A Newsletter by and for the people of Christ Church Bronxville

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September 2010 VOL. LXIIIV, No. 1

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Children’s Formation 2

Christian Formation 5

EYC News 6&9 Music at CCB 7 Outreach 4

September Highlights 12

At a Glance

Sunday, September 19th is Homecoming Sunday. After a long hot summer we will all be back together - our Christ Church family reunited. On that Sunday we will return to our normal service schedule and once again enjoy the sounds of our choirs during the major liturgy at 10AM. (Of course, the summer congregational singing has been terrific!) Sunday School and the rest of our programs will also begin that week. And, we will finally get to something long overdue - collecting all the photos we need for a pictorial directory. So, at Homecoming Sunday, before and after church and at the Tailgate Party, we will be taking photos for our All Parish Directory. We know many of you would love to be able to put a name to a face. With parishioners from Yonkers, Tuckahoe, New Rochelle, Eastchester, The Bronx and Bronxville, our community grows and changes at an incredible rate. It’s time to do what we can to knit ourselves closer together. Please make a point of setting aside the time for this important effort. You may also email a digital photo to Amy Capeci (acapeci@ccbny.org) if you would prefer.The EYC and others will be helping to make this a quick and easy process. Look for the tables to get your photo taken and contact Amy Capeci if you would like to help with the photo booth by taking pictures or logging names.In the meantime, take a look through the Spire at the many opportunities for us to get together during the year. Take a risk, try something new - join a class, sing in a choir, attend a Midnight Run, try out one of our small groups. It might just be the commitment that changes your life.Welcome Home!

Welcome Home!

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Children’s Christian Formation

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What Matters to Us

Welcome Breakfast 2010September 19th at 9:30 AM in Taylor HallPlease join us for a welcome breakfast in Taylor Hall. This is your opportunity to reconnect with one another after the summer break, meet our Church School teachers, and confirm that your child’s registration information is correct (or to register your child for the first time). The classroom assignments for each grade will be posted so you can take your child to their Church School room by 9:50 AM in time for their first class.

The goal of Children’s Christian Formation at Christ Church is to help our children learn the Bible more fully, grasp their faith more deeply, and gain a tangible sense of God’s love for them. Much of the curriculum revolves around the art of storytelling and active engagement with the great stories of our faith. Additional crafts and activities will be offered each week, especially for the Godly Play classes, to augment the learning of this material, but at the end of the day it is these stories of God’s relationship with humanity that we want our children to know.

Godly PlayAges Three Through First GradeAt Christ Church we have two Godly Play classes, an older and a younger group. The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using religious language, parable, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence around them and in their lives. Godly Play is Montessori-based and uses high-quality wooden pieces to focus the children’s attention on the wonder of the story and encourage them to internalize their faith through the rhetorical questions that are part of the story-telling. A good place to learn more is www.godlyplay.com.

Godly DialogueGrades Two Through SixBuilding on the philosophy of Godly Play, Godly Dialogue allows children to build an awareness of God’s presence by actively engaging with the stories of our Faith. Each weekly session is focused on dialogue and discussion about the class topics and stories, allowing the children to explore the ways they are relevant in their own lives. Each year has a special focus:2nd grade: The Eucharist (Communion)3rd grade: The Old Testament4th grade: The New Testament5th grade: Church History6th grade: World ReligionsConfirmation classes begin in 7th grade.

Weekly Children’sChristian Formation Schedule9:45 AM Church School teachers are in classrooms.9:50 AM Parents bring their children to classrooms. (Nursery care is available for babies and children too young for Church School.)10:40 AM Presentation Hymn Grades 2 through 6 enter church from the Narthex (rear of the church) and sit with their parents.10:50 AM At Communion Children 3 years old through first grade enter through the door by the pulpit and go to their parents.For more information please contact: Barbara Potgieter Children’s Christian Formation bpotgieter@ccbny.org

Church School Calendar

SeptemberGodly Play (Pre-K-1st Grade)Sept. 19th Creation StorySept. 26th Noah’s ArkSecond GradeSept. 19th Overview of the Eucharist & The Post Communion PrayerSept. 26th Holiday Meals & CelebrationsThird/Fourth GradeSept. 19th Overview of the New TestamentSept. 26th Psalm 23Fifth/Sixth GradeSept. 19th The Confession of SinSept. 26th How the Bible was put together

Nursery Care is always available for babies and children too

young for Church School.

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Hark How the Bells...

