| This Weekend's Readings | The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Click HERE to view this weekends readings.
|
This Weekend's Preacher
| |
The Reverend Canon Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr.
|
9/17 Thursday
| 8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
7:30 PM - Christ Church Choir Rehearsal
|
9/18 Friday
| |
8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
9:30 AM - Al-Anon Meeting
12:00 PM - Women's Spirituality (11:30 Lunch)
|
9/19 Saturday
| |
10:00 AM - Baldwin Soup Kitchen (off-site)
5:00 PM - Sanctuary Holy Eucharist: Rite II
|
9/20 Sunday
|
8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist: Rite I
9:00 AM - Rector's Forum
9:00 AM - Middle School Sunday School
10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist: Rite II
10:00 AM - Sunday School
11:15 AM - High School "Hang Out"
11:30 AM - Docent Tour
11:30 AM - Newcomer's Brunch
11:30 AM - MACCC Meeting
11:30 AM - Acolyte Quarterly Retreat 6:00 PM - Evensong
|
9/21 Monday
| |
8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
7:00 PM - Vestry Meeting
|
9/22 Tuesday
| |
8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
4:00 PM - Columbarium Committee Meeting
7:30 PM - Shilaoh Meditation Group
|
9/23 Wednesday
| 7:30 AM - Bible Study
8:30 AM - Holy Eucharist: Rite II
9:30 AM - Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting
6:00 PM - Renew
7:00 PM - Understanding Your Grief Support Group
7:00 PM - Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Cranbrook Ringers Rehearsal
|
9/24 Thursday
| 8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
6:30 PM - Thursday Night Movie
7:30 PM - Christ Church Choir Rehearsal
|
Share the Communicant
|
If you know someone who may enjoy learning a little more about Christ Church Cranbrook, please forward this email.
You may forward using the "Forward Email" link at the end of this email.
|
Receive the Communicant
| |
If someone was kind enough to forward this newsletter to you - consider receiving your own copy each week. Just fill in the "Join Our List" box below.
|
|
Join Our List
|
|
|
|
|
|
| "That which is worthless is highly praised by everyone" | | In one of the Psalms there is a line that says, "That which is worthless is highly praised by everyone."
Well, there are exceptions, thanks be to God.
AT CCC you have been entrusted with the care and management of something of great and unique value. Of course that includes the art works and buildings and grounds, but what I am talking about is something much bigger, and, is not an "it" at all, but rather a presence that we do not control or own, but, if the truth be known, owns you and me also.
It is as if you have on loan a Mystical Magical Ray Gun that you can aim at different broken places in the world, and when a blast from the Gun hits them they begin to mend, and heal, and revive from whatever has afflicted them. You do this using your sacred space, your powerful music, your capacity for laughter and fun, your engagement with wounded cities and chaotic third world churches, your willingness to give as you have been given to...
This awareness that the blessings of life are gifts on loan to us from God lies at the heart of all Christian "stewardship." They are not entitlements, rewards for good behavior, or possessions to be horded up. They are to be used as Christ would use them, as Christ continues to use them, for the blessing and healing of the world.
My family knows what it is like to be on the receiving end of your kindness and compassion, because we were blessed by it in February 2014 when Nancy's father died. Because of your ministry to us, we could take our grief and powerlessness and allow them to be "lifted up" into the heart of God. To stay with the "Ray Gun" imagery, you "zapped us" at a time when we were about as zapped out as people ever get. Yet the "zap" is not really yours, of course, but is a gift from God for which your own experiences of vulnerability have prepared you to pass on to others.
So do not hold back from generosity. Increase your pledge in support of the mission of Christ Church Cranbrook. Big changes are afoot in the world and in our own lives. More than ever, we need the Presence, the Living Silence, and the Joy.
Finally: God's "ownership" of us is not like any other form of possession. To be owned by God is to be set utterly and completely free; to be set free by God is to become one who sets others free; to set others free is to share in the life of the One from whom all value, all worth, all gifts proceed.
"That which is worthless is highly praised by everyone?" Not everyone. Not here.
- Jonathan Sams |
| This Week's Intercessions | | |
|
| Save The Date! CCC goes to the Tiger Game! | | Friday, September 18 - Detroit Tigers vs. the Kansas City Royals, 7:00 game.
