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SPECIAL EVENTS
Rummage Sale of the Year
Wednesday, May 7, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This yearly sale hosted by the Episcopal Church Women benefits a number of local charities. Choose from a variety of family apparel, housewares, jewelry and accessories, linens and bedding and much more.
Serve the Hungry
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join us at the Baldwin Soup Kitchen in Pontiac when we will serve meals to the poor and hungry. Whether its boiling hot dogs, dressing them with ketchup and mustard, or serving plates to the guests, the experience of being of service to another is not only rewarding, it is Christ-like. If you plan to join us or would like more information, please contact Mark Mals at 248.644.5210, ext. 28, or mmals@christchurchcranbrook.org.
Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan
Sunday, June 1, 10 a.m.
Don your tartan and join us for our annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan service. This special Eucharist honors the wee bit of Scotland in all of us. Pipers from Saint Andrew’s Society Pipe and Drum Band, the Royal Scottish Honor Guard and the Highland Dancers will be with us.
FOR CHILDREN (preschool through sixth grade)
Vacation Bible School
June 23-27, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Power Lab: Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power is the theme for this year's VBS for children preschool* through sixth grade. Bible stories, crafts, music, snacks and experiments will have your morning bubbling over with Jesus. $40 per child. Includes Friday NIght Family Slime Time Pizza Party and DVD. Get ready to have some fizzin' fun and sign up soon for the most powerful VBS around! To register, contact Sandy Mals at 248.644.5210, ext. 16 or smals@christchurchcranbrook.org.
FOR YOUTH (grades 7-12)
Late Night ACCESS
Friday, May 9, 7 p.m. to Midnight
Hang out with the youth of CCC at Late Night ACCESS this month. The night will feature everybody’s favorite band, “Special Delivery,” and special guest, “The King’s Yomen.” All the usual late night stuff will be there, tons of video games, lots of pizza, all kinds of pop and junk food, and of course, karaoke! Don’t miss out on this awesome night of fun. Get all your friends together and be sure to be here. The cost is only ten bucks per person and includes everything! For more information, contact markmals@accessyouth.org.
Deeper ACCESS for Youth
Sundays at 10:00 a.m., May 11 and 18
We're doing church a little differently for youth in grades 7 through 12. Meet in Resurrection Chapel for a Word Service and a sermon that attempts to meet you where you are. (See the ACCESS website for more information: www.accessyouth.org.)
Discover the joy of service at the Acolyte Banquet
Sunday, May 15, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
If you are aged 13 to 19 years old or going into the seventh grade or higher in the fall, you are eligible to become a member of the ever-growing and highly regarded Acolyte Corps of Christ Church Cranbrook. The largest group of teen acolytes in the Diocese, you will join more than 50 other teenagers to serve at the altar, carry the cross or one of the torches and learn the “Cathedral Turn” processional. To learn more about this important ministry of our church and meet others who are already involved, please join us for the annual Acolyte Banquet on Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m. in the Hospitality Center. For more information, please contact Father Ed at 248.644.5210, ext. 32 or emullins@christchurchcranbrook.org.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Christian Believer: Connecting what we believe with how we live
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why we sing a particular hymn or recite a certain creed? Have you asked what the Christian faith says about things like who God is and how we know God, what good is the Church, why the innocent suffer, how we can be healed, or where we go when we die? Discover the church’s answer to questions that grow out of human life and Christian experience as you study church history and teachings in this in-depth look at what the Church believes. Christian Believer recognizes that “faith seeking understanding” is a part of Christian experience and, through readings and group discussions, aims at connecting believing and living, the head as well as the heart. This course emphasizes the relationship of worship, belief, and daily life and seeks to provide a solid theological education for ministry. The class begins on Saturday, April 26, meeting twice a month. If this course sounds like something you’d be interested in, please contact The Rev. Terry Miller at tmiller@christchurchcranbrook.org or 248.644.5210, ext. 30.
Baptism in 2008
Sunday, May 25, July 6, August 31, November 2 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, November 26, 7 p.m.
Please contact The Rev. Joyce Matthews at 248.644.5210, ext. 15, if you’re interested in participating.
Adult Forum: Imaging the Word
Sundays, April 6 — May 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This seven-part series explores the vast tradition of Christian art, as embodying the Church’s efforts to give image to the Christian story. Led by The Rev. Terry Miller, this series invites participants to engage in “a discipleship of the imagination,” as we pair the written word with visual art to help understand the great drama of salvation more intimately. We will examine mosaics, icons, paintings, film, sculpture and other arts that have been put to use to give image to the Christian faith. Meets in Rooms 201-202.
Souper Wednesday course focuses on the Holy Spirit
Wednesdays, May 14 - 28, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
This class gives due attention to the many ways of the Spirit’s life and activity — salvation and healing, making Christ present in our lives and in the Church, empowering our prayers and worship, inspiration and gifting, transformation of the way we live, redemption of the world, the ultimate coming of God’s kingdom, and the unity of our relationships with each other and God. As we come to recognize the Spirit’s activity in our individual and common lives, participants may be better attuned to the leading of the Spirit into the future of faith and our life in God. Led by The Rev. Terry Miller, Souper Wednesdays meets in Rooms 201-202 and begins with a cup of soup or chili.
May 14 The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
May 21 Communion: The Holy Spirit and the Church, The Holy Spirit in the Church
May 28 Spirit and Prayer: The Holy Spirit and Human Spirit
Guest Speaker at Adult Confirmation Class
Sunday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room
All are invited to attend the last session of the adult confirmation class to hear Sister Sarah Randall speak about the religious life, vocations, etc. Sarah is life-professed at St. Margaret’s Convent (ssmbos.com) and is studying for the priesthood at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, also taking courses at Weston, the Jesuit seminary attached to Boston College. For more information, please contact The Rev. Cory Randall at umpadre@aol.com.
