Gary Hall Christ Church Cranbrook If you live in Michigan, you will agree that we are enjoying a long and beautiful spring this year. When I lived in Chicago, we used to say that there was no spring there—just an extended battle between winter and summer that summer eventually wins. These past few weeks around [...]
Check Presentation to Glazer Elementary School
April 4, 2012 By
On March 30, 2012, the Rev. Beth Taylor, Associate Priest for Outreach and Youth presented Glazer Elementary School Principal Eddie Thomas and New Paradigm Community Outreach Coordinator, Brooke Franklin, with a check for over $32,000 to help fund a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lab. Also at the presentation were Cathy Denious and Robin [...]
Report on 2012 Vestry Retreat
March 16, 2012 By
The following is Senior Warden Emery King’s report on the Vestry Retreat which took place March 2nd and 3rd. Emery delivered his report to the congregation at last weekend’s services. Good morning, I am pleased to report to you on the Vestry retreat which took place Friday evening and for the better part of [...]
Camp Compassion 2012 for Youth and Young Adults
March 7, 2012 By
Camp Compassion July 15-22, 2012 “Changing the World One Week at a Time” Camp Compassion is the Annual Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Mission Trip. It is open to Youth and Young Adults starting with incoming High School Freshmen. During this week long mission, partcipants get to experience being the hands and feet of Jesus in [...]
Calling Volunteers for Outreach Opportunities at Glazer Elementary School in Detroit (near Focus: HOPE)
March 7, 2012 By
WHAT: We will be helping 2nd and 3rd grade children to check books out of their library, and to practice their reading comprehension and “out loud” reading skills. WHEN: Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30am. Volunteers can carpool, which will mean leaving Bloomfield Hills on Wednesdays at 10:00am and returning at noon. WHO: A group of [...]
First Solemn Communion
February 29, 2012 By
All are welcome to receive communion at any time. We do have a class that helps give children an understanding of this sacred practice that Jesus asked us to do in his remembrance. The preparatory classes are scheduled for March 18, March 25, April 15 and April 29 from 11:30 – 12:15 in rooms 201-202. [...]
Shiloah Meditation and Book Discussion Group begins a new book
February 27, 2012 By
“LEARN AND OBEY THE RULES VERY WELL, SO YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO BREAK THEM PROPERLY”– (THE DALAI LAMA) Shiloah is a small meditation and discussion group that meets Tuesday nights in the library at 7:30 PM. On March 13 we will begin reading “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life”. The thesis [...]
News from Children’s Ministries
February 16, 2012 By
Great job on the Bake Sale to benefit Glazer Elementary School! Thank you to everyone who baked, brought, or helped sell baked goods at Coffee Hour Sunday, February 12! Through your efforts we were able to railse over $800 to help the children at Glazer Elementary School buy classroom supplies! Good Job! Sunday school Family [...]
Women’s Spirituality and Bible Study
January 6, 2012 By
Women’s Spirituality and Bible Study Women of all ages, interests, backgrounds, and experiences are invited to be a part of a new Women’s Spirituality and Bible Study on Fridays beginning Friday, January 13. No prior Bible study experience needed. We’ll gather for a brown bag lunch at 11:30 am, and then continue with a some [...]
Reverend Joyce Matthews Named Associate Rector
December 19, 2011 By
I’m pleased to announce that, after consulting with the wardens, I have promoted The Reverend Joyce Matthews to the position of Associate Rector, beginning January 1, 2012. This new title reflects my own (and our shared) deep gratitude for Joyce’s extraordinary pastoral ministry and for the way in which she has increasingly taken leadership responsibility [...]
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