Tickets are $40 and bus transportation will be provided by Cranbrook Schools. The seats are on the third base line and are in section 141, rows 32-35 and section 142, rows 26-29. They are across the aisle from each other. Tickets are for sale at Coffee Hour and in the Church Office.
|
| Upcoming Music at Christ Church Cranbrook Events | | Sunday, October 4th, at 5:30 PM - Join us for a pre-Choral Evensong organ recital, featuring guest organist Joshua Boyd. Following the recital will be Choral Evensong at 6 PM featuring the Christ Church Choir.
Friday, October 30th at 7:30 PM - Silent Film Night featuring Stephen Warner, organist. The evening will begin with the short comedy, The Haunted House (1921), starring Buster Keaton. The feature presentation will be Nosferatu (1922). For children not interested in the feature film will have an alternate 'talkie' Disney film in the Hospitality Center. Tickets at the door will be $12 adults, $5 children, the ticket price will include popcorn and beverages. Please join us for this special pre-Halloween event, costumes are encouraged!
Friday, November 6th, at 8:00 PM - Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra concert featuring the Christ Church Choir and guest conductor Christopher Wells. The BBSO will perform Zoltán Kodály's Summer Evening and Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major. The Christ Church Choir will perform Morten Lauridsen's Lux aeterna with the BBSO. A pre-concert talk with Maestro John Thomas Dodson will be before the concert at 7:00 PM. Ticket information can be found at www.bbso.org. |
Dr. Reynolds to Give Organ Recital
| |  Our Associate Director of Music, Dr. Christopher Reynolds, will be a featured organ recitalist for the 2015-2016 season of Music at St. Mary's Concert Series.
The recital will be on Sunday, September 20th at 5:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church (415 N. Sixth St, St. Clair Shores). Admission is $15 individual / $30 family. An appetizer afterglow follows the program.
|
| Do You Need a Ride to Church? | |  Do you or someone you know need a ride to the 10:00 AM service on Sundays? We now have a shuttle running from Fox Run retirement community in Novi to CCC every Sunday for the 10:00 AM service. The shuttle leaves Fox Run at 9:15 AM and will make stops between there and Christ Church Cranbrook. If you or someone you know lives in Farmington Hills, W. Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Beverly Hills or Birmingham and would like a ride to church, please contact Mr. Don Canavesio at 586.747.6587.
If a ride is needed, you need to contact Don by Saturday at Noon for a ride for the next day. Seating is limited so rides are on a first come-first served basis. There is no charge for this service. |
| Item of the Month | |  Collecting PAPER PRODUCTS in September! Our brothers and sisters at Church of the Messiah are in need of facial tissue, toilet paper and paper towels. Thank you for your generosity in donating these necessities.
|
| Episcopal Church Women: Program & Luncheon | |  Tuesday, October 6th at 11:00 AM, Hospitality Center
"Ramping Up CCC's Relationships in the Dominican Republic" with Elizabeth Briody
Have you ever wondered:
- Why CCC is so involved in the DR?
- Why CCC youth are so passionate about their experiences there?
- Why CCC is thinking about a medical mission?
Isn't there mission work that we can do closer to home?
Come to the ECW meeting on October 6, 2015 and learn about CCC's work there and get all of your questions answered. Dr. Elizabeth Briody, who spent almost three weeks in the DR as leader of both the CCC youth and adult missions, will report on the goals and accomplishments of the summer trips and on plans for future. The program will start at 11 am in Rooms 201 and 202. If you wish to stay for lunch, please call the church office 248.644.5210 by noon on Monday, October 5.
