| This Weekend's Readings | The Feast of All Saints'
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This Weekend's Preacher
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The Reverend Canon Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr.
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10/29 Thursday
| 8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
5:00 PM - Cranbrook Choristers Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Christ Church Choir Rehearsal
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10/30 Friday
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8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
9:30 AM - Al-Anon Meeting
12:00 PM - Women's Spirituality (11:30 Lunch)
7:30 PM - Family Film Night
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10/31 Saturday
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5:00 PM - Sanctuary Holy Eucharist: Rite II with Holy Baptism
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11/1 Sunday
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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 with Holy Baptism
10:00 AM - Sunday School
11:15 AM - High School "Hang Out"
11:30 AM - Docent Tour
11:30 AM - Saint Francis Children's Choir Rehearsal
11:30 AM - Liturgical Drama Casting Call
11:30 AM - Healing Ministry (Order of St. Luke)
5:30 PM - Organ Recital 6:00 PM - Choral Evensong
7:00 PM - God in the City
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11/2 Monday
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8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
7:00 PM - Cranbrook Choristers Rehearsal
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11/3 Tuesday
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8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
11:00 AM - ECW Program
5:30 PM - Liturgical Drama Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Shiloah Meditation Group
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11/4 Wednesday
| 7:30 AM - Bible Study
8:30 AM - Holy Eucharist: Rite II
9:30 AM - Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting
10:00 AM - Baldwin Soup Kitchen (off-site)
6:00 PM - Renew
7:00 PM - Cranbrook Ringers Rehearsal
7:00 PM - Understanding Your Grief Support Group
7:00 PM - Children & Youth Standing Committee Meeting
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11/5 Thursday
| 8:30 AM - Morning Prayer
5:00 PM - Cranbrook Choristers Rehearsal
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| What to Wear: A Profile of a Member of CCC | |  Dick Beaubien walked into my office carrying a garishly bright neon yellow shirt. He met with me to share why he had it. Dick is a civil engineer who specializes in traffic safety. Before he retired, he worked for the city of Troy, finding ways to make pedestrian and automotive traffic safer and smarter. When CCC began to participate in the Hope Village Initiative at Focus: Hope, Dick knew he wasn't able to paint or build a playground like others, but he could check out their traffic patterns of the 100 blocks of the Hope Village Initiative between the Davison (M8) Corridor and the Lodge.
He found out that Davison Freeway was a particularly problematic road: four pedestrians had been killed trying to cross the seven-lane road in the past five years. 40,000 vehicles every day (!) used this road, but it was key to Hope Village Initiative, since residences were north of the freeway and shopping was south of it. They needed street lights, well-maintained refuge islands in the middle of the road and traffic crossing signals that were reliable. Dick quickly went to work and became a resource for Focus: HOPE.
He met with the leaders at Focus: HOPE, representatives of Michigan Department of Transportation and people from the neighborhood. Together, they figured out what items needed immediate attention through a road safety audit. Beyond the important physical upgrades, Hope Village would benefit from better law enforcement of speed limits and education. Thus, Safety Blitz was born.
On a sunny Saturday in September, Dick donned on the outlandish yellow shirt and went down to Hope Village along with twenty-five other volunteers from MDOT and other organizations. They stood at street corners and shared with pedestrians ways to safely cross complicated and busy intersections. One resident got the message and when he saw Dick across the street, he yelled, "Be safe! Be seen!"
When I asked Dick why he did this, he shrugged his shoulders. "It just seems the right thing to do. I think part of what I'm supposed to do in life is service. My gifts are not necessarily physical, but I'm good at doing things, and getting other people to do things, especially road agencies." He's right. One time, after seeing Dick at Morning Prayer, I noticed once again what he was wearing. This time it wasn't a glow-in-the-dark shirt, but an impeccable suit with a beautiful yellow silk tie. I teased him, letting him know God did not expect him to wear his finest to Morning Prayer. He explained he was on his way to the Department of Homeland Security, helping them develop a Traffic Incident Management Plan that allows for all emergency responders in the city of Detroit to handle traffic accidents seamlessly and cooperatively, whether it is fire, police or ambulance. It's just another day in the life of a faith-filled traffic engineer.