Movie on Bonhoeffer
Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Members and friends of CCC interested in participating in a reading/discussion group on the writings and ministry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer are invited to a special showing of the film Bonhoeffer in the Hospitality Center. A Lutheran pastor and participant in the German Resistance movement against Nazism, Bonhoeffer was a theologian who greatly influenced Christian thought. We will view the 90-minute film, distribute brief excerpts from Bonhoeffer’s writings and set a date for our first discussion meeting for late August/early September. For more information, please contact The Rev. Lloyd Buss at 248.375.0150 or ldbuss@comcast.net.
Bible Study for Women
Mondays at 7 p.m.
World-renown Christian author and speaker, Beth Moore, is coming to CCC … on video with her inspiring and enriching video series, Jesus, the One and Only. This 11-week, in-depth study facilitated by Jessica Neeper looks to the Gospel of Luke, in particular, and other Scripture, to offer participants new insights and understanding of the life of Christ. Each session includes a video presentation, taped on location in Jerusalem, followed by group discussion. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Jesus and to get to know other women in the church. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you. Any questions, please contact Jessica Neeper at 248.506.1177.
Career Transitions
Thursdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
If you are transitioning from one job opportunity to another, you may want to attend the Career Transitions Network. This networking effort is designed to support you through what can be a stressful time. Those who are willing to help by reviewing a resume, offering feedback or advice, or share what you know about an industry are needed as well. Any questions, please contact The Rev. Joyce Matthews at 248.644.5210, ext. 15.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday Night at the Movie
Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
Casino Royale - The CCC movie moguls' offering for May gives us fun, excitement and frivolity with possibly the best James Bond movie yet. A remake of a 1967 satirical, this 21st Bond film is thought by many to be the best. It reboots James Bond to a new timeline and will undoubtedly be the first of more films with this more vulnerable Bond. He will battle our old favorite villain, Le Chiffre, while assisted by fellow treasury agent, the beautiful Vesper Lynd. He also runs into his fellow spy, CIA agent Felix Leiter. Join us in the Hospitality Center for the film and a lively post-movie discussion. Tickets are free and include refreshments! Any questions, call Ron Donoghue at 248.851.6734.
Episcopal Church Women
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Meet with the Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church Cranbrook. Each week offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a tasty lunch, get to know better other women in the church, while learning or experiencing something new through a variety of programs.
May 13: Post Rummage Sale meeting and potluck luncheon. Everyone who worked on the sale in any capacity is urged to attend and contribute your views while socializing. Please bring a salad or simple desert. Please note the meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.; lunch will be served at noon.
May 20: This is our final senior ladies luncheon with communion at 10:45 a.m., social hour at 11:15 a.m., and the church staff as our guests at lunch at noon. Guest speaker, Karen Fenwick, Outdoor Education Teacher at Bloomfield Hills School’s Farm and Nature Center, will deliver a presentation called, “The Egg.”
May 27: No meeting due to Memorial weekend.
June 3: ECW Annual Meeting and installation of new officers, followed by lunch. Committee chairs are reminded to have written reports ready to hand in.
MUSIC CONCERTS
Salon Concert and High Tea
Wednesday, May 14 at 4 p.m.
Come and hear the varied talents of our own CCC Choir Staff Singers as they present vocal selections from theatre, stage and screen.
Wedding Music Extravaganza
Sunday, May 18 at 6 p.m.
Sample all your favorite nuptial music from all sorts of instruments - organ, strings, trumpets, voice, bagpipes, and others. You will hear lovely preludes, stunning vocal solos, grand processionals, exciting recessionals, and much more. If you are planning a wedding ceremony in the near future, or just love the music, this is an event not to miss. Be sure to join us for wedding cake at the gala reception following the concert. No charge.
80th Annual Summer Carillon Series
Sunday, June 8 through Sunday, August 10 at 5 p.m.
Jenny King, artistic director
Delightful one-hour concerts ringing the 50-bell Wallace Memorial Carillon. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the tintinnabulation by local and international performers No charge.
OPPORTUNITUES TO GIVE
Help us Build a Home with Habitat for Humanity
Donations are still being accepted for our June Habitat for Humanity project. We continue to be well under our target of $10,000. Please make checks payable to Christ Church Cranbrook with “Habitat for Humanity” in the memo line and direct them to Mark Mals, Director of Program and Youth Ministries. There are also a few volunteer slots open for the upcoming build June 13-28. Contact Mark at mmals@christchurchcranbrook.org or 248.644.5210, ext. 28, for more information.
The Artworks Committee of Christ Church Cranbrook is receiving donations for the restoration of the East Window - a major focal point for every worship service and ceremony in the main church. The window is divided into 12 medallions showing scenes from the life of Christ. In our continued efforts to preserve the historic beauty of Christ Church Cranbrook, the East Window is the last project in a series of stained glass restorations begun in 1993. Restoration entails removal of the window for complete cleaning, repair and rebuilding. Extensive scaffolding will be erected both inside the church and out to permit removal of the exterior lighting framework, the old, yellowed plastic cover and finally the glass itself.
Please help us preserve this beautiful window for the next 75 to 100 years. Make checks payable to Christ Church Cranbrook (Memo Line: East Window Restoration) and mail them to Christ Church Cranbrook, 407 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304.