Our theme will be Palm Sunday and Holy Week. You’ll be surrounded in quiet succession by silence, readings, prayers, and lovely music in our candle-filled worship space.

Christ Church holds Taizé services on second Sundays of the month from September through May.

For more information, please contact Richard Clemmitt at rclemmitt@christchurchwinetka.org.

Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Gluten free and kid-friendly treats will be offered.

As our 8th graders prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, they will gather for a special retreat to reflect on this year’s theme, "Growing in the Light." Through guided activities, Scripture, and meaningful discussions, they will explore their spiritual journey and discover how they are called to shine God’s light in the world. This retreat is an opportunity for prayer, reflection, fellowship, and service as they discern God’s will for their lives.

For Lent and the Easter Season, The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will seek wisdom and light  in Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope and Courage:

Native America knows something about cultivating resilience and resisting darkness. Steven Charleston offers words of hard-won hope, rooted in daily conversations with the Spirit and steeped in indigenous wisdom. For all who yearn for hope, Ladder to the Light is a book of comfort, truth, and challenge in a time of anguish and fear.

Former presiding bishop Michael Curry says, “Here is wisdom born out of a lifetime of listening faithfully to the voices of God. Here is wisdom we need for the living of these days.

++Rev. Steven Charleston is retired Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, former dean and president of the Episcopal Divinity School, and an elder in the Choctaw nation.

We meet on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Library at the Maple Street location.

Books will be available for purchase in the church office, but come even if you haven’t had the chance to read in advance! Our discussions, led by the Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, are always lively and thought-provoking! We also stream the sessions on Zoom.

For questions or other information, please contact The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell.

Our pre-Confirmation program for 5th and 6th graders meets every Wednesday for pizza, games, a bible story, and prayer. Our goal is to be a space of encouragement and positivity where everyone feels included and uplifted. For more information, please contact Melissa.

We meet weekly in person and on Zoom to practice the method of Christian meditation known as Centering Prayer. After twenty minutes of silence, we discuss the practice and read the book, The Path of Centering Prayer, by David Frenette.  For information, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt.

Explore how trust helps us find hope in the Lord, and laughter with others. For more information, please contact Wendy.

Join us as we learn how to make Palm Crosses for the guests of C 24/7 and for their Palm Sunday and Easter worship services. We’ll provide guidance and materials, and together weave symbols of faith together for our neighbors. C24/7 is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults in the North of Howard neighborhood by providing the necessary tools, security and environment for them to thrive economically, socially and spiritually.

Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Gluten free and kid-friendly treats will be offered.

For Lent and the Easter Season, The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will seek wisdom and light  in Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope and Courage:

Native America knows something about cultivating resilience and resisting darkness. Steven Charleston offers words of hard-won hope, rooted in daily conversations with the Spirit and steeped in indigenous wisdom. For all who yearn for hope, Ladder to the Light is a book of comfort, truth, and challenge in a time of anguish and fear.

Former presiding bishop Michael Curry says, “Here is wisdom born out of a lifetime of listening faithfully to the voices of God. Here is wisdom we need for the living of these days.

++Rev. Steven Charleston is retired Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, former dean and president of the Episcopal Divinity School, and an elder in the Choctaw nation.

We meet on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Library at the Maple Street location.

Books will be available for purchase in the church office, but come even if you haven’t had the chance to read in advance! Our discussions, led by the Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, are always lively and thought-provoking! We also stream the sessions on Zoom.

For questions or other information, please contact The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell.

Our pre-Confirmation program for 5th and 6th graders meets every Wednesday for pizza, games, a bible story, and prayer. Our goal is to be a space of encouragement and positivity where everyone feels included and uplifted. For more information, please contact Melissa.

We meet weekly in person and on Zoom to practice the method of Christian meditation known as Centering Prayer. After twenty minutes of silence, we discuss the practice and read the book, The Path of Centering Prayer, by David Frenette.  For information, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt.

Join us this Sunday morning as we plant spring bulbs in decorated pots for residents in the Primo transitional housing program. No gardening experience is needed- just a willingness to get your hands in the soil and enjoy fellowship with our church community. 

The Primo Center empowers homeless families to become productive, responsible, and independent members of their community.

Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Gluten free and kid-friendly treats will be offered.

For Lent and the Easter Season, The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will seek wisdom and light  in Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope and Courage:

Native America knows something about cultivating resilience and resisting darkness. Steven Charleston offers words of hard-won hope, rooted in daily conversations with the Spirit and steeped in indigenous wisdom. For all who yearn for hope, Ladder to the Light is a book of comfort, truth, and challenge in a time of anguish and fear.