Calling all Campanologists!A campanologist is a fancy word for bellringer, and back in the day, they rang the big tower bells used to call people to worship or to announce a special event such as a wedding or funeral. However, the tower presented less than desirable conditions for practice when temperatures rose or fell, and neighbors were not so keen on the noisy rehearsals. A solution was created in 1660, when the Cor brothers of the Wiltshire Foundry (England) cast the first set of practice hand bells. Eventually these were tuned – and the art of English handbell ringing was born!

Since Christ Church Bronxville is without a carillon, we thought it would be fun to start a Bell Band. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to ring, but felt it too hard. Here’s your chance to learn basic ringing techniques, be part of a band without sheet music, and take part in a short-term exercise guaranteed to improve brain function! All that’s needed is the ability to count and to ring one or more bells for several minutes. Our goal is to learn at least one change and perform it some Sunday before worship – and of course, have fun!

Any number may participate – and if you are unable at this time, you may try a later session. Given the bells’ overtones, 25 minutes of rehearsal may well be all that our ears can handle. So in Session 1, practices will be held on Monday evenings at either 6:30-6:55 or 8:05-8:30 p.m., pending the preference of participants. Afterwards, we can change the time as necessary.

Please contact Debbie Cook (202.7548 or debbiecook@optonline.net) with questions or if interested in joining the Bell Band so a rehearsal time and starting date can be chosen. -Debbie Cook

September Birthdays

1: Jerri Andersen, Caroline Yerkes; 2: Mary Elkerton, Caroline Kirby; 3: John Barrett, Ron Cappello; 4: Karen Bevan, Dylan Richardson; 5: Peter Gross, David Morse; 6: Warren Ilchman, Nancy Whitney, Steven Srebnik; 7: Jane Kratovil; 9: Sara Marshall, William Rabsey; 11: Art Nagle; 12: Priscilla Newman, Jeffrey Minich; 13: Natalie Beit; 14: Parker Callaway, Maria Hayes; 15: Emma Donahue, Sarah Reynolds; 17: William Campbell, Katharine George; 18: Cyn-thia Ahmuty; 19: Michelle Ruhm; 21: Frederick Engelhardt, Gabriel Felippe, Mary Thaler, Mark Wood; 22: Caroline Beit, Ann Petersen;23: Nicole Sears, William Turino; 24; Shelby Goodrum, Elizabeth Zambelli; 25: Nora Foley, Salley Heintz, Mona McAlarney; 26: Jason Cushman, Robert Devlin, Jack Marshall; 27: Mary Anderberg, Hershell George, Piper Gilliam; 29: Amelia Buendia, Patricia Mutolo, John Redpath, William Zambelli, Mimi Buendia; 30: Olivia Capello, Helen Wood

Are we missing your birthday?Help us bring our community closer together by letting us include you in our prayers and celebrate you on your birthday.

Please send us your birthday information so we can make sure you are included. You can skip the year and just give us month and date if you are keeping a secret.

To submit birthdays please send them to Amy Capeci at acapeci@ccbny.org or Elisabeth Campbell at ecampbell@ccbny.org.

Thank you!

A new season of ringing has arrived! This year’s music will involve a wide range of repertoire, including varied techniques, playing with the organ and other solo instruments, familiar melodies and new ones, different levels of difficulty, chimes with bells, and more!

Rehearsals are Mondays, 7-8 p.m. in the Undercroft, and will begin on September 13. If interested, but you can’t make the first week, come on the 20th. Reading music is

not a must; being able to count is – and in case you’re wondering, the pieces look just like piano music.

Since the Handbell Choir rings several times during the year, you may participate for a short term (such as Palm Sunday) or for the long haul. Monday nights are busy and fun! For more information about ringing or if you would like to join, please contact Debbie Cook, director (202.7548 or debbiecook@optonline.net) so we are prepared for your arrival.-Debbie Cook

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Outreach CornerHow to Celebrate an

AnniversaryThere are many ways to celebrate your 32nd wedding anniversary. A romantic dinner in a trendy restaurant, a Broadway show, a big bash with your friends and family, or better yet, a vacation in an exotic destination. Well none of the above!I was taken aback when I heard how Kevin and Debbie Cook had planned to celebrate theirs this past July 15th. Here’s a description of the program: an evening in Manhattan, chauffeured, with curbside gourmet dining and street entertainers. It sounded very posh and exciting.However if you read between the lines a different story will appear – the glitzy night was none other than a Midnight Run expedition. In fact the Cooks decided to join a group of fellow Christ Church parishioners on a rattling van to bring food, clothing and fellowship to the less fortunate guys on the streets of New York. The rest of the group included Margaret & Tom Roth, Barbara & Wink McKinnon, and Carol & PG Costa.So we all left and shared pasta salad, sandwiches and lemonade with our homeless friends, listening to their points of view on the latest world events. Kevin and Debbie’s decision made that evening quite inspiring for me. Too many times I tend to lose sight of what really matters, preferring to focus on my self; and I’m thankful for the reminder of what my

priorities should be.

