- John Sherer and Jerry Johnson sharing their experiences from this past summer’s Fourth Church music trip to South Africa when the men of Fourth Church gather for Men’s Breakfast this Saturday, November 10
- A Women at Fourth discussion on friendship, relationships, and community building, led by Nanette Sawyer, on Thursday, November 15
- A Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being workshop on "SoulCollage and Poetry" on Saturday afternoon, November 17
- "Longing for God: Faith Development over a Lifetime," a class with Lucy Forster-Smith on Sunday, November 18
- Opportunity on Sunday, November 18 to hear from trip participants about the South Africa Music Trip and the "History of Oppression" Tour to Washington, D.C.
The calendar, which is easily accessible from the home page of our website, includes opportunity to
register online
for any event for which registration is involved (along with an option to make online payment of any registration fees).
Want to learn more about an event?
Click on the down arrow to the right of the event name in the calendar.
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Sunday, November 11
8:00 a.m. Communion
Lucy Forster-Smith
9:30 a.m. Baptisms and Children in Worship
Shannon J. Kershner
11:00 a.m. Baptisms and Children in Worship
Shannon J. Kershner
4:00 p.m. Jazz Communion
Nanette Sawyer
This Sunday we will mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which on November 11, 1918, brought an end to World War I. We will remember veterans of all wars, holding them in our prayers along with their families and all whose lives have been touched by the ravages of conflict between and within nations. Together we will recommit ourselves to striving for the peace of Christ in God's kingdom come.
We also invite the special participation of children in worship
this Sunday, as we do on the second Sunday of each month. Sunday School students will lead us in worship at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. through the roles of beadle and lay liturgist. A
ll children who otherwise attend Sunday School on the fourth floor (ages three through fifth grade) will instead stay with their parents as they attend worship and will depart for their classrooms before the sermon begins.
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In music and the spoken word we will commemorate—this Friday evening, November 9—the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
This evening we will pause to listen to choral works by Elgar, Bainton, Tavener, and Mealor—presented by the Fourth Church Choral Society—along with poems and letters written by soldiers in the war.
This moving performance will be preceded by a 6:30 p.m. pre-concert lecture by Claudia Boatright on “Remembering the Great War.”
Friday, November 9
Lecture
at 6:30 p.m.
in Borwell Dining Room
Concert
at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
(Freewill donations will be received at the door)
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This Saturday, November 10 Gerald Griffin’
s
painting “Let It Go” (a portion of which is seen above) will be dedicated to the youth of Chicago Lights by Vicky Curtiss in honor of her husband, the Reverend Kent M. Organ, for his work for racial justice and inclusion.
The event will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel and will include remarks by Vicky Curtiss, Kent Organ, and Gerald Griffin and a performance by Chicago Lights Dance Academy students. There will also be light
refreshments
.
Saturday, November 10 at 12:30 p.m.
in Bucahanan Chapel
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The election results are in, and our information channels are full of the resulting analysis. What do we do with that, and where do we go from here?
How, for instance, can we rebuild Americans’ faith in mediating institutions such as political parties, the media, and interest groups?
How might we call for civility
and
make space for strong disagreement?
Join us on Thursday evening, November 29 as we host one of our Michigan Avenue Forums to explore these questions with Robert Boatright. Dr. Boatright will bring his
presentation “The Impact of the 2018 Election: Beachcombing after the Wave” and share insights from his work as professor of political science at Clark University and Director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse.
Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m.
in Anderson Hall
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Sing in the season with us next Saturday, November 17!
At 5:00 p.m. we will gather on the Sanctuary steps to carol prior to the 5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Parade, part of the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
Come spread holiday cheer to the thousands gathered for the Michigan Avenue festivities!
Saturday, November 17
at 5:00 p.m.
on the Sanctuary steps
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In this season of gratitude, we invite you to celebrate Thanksgiving with Fourth Church.
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 20
7:00 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral
(State and Superior)
Cohosted by Chicago Sinai Congregation
Fourth Church Choir singing
Thanksgiving Day Worship
Thursday, November 22
11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Vicky Curtiss and Kent Organ preaching
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
12:15 p.m. in Anderson Hall
Prepaid tickets are required: Purchase
online through Monday, November 19 or, after
Monday, at the reception desk
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On Friday, November 16 we will mark the third anniversary of the dedication of our Andrew Pipe Organ.
Organist Stephen Buzard, Director of Music at St. James Cathedral, will present a recital of works by Leo Sowerby, who was organist at Fourth Church in the early twentieth century.
Friday, November 16
Lecture at 5:30 p.m.
in Room 4G
Concert at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
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We want to pass along a t
hank-you from the Resource Development Committee: Bill Patterson (chair), Christine Albright, Kathi Bates, Gerry Bloomer, Alex Brougham, Cara Crosby, Lynne Driver, Jan Feldman, Tony Gambell, Steve Jurgens, Kelley Lynch, Don Nelson, Ginger Pillman, Brian Satre, Nicole Spirgen, and Allison Youngblood!
Because of the generosity of so many, we are 74 percent of the way—with more than $3.0 million in commitments—to our 2019 Annual Appeal goal of $4.1 million for Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights. Thank you!
For all you do, in so many ways, to make it possible for all of us together to continue to be a light shining brightly in the city, thank you! Today we are particularly grateful to the more than 600 households who have already made their 2019 commitment.
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- 100 ushers for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services (December 24: 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, and 10:00 p.m.; December 25: 11:00 a.m.)
- Volunteers to assist with Thanksgiving Dinner following Thanksgiving Day worship
- Volunteers to help set up and take down our Fair Trade Bazaar, Friday evening, November 30 and Sunday afternoon, December 2
- “Christmas Wishes” gift project volunteers to help do inventory, staff the Coffee Hour table, and wrap gifts
- Volunteers to unload food trucks at the church; must be able to lift 50 pounds
Sign up by contacting
Robert Crouch, Director of Volunteer Ministry
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Beginning next Friday, we will be presenting three organ concerts in eight days, including one on November 23 for those looking for something to do the day after Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
Fourth Church Choral Society
A concert commemorating the end of World War I
A freewill donation will be received at the door
Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Bach Marathon Finale:
Brandenburg Concertos
Friday, November 16 at 12:10 p.m
in the Sanctuary
Thomas Gouwens, Organ
Friday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
The Andrew Pipe Organ Third Anniversary Concert
Featuring the Music of Leo Sowerby
Stephen Buzard, Organ
Friday, November 23 at 12:10 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
Andrew Fredel, organ
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