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Deadline Is Monday, July 31
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If you're child is keen to accompany us on a journey back in time to ancient Rome, don't miss the July 31 registration deadline for VBS 2017!
This year's Vacation Bible School will have us exploring the early church with the Apostle Paul, learning about our call to be disciples, making crafts, playing games in the courtyard, singing lively songs, and taking part in all sorts of other VBS fun.
Preschoolers through fifth graders are invited to join us for this action-packed experience Monday through Friday, August 7-11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Just be sure to sign up here by this coming Monday!
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Celebrating Six Weeks of Summer Learning
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For the past five weeks, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., more than 100 students have engaged in academic classes and art instruction on the fifth floor of the Gratz Center. This coming week will mark the conclusion of their immersion in our six-week Chicago Lights Summer Day program.
In celebration of all they have learned and done, the students will present a fun-filled performance
this Thursday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel.
All are invited to attend this free showcase of music, dance, singing, and more. It's a great way to show your support for these youth while enjoying their creative expressions!
Time:
Thursday, August 3
1:30 p.m.
Place:
Buchanan Chapel
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Youth Conference in North Carolina
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This weekend seven of our youth and three adult leaders are heading to the mountains of western North Carolina to take part in a weeklong national youth conference held at Montreat, a Presbyterian Church (USA) conference center.
In the days ahead, please keep in your prayers these travelers and all the youth and leaders who will be gathered with them.
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Addressing Issues of Sex Trafficking
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Fourth Church's Sunlight Project is hosting a Selah Freedom Training session on Saturday morning, August 5.
Selah Freedom works to end sex trafficking and has opened homes for survivors near Chicago. This August 5 training opportunity offers a deeper understanding of the issue of commercial sexual exploitation of children and the population Selah Freedom serves.
CEU credit is available for this workshop.
Time:
Saturday, August 5
9:00 a.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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Worship This Week
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8:00 a.m.
Communion
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Abbi Heimach-Snipes,
Pastoral Resident
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Passages
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Marriage
We give thanks to God for the gift of life together.
Suzanna Joan Schmelter and Zachary Joseph Rygwelski
July 22, 2017
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Concerts at Fourth Church
All concerts are free unless ticket information is noted.
Bring your lunch and join us for free outdoor concerts on upcoming summer Fridays!
Friday, August 4, 2017
Cabaret duo Tom Michael and Beckie Menzie
12:10 p.m. in the
Michigan Avenue courtyard
Friday, August 11, 2017
Laura Freeman
12:10 p.m. in the
Michigan Avenue courtyard
Friday, August 18, 2017
Claudia Hommel
12:10 p.m. in the
Michigan Avenue courtyard
Friday, August 25, 2017
Elaine Dame
12:10 p.m. in the
Michigan Avenue courtyard
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 just some of the details!
Current Volunteer Needs
Cookout volunteers to assist with the Chicago Lights Urban Farm Community Cookout (444 W. Chicago) on Saturday, August 12; shifts begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue through 3:00 p.m.
Urban Farm volunteers on Saturdays during open volunteer hours, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Farm (444 W. Chicago)
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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