Back home, in CCB’s kitchen, cake and champagne concluded the celebration of an anniversary that Debbie described as “one of the best ever”.

-P.G. Costa

Parish Events

Building CommunityGreetings from Otovalo, Ecuador! Our group finished four nights in the indigenous community, Agato. We spent three full days painting their most important structure, the community house, a place where all citizens of Agato are welcome to congregate, play, sleep, learn, create and otherwise enjoy themselves.When we visited the Otovalo market on Saturday, the largest indigenous market in South America, everybody was excited by the wide array of crafts, clothing and livestock on display. When we returned that evening, after we had donated a considerable amount of support to the local indigenous artisans, one of the elders of Agato killed and roasted the guinea pig. Everybody joined in games or conversation with the local children daily. We tried to teach the children some English, as well as communicate with them in Spanish, which is the second language of the Agato people, the first being their native Kichwa.When all was said and done, the community center was bright yellow with burnt-orange trim. The soccer field was fifteen bags of trash cleaner, and the local kids were all very attached to each of us, as we were to them. On the final day, we celebrated by going on a hike up the neighboring mountains, visiting llamas, and ending the night in a traditional dancing circle with our hosts and acquaintances. -Chris Behrens

Trip to JBFC Orphanage in KisikumaOn July 1st, eight of us journeyed on a trip to the JBFC Orphanage in Kisikuma Tanzania that left us with indescribable and unforgettable memories. Although traveling there was not easy, and the jetlag was even worse, we were immediately greeted by smiling and singing girls that made us forget about the difficulties in getting there. The morning after we arrived was Sunday, which meant that the entire village, along with the JBFC girls, gathered under a tarp (held up by tall sticks) to perform their weekly church service. Even though it was in Swahili, the experience was unimaginable. Their beautiful voices and breathtaking dance moves left us all in awe. For the next 14 days, we loved those girls more than we could have ever dreamed possible. We worked hard to paint a new dormitory that would allow 16 underprivileged girls to come to the orphanage. Although it was not finished during the time that we were there, we know that some new girls (who are in desperate need of a new home and better family life) will get to live there because of what we did. If you couldn’t find us painting the new dorm then you would most likely have seen us playing soccer or volleyball with the girls, or holding and playing with them and making them laugh. In addition, we often had the chance to lead a class (that didn’t have a teacher that day), teaching simple English, the ABC’s and bringing smiles to the JBFC girls and village students.- Taylor Reynolds

Christ Church Bronxville YouthHow we spent our summer...

Women’s Spirituality GroupThe Women’s Spirituality Group meets weekly and will resume on Thursday, September 9th at 9:30 AM in the conference room. We have thoughtful discussions and fellowship and focus on theological books for several weeks. The group welcomes new members. Please join us. For more information please contact Ruth Singleton at 337 -6450.The Circle of Light meets for prayerful conversation and is committed to promoting peace and healing. The group will resume at 10AM on Tuesday, September 21st in the Meditation/ Reading Room. We welcome

your presence with us. For more information contact Hondi Brasco at 771-8870.

Because Inquiring Minds Just Want to Know . . . Are you a newcomer to the Episcopal Church and find yourself wanting to know more? Have you been worshipping at Christ Church for several months (or years) and would like to be baptized, received or confirmed? Are you a “cradle Episcopalian” interested in deepening your knowledge or catching up on how and why things have changed? If you find yourself in any of these categories, or simply identify your self as an “inquirer at large,” this first offering of our Sunday “Short Series” is for you! Mark your calendars now for the following five Sundays: October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, and November 14. We will meet in the Crispell Lounge following the 10 AM Eucharist and explore, together, many of the rich traditions of the Episcopal Church—its understanding of the Bible, its history and spirituality, its mission and worship. Our text for the series will be Your Faith or Your Life: An Introduction to the Episcopal Church, which can be purchased from an online vendor or ordered at our local bookstore. For more information contact The Rev. Amy Lamborn at 914-337-3544 or alamborn@ccbny.org.

