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To Be Rescheduled in the Spring
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Unfortunately, due to the unfavorable weather forecast for tomorrow, we have had to cancel the Blessing of the Animals service originally scheduled to be held in the courtyard this weekend.
We are planning to reschedule the service in the spring. Watch for details as they become available!
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A Reception and Book Signing
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You are invited to a join us this coming Thursday, October 19 for refreshments, a reception, and a book signing with author and former Fourth Church Associate Pastor Linda Loving.
Linda's workbook, A New Song to Sing, gives women with breast cancer--whether newly diagnosed or long-time survivors--a guide for gathering in faith-based small groups to make spiritual sense of their breast cancer experiences.
Signed copies of the book will be available at this event cosponsored by the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being, the Fourth Church Pastoral Care Council, and Women at Fourth.
Time:
Thursday, October 19
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Place:
Anderson Hall
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More Than Martin Luther
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A Class on the Protestant Reformation
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The Protestant Reformation was not a single historical event but a movement sparked before Martin Luther and continuing well after him. It also had more than theological implications; it was formed within the contexts of the politics, economics, and culture of the day. Likewise, the Reformation had a profound impact on the wider society.
Join David Nelson as he helps us take a closer look at the persons who had a starring role in the greatest theological movement in Christianity. We'll get to some more of the characters in this story--quirks and all.
October 15: There Was Someone before Martin Luther?
October 22: Brother Martin and Friends
October 29: Martin Luther and John Calvin
Time:
Sundays, October 15-29
11:00 a.m.
Place:
Room 5D
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Pumpkin-Decorating Family Night
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Our first Family Night of the school year is next Friday, October 20: our annual Pumpkin-Decorating Night!
We'll be celebrating autumn throughout the evening with a fall-themed menu, a visit to a "pumpkin patch" (otherwise known as Anderson Hall), and plenty of awesome crafts and pumpkin painting. Halloween costume attire is also welcome!
Time:
Friday, October 20
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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Making Progress toward Our 2018 Goal
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The 2018 Annual Appeal for Fourth Church and Chicago Lights celebrates the ways in which this faith community is committed to actively participating in God's re-creating and reconciling work in this world.
We launched the 2018 Appeal on September 24, and thanks to the generosity of many, we are already 45 percent of the way to our goal! To date we have received $1.6 million in commitments toward our $3.6 million goal for Fourth Church and $335,000 in commitments toward our $700,000 goal for Chicago Lights.
If you have not yet submitted your pledge to "Called to Be a Church Alive," please do so by Commitment Sunday, October 29. Pledges can be submitted online or by using the cards mailed to homes and also available in the pew racks. Together let us shine the light of a church alive!
For more information about the 2018 Annual Appeal, please contact Andrea Miller.
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Volunteering with Selah Freedom
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An Orientation Hosted by Sunlight Project
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Selah Freedom, which works to end sex trafficking, has opened homes for survivors near Chicago. Next Saturday, October 21 Fourth Church's Sunlight Project will host a Selah Freedom Volunteer Connect Meeting. Come learn how to be part of a volunteer team and find out about other opportunities to make a difference in the lives of survivors.
Those interested in learning more are asked to RSVP to help Selah Freedom plan for the event.
Time:
Saturday, October 21
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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A Congregational Meeting: October 22
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Electing a Senior Associate Pastor
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The Session of Fourth Church has called a congregational meeting for next Sunday, October 22.
At that congregational meeting, which will be held in the Sanctuary following the 11:00 a.m. service, the Senior Associate Pastor Nominating Committee will present, for your vote, their recommended candidate for Senior Associate Pastor for Leadership Development and Adult Education.
Please plan to be with us for this important moment in the life of our congregation.
Time:
Sunday, October 22
12:00 noon
Place:
Sanctuary
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Worship This Week
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Our "Always Reforming" sermon series marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation continues this week with a focus on "Total Grace."
8:00 a.m.
Communion
Victoria G. Curtiss,
Associate Pastor
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
New Members at 11:00
Shannon Kershner,
Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Alex Wirth,
Minister for Evangelism
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Concerts at Fourth Church
All concerts are free unless ticket information is noted.
Friday, October 20
Penelope Shumate, soprano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, October 27
John W. W. Sherer, organist
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
A complete concert schedule is available online.
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Volunteer and Donation Needs
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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 Donation Needs
Men's pants
for guests of the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center
Current Volunteer Needs
Individuals to staff the Book Nook during the 12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
Individuals to help with various tasks in the Social Service Center
Teams to assist areas hurt by recent natural disastesrs
(to express interest, contact Vicky Curtiss)
Tutors to work with students of the Chicago Lights Tutoring program one evening a week, October through May, at the church
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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