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Looking for ways to connect with the Fourth Church community and one another? On the church calendar you will find many opportunities to do so online (or, where noted, in person). Included among them are—
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Sacred Pause meditation on Saturday and Tuesday mornings
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Men’s Bible Study on Tuesday mornings
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Knitting and Crocheting on Tuesday afternoon, August 23
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Horizons Bible Study for women, offered at both noon and in the evening, on Wednesday, August 24, with a summer focus on practicing spiritual disciplines
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Encore 2022, an in-person evening of cabaret and a reception to benefit the Center for Life and Learning on Saturday, August 27 (tickets required)
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First Tuesday Book Club discussing Father Abraham’s Many Children by Tyler Mayfield on Tuesday, September 6
For information about whom to contact for an event’s Zoom details or the link to register for an event, simply click on the down “arrow” to the right of the event name in the calendar (which is easily accessible from the “Calendar” button in the upper left corner of our website).
For highlights about additional opportunities, keep reading!
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Sunday, August 21
This weekend we look forward to worshiping with Shannon Kershner, on her first Sunday back from sabbatical!
10:00 a.m. worship in person and online
Shannon J. Kershner preaching
The worship bulletin is available to download and print
In person and streamed from the Sanctuary on our YouTube channel: www.bit.ly/fpcvideos
Audio available by phone (toll free) by calling 888.916.9166
4:00 p.m. Jazz at Four worship in person
with Communion
in Buchanan Chapel
Shannon J. Kershner preaching
The worship bulletin is available to download and print
Jazz at Four Outdoors on September 4
Mark your calendar and plan to join us outdoors on Labor Day weekend, when we will gather for worship in the Michigan Avenue courtyard on Sunday afternoon, September 4. Come join us that day at 4:00 p.m. for Jazz at Four with Communion.
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Each Friday afternoon through the end of October the Farmstand at the Chicago Lights Urban Farm is selling a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Your purchasing fresh produce at the Farmstand directly supports Chicago Lights job-training programs, as students and young adults gain job skills through urban farming, skills that set them up for success as they pursue fulfilling careers.
Fridays
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
at the Chicago Lights Urban Farm
444 W. Chicago Ave.
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Two Fourth Church committees are recruiting new committee members to join them in their work this fall.
The Property Committee is looking for individuals with experience in architecture, property management, HVAC, or security. In addition to participating in monthly meetings, these committee members also engage in subcommittee work throughout the month, which can include meeting with staff members and vendors, preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and making recommendations.
To express interest in becoming a part of the Property Committee, please contact Andrea Denney.
The Adult Education Committee is looking for individuals who are interested in, among other things, reviewing course proposals; working with course developers and leaders to shape the direction and scope of courses; and hosting classes on Sunday mornings and book discussions on the first Tuesday of the month.
To express interest in becoming a part of the Adult Education Committee, please contact Lucy Forster-Smith.
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The Nominating Committee is also in need of recommendations for candidates for positions opening in 2023 for Elder, Deacon, Trustee, and Nominating Committee as well as the Chicago Lights Board.
Please take a moment to think of Fourth Church members who have demonstrated gifts for leadership and a commitment to the life and ministry of this congregation.
Then add their names—self-nominations are welcome!—to the Leadership Candidate Form online at www.bit.ly/nominating2023
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TwentiesThirties
The TwentiesThirties group for young adults has two fellowship gatherings on its calendar:
A picnic in the park this coming Thursday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m. and brunch at Aster Hall (900 N. Michigan) following the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 28.
For details, contact Katie Patterson.
Cornerstones
Cornerstones, a group for those fifty and over, will meet for fellowship and a program by John Sherer and Nanette Sawyer on the recent Fourth Church choir tour to the Middle East.
Register (required) for this 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 9 program at www.bit.ly/cornerstones922
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Eighth-grade Confirmation begins with a fall retreat at the church September 23–24 and will meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. starting October 2.
If your eighth-grader is interested in participating in Confirmation, please register at www.bit.ly/confirmation2223 by Sunday, September 18.
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Women at Fourth is continuing to collect school supplies for Chicago Lights Tutoring through Sunday, August 28.
Monetary gifts for purchasing supplies can be made at www.fourthchurch org/give-online (select “Congregational Life” and then note “School Supplies” in the comment box).
Needed supplies can also be purchased online and shipped to the church using the wish list www.bit.ly/fpcschoolsupplies22
For more information, contact Simon Crow.
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The Chicago Lights Social Service Center is in need of men’s casual clothing, particularly pants, jeans, belts, and short sleeve shirts.
Items can be dropped off at the church reception desk seven days a week between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or shipped to the Chicago Lights Social Service Center, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611.2014.
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Our Music by the Fountain series for 2022 concludes with a concert by annual favorite jazz singer Libby York next Friday, August 26.
We hope you will join us outside for some summertime music on Friday at 12:10 p.m. in the Michigan Avenue courtyard.
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“ Rhythm and Word”—Fourth Church’s midweek pause for music, scripture, and prayer—is on a late summer break, but watch for its return in September. The video series will resume for four weeks on Wednesday evening, September 7 on our YouTube channel: www.bit.ly/fpcvideos
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Deaths
We give thanks to God for the gift of life eternal.
Arnold L. Shafer
Died Saturday, July 25, 2020
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If you would like to join in praying for others—members of Fourth Church and those in need—we invite you to gather with us for Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom or at 10:00 a.m. in person. For Zoom details, email Nancy Benson-Nicol.
If you would like to talk to a pastor, please call the church (312.787.4570) and your request will be forwarded to someone on the pastoral staff.
If you would like to alert pastoral staff to emerging pastoral care needs, please email caringministries@fourthchurch.org; however if the situation is an emergency or requires immediate attention, please call the church at 312.787.4570 to be connected to the Minister on Call.
For one-to-one spiritual and emotional support through life challenges, we encourage you to consider being paired with a Stephen Minister. To learn more about this resource, contact Nancy Benson-Nicol, Associate Pastor for Caring Ministries and Spiritual Formation, or leave a confidential message for a Stephen Minister at 312.573.3365.
To set up a time to talk or for more information about how the staff of the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being can be a resource for you, call the Center at 312.787.2729, ext. 2260.
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