|
| Healing Ministry | |  Are you interested in joining our Healing Ministry? Members of Christ Church Cranbrook Healing Ministry are embarking on a new study for induction into the Order of St. Luke. The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is made up of clergy, health professionals, and lay people who feel called to make Jesus' ministry of healing a ministry they will engage in at their respective churches. Our brown bag studies will take place on Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on September 27, October 4, October 11, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22, December 6, January 11, January 24, and February 7. We welcome those from other Christian churches who want to discern their call to healing ministry. Please contact the Reverend Joyce Matthews if you are interested at jmatthews@christchurchcranbrook.org or 248.644.5210, Ext. 15. |
| Understanding Your Grief Support Group | |  Experiencing the death of someone you love may be one of the most difficult things you have ever done. Understanding your grief describes ten touchstones that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual actions for you to take to help yourself heal. The group will meet at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on September 16 & 23 (Library); October 7, 21 & 28, November 4 (Room 201/202) & November 18 (Conference Room) and December 2 (Room 201-202). To register please contact the Reverend Joyce Matthews at jmatthews@christchurchcranbrook.org or 248.644.5120, Ext. 15. |
| Autumn Progressive Dinner | | Friday, October 2nd, 5:30 - 9:00 PM
We had so much fun last year, we're doing it again! Meet in the Guild Hall at 5:30 PM to start the evening, then move to the homes of our gracious hosts. It's an evening of delicious food, lively conversation, and a chance to break bread with each other and enjoy the fellowship of CCC. If you are newer to CCC, this is a great opportunity to meet folks! For more information and to RSVP please click HERE.
|
| CCC Ladies Night Out | | |
Ladies of Christ Church Cranbrook: let's spend a night out at a paint party! We'll paint, share stories, and strengthen the bonds of community. This gathering is for all women in all stages of life, but we extend a special invitation to moms who have kids just starting in college or their post-high school life. Invite your friends, too.
When: Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 6.30-9.30 PM.
Bring to the party: $40, and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and snacks to share. Questions? Ask Pastor ManishaClick HERE to sign up. |
| Prayer Shawl Ministry | |
Please consider joining the CCC Prayer Shawl Ministry on the second Monday of the month. We meet from 12:00-2:00 PM. in Rooms 201 and 202. The shawls are created with prayers of hope, comfort, and peace, and delivered to those in need or to celebrate a special occasion.
Some choose to bring a brown bag lunch.You may be an experienced knitter, a beginner, or someone who would like to learn. Committee members are happy to guide you as you begin.
|
Women's Spirituality Group Launches New Program
| | The Women's Spirituality Group is embarking on new program designed to invigorate Spiritual growth and development for seekers who attend. Over the course of this program year, we will explore topics relating to Worship, Christian Theology, Scripture, Music/Art/Science, Internal Spiritual Life, Current Events on Earth and Interfaith/Ecumenical Themes. Join us this week as we dive into the Worship module and examine Evensong (facilitated by Katy Knoer) on September 18 and 25 and October 2. This topic correlates beautifully with our expanded offerings of Evensong on Sunday evenings. Our new Director of Music, Mr. Christopher Wells, will be a special guest during this segment. Looking ahead, we will consider Christian Theology through the concept of GRACE (facilitated by Leslie McNamara) for 4 weeks in October, followed by a Beth Moore Study of Scripture (facilitated by Pastor Manisha) in November and December. All are welcome at any time - no long term commitment is expected! We meet for a sack lunch at 11:30 AM on Fridays followed by our one hour program at noon in rooms 201-202.
|
| Shiloah Meditation and Discussion Group Resumes | | Shiloah is a small, welcoming, and stimulating group whose purpose is to exchange views and explore spirituality. We start our 23rd year on September 22, and meet in the library of the church on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 PM. We begin with 20 minutes of meditation to clear our minds, discuss a very manageable 10-20 page reading from a book per week, and close with a brief prayer. We come to share and be enriched by people who are at different stages of their spiritual journeys. People attend as their schedule permits. The group is led by Jim Macy. Please feel free to contact Felix Rogers (fjrogers@aol.com) or Richard Ehrlich (ricardodexter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions.
|
| One Bread Ministry | |  How would you like to be an ambassador... for Christ, and for Christ Church Cranbrook? We invite you to do this with a simple commitment.
HERE'S HOW:
You make contact by phone with a first-time visitor to ask if you might deliver a gift of welcome from the church. The visitor's name, address and phone number will be supplied to you. Once successful, you would then deliver a pre-packaged artisan loaf of bread to the visitor's home, at a time that is convenient. There will be a supply of loaves stored in the church kitchen.
This kind gesture would be accompanied by your invitation for them to return to Christ Church Cranbrook and to contact you for any information they would like to have. You do not have to know the answer to every question asked - just point them in the right direction to someone who can, like a member of clergy or staff.
