Celebrating the Journey
Joys & Concerns Edition
December, 2021
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In-Person Services & Livestreaming
Sundays, 10:00 am.
Live-streamed services can be seen
on YouTube and Facebook
We are following the Illinois statewide
indoor mask mandate.
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Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 19, 10:00 am
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This Sunday, December 19th, is our Christmas Cantata. Lots of beautiful music from our Senior Choir. If you can't join us live, be sure to join us on Facebook.
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We will NOT be conducting a Christmas Eve Service this year.
We will celebrate Christmas at our Sunday, December 26th Service.
Join us at 10:00 am, in person and
livestreamed to Facebook and from our Website.
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Christmas Fund
Veterans of the Cross
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Just a reminder we will be collecting the Christmas Fund Offering at our Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 19. |
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IL Conference-UCC Campaign
for Medical Debt Relief - $10M in 10 weeks
We are happy to report that our congregation donated $910 for medical debt relief
PLUS a $1,000 donation contributed by the Church as approved by the Council.
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October 5th Sunday Offerings |
Our total contribution in October for the UCC Hurricane and Disaster Relief came to $515 in generous donations. |
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A Thank You
from the Chicago Region Trees Initiative
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Just wanted to take some time out this Gratitude Tuesday to thank you, the Congregational Church of Algonquin for your generous support of our work this year! |
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Together we were able to plant 20 trees at Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills this past fall, giving this under-resourced campus access to much-needed shade. The trees will also help support academic outcomes - they have proven to reduce behavioral issues and symptoms of ADHD while increasing test scores!
Thank you for your partnership and Happy Holidays!
LeeAnn Kruszynski, Manager, Corporate Sustainability Partnerships
Chicago Region Trees Initiative (The Morton Arboretum)
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Remember our Shut-Ins
and those in need of prayer.
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Click on the picture to request prayer! |
Those who have been hospitalized or in rehab in recent weeks: Sally Cope,
Dede Gray*, Mandy Jolitz*, Gary Ryg and Michelle Tarosas*
*Currently Recovering at Home
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Shirley Basler
Dorothy Bogaard
Fred & Nancy Ekstrom
Dede & Gary Gray
Joyce Horn
Betty Imhoff
Claudette Treadwell
Mary Westerbeck
Rita Whitney
Valoyce Williams.
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Please remember our shut-ins with a card
for an updated list. You can also request
a birthday or anniversary list!
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A current directory can be provided to you on request.
Copies are available in the Church Office
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Remember Our Military!
Nikolai Church
Cody Colbert
Cole Guenther
John (Jay) Hogrewe
Jake Korbecki
Ben Sprouse
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Do you know persons currently serving in the military?
Please let the Church Office know,
so we can keep them on our prayer list!
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Here are some things you will find in Fellowship Hall |
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- 2022 Calendars (lots of styles)
- Environmental Justice Information
- Missions Opportunities
- Donations Lists for Veterans Hope and and other homeless organizations
- Handouts for all kinds of social justice issues
- Books - quite an assortment of books you can pick up and take with you. Keep them if you want!
- Take and Make Puzzles (fun for the whole group!)
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Financial Report
November 30, 2021
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Operating Income
- MTD $2,,907.29
- YTD $235,564.31
Operating Expenses
- MTD $30,868.36
- YTD $238,431.97
Net
- MTD ($6,961.07)
- YTD (2,867.66)
Mortgage Balance $111,434.76
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Consider adding a small amount to your next regular donation for the Food Pantry. While they have an abundance of products, financial contributions go a long way to helping out! January 2nd our next Food Pantry Offering!
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Memorials can be submitted at any time. If' you've made a memorial donation in the past couple of months, and haven't seen it noted, please let the office know. |
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In Memory of Rob / Bob Woertendyke
from Steve & Pam Strack
In Memory of Susan Wordzala
Ken and Pat Thime
In Memory of Rosemary and Bill Soto
from Cecelia & Ray Kratz
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Church Office Hours
Mon - Tues -Thurs - Friday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesdays 1pm to 7pm
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The Church Office will be closed
on Christmas Eve
and on New Year's Eve
for the Holiday
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No matter who you are,
or where you are on life's journey,
YOU are welcome here!
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The Congregational Church of Algonquin
109 Washington Street
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-5308
algonquinucc@gmail.com
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