What’s coming up on the church
calendar in the new year? Among other things—
- “Beloved Community: Shaping Our Lives Together,” a three-week class beginning Sunday, January 12 and exploring biblical and theological foundations for working toward racial healing, reconciliation, and justice
- Books by Women discussing The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray on Tuesday, January 14
- A Women at Fourth time of sharing stories over hot cocoa on Thursday, January 23
- A “Strengthening Communication through the Enneagram” workshop on Saturday, February 8
- The annual Gala of Hope, benefiting Chicago Lights and the Replogle Center, on Friday, March 6
What is
not on the church calendar for December 29?
- Sunday School: There is no Sunday School this weekend or on January 5; it will resume January 12
If you haven’t already, why not
bookmark our calendar to keep up-to-date on the opportunities available to you at Fourth Church in the new year!
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First Sunday after Christmas: December 29
8:00 a.m. Communion
Joe Morrow preaching
9:30 a.m.
Christmas Lessons and Music
Joe Morrow leading
11:00 a.m.
Christmas Lessons and Music
Joe Morrow leading
4:00 p.m. Jazz Communion
Nanette Sawyer preaching
Live Streaming the 11:00 a.m. Service
We are excited to announce that beginning this Sunday, December 29 we will be live streaming our 11:00 a.m. worship service each week.
Through this outreach, members who are unable to be with us on a Sunday morning—whether due to health or transportation or travel issues—will now be able to
join the worship experience that day.
And those who have work or other schedule conflicts on Sunday mornings will be able to
watch the worship service later in the week. We are also excited about this extending even further our reach to people around the country—indeed, around the world.
Parking in the New Year
The 900 N. Michigan garage is increasing its parking rates for 2020. With a validation ticket picked up at the church reception desk, discounted Fourth Church parking at the 900 garage will now be $9 on Sundays and $7 on weeknights after 5:00 p.m.
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At the turning of the year—this coming Tuesday evening, December 31—we will come together with neighbors for our annual New Year’s Eve service in the style of Taizé.
This quiet 7:30 p.m. service in Buchanan Chapel offers moving music, space for prayer, and meditative pause for reflecting on the year past and looking ahead to the year to come.
For those who would like an additional meditation opportunity beforehand, a labyrinth will be available in Anderson Hall between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. For those who have not walked a labyrinth previously, labyrinth hosts will be on hand to offer guidance.
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31
Labyrinth Walk
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
in Anderson Hall
Taizé Service
7:30 p.m.
in Buchanan Chapel
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Dreaming of warmer times and places? Consider joining us for one of the 2020 trips planned by our World Mission and Social Justice Committee!
Travel to Guatemala—and work with Common Hope alongside members of the local community—from July 5 to July 12 with Tom and Sue Schemper. The
application for this trip is due Wednesday, January 15.
Visit Colombia—an opportunity to inform our own peacemaking efforts by learning from community leaders in Colombia—from August 1 to August 8. The
application for this trip is due Friday, May 1.
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For those inquiring about how to ensure gifts to Fourth Church are reflected on their 2019 giving statement, those gifts must be
- placed in the offering plate this Sunday, or
- received online by midnight on December 31, or
- have been postmarked in 2019 (mail to Resource Development, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60611.2014)
For information about making gifts through stock transfers or required distributions from one’s IRA or prepaying one’s 2020 Annual Appeal pledge, please contact
Katy Frey Bever.
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Join us for Christmas music and stories that will put a smile on your face at this Friday’s free Noonday Concert presented by Second Fire—Chicago’s a cappella collective, which is curated by Morning Choir member Beena David.
Friday, December 27 at 12:10 p.m.
The Second Fire, vocal quartet
in the Sanctuary
Friday, January 3 at 12:10 p.m.
N3XUS Trio
Wind Trio
in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, January 10 at 12:10 p.m.
Chen Family
in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, January 17 at 12:10 p.m.
David Jonies, Organ
in the Sanctuary
Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Ensemble
in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, January 24 at 12:10 p.m.
Lyric Opera Stage Artists
in the Sanctuary
Friday, January 31 at 12:10 p.m.
John Sherer, Organ
in the Sanctuary
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Is volunteering going to be on your list of New Year’s resolutions? If so, we could use your help! Specifically, we are in particular need of individuals to
- Help with the Book Nook during Coffee Hour following the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services
- Create and manage spreadsheets for a church program one day a week; schedule is flexible
To learn more about these or other volunteer opportunities with Fourth Church and Chicago Lights or to sign up, please contact
Robert Crouch, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
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