Interfaith
Thanksgiving
Worship
Tuesday, November 26
7:30 p.m.
in Buchanan Chapel
Joyce Shin and
David Levinsky leading
Dan Mayall preaching
Thanksgiving Day
Worship
Thursday, November 28
11:00 a.m.
in the Sanctuary
Victoria G. Curtiss
preaching
Sunday
Worship
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1 8:00 a.m.
CommunionPreaching:
Hardy H. Kim, Associate Pastor"Getting Ready for Christmas" Scripture texts:
Psalm 122:1-9 Isaiah 2:1-5 Matthew 24:36-44 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Judith L. Watt, Associate Pastor
"Waking Up" Scripture texts:Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Service
with Communion
Preaching:
Adam H. Fronczek,
Associate Pastor
"Why Advent?"
Scripture text:
Matthew 24:36-44 
Communion will
be celebrated
during all
worship services
this Sunday.
To learn more about worship at Fourth Church this Sunday, read a copy of
the worship bulletins, which will be available online Friday afternoon at www.fourthchurch.org/ worship/this-week.html. The publication "News and Opportunities," distributed on Sundays with the worship bulletin and containing information about upcoming Fourth Church events, will be available online Friday afternoon at news/2013 /120113no.pdf
Births in Our Church Family Vivian Megan Trost, daughter of Paul and Meredith Trost We give thanks to God for the gift of new life. Deaths in Our Church Family Ann Lane, November 19, 2013 A service was held in Janesville, Wisconsin. Lillian Davidson, November 23, 2013
A service will be held on Tuesday, November 26 at the Parkside Chapel (5948 S. Archer Ave.). Judy Watt will officiate. We give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life. |
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Join Fourth Church and our partners in faith tonight for opportunity to worship in an interfaith setting this Thanksgiving season. The annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship service at 7:30 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel will bring together the faith communities of Chicago Sinai Congregation, Fourth Church, and Holy Name Cathedral for a time of joint worship and thanksgiving. Associate Pastor Joyce Shin will participate in worship leadership; Monsignor Dan Mayall will preach. We hope you'll join us as we express our gratitude through word and song! Time and place Tuesday, November 26 7:30 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel back to top |
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Thanksgiving Day at Fourth Church
A special Thanksgiving Day worship service will take place this Thursday, November 28 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, with Associate Pastor Vicky Curtiss preaching.
The traditional Thanksgiving Dinner that follows the service is sold out. Tickets for the Christmas Day dinner will be available this Sunday, December 1 at the reception desk. Be sure to get them early before they too sell out!
Time and place
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day Worship
11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
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 Family Advent Wreath Workshop Children and their families are invited to stop by Parish House Dining Room this Sunday and use their artistic talents to create Advent wreaths for their observance of this first season of the church year. The Advent Wreath Workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Families may drop in any time during that period to make a wreath to take home. All materials--wreath forms, evergreens, candles, candle holders, and bows--and instructions will be provided. No reservations required. Time and place Sunday, December 1
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Parish House Dining Room back to top |
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  A Chorus of Christmas Concerts
'Tis the season for holiday music: Mark your calendars and join us for these upcoming musical opportunities at Fourth Church, including the annual favorite, the Tower Brass Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 21 at 5:00 p.m. and the Christmas Cantata sung by the Fourth Church Morning Choir on Sunday, December 22 during 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship.
All concerts take place in Buchanan Chapel or the Sanctuary, and all non-ticketed performances are free.
"Holidays a cappella" with Chicago a cappella
Sunday, December 1, 2013
4:00 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Tickets available at www.chicagoacappella.org
"A Chanticleer Christmas"
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Tickets available through concert cosponsor,
Symphony Center Presents, at www.cso.org
"Carols and Anthems of the Season" St. Charles Singers Holiday Concert Friday, December 6, 2013 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Festival of Advent Lessons and Music Sunday, December 8, 2013 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary A cookies-and-hot-cocoa reception hosted in Anderson Hall by Women@Fourth Connect follows
Lakeside Singers Holiday Concert
Friday, December 20, 2013
8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Tickets available at www.lakesidesingers.com
Christmas with Tower Brass
Saturday, December 21, 2013
5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Suggested donation of $10
Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Vivaldi's Gloria, sung by the Morning Choir
During 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship in the Sanctuary
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 An Advent Bible Study Opportunity to reflect and prepare for the observation of Christmas will be offered through a four-week Advent Bible study, starting this Sunday, December 1. Using Carol J. Miller's The Light Will Shine: A Study for Advent, the Bible study will shed new light on traditional texts and seasonal themes as well as explore fresh perspectives on the journey through Advent to Christmas and beyond. This Advent Bible study, led by Vicky Curtiss, will be held at 9:30 a.m. in Room 5G. For more information, contact Ryan Loeckel. back to top |
Gift Bags for Social Service Center Guests
Help brighten the Christmas of a Sunday Night Supper guest by taking part in the "Christmas Gift Bag" project. Simply pick up a bag during Coffee Hour this Sunday or at the reception desk and then decorate it and fill it with the items listed on an attached sheet (travel-size toiletries and a few other small items). Filled bags can be returned to the reception desk anytime through Sunday, December 8. The bags will then be distributed to the guests of EDSSC programs throughout the Christmas holiday.
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Remembering Loved Ones with Christmas Flowers
Help decorate the Sanctuary and Gratz Center with flowers and garlands while at the same time memorializing or honoring loved ones this holiday season.
Names of those remembered through the Christmas flowers donation will be printed in the Christmas worship bulletin. Contributions can be made online, by completing the Christmas flowers form also available online or in the literature racks, or by contacting Wydetta Carter.
Forms must be received by Friday, December 13 for names to appear in the bulletin.
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Music at Fourth Church In addition to the Christmas concerts listed above, our free Friday Noonday Concert series continues this Friday, November 29 with organist John W. W. Sherer, Organist and Director of Music at Fourth Church, at 12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Friday, November 29, 2013
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
John W. W. Sherer, organist
(Organist and Director of Music at Fourth Church) Friday, December 6, 2013
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Emily Granger, harpist
Cosponsored by the Musicians Club of Women Friday, December 13, 2013
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel Christopher Buckler, flutist Friday, December 27, 2013
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
John W. W. Sherer, organist
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