- Pastor Manisha |
| Daylight Saving Time Ends this Weekend! | |
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| Family Film Night | |  What are your pre-Halloween plans next weekend? How about a classic film night for you, you and a few friends, or your entire family!
On Friday, October 30th, our Family Film Night will start in the church at 7:30 PM with popcorn from a classic Kettle Cart, vintage candy, and beverages. The 15-minute short comedy, The Haunted House, which is appropriate for all ages and a great opportunity to introduce children to the art of Silent Films. This film has a classic cops and robbers theme! (~15 minutes)
Then....
Children have the option, after the short, to head downstairs to the Hospitality Center with CCC staff Jessica Neeper, Jill Bednas, and Pastor Manisha for an evening of Halloween games, treats and their own Feature Presentation: Hotel Transylvania.
In the church on a large screen, the Feature Presentation will be Nosferatu with organ accompaniment by guest organist Stephen Warner (~90 minutes). If you are unfamiliar with this film, fasten your seatbelts - it is THE ORIGINAL "Dracula." Directed by German artist, F.W. Murnau, the film is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Shortly after it's release in 1922, a court ruled in favor of Stoker's lawsuit and ordered all copies be destroyed. Fortunately, at least one copy survived largely in-tact. Modern technology has helped preserve the film even further, and was released in 2013 in high definition. Film critic Roger Ebert writes,
"Here is the story of Dracula before it was buried alive in clichés, jokes, TV skits, cartoons."
 Stephen Warner is the organist at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Detroit and a staff organist at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. In 2003, Mr. Warner completed dual bachelor's degree in organ performance and in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan. In recent years, his performance focus has turned to accompanying silent films. His accompaniment of Nosferatu at Christ Church Cranbrook will mark his third and final performance this season, after appearances at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor and The Toledo Museum of Art the week before. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the door - $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Costumes are encouraged! |
| This Week's Intercessions | | |
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| The Rector's Forum | | |
Living Religion(s)
Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Hospitality Center
We live, as the saying goes, in interesting times. Religion, once considered a spent force in society, continues to figure in world events as a source of conflict and compassion, of violence and peace, of wounding and healing. Join us for an informative and interesting look at some of the world's religions as we look for the overlaps that exist between them as well as their different claims about God and humanity.
The Rector's forums are recorded and can be viewed by clicking HERE.
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Choral Evensong and God in the City
| |  Please join us the first Sunday of the month for Choral Evensong at 6:00 PM. There will be an organ recital preceding each Choral Evensong at 5:30 PM. The recitalist for November 1 is Christopher Wells.
This year, at our 6:00 PM Choral Evensong services, we will provide an opportunity for activists, academics, clergy, community leaders, and artists to share how they find God in the midst of their work in the Greater Detroit Area and beyond. After offering a sermon at our monthly Choral Evensong, they will offer additional remarks and take questions about the work they do during a special reception.
Our next Choral Evensong and God in the City preacher will be the Rev. Faith Fowler, Executive Director of Cass Community Services. On December 6, Mary McLaren Honsel, the Executive Director of Crossroads of Michigan will be our preacher. If you would like to read Dr. Glenda Price's sermon from Sunday, October 4, please click HERE. |
| Upcoming Music at Christ Church Cranbrook Events | | | 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. |
| The Parish Choir | | Sunday, November 15 at the 10 AM Service
The Parish Choir is an ensemble for teens and adults that sings alongside the Christ Church Choir several times each year. For these occasions, music selections are intentionally uncomplicated - chosen for singers who are not able to make a weekly commitment to the Christ Church Choir, but would like to be a part of the music program. Singers can join this ensemble whenever they are available.
The rehearsal will be held on Thursday, November 12, from 7:30 until 9:30 PM. On Sunday, November 15, rehearsal will begin at 8:45 AM for the 10:00 AM service. All are welcome to join us!
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| You're Invited ~ Special Coffee Hour | |  Sunday, November 15 - 11:15 AM
ONE BREAD Ministry is hosting a special coffee hour following the 10 AM church service on Sunday, November 15. Come and fellowship with OB Ambassadors and Newcomers as we gather together to enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of artisan bread from the Give Thanks Bakery. Please join us as we get to know each other better.
"Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body,
for we all partake of the one bread." Corinthians 10:17 |
| Prayer Shawl Ministry | | |
The Prayer Shawl Ministry would like you to mark your calendars for the annual Knit Sale Extravaganza at CCC. We will be in St. Dunstan's Café on two Sundays, November 15 and 22, during Coffee Hours. A variety of hand made items including hats, scarves, mittens,ornaments, baby sweaters booties, and blankets, will be available. Think Christmas, Festival of Gifts, and Outreach Item on the Month. All of the proceeds go to outreach programs supported by Christ Church Cranbrook. Last year the Prayer Shawl Ministry was able to make contributions to Bound Together, Wellspring, The Mayson Scholarship Foundation, and the Boulevard Harambee.
It is never to late to join the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Experienced knitters and those who wish to learn are welcome. Our next meeting is Monday, November 9, from 12:00-2:00 PM. in Rooms 201-202.
What a wonderful God we have-he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does he do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
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| Sunday School Outreach | |  Pennies for Piggies
In November and December we will collect a special offering during Sunday School for the Episcopal Relief and Development organization to help impoverished families make a living by raising pigs. Go "Hog Wild" and help the Sunday School with your spare change.
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| Youth Happening | |  Happening #17, November 13-15 at Christ Church, Grosse Pointe
Happening is a retreat weekend "for youth" "by youth" that allows young people (grades 9-12) to explore their relationships with Jesus, each other and the world.
Concentrating closely on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, Happening gives those who attend the desire to understand and serve the church. Happening begins on a Friday at 6 p.m. and goes until 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Participants are expected to be at Happening the entire time. The Dioceses of Michigan and Eastern Michigan share in this ministry for young people. Christ Church, Grosse Pointe hosts the event. Click HERE for more information, a downloadable flyer and to register. |
| Item of the Month | | Collecting SOCKS in October! All types of socks are welcome including those for adults and children. These items will be donated to Crossroads of Michigan. Mary Honsell, Executive Director, stated that socks are critical to them as a prevention of frostbite and that athletic socks for men are most useful. After preparing lunch for our friends at Crossroads J J Benkert took the opportunity to talk with our guests when one young man in a wheelchair asked, "Did you bring any clothing?" When JJ asked what was needed he answered, "THERMAL UNDER WEAR AND THERMAL SOCKS." Prayerfully consider donating these warm items to Crossroads of Michigan. Thank you for your generosity in supporting this cause.
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| Episcopal Church Women | |  "Giving Thanks"
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 11:00 AM
Since November is the time in which we celebrate harvest and the holiday of Thanksgiving, the topic of our first ECW program of the month will be "Giving Thanks." Everyone is invited to attend the meeting on Tuesday, November 3 at 11:00 AM in Room 201 and to bring friends. If you would like to stay for luncheon after the meeting, please call the church office by Monday, November 2, at noon to make a reservation. We hope to see you there! |
A Rare Opportunity To Serve: Baldwin Soup Kitchen
| | We are looking for one or two more people to serve at the Baldwin Soup Kitchen in Pontiac from 10 AM - 1 PM on the following days:
- Saturday, December 19 (1 person)
If you are able to do this good work, please email Pastor Manisha at mdostert@christchurchcranbrook.org. |
| Hospitality | | |
Hospitality: Generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests.
The purpose of the Hospitality Committee is to support our mission of extravagant hospitality. We embrace this mission by offering our time to support the events and activities which are so vital to our capacity to reach out and transform strangers into friends. Our intention is to continue to foster a welcoming environment of inclusivity and kindness. Our many thanks and appreciation go to everyone who has volunteered their time in this meaningful ministry. We invite all hospitality volunteers and those who would like to join our hospitality team to a reception and overview of event operations on November 12th from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Guild Hall (food and beverages will be served). Please contact Garland Perhacs at 248.709.3069 or garlmys@aol.com. We are grateful for your time, energy and commitment in making our parish a welcoming home for all!
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| High School Hang Out | | An opportunity for High Schoolers to hang out and connect with their peers and make a connection. If you are in 9th - 12th grade come check it out, come to the parlor immediately following church service. This is a new location. The parlor is the room straight ahead of you, as you exit the church at the end of the hallway, on your way to Guild Hall. Youth Leaders will be there to greet you: Pastor Manisha, Jill Bednas, David & Joan Jensen,or Michael & Maryilyn Roche. This is sort of High School coffee hour with guided conversation.
