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Bob Smith, the Clerk of Winnetka Congregational Church, has called our Annual Congregational Meeting for Sunday, May 16, 2010, immediately following the worship service. Topics for the meeting include: Reports from the Senior Pastor and Chair of the Congregation; Treasurer’s Update; Vote on the slate of Church Officers, Councilors and Committee Chairs nominated by the Nominating Committee; Vote on revisions to the Bylaws; Distribution of written reports from Ministry Groups and Committees; Question & Answer session
Please plan to attend this important meeting on Sunday, May 16th
Bylaw changes
In
order to serve a greater number of deserving Protestant Churches in the
Chicago area through the Centennial Loan Fund, a change to the Bylaws of
Winnetka Congregational Church will be proposed at the Annual Meeting for
Article X, Item 3 to allow low interest loans to be made to Protestant
churches in the Chicago suburbs as well as the city of Chicago.
Article VIII The Membership Committee shall consist of at least three (3) Active Members of the Church, appointed by Council to serve at its pleasure, who shall have the responsibility of determining the application process for membership in the Winnetka Congregational Church. A member of the pastoral staff shall act in an advisory capacity as an ex-officio member of the Committee. The application process shall be structured in such a way as to ensure that the membership goals and objectives of the Church are accomplished with specific adherence given to Article II of the bylaws. The Membership Committee shall assist the Clerk in overseeing that lists of Active and Inactive Members of the Church are accurate and current. The Committee shall also report to the Council from time to time on an annual basis. Rally Round Rummage 2010! SALE DATE - Thursday, May 13, 2010, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Among the forty agencies we support, Barreto Boys’ and Girls’ Club, part of the Union League Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago www.ulbgc.org, serves boys and girls, ages 5 - 19, in the Humboldt Park and West Town areas of Chicago, providing a “variety of programs specifically geared towards developing a child’s character, instilling discipline all the while encouraging experimentation and growth.” The “Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls, by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence.” We also support Juvenile Protective Association, Chicago, www.juvenile.org, whose mission is to “provide service to children and families with very young children, from birth to five years; to prevent child abuse and neglect; and to treat families where child abuse and neglect have already occurred, toward the end of protecting children and ameliorating the adverse effects of emotional damage done.” “Through comprehensive counseling and treatment, JPA helps children resolve their anger, improve in school, take pride in their appearance and develop friendships. Please look around home for things you would like to donate to the sale! While we don’t accept luggage, baby furniture, or mattresses, we welcome almost anything else in good salable condition, including cars and other vehicles (call Rummage at 847-446-0575 for details). Rummage departments include Toys, Sporting Goods, Treasures (really nice household and gift items), Books of all kinds, Clothing for men, women and children, Furniture, Jewelry, Hardware, Kitchenware, Computers and office equipment, Radio/TV/Stereo/Cameras, China/Glass, Accessories, Linens, Lamps, Pictures, Garden, Sewing, Vintage, the French Room (special occasion and designer clothes) and a Flea Market, and MORE.
To learn more, please contact JODIE STEWART (847-433-1783), our volunteer coordinator. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for fellowship and service! And please come to shop – you will be sure to find a treasure for yourself or to give as a gift! Sunday, May 9, will be our annual WCC celebration of Long-term Members. Those who joined the church in 1970 or earlier, please watch for your invitation in the mail. We hope you will be able to be present in the sanctuary that morning. (If you are a Long-term Member and do not receive an invitation, please call Reverend Bill at the church office--847-441-3400, ext. 23.)
Adult Enrichment Adult Enrichment invites you to hear Dr. Margaret Mitchell on Sunday, May 9, as she discusses the Constantine Era (4th century) of our Christian heritage. Dr. Mitchell is the newly appointed Dean of the Divinity School at the University of Chicago where she is long time Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Literature. We are grateful to our own Carl Boyer for making this possible. Carl sits on the Board of Trustees at the Divinity School. Come and Join Us and bring a friend!
A Church and Temple Walk Whether you are new in town, a dedicated seeker, or simply curious, here is your chance to go inside the Baha’i Temple, the Samaritan Counseling Center, or the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Catholic, Unitarian, Christian Scientist, Congregational, or Covenant churches. This is the time when you can visit any of the members of The Winnetka Interfaith Council.
Information:
SummerWalk 5K Walk with us to fight homelessness Saturday, June 12, 2010 9–noon SummerWalk is a 5 kilometer* walk to raise awareness and funds to serve homeless women. The walking route will begin at Sarah’s Circle. Participants will walk down to the lakefront, through the park, and return to the future site of Sarah’s Circle! In preparation for the walk, participants are encouraged to raise pledges for the event. Consider creating a team of your friends, family and co-workers for the walk! Funds raised at SummerWalk directly go to providing services for homeless women.
New Additions to Our Family of Faith We welcome into membership the following families: Brad, Teresa, Madeline, and Allie Anliker; Bryan, Holly, Mia, Jack and Luke Hales; Dan and Julie Schmidt. Please look for them and get to know them. Their pictures are posted in Tolman Fellowship Hall. Woman’s Society
Board
Meeting Regrets only to: Jane Dampts 847-256-5170 or jkdampts@earthlink.net Social Hour: 12:00 noon Luncheon: 12:30 p.m. TFH Program: A Musical Treat Soprano Erin Smith accompanied by Eileen Baumgarten. Children’s Sunday, May 16
Join
us for a special worship service led by our children. The Alleluia Singers
will be presenting the musical “The Creation” while the service will be led by
our newest youth group of 5th and 6th graders, Seekers.
7th Annual Rock &
Rally Walkathon is scheduled for May 23rd. Save the Date! Don’t Go Unknown
Weekly stops by the pastors are made to NorthShore Evanston Hospital. However, the chaplaincy office there has recently changed it’s confidential pastoral roster format. It now lists only a patient’s name and religion (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, etc.) if given. Otherwise, a patient’s religion is left blank or listed as Unknown. It does not list denomination (Congregational) or specific congregation unless provided by patient at time of admission. If you or a loved one happen to be hospitalized there or elsewhere, and would like a pastoral visit, please let us know. We are happy to extend the prayers of the congregation and our pastoral care to you and your family. Don’t go Unknown. Joe, Jenny, Bill Confirmation Sunday, May 23, 2010 Join us as we welcome 14 new members into the church. These young new members have completed a 2 year program engaging in their own faith and the life of the church through classes, retreats, service projects, fellowship, worship and more. Help to celebrate their decision to become full members of WCC.
May 9: Ardeth Ball, Abby Adams, Lisa Cochrane 10: Gail Johannson, Patti Van Cleave, Tom Geraghty, Owen LaMay 11: Joanna DePorter, Morgan Funke, Chris Cochrane, Caroline Gordon 12: Bonnie Olson, Nicholas Schoewe, Emma Eldring 13: Grace Young, Steve Volkodav, Paula Darr, Scott Jackson, Axelle Faulkner, Emma Tigerman 14: Susan Waite, Liliana Lyons, Hugh Gluckman, Madison Smith 15: Bob Barnes, John Garabedian, Eric Jacobs, Weston Hannon-Bogosh
Last Fall, we featured a brown bag lunch series on this incredible book, Final Gifts, for listening carefully to the dying and receiving the gifts they provide. This book of stories, wisdom and insight is highly recommended for your library. We also try to keep copies on hand. For more information, contact Rev. William Mueller at 441-3400 x.23.
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