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Join us this Thursday afternoon for "Cry Out and Commit," an interfaith vigil in response to the violence in Charlottesville and the nation.
Hosted by Chicago Sinai Congregation, LaSalle Street Church, Interfaith Coalition Against Racism, and Fourth Church, the vigil will include readings from the various faith communities as well as music by the Lucy Smith Quartet.
With the banner "Love Thy Neighbor," we will gather on the Fourth Church Sanctuary steps for this time of lament, prayer, and commitment.
Time:
Thursday, August 17
3:00 p.m.
Place:
Sanctuary steps
(in the Sanctuary in the event of rain)
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A One-Day Training Opportunity
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In response to the racism and violence in our nation, one commitment we have made as a community is to learn more about addressing issues of systemic racism.
Thus we are offering in September a one-day training on "Introduction to Systemic Racism," which will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This training will provide an opportunity for us to develop common language, awareness, and a framework with one another in order to have productive conversations about race and systemic racism. This will help support our vision that Fourth Church and Chicago Lights be fully inclusive, life-giving organizations.
The September 23 training will be led by staff of Chicago Regional Organizing for Antiracism. The registration fee is $25 per person.
Space is limited, so please register early by contacting Anne Ellis.
Time:
Saturday, September 23
9:00 am. to 4:30 p.m.
Place:
Room 4G
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Presented by Professional Storyteller Anne Shimojima
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Cornerstones--a fellowship group of those fifty and older--invites you to a dinner they are hosting followed by a program on the incarceration of Japanese American families during World War II.
Anne Shimojima, a professional storyteller since 1982, will share with us the story of her Japanese American family's experience in the incarceration camps during that period of our country's history.
Registration and prepayment of the dinner reservation fee are required for this event to be held Friday, September 1. For details or to register, contact
Carol Allerton (312.640.5448).
Time:
Friday, September 1
6:00 p.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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The Newest Member of Our Faith Community
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Please join us in welcoming Janet McNicholas, who was received into Fourth Church membership this past Sunday.
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Worship This Week
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8:00 a.m.
Communion
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Nanette Sawyer,
Minister for Congregational Life
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Passages
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Births
We give thanks to God for the gift of new life.
Elliot Foster Helms
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Concerts at Fourth Church
All concerts are free unless ticket information is noted.
Our last two outdoor concerts of the season are this Friday and next Friday. Bring your lunch and enjoy some summer music by the fountain!
Friday, August 18
Claudia Hommel
12:10 p.m. in the Michigan Avenue courtyard
Friday, August 25
Elaine Dame
12:10 p.m. in the Michigan Avenue courtyard
Friday, September 1
Kathryn Flum, flute
Beilan Han, piano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, September 8
Jillian Gardner, organist
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, September 15
Thomas E. Gouwens, organist
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, September 22
John W. W. Sherer, organist
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, September 29
Kateri Gormley, soprano
Brian Locke, piano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
A complete concert schedule is available online.
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Volunteer at Fourth Church
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There are several ways to get involved in the mission and ministry of Fourth Church. See below for just some of the details!
Current Volunteer Needs
Taizé service greeters and liturgists on the fourth Friday evening of each month in Buchanan Chapel
Ushers for Jazz at Four, the 4:00 p.m. communion service on Sundays in the Sanctuary
Urban Farm volunteers on Saturdays during open volunteer hours, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Farm (444 W. Chicago)
Unless otherwise noted, to sign up for volunteer opportunities or to learn more about them--as well as additional volunteer opportunities--stop by Coffee Hour on Sunday morning or email Robert Crouch, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
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