Former presiding bishop Michael Curry says, “Here is wisdom born out of a lifetime of listening faithfully to the voices of God. Here is wisdom we need for the living of these days.

++Rev. Steven Charleston is retired Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, former dean and president of the Episcopal Divinity School, and an elder in the Choctaw nation.

We meet on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Library at the Maple Street location.

Books will be available for purchase in the church office, but come even if you haven’t had the chance to read in advance! Our discussions, led by the Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, are always lively and thought-provoking! We also stream the sessions on Zoom.

For questions or other information, please contact The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell.

Join us next Sunday to assemble pasta casseroles for guests that will be baked and served to them the following evening. We will gather together to mix, stir and build delicious, nourishing dinners that will be blessed and sent on with love.

Chicago Urban Ministries and Life Intervention is an on-the-ground nonprofit organization that serves the most entrenched houseless and homeless in Chicago- providing a warm meal, clothing and companionship.

Experience the joy of being part of the Christ Church community by getting to know your fellow worshipers at this casual social gathering. Gluten free and kid-friendly treats will be offered.

For Lent and the Easter Season, The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will seek wisdom and light  in Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope and Courage:

Native America knows something about cultivating resilience and resisting darkness. Steven Charleston offers words of hard-won hope, rooted in daily conversations with the Spirit and steeped in indigenous wisdom. For all who yearn for hope, Ladder to the Light is a book of comfort, truth, and challenge in a time of anguish and fear.

Former presiding bishop Michael Curry says, “Here is wisdom born out of a lifetime of listening faithfully to the voices of God. Here is wisdom we need for the living of these days.

++Rev. Steven Charleston is retired Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, former dean and president of the Episcopal Divinity School, and an elder in the Choctaw nation.

We meet on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Library at the Maple Street location.

Books will be available for purchase in the church office, but come even if you haven’t had the chance to read in advance! Our discussions, led by the Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, are always lively and thought-provoking! We also stream the sessions on Zoom.

For questions or other information, please contact The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell.

Our pre-Confirmation program for 5th and 6th graders meets every Wednesday for pizza, games, a bible story, and prayer. Our goal is to be a space of encouragement and positivity where everyone feels included and uplifted. For more information, please contact Melissa.

As part of the “Love One Another” Lenten program, Refresh & Connect is making 50 festive Easter baskets for

Tri-Con Childcare Center, Family Promise, and The Primo Center for Women and Children, for them to give to children who might not otherwise get an Easter basket. Please bring something to help stuff the baskets: markers, coloring books, chalk, bubbles, small books, stickers, candy, etc. You don’t need to bring 50 items, just bring what you can. Please join us.

For more informaiton, please contact Melissa.

We meet weekly in person and on Zoom to practice the method of Christian meditation known as Centering Prayer. After twenty minutes of silence, we discuss the practice and read the book, The Path of Centering Prayer, by David Frenette.  For information, please contact Elizabeth Clemmitt.

Youth Group provides a welcoming space/time for youth in grades 7 to 12 to have fun, unwind, reflect, and serve others. It will serve as an opportunity for them to retreat from their normal routines, enjoy a meal, and have fun and fellowship with each other. There will be opportunities for off-campus fun activities (bowling, mini golf, movies, etc.) as well as offerings to use their time and talents to serve others. The focus will be on creating an environment of ‘being’, rather than on ‘doing’. For more information, please contact Wendy.

Join us for a special reception with The Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Garang Atem.

Confirmation is a two-year program designed for youth in grades seven and eight where they explore their relationship with themselves, each other, the Church, and God. The youth will delve into the overarching theme of the Church’s Tradition as they seek to understand how and why Episcopalians worship the way we do. Accompanied by faithful adult mentors, confirmands will be encouraged to learn about their faith by asking questions and openly expressing doubts. There will be opportunities for large group discussions as well as small group reflections, giving the confirmands opportunities to create meaningful relationships with their peers and their adult mentors.

The Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Garang Atem: Reception and Presentation

Christ Church Welcomes The Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Garang Atem, Archbishop of Upper Nile South Sudan at both the 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. services.  Join us for a delightful reception with the Archbishop after the 9:30 a.m. service followed by a presentation to learn about the vibrant faith of the people of the Upper Nile South Sudan. During that time, children and youth are invited to a Global Dance Party in the Prevost cloister. Parishioner and dance instructor Amanda MacDonald will lead kids in this fun celebration of worldwide dance!