"Yes, sign me up"... Please contact J. J. Benkert at bbjjb3@gmail.com or 248.642.7790 to become an ambassador for this warm and welcoming new ministry.
|
| Thursday Night Movie | |  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)
6:30 PM, Hospitality Center, September 24
A dedicated but unorthodox young teacher in a private girls school ignores the curriculum and influences her twelve year old students with an over romanticized view of the world. Set in 1932 Edinburgh, it won Maggie Smith the Academy Award for Best Actress. Mike Frank will share insights into the movie's background and lead the always interesting discussion. |
| Fact and Fiction Fun | | |
 Fact and Fiction Fun will not meet in July and August. A new season will begin again on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the Conference Room. The selection for September is The Leopard by Giuseppe Di Lampedusa. Please join us.
In Sicily in 1860, as Italian unification grows inevitable, the smallest of gestures seems dense with meaning and melancholy, sensual agitation and disquiet: "Some huge irrational disaster is in the making." All around him, the prince, Don Fabrizio, witnesses the ruin of the class and inheritance that already disgust him. His favorite nephew, Tancredi, proffers the paradox, "If we want things to stay as they are, they will have to change," but Don Fabrizio would rather take refuge in skepticism or astronomy, "the sublime routine of the skies."
Giuseppe di Lampedusa, also an astronomer and a Sicilian prince, was 58 when he started to write The Leopard. E. M. Forster called his work "one of the great lonely books." What renders it so beautiful and so discomfiting is its creator's grasp of human frailty and, equally, of Sicily's arid terrain. The author died at the age of 60, soon after finishing The Leopard, though he did live long enough to see it rejected as unpublishable. |
| Interfaith Question of the Week | | |
As a way of learning about our neighbors of different faith traditions, we will be providing a link to the Question of the Week on the InterFaith Leadership Council (IFLC) of Metro Detroit's website. Please feel free to submit our own questions to IFLC for consideration to be featured.
The InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit is a faith-based civic organization made up of visionary religious and lay leaders of many faiths whose shared values compel them to work toward a community that lives together in harmony.
Our Goals:
BRING TOGETHER, encourage and nurture interfaith groups and networks
SUPPORT CONCILIATION between and among religious groups as well as the community at large through active conflict resolution
PROMOTE INTERFAITH EDUCATION so that the metropolitan Detroit community can benefit from the synergies and creative benefits that knowledge and understanding can provide. |
| Hospitality Hour after 5:00 PM Service on Saturdays | | | Our Hospitality Hour after the 5:00 PM service on Saturdays is a huge hit! Your help is needed to continue this welcoming ministry. Come about 20 minutes before the service to set everything up and then clean up afterward. If you are willing to help out, please contact Deb Vincent at debv0419@gmail.com or 248.862.6336. |
| Volunteers Needed | | Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 23, and/or Saturday, October 24 to assist with the 181st Convention of the Diocese of Michigan. You may choose to serve as hospitality/greeters, tellers, or assist with vendor set-up/break-down. In addition to our gratitude, volunteers also receive special treats and perks. Convention volunteers may also take advantage of the special room rates available to delegates. For more information, or to request a volunteer form, please contact Julie Travis, 181st Convention Volunteer Coordinator, at pcjuli@yahoo.com or 734.233.7334.
|
| CCC Services Live Streamed | | Christ Church Cranbrook is now live streaming our 10:00 AM Sunday service! No matter where you are you don't have to miss a service. To view services, please click HERE. Videos of previous services are archived on this page as well.
|
| Online and Text Giving - It's Easy! | | |
 Contributions can now be made online and by text messaging. Please click HERE and see how quick and easy it is.
We invite you to consider our new electronic "Online Giving" program as a way to automate your donations to Christ Church Cranbrook. Read more
We encourage you to consider these new giving opportunities.
|
| Follow CCC on Facebook! |
|  We hope you "Like" us!
 You can view our Facebook page even if you don't have a Facebook account! Our page show a more "relaxed" version of CCC! If you have a Facebook account, simply click the button above and then click the "Like" button on our page. We're just getting started and we need your help to really get moving. |
|
|
|
|