Working Mothers’ Fellowship (WMF)The regular monthly meeting of the WMF will resume on Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 pm in the Crispell Lounge (please note location, as our meeting format will change a bit for next year).If you are a working mom with a sense of humor who sometimes feels she’s hanging by a thread, join us for a little wine, cheese and reflection on finding grace in the midst of juggling kids, job, spouse, shopping lists, carpools, parents, pets, and our ever-more-complicated schedules. All are welcome, Christ Church members and non-members alike.

WMF meets on the first Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 PM. For more information, contact The Rev. Amy Lamborn at alamborn@ccbny.org

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Adult Christian Formation Adult Programs This Fall: Divine Dialogues

Are you interested in a mid-week (and mid-morning) informal discus-sion group around a variety of topics/books/ideas that connect in some way with God? Then the Divine Dialogues may be just what you’re looking for. This new CCB group is open to anyone (male/female, younger/older, parent/non-parent). Our goals are to build com-munity, share in Christian fellow-ship, and engage with one another in a spirit of dialogue.

This weekly faith formation of-fering will begin on Wednesday, September 22 from 10-11 AM in the Crispell Lounge. Our first set of divine dialogues will focus on a common text, Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son (avail-able online or by ordering at your local bookstore).

For more information contact The Rev. Amy Lamborn at 914-337-3544 or at alamborn@ccbny.org.

The Circle of Light , an interfaith prayer group dedicated to peacemaking and healing will resume on Tuesday, September 17th in the Library. If you are interested and/or have questions about the group, please contact Hondi Brasco at mmhdb1@aol.com or by phone 771-8870. We welcome your participation!

NEW!!!

New Organ Scholar Accepting Piano Students

Our new Organ Scholar, Vaughn Mauren joins the staff this month. He began his musical studies at age eight as a chorister in the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Albany, NY. Since then, he has accompanied several choir tours of England and Argentina, and has served as Music Director of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, the Episcopal Church at Yale, First Congregational Church of Stockbridge (Massachusetts) and the Episcopal Church of Saint Paul and Saint James, New Haven, Connecticut. In addition to his work in the church, Vaughn is an accomplished and active pianist. He has collaborated in concert with numerous instrumentalists and singers, including most notably Egyptian operatic soprano Gala El-Hadidi, and directed musical theater.

Aside from performance, teaching is one of his main passions. He has taught organ and piano for several years and participated in the Yale College Class of ‘57 Music Initiative, bringing free lessons to inner-city New Haven schools. At Christ Church, he looks forward to accepting new piano students of all ages and skill levels. For questions or inquiries, please contact him directly at vmauren@ccbny.org.

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EYCEpiscopal Youth CommunityFor All Current High School StudentsRegular Meetings: Monday Nights 7:30-8:30PM in Taylor HallPlease contact Director of Youth Ministry Krista Dias (kdias@ccbny.org) for more information.

The Truth of Christianity is not accessible to us without practice. At Christ Church, high school students have the privilege of joining the EYC, the Episcopal Youth Community. The purpose of the EYC is to engage in the practice of Christianity through a fellowship of love, through reflection on Spirit and Truth, and through action in

service to our neighbors, both in our community and the world. The EYC takes very seriously the Christian formation of its members. One powerful way we practice this is by traveling together in pilgrimage and in service. Twice a year the group spends time together in active Christian mission: for a week of prayer at the Taizé monastery and a building project either domestically or abroad.

Upcoming Events – Save the Date!September 13th – First Monday Night MeetingSeptember 24th - Midnight Run, 7:45PMThe teens will meet in the church kitchen to prepare food, clothing and toiletries, then deliver the items to Manhattan’s homeless population. October 4th, 6:30PM - Dinner With Brother John from the Taizé Monastery and Taizé Evensong at 7:30PMThe entire church community is invited to a special dinner with Brother John, a monk at the Taizé monastery who will be visiting the United States. After dinner we will participate in a Taizé evensong service. It will be a wonderful time for the teens to remember Taizé, and for parents to experience something of what Taizé is all about. February 18th - 27th - Pilgrimage to the Taizé MonasteryRegistration and non-refundable $500 deposit due November 1st

Krista Dias Heads to The General Theological SeminaryAs many of you know, Director of Youth Ministry Krista Dias has been in the process of becoming an Episcopal Priest for the last couple of years. After several interviews, psychological evaluations and written reflections, Bishop Sisk made Krista a postulant in May. That means she will be sponsored for ordination in the Diocese of New York and has permission to attend seminary. This fall Krista will begin her three year Master of Divinity program at The General Theological Seminary in Manhattan. She is excited to begin seminary and is very happy that General’s close proximity will allow her to continue working with the youth group. Please know that she will not be around as much on Sundays. She will be busy experiencing services at other churches. Krista will, however, always have her blackberry handy and should be easy to contact if you need to chat.

