht, Clifton Allingham, Ann & John, Joan Arama,<br />

Helen Bacher, Eula Bagley, Gertrude Beard (mother of Pastor Joyce<br />

Matthews), Erin Alexandra Beattie (daughter of Rob and Kelly<br />

Beattie and granddaughter of Tom and Pam Bingham), Edith Beaubien,<br />

Keith Bernacki (friend of Deb and Bill Gollnitz), Tom Bermel<br />

(friend of John and Julie Novak), Dennis Block, Dessie Black, Sue<br />

Boeberitz, Carol Booth, Karen Boyer (friend of Sue Johnston),<br />

Madeline Brennan, Chris, Ruth Clare, Connie (friend of Sue Johnston),<br />

Charles Conwell, Clay, Bill Crabtree, Mary Lou Craig, Barbara<br />

Croydon, Betty Curtiss, Ann Davis, John Day (uncle of Mike<br />

Elledge), Maris Deacon, Deborah, Muriel Farrel Deer, Bobbie Dellie<br />

(sister of Sharon Gerich and aunt of Leslie and Ronald Gerich),<br />

Susan Dilmore (friend of Joseph Daniel), Georgine Dittrich, Scott<br />

Dudley, Janet Edgerly, Fred & Barbara Erb, Arthur Lee Foley,<br />

Samuel Yellin, Metal Worker<br />

heart attack at the age of 55. Between the years of<br />

1909 and 1940, Yellin produced innumerable works<br />

of great beauty and variety. At its peak, his ironworks<br />

employed more than 200 people. When he could<br />

not find American-born blacksmiths, he hired newly<br />

arrived immigrants of all nationalities. Though they<br />

spoke no common language, their work united them.<br />

Yellin was established in America when George<br />

Gough Booth hired him to work at <strong>Cranbrook</strong>.<br />

Mr. Booth, who himself had worked in the family<br />

metal working business, had visisted Yellin’s forge in<br />

Philadelphia. Yellin crafted the gates to <strong>Cranbrook</strong><br />

house on Lone Pine from Mr. Booth’s design. His<br />

works can also be seen at the DIA, the DAC, and the<br />

Detroit Public Library. By the time orders stopped<br />

because of the Great Depression, Yellin was a wealthy<br />

man. Rather than closing his shop, he kept his staff<br />

busy with new designs; thereby spending most of his<br />

fortune but still using his considerable talent.<br />

Most of the wrought iron door locks at CCC were<br />

excecuted by Yellin, including the front door to the<br />

nave and the door to St. Dunstan’s Chapel. In his<br />

own words, Samuel Yellin called ironworks the “salt<br />

and pepper of art.” It does not stand alone, but it<br />

enhances the beauty of the wood.<br />

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Attention all<br />

College<br />

Students-Join us<br />

for Brunch!<br />

Sunday, December 20,<br />

at 11:30 AM<br />

<strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />

<strong>Cranbrook</strong> will host a<br />

brunch for college<br />

students on winter<br />

break. Get reacquainted<br />

with your<br />

old friends at CCC.<br />

For more information<br />

and to reserve a spot,<br />

contact Peggy<br />

Dahlberg, Director<br />

of Parish Programs,<br />

Youth and Children,<br />

248.644.5210 Ext. 12 or<br />

via email at:<br />

PDahlberg@<strong>Christ</strong><br />

<strong>Church</strong><strong>Cranbrook</strong>.org<br />

Mary Ann Ganiard (friend of Pam Redfield), Virginia Green, William<br />

Gumina (grandson of Helen Bacher), Bill Gray, Amy Hackert,<br />

Clark Harper, Nancy Hawkinson, Michael and Vonda Hutcheons<br />

and family, Sue Jacobs (friend of Peggy Dahlberg), Edith Knowles,<br />

Joan Larson, Jean Livesay (Daughter of Margaret Snyder), Mollie<br />

Maclean (friend of Barbara Ostermann), Malcolm, Shirley Marthey,<br />

Julie Matheny (friend of Susan Glassford), Betty McMath (mother<br />

of Charlon McMath Hibbard), Leslie McNamara, Matthew Moll,<br />

Charles Moseley, Ed Mosher, Kathleen McCall, Russ McDonald,<br />

Doris Muenk, Dave Nickel, Noah, Kenneth Nyquist, Ben & Suzie<br />

Pederson (parents of Lisa Morrison), Earl Robinson, Sue Rockwell,<br />

Tim Rohlfing, Tom Roth, Sharon Schaefer, Delores Shelfoon-Mellette,<br />

Marian Simmons, Thom Smith, Barbara Thurber, The Toepp<br />

Family, Nancy Torgerson, Duffy Vaughn, Joan West, Kristen Wester,<br />

Carrie Wiczek (daughter of Maureen Erskine), Adam Wlodarczyk,<br />

and the people, clergy and staff of <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong>.<br />

Serving in the Military:<br />

Specialist Jeremy Beavers, 101st Airborne Division; Master Sergeant,<br />

Edward Bobola, USAF soon to be deployed to Afghanistan; First Lieutenant<br />

Gus Boshert currently in Afghanistan; Staff Sergeant Brianna<br />

Bovee; Colonel Douglas Cromack, Air Force Reserve stationed in<br />

Afghanistan; Spc. First Class Sean McDonald, US Army; Major Nate<br />

Meidl, US Army; Spc. Charlotte Olivia Murphy, Michigan Army<br />

National Guard; Lieutenant Daniel Tereshko, USN.


Reverend Hall then<br />

and now.<br />

o<br />

t The Rector Search Committee is pleased and excited to announce the appointment of<br />

The Very Reverend Gary Hall, Ph.D., as the seventh Rector of <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong>.<br />

Father Hall comes to us from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in<br />

Evanston, Illinois, where he served as Dean and President for the past five years.<br />

The members of the Vestry expressed great confidence in Reverend Hall, finding<br />

him not only quite experienced but offering the energy and enthusiasm needed<br />

to continue the mission of our parish.<br />

Some CCC parishioners may remember that Reverend Hall served as Assistant<br />

Minister in the late 1970s while his wife, Kathy, was Assistant Director of Religious<br />

Education. Their son, Oliver, was born here and baptized at CCC.<br />

His first day in office will be Monday, January 4, with his first sermons being<br />

the following weekend.<br />

The Reverend Joyce Matthews Elected President of<br />

Standing Committee<br />

On Tuesday, November 17, <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong>’s own Pastor Joyce Matthews, Associate<br />

Priest, was elected President of the Standing Committee. This is quite an honor and<br />

reflects highly on CCC.<br />

Please join us in congratulating Pastor Matthews!<br />

Notice to All Committee Chairs<br />

Articles for the 2009 Annual Report are due<br />

Monday, December 28, 2009. Email them to<br />

Jeanne Bolewitz, Communications Specialist, at<br />

JBolewitz@<strong>Christ</strong><strong>Church</strong><strong>Cranbrook</strong>.org. Your<br />

report should be in MS Word (or compatible file<br />

type .doc), plain text (MS Notepad .txt), or contained<br />

within the body of your email. If you have<br />

any questions, please call Jeanne at 248.644.5210<br />

Ext. 14.<br />

Staff Listing<br />

Email Addresses: Unless otherwise noted, use the first initial of the first name, followed by the last name, followed<br />

by @christchurchcranbrook.org. Example: bfleming@christchurchcranbrook.org. Phone: 248.644.5210<br />

Clergy Office Staff<br />

The Rev. William R.<br />

Fleming<br />

Ext. 32<br />

Priest-in-Charge<br />

The Rev. Joyce Matthews<br />

Ext. 15<br />

Associate Priest for<br />

Pastoral Care<br />

The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Buss<br />

Ext. 30<br />

Lutheran Pastor-in-<br />

Residence<br />

The Rev. Dr. C. Corydon<br />

Randall<br />

Ext. 30<br />

Theologian-in-Residence<br />

The Very Reverend Gary Hall Appointed New<br />

Rector of <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>Cranbrook</strong><br />

Jeanne Bolewitz, Ext. 14<br />

Communications Specialist<br />

Peggy Dahlberg, Ext. 12<br />

Director of Parish Programs,<br />

Children’s and Youth Ministries<br />

Kathleen Doyle, Ext. 11<br />

Parish Administrator<br />

Lina Han, Ext. 35<br />

Bookkeeper<br />

Patricia Hirvonen, Ext. 26<br />

Assistant to the Rector<br />

Jenny King, Ext. 39<br />

Artist-in-Residence<br />

Looking Ahead...<br />

• Office Closed - Friday, January 1, and Monday,<br />

January 18, 2010.<br />

• Dennis Archer at CCC - Wednesday, January<br />

20, 2009, at 6:30 PM (dinner)<br />

• Annual Meeting - Sunday, January 31, 2010,<br />

11:30 AM<br />

David Kueber, Ext. 34<br />

Lead Sexton<br />

Jessica Neeper, Ext. 28<br />

Asst. Dir. for Children’s<br />

Ministries<br />

John Repulski, Ext. 37<br />

Director of Music and Organist<br />

Richard Waldbott Jr., Ext. 38<br />

Sexton<br />

John Zabriskie, Ext. 13<br />

Receipts and Deposit<br />

CHRIST CHURCH CRANBROOK<br />

<strong>Good</strong><strong>News</strong> is a newsletter published<br />

for members and friends of <strong>Christ</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />

<strong>Cranbrook</strong>. The deadline for submissions<br />

is the fifth of each month for the<br />

following month’s issue. Submit typed<br />

articles to the church office, fax them to<br />

248.644.0148, or email them to<br />

JBolewitz@<strong>Christ</strong><strong>Church</strong><strong>Cranbrook</strong>.org.<br />

Please specify “<strong>Good</strong> <strong>News</strong> Article” in the<br />

subject.<br />

Officers of the Vestry: Marc Robinson,<br />

Senior Warden; Pam Redfield, Junior<br />

Warden; Karen Martin, Secretary; Mike<br />

Elledge, Assistant Secretary;<br />

Chas Kipp, Assistant Treasurer. Ex officio:<br />

Julia Baumhart, Chancellor; Tom Bingham,<br />

Treasurer.<br />

Members of the Vestry: Walter Bodden,<br />

Spring Clarke, <strong>Christ</strong>opher de Movellan,<br />

Michael Elledge, Craig Fitzgerald,<br />

Art Grabowski, Donald Jahncke, Charles<br />

Kipp, Eric Linder, Fred Mainka, Karen<br />

Martin, Julia Matthews, Tom Post, Pam<br />

Redfield and Marc Robinson.<br />

470 <strong>Church</strong> Road • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 • Phone: 248.644.5210 • www.christchurchcranbrook.org<br />

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