What’s coming up on the church
calendar? Quite a variety of things, including—
- “Spiritual Discernment: Listening to the Spirit,” a Sunday morning class with Vicky Curtiss, beginning Sunday, November 17
- A Women at Fourth gathering for fellowship and chair yoga on Thursday, November 21
- A hosted labyrinth walk on Friday evening, November 22
- LGBTQIA Brunch on Sunday, November 24
- Our annual Family Advent Wreath Workshop on Sunday, December 1
- The Cornerstones Christmas Sing-Along event for people 50 and over on Friday evening, December 6
- An Interfaith Coalition Against Racism public forum on “Criminal Justice Reform: Policing and Prosecution” on Thursday, December 5
- The Fair Trade Holiday Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8
- And on the horizon, a mission trip to Guatemala with Tom and Sue Schemper on July 5–12, with applications due January 15
The calendar, which is easily accessible from the home page of our website, also includes direct links to any online registrations (along with an option to make online payment of any registration fees).
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Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost: November 17
8:00 a.m. Communion
Rocky Supinger preaching
9:30 a.m.
Shannon J. Kershner preaching
11:00 a.m. Reception of New Members
Shannon J. Kershner preaching
4:00 p.m. Jazz Communion
Shannon J. Kershner preaching
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Did you know that you can now make gifts to Fourth Church using Venmo?
We are one of five congregations participating in a pilot program with Venmo to explore using that app for giving to churches.
To make a gift to Fourth Church using Venmo and your phone, scan the QR code above or open the app. After tapping the Pay button, search for Fourth Church (@Fourth-Church).
Enter a gift amount, write a quick note, and tap Pay!
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On Friday, November 22 a concert by organist Nathan Laube will mark the fourth anniversary of the dedication of our Andrew Pipe Organ.
Mr. Laube is Associate Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, and International Consultant in Organ Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the United Kingdom.
His program that evening will feature works by Willan, Duruflé, Roger-Ducasse, and his own transcription of
Les Préludes, Poème Symphonique No. 3 by Liszt.
Friday, November 22
7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
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Sing in the season with us on Saturday, November 23!
Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving we gather on the Sanctuary steps at 5:00 p.m. to sing carols prior to the Tree-Lighting Parade, which is part of the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
Come spread holiday cheer to the thousands gathered for the Michigan Avenue festivities!
Saturday, November 23
5:00 p.m.
on the Sanctuary steps
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One of our annual Family Night favorites is on the calendar for November: It’s Animal Family Night time!
Our favorite furry friends will return this coming Friday evening when we again welcome Animals for Awareness, which in the past has brought animals such as a fennec fox, a coatimundi, a kinkajou, and a giant tortoise. We look forward to seeing who might come this year!
Families are invited to join us for games and crafts in Borwell Dining Room, with dinner at 5:45 p.m., and the animal show beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall.
Friday, November 22
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Borwell Dining Room
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In this season of gratitude, we invite you to celebrate Thanksgiving with Fourth Church.
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 26
7:00 p.m.
in the Fourth Church Sanctuary
Cohosted by Chicago Sinai Congregation, Fourth Church, Holy Name Cathedral, and LaSalle Street Church
Thanksgiving Day Worship
Thursday, November 28
11:00 a.m.
in the Sanctuary
Vicky Curtiss and Kent Organ preaching
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thursday, November 28
12:15 p.m.
in Anderson Hall
Prepaid tickets are required:
Purchase online through Tuesday, November 26 or, after
November 26, at the reception desk
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In this season of gratitude and giving, we invite you to join us in sharing Christmas joy with those in need.
Holiday Bags are being collected for guests of Sunday and Monday Night Suppers. A list of needed items as well as bags to decorate are available at the Meals Ministry cart during Coffee Hour. Filled bags are needed by Sunday, December 8.
The annual “
Christmas Wishes” gift project, sponsored by Women at Fourth, collects gifts for Chicago Lights Tutoring students who might not otherwise receive one. Wish lists are available at Coffee Hour and from
Anne Ellis.
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Remember loved ones and recognize those who are special in your life with contributions toward the purchase of Christmas flowers and garlands to decorate the Sanctuary and Buchanan Chapel this year.
A list of those remembered will be printed in the Christmas bulletin. Contributions must be received by Sunday, December 8 in order for names to be included in that bulletin.
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In January we are going to celebrate the diversity of our Fourth Church families with a photo exhibit––and we need your help.
We invite you to submit your favorite family photo––a candid shot that captures a special moment of family fun, love, or tradition––along with a brief caption (sixty words or less).
All photos submitted by Sunday, December 15 will be featured in a slide show during Coffee Hour on Sunday, January 12.
Additionally, from among the submissions, fifty photos showcasing the wide diversity of our Fourth Church families will also be selected, framed, and displayed in the Loggia Gallery from January 6 through February 26.
To submit your photo, please send it at the highest resolution you can to
FamilyPhotos by Sunday, December 15.
Please note:
Submission of photos constitutes permission and release by all family members shown in the photo for the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago to use the images in digital display during Coffee Hour on January 12, 2020; in physical gallery display in the Fourth Church Loggia from January 6 through February 26, 2020; and in any promotion of those exhibits.
We look forward to celebrating together “Fourth Church: One Family”!
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We are in need of additional ushers this season! In particular we are looking for ushers to help with
- Thanksgiving Day worship: November 28, 11:00 a.m. service
- Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant: December 24, 4:00 p.m. service
- Christmas Eve Family Worship: December 24, 6:00 p.m. service
- Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols: December 24, 8:00 p.m. service
- Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols: December 24, 10:00 p.m. service
- Christmas Day Worship: December 25, 11:00 a.m. service
Might you be available to help with one or more of these services?
If so, or if you would like to learn more about what is involved in this ministry of extending greeting and hospitality, please contact
Robert Crouch, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
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We have a wonderful lineup of music for you this week, from the Bach Marathon’s
Brandenburg Concertos on Monday to our pipe organ anniversary concert on Friday.
On the horizon? A Chanticleer Christmas on December 3 and 4, a Festival of Advent Lessons and Music on December 8, and a Tower Brass Christmas on December 21—to name just a few of our seasonal concerts!
Monday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
Civic Orchestra of Chicago
and the Bach Marathon Finale:
J.S. Bach’s
Brandenburg Concertos
Friday, November 22 at 12:10 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
To be announced
Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
Nathan Laube, organ
celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Andrew Pipe Organ
Friday, November 29 at 12:10 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
John Sherer, organ
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Deaths
We give thanks to God for the gift of life eternal.
Ann C. Petersen
Died October 24, 2019
Doris A. Wilterding
Died November 3, 2019
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