Choir RegistrationWe’re making a final push before the year begins to boost registration and number of choristers in our choirs. The hopes and expectations for all Christ Church choristers are realized within the structure of five separate choirs. These five choirs function independently toward a common goal: community and service. With the new organ complete, the stage is now set for choirs at Christ Church to grow and flourish into an extraordinary expression of our Christianity.Register online at http://www.ccbny.org/?page_id=364 or contact Christopher Wells (cwells@ccbny.org or 914-337-3544 x116)

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New Choir RehearsalSchedule for 2010-2011

Music

Primary Choir Pre-K, K, and 1st Grade Sundays, 11:15-11:45AMSing n’ Ring 2nd and 3rd Grade Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30PMTreble Choir 4th – 7th Grade Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30PMSchola Cantorum Teens Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30PMChrist Church Choir Adults Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00PM

Support our neighboring

parishesSaturday, September 25Christ Church Riverdale,

Organ Dedication8:00PM

Christ Church Bronxville will host a four-day midwinter conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians in January. Many attendees have already registered and come from as far away as Tennessee and Idaho. The list of presenters is impressive: The Right Reverend David Stancliffe (Bishop of Salisbury), Dr. John Harper (Bangor University and former RSCM president), Dr. Allan Doig (Bangor University, expert in church art and architecture), and along with many others – our very own Fr. Cody Unterseher.The title of the conference, “American Sarum”, will coincide with the publication of Fr. Unterseher’s book of the same title (The Liturgy of Christ Church, Bronxville, New York, Within the History of Anglican Worship).

Clergy and Musicians will gather at Christ Church to explore our English roots and dare to redefine Anglican Worship. So what is the role of the parish at this conference? On Sunday January 16, 2011 come to church and pray and sing your best at 10AM! That’s it!Of course there will be much more that you might want to attend: a Choral Concert by The Trinity Choir (Trinity Church, Wall Street), Evensong in the presence of multiple bishops, and lectures on everything and anything Sarum.More information to come. Anyone interested right now should visit http://www.AmericanSarum.info

Looking ahead: Anglican Musicians in Bronxville this January

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Special October Events

Blessing of the AnimalsThe Blessing of the Animals-October 4thAttention all creatures great and small (including dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles, birds, snakes, llamas and giraffes)! You are cordially invited to join us on Sunday October 3rd for the 5:00 P.M. service as we observe a beloved Christ Church tradition, the Feast of St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals. We will join together with our faithful companions for a lively service of blessing and thanksgiving in the church. A reception follows with treats for both people and pets. Join us for this boisterous celebration of God’s creation.

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EYC - cont’dEYC Kick-Off WeekendA Special Event for Teens and Parents Lead by Special Guest Andy Braner, founder of Camp Kivu in Durango, COPlease RSVP to Krista Dias by September 5th at kdias@ccbny.org

Saturday September 11th, 4-9 PMKick-Off Retreat for teens at the home of Mary and Christopher Behrens

Sunday September 12th, 6 PM Wine and Cheese Party for EYC parents at the home of Mary and Christopher Behrens

This year, the Episcopal Youth Community will begin with a very special kick-off retreat for teens lead by special guest youth minister Andy Braner on September 11th and 12th. There will also be a wine and cheese party for parents to meet and hear Mr. Braner speak about the issues our teens are facing today. Andy Braner is the founder of Camp Kivu in Durango, Colorado.

Camp Kivu is a place for teens to spend the summer deepening their faith through activities such as rock climbing, biking, swimming and fellowship. They also lead mission trips for teens both domestically and abroad.

Mr. Braner will work with our teens Saturday September 11th from 4-9PM at the home of Mary and Chris Behrens. Together, they will work on building Christian community and reflect on the role faith plays in their lives. Of course there will also be plenty of time for swimming, food and catching up with friends.

On Sunday the 12th of September at 6PM, parents of teens in the EYC are invited to the Behrens home for a wine and cheese reception. At the reception, Mr. Braner will talk with parents about raising faithful teens and current trends in adolescent behavior. We’ll also take some time to share a bit about the upcoming EYC year.

It is a great honor for us to have Mr. Braner work with our EYC teens and parents. He has devoted his life to youth ministry and we feel confident that we will all learn something quite valuable from him. Special thanks to the Kraemer and Behrens families for organizing this wonderful experience for the EYC at Christ Church Bronxville! If your family is able to participate in the Kick-Off retreat and/or the wine and cheese party, please RSVP to me no later than Sunday September 5th.

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Special October Events

Taizé comes to Bronxville! Monday, October 4thA Dinner with Brother John from the Monastery at Taizé, 6:30PM in Taylor HallTaizé Evensong led by Brother John, 7:30PM in the Church

ABOUT TAIZÉA “parable of community”Today, the Taizé Community is made up of over a hundred brothers, Catholics and from various Protestant backgrounds, coming from around thirty nations. By its very existence, the community is a “parable of community” that wants its life to be a sign of reconciliation between divided Christians and between separated peoples.

The brothers of the community live solely by their work. They do not accept donations. In the same way, they do not accept personal inheritances for themselves; the community gives them to the very poor.

Certain brothers live in some of the disadvantaged places in the world, to be witnesses of peace there, alongside people who are suffering. These small groups of brothers, in Asia, Africa and South America, share the living conditions of the people around them. They strive to be a presence of love among the very poor, street children, prisoners, the dying, and those who are wounded by broken relationships, or who have been abandoned.

Over the years, young adults have been coming to Taizé in ever greater numbers; they come from every continent to take part in weekly meetings. Sisters of Saint Andrew, an international Catholic community founded seven centuries ago, Polish Ursuline Sisters and Sisters of St Vincent de Paul take on some of the tasks involved in welcoming the young people.

Church leaders also come to Taizé. The community has thus welcomed Pope John Paul II, four Archbishops of Canterbury, Orthodox metropolitans, the fourteen Lutheran bishops of Sweden, and countless pastors from all over the world.

From 1962 on, brothers and young people sent by Taizé went back and forth continually to the countries of Eastern Europe, with great discretion, to visit those who were confined within their frontiers.

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Other Organizations at Christ ChurchTaizé comes to Bronxville! Monday, October 4thA Dinner with Brother John from the Monastery at Taizé, 6:30PM in Taylor HallTaizé Evensong led by Brother John, 7:30PM in the Church

Young at Arts empowers young people to reach their full potential, onstage and off, through outstanding arts instruction and the creation of exceptional musical and theatrical art.Young at Arts is Christ Church’s afterschool performing arts program for children from pre-school through twelfth grade. Through a comprehensive education in drama, dance and music, children from different backgrounds share a love for the performing arts while developing the values of discipline, excellence, integrity and community. Young at Arts serves an area encompassing The Bronx and Southern Westchester County where over 50 percent of the children live below the poverty line and where arts education is virtually absent in schools.Check out this year’s fantastic programs at: www.youngatartsny.org

THe eliza corWin FrosT scHool— FOUNDED IN 1973 —

Every morning and every afternoon the classrooms within Christ Church are filled with excited, engaged and happy children enjoying their learning experience at the Eliza Frst School. This wonderful school, with a detailed and forward thinking curriculum and warm, caring teachers, has shared our hallways since 1973.Inspired by the Italian educational approach Reggio Emilia, the Frost teachers create classroom environments and curricula based on ideas and themes meaningful to the children. Through purposeful play, discovery and exploration of these topics, children develop a lifelong love of learning and gain the skills necessary for kindergarten. There is still class space available in the:Afternoon programs for 2’s, 3’s and 4’s.Morning 4 or 5 day program for 3’s.Together Time Class (Mommy & Me) on Mondays from 9:00-11:00.Details about these programs and the school itself can be found at:www.elizafrostschool.org

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Highlights Save the Date!

Monday, Sept. 6th Labor Day Church Office Closed

Thursday, Sept. 9th 9:30 AM Women’s Spirituality (First of season)

Sunday, Sept. 19th Homecoming Sunday Regular Church Services Begins 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 AM Church School Breakfast and Registration 9:50 AM Church School 10:00 AM Family Choral Eucharist 5:00 PM Informal Eucharist 5:30 PM Kick Off Tailgate Party (at the home of The Nagles)

Monday, Sept. 20th 7:30 PM Confirmation Class Begins 7:30 PM EYC Begins

Friday, Sept. 24th 7:45 PM Midnight Run

Sunday, Oct. 3rd 5:00 PM Blessing of the Animals