An Amazing August @ the Gazebo (and online each Sunday, as well!)

August 2 - Rev. Sean Miller preaches with mandolinist Don Stiernberg on music. Sean joins our staff as a minister on September 1 after ministries in Illinois, Maryland, and Connecticut. Get more info on Don Stiernberg by clicking HERE. TD leads liturgy.

August 9 - Dr. Matt Dewar - our Wellness Director Matt who begins work with Middle and High School students and their families Sept. 1 - will offer the message with super singer / songwriter Terry Moran providing original tunes. TD leads liturgy.

August 16 - Dr. Thomas Dickelman preaches with Ally Ahern and Ken Hall offering music . Ally grew up in Lake Bluff and is back in town for a bit - she is both finishing her degree at the Berklee College of Music and developing her music career on the west coast. Ally - it is great to have you back! TD leads liturgy.

August 23 - Joint Celebration Service @ the Gazebo with the 1st Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest - Rev. Clint Roberts (pictured) & Dr. Thomas Dickelman will each preach for 10 minutes on the same passage - just like our service with Church of the Holy Spirit - with very special music by Soul Message Band. TD leads liturgy.

August 30 - The Rev. Veronica Johnson of the Hyde Park Union Church and McCormick Seminary will be back for her annual visit to the Community Church pulpit (at the Gazebo) with our good friend Derek Stout. This Gazebo service - like all our services - will begin at 10:00 am and will also be available on tape at our website at 10:00 am, as well. Please join us, and bring some friends. TD leads liturgy.

Don't forget our Food DRIVE serving our hungry friends in Waukegan continues - the truck is open each day from 8 to 5; if you have questions please reply email to this newsletter.

Are there ways we may be of service to you or your family? Call 847 234 8191 or go to our website HERE

Last But Not Least - Welcome, Sean!!!

When I talked to Sean about joining our church staff, I think I forgot to mention that he'd have to do things like preach to an empty park on a Thursday afternoon...of course, he does have a very attentive, painted fiberglass dog at his side! Actually, this is part of creating the Sunday service we send out each week on YouTube via email - we need to videotape the service by Thursday so we can get it all together and sent to you first thing Sunday morning....glad to have you on board, Sean!