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Congratulations to Our Graduates!
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This Sunday we will recognize and congratulate members of Fourth Church and Chicago Lights Tutoring students who are 2018 graduates.
Please join us in keeping them in prayer and wishing them Godspeed in the next chapter of their life's journey.
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Learning and Serving in Urban Mission
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Please join us in welcoming the youth of Providence Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina; St. Philip Presbyterian Church of Hurst, Texas; and Mifflin Presbyterian Church of Gahanna, Ohio, who will be joining us on Sunday afternoon for a week of our Urban Youth Mission (UYM) program.
The youth will be staying overnight at the church and spending their days engage in both learning and hands-on outreach experiences at the church and in the city.
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Expressing Support of the LGBTQ Community
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You are invited to join a Fourth Church contingent in expressing our support of the LGBTQ community on Sunday, June 24, when we walk
in the Chicago Pride Parade with fellow partners in the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches.
For details about where to meet the Fourth Church group that day, contact
Nanette Sawyer.
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We Have Openings in the Day School!
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Know anyone looking to enroll their child in preschool this fall?
We still have a few openings left in our 2018-2019 Day School classes, where children learn and grow--the fun never ends!
For details or to register, contact
Kathy Hager, Director of the Day School.
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| Join Us for a Community Cookout |
Lunch at the Urban Farm on June 16
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You're invited to a community cookout at the Chicago Lights Urban Farm next Saturday, when we fire up the grill and serve lunch--including fresh ingredients harvested from the Farm--at our annual June cookout!
While you're there, take a tour of the Farm, listen to live music, and stop by our Farmstand. We'll have a variety of greens, herbs, and other fresh veggies available for purchase.
This year the cookout has a superhero theme. Remember to bring your favorite superhero garb! The Community Cookout is free and open to the public. All are welcome!
Time:
Saturday, June 16
12:00 p.m.
Place:
Chicago Lights Urban Farm
(444 W. Chicago)
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Worship This Week
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Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 17, 2018
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Matt Helms,
Associate Pastor
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
New Members at 11:00
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Service with Communion
Nanette Sawyer,
Associate Pastor
Worship bulletins
for this coming Sunday are available online Friday afternoon at
www.fourthchurch.org/worship/this-week.html
"News and Opportunities"
is the weekly printed newsletter distributed with the Sunday bulletin and is available online Friday afternoon at
www.fourthchurch.org/news/2018/061718no.pdf
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Passages
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Music and Concerts at Fourth Church
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All concerts are free unless otherwise noted.
Friday, June 15
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Thomas E. Gouwens, organist
Friday, June 22
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Therese Pircon, soprano
Friday, June 29
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
John W. W. Sherer, organist
A complete concert schedule is available online.
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Volunteer at Fourth Church
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There are several ways to get involved in the mission and ministry of Fourth Church. See below for details!
Current Volunteer Needs
Ushers for the 8:00 a.m. usher team
Ushers for memorial services and special events at the church
Jazz at Four greeters for the 4:00 p.m. worship service
Chicago Lights Summer Day volunteers, weekdays between June 25 and August 2
Good Neighbors Street Outreach volunteers to go out into the community with snack items and hygiene kits and to meet individuals residing on the streets
Shower Ministry greeters
(men) for rotating Tuesday schedule (1:15-4:00 p.m.)
School Supply Drive Volunteers (contact
Anne Ellis for more information)
Current Donation Needs
Adult-sized socks, men's and women's,
for guests of the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center
Unless otherwise noted, to sign up for volunteer opportunities or to learn more about them--as well as additional volunteer opportunities--stop by Coffee Hour on Sunday morning or email Robert Crouch, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
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