Celebrating the Journey
August 2022
click on the image for the church calendar
In-Person Services & Livestreaming
Sundays, 10:00 am.
To view services, click on the church

Live-streamed services can be seen
on YouTube and Facebook
Masks are now optional throughout the church building
WWW.Algonquinucc.org
Sign-up Sheets
are found in the Narthex
and in Fellowship Hall!
"A Potluck to Remember"
Celebrating the lives of
Sally, Whitey, & Con

Sunday, August 14, 2022
after worship
Let's spend some time together in honor of Sally, Whitey and Con ... to eat, smile, laugh and remember.
Movies with Meaning
Sorry, there will be no movie in August.
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, August 13,
9:00 am
Ministry of Christian Education
Join us on Sunday, September 11 as we begin our fall schedule: Shepherd U, Teen Faith in Action, the return of the Choir and....
... a Pot Luck Luncheon! Look for the sign up sheets in Fellowship Hall
Teen Faith in Action
Service Project
To raise money for the A-LITH Interfaith Food Pantry

The teens are asking for your odd socks and old tee shirts. A donation box is in the Coatroom for these items. From these items, the teens will create pet toys, to be sold.

Half of the proceeds from these sales will go to the A-LITH Food Pantry, and the other half will go toward the purchase of pet food, to be distributed at the same food pantry. This will be an on-going project.
Ministry of Missions
for info on CAIM click on image

July 31 is our
5th Sunday Offering!
The Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM) is the voice for American Indian people in the UCC. CAIM provides Christian ministry and witness to American Indians and to the wider church. Justice issues tht affect American Indian life are communicated to the whole UCC by CAIM.
The pantry is still serving clients
at its regular hours:

Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 to 11:30
1st & 3rd Saturdays 9:30 to 1:30
Algonquin / Lake-in-the-Hills Interfaith Food Pantry
"Be a Neighbor -
Feed a Neighbor!"
For July and August we would like to have a special "Fill the Cart" food collection. During summer months, food donations are down, so we would like to make a special effort to collect for the pantry. The need is still so great. Our shopping cart is found in the Narthex, along with the recommendation list!
Recommended Donations

  • Boxed Rice or Pasta and Sauces
  • Canned Tuna or Chicken, Fruits and Vegetables
  • Peanut Butter, Jelly
  • Personal Care Items - Shampoo, Bar Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste
Remember our Shut-Ins
and those in need of prayer.
Click on the picture to request prayer!
Please remember also those currently recovering at home or struggling with on-going health concerns:

Mandy Jolitz, Bob Kelley, Joe Scheske


Kris Panzloff and Tony Tarosas are both scheduled for surgery in early August.

Please remember our members who are unable to join us, with a card or a phone call.


Shirley Basler
Donna Brown
Dorothy Bogaard
Fred & Nancy Ekstrom
Dede & Gary Gray
Joyce Horn
Betty Imhoff
Mandy Jolitz
Claudette Treadwell
Mary Westerbeck
Rita Whitney
Valoyce Williams.
Contact the Church Office for a current Shut-In Roster, Birthday or Anniversary List. A current Church Directory is available in the Church Office.
Remember Our Military!
Kalvin Brown
Nikolai Church
Cody Colbert
Cole Guenther
Jake Korbecki
Ben Sprouse
Do you know persons currently serving in the military? Please let the Church Office know, so we can keep them on our prayer list!

We continue to pray for the families of all our service personnel, and
those whose loved ones have given their lives for our freedom!
Ministry of Finance
Memorial Contributions
made in July as follows:
In Memory of Con MacCarthy
Ann Venzon

In Memory of Whitey Hemmingsen
Peg & Art Nesser, Ann Venzon
If you have made a donation in June or July, and it does not appear in this list, please contact the church office. With the volume of donations received, this could easily happen!
Ministry of Trustees

Gardeners Welcome!
Members can come ANY TIME to work on pruning shrubs and trees, or weed flower beds at the church, the parsonage or at the Heavenly Attic gardens. Many thanks to those who already have!
We can use your help!
Did you see something that needs to be done at church? Let us know, too!

In the Mailbox found along the wall outside the Church Office are some folders with forms. (Look for the Yellow Arrow!)

Use a Work Order form and leave it in the Church Office Mailbox - we'll get it where it needs to go!
From our Members

To Our Church Family:
Thanks to all of you for your well wishes and prayers as we process the death of Dave's mother, Joanne.

Dave and Debbie Carris.
Dear Church Family
Thank you so much for the generous scholarship!
I am so grateful for your continued support -
for me and my education.

Best, Marian Wilson
Our family is privileged and grateful to have so many supportive friends in our church community. Your kindness and outpouring of support to our family during this sad and difficult time was very much appreciated and special to all of us. Many thanks for all the prayers, memorials, personal cards, and message received from our church family and friends!

The Family of Whitey Hemmingsen
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
Donations can be made through CCA, using our giving online portal, or by adding a specified amount to your regular donation, marked Ukraine Appeal.
UCC Issues Emergency Appeal for Ukraine
The United Church of Christ has issued an emergency appeal for Ukraine, and calls on the US to provide humanitarian aid. The UCC will be working with global partners to assist vulnerable communities within that country.
Read more by clicking on the map.

Adopt-A-Trail Program
Saturdays 9:00 to 11:00 am
Aug 20, Sept 24,
Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 17
Take a morning stroll down the Prairie Trail, meet new people, and help beautify the area. McHenry County Conservation District invites you to join the "Adopt-A-Trail Program." It meets once a month (dates noted above). Dress for the weather! Bring gloves. Long-handled trash pickers are provided. (click on the image for more)
IL Conference
The IL Conference has a new newsletter called "Faithful Fridays Conference News". For options to receive these emails directly contact:
Office Details
Regular Office hours are 9am - 3pm Mon, Tues, Thurs
Wednesdays noon to 7pm
Friday 9am to noon
No matter who you are,
or where you are on life's journey,
YOU are welcome here!
The Congregational Church of Algonquin
109 Washington Street
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-5308
algonquinucc@gmail.com