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| Cub Scouts / Boy Scouts / Venturers | | A religious education program is being offered at Christ Church Cranbrook to encourage the spiritual growth of youth. This Religious Emblem Program is recognized by the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA. The programs offered are: God & Me (grades 1 - 3), God & Family (grades 4 - 5), God & Church (grades 6 - 8) and God & Life (grades 9 - 12). Upon completing the program, a scout is awarded the religious emblem medal suitable for uniform wear. For registration and additional information, contact Scott Bednas at 313.686.1020, or email: sbednas@umich.edu
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| Thursday Night Movie | |  "Atonement" 2007
November 19, 6:30 PM, Hospitality Center
Based on the best-selling British romance novel by Ian McEwan, this drama/mystery portrays a 13 year old who accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Stars include James McAvoy, Keira Knightley and Vanessa Redgrave. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, and was nominated for six others, including Best Picture. Mike Frank will lead the discussion of this interesting, thought provoking and fabulous movie. |
| Thanksgiving Eve Service | | Start a new family tradition! Join us Wednesday November 25 at 7 PM for our Thanksgiving service. After the service join us for ice cream and pumpkin pie. Come, let us give Thanks to the Lord our God! Save the Date for our next Children and Youth Liturgical Drama at the Thanksgiving service. We have many silent and speaking roles for children Kindergarten through High School. Middle and High Schoolers are needed for leadership positions. Please RSVP for the casting call to Jessica Neeper at 248.506.1177 or email jneeper@christchurchcranbrook.org
Performance: Thanksgiving Eve, November 25, 7 PM.
Casting Call: November 1 (directly after the 10 AM service in St. Dunstan's Chapel)
Rehearsals: Tuesdays in November 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 5:30-7:30 PM.
Pizza dinner will be served at rehearsals.
Attendance at all rehearsals is encouraged
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| 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 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: 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. |
| Advent Family Fair | |  CCC will host the author and illustrators of The Advent Book, an heirloom keepsake book by Jack and Kathryn Stockman, during the Advent Coffee Hour on November 29 at 11:30 AM in the Hospitality Venter. Jack and Kathryn will visit with parents and discuss Advent and other family traditions. This special coffee hour will include advent activities for the children while the parents visit with the author.
The Advent Book has sold over 65,000 copies worldwide. There will be a personalized book signing afterwards for those who wish to purchase it as part of a new family tradition or as a gift to loved ones.
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| Advent by Candlelight | |  Advent by Candlelight is a moment of quiet in the chaos that Christmas can so easily become. Many women describe it as the one thing they do for themselves during the holiday season - an evening of delicious food, warm fellowship, and thoughtful worship. It's a special holiday gift to our sisters, our mothers, our friends and ourselves and believe it or not, it's right around the corner. Mark your calendar for Monday, December 7th. All women are welcome! If you would like to hostess a table this year or if you would like to be our guest, just let us know! You may sign up to hostess a table or attend at the Advent by Candlelight by clicking HERE.
No special invitation is required. We hope you'll add this special evening to your holiday calendar. Reserve your spot by signing up at SignUpGenius site or with Mandy Andrews (mandycheesecake@yahoo.com) or Hillary Orlowski (hillaryjane@hotmail.com) by November 27. |
| Saint Francis Children's Choir | | St. Francis Choir meets on Sundays following the 10 AM Service! All children, 4 years old to second grade, are welcome and encouraged to join the St. Francis Choir and experience the joy of choral singing. Kate Bublitz will direct the choir again this year. Rehearsals are held in the Choir Room immediately following Sunday's 10:00 AM service. For more information contact Kate at kate.bublitz@hotmail.com.
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| 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. |
| CCC Nametags | | | We would like for everyone to wear a Christ Church Cranbrook name tags to CCC services and events. Please complete a nametag request found in the pews. Name tags are ordered once a moth and are posted on the metal boards on the porch leading into the front doors of the church. If you have requested one recently, please check the board. If it is not there, please email Peggy Dahlberg at pdahlberg@christchurchcranbrook.org. |
| 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. |
| 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.
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