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Our Youth Are Off to Cuba and Detroit!
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Summer Mission Trips Kick Off
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Early tomorrow morning, a group of our youth and their leaders--twenty-two in all--will fly out of Chicago, bound for Cuba. There they will spend a week with our sister congregation, the First Presbyterian Church of Havana.
Then on Sunday, a group of junior high students and their leaders--twenty-one all together--will head to Detroit for their weeklong summer mission trip.
We wish them all safe travels, meaningful experiences, and lots of fun! Please join us in keeping all these travelers in thought and prayer as they join in the worldwide mission and ministry of the church.
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This Sunday a Fourth Church contingent
will be expressing our support of the LGBTQ community by walking with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches--of which Fourth Church is a partner--in the Chicago Pride Parade.
Those who would like to join in walking are asked to meet at 11:45 a.m. on the east side of Broadway, between Sunnyside and Wilson, at site 50.
The pride flag above our Sanctuary doors is further expression of our support of the LBGTQ community and is displayed through this weekend, by decision of Session, as a public sign of the welcome and inclusive hospitality we extend to all.
Time:
Sunday, June 25
Meet at 11:45 a.m.
Place:
East side of Broadway, between Sunnyside and Wilson
Site #50
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Another Summer of Urban Youth Mission
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Please join us in welcoming the youth of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, who will be joining us on Sunday afternoon for a week of our Urban Youth Mission (UYM) program.
The youth will be staying overnight at the church and spending their days engaging in both learning and hands-on outreach experiences at the church and in the city.
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An Event Hosted by World Mission
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The development of economic strategies in Palestine will be the topic of a presentation hosted this Sunday by the World Mission and Social Justice Committee.
Come hear Estephan Salameh, who earned his doctorate in urban planning and public policy from UIC and is currently the policy advisor to the prime minister of Palestine, speak about the progress of the Palestinians in terms of institution building and unity. He will also talk with us about the Seraj Library Project he cofounded with his wife to provide library space and family-oriented programs in underserved Palestinian villages.
Time:
Sunday, June 25
12:15 p.m.
Place:
Room 4F
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Support the Chicago Lights Urban Farm
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Come to church this Sunday ready to do some grocery shopping!
Representatives of the Chicago Lights Urban Farm will be on hand during Coffee Hour this weekend with a variety of fresh produce available for purchase.
They'll continue setting up a small farm stand during Coffee Hour twice a month until early November. While what they have available will depend on the season, keep your eyes out for a supply of salad mix, turnips, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, kale, Swiss chard, or onions in the weeks to come.
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Have a Good Summer Day!
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Six-Week Academic Program Kicks Off Monday
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Chicago Lights Summer Day, a six-week academic and arts program for first through ninth graders, begins this coming Monday here at Fourth Church.
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the students, staff, and volunteers participating in this program for youth from under-resourced neighborhoods.
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Conversation, Games, and Fellowship
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The Young Adults group has a full calendar this coming week!
On Sunday, the group will gather for their weekly time of conversation, the Gathering, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 5A. This week's topic will be a sermon talk-back with Hardy Kim, who is preaching at 9:30 and 11:00.
Then on Monday it's time for the weekly summer outing to Oak Street Beach for some casual games of volleyball. The nets will be set up at 6:30 p.m.
And on Thursday, the monthly SpeakEasy fellowship get-together will take place at Happy Village (1059 N. Wolcott) in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. This monthly occasion to meet new friends and catch up with old ones will also double as opportunity for the Young Adults group to say good-bye and thank you to Hardy Kim, who has been Associate Pastor for both Evangelism and Young Adult Ministry.
Young adults, come join us for one or all!
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VBS Early-Bird Registration Deadline
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Sign Up by Friday, June 30!
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We have another great week of Vacation Bible School planned for our children!
This year VBS will take them to ancient Rome, as we journey with the Apostle Paul, learning about God's love and about our call to be disciples.
While we won't be setting off on our journey until the mornings of August 7-11, we are encouraging you to register your children by this coming Friday, June 30. That's the last day of our discounted early-bird registration fees.
So why not take a moment to sign up now!
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Congregational Meeting July 2
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And a Farewell Reception for Hardy Kim
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A congregational meeting has been called by Session for Sunday, July 2 following 11:00 a.m. worship.
At that meeting we will act to dissolve the pastoral relationship with Hardy Kim, who is preparing to move to Sunnyvale, California, where he has been called to serve as Pastor and Head of Staff at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church.
Following the meeting we will gather for a reception to thank Hardy for his ministry among us and wish him and his family Godspeed in this next chapter in their lives. Please join us!
Time:
Sunday, July 2
12:15 p.m.
Place:
Sanctuary
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July 1 Deadline for South Africa Trip
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Has visiting South Africa been on your bucket list?
If so, we have a trip for you: join our music program next summer when they make South Africa their destination. You can join us as a singer in our touring choir or simply accompany our choir on their travels.
The group will depart on Thursday, July 19, 2018, and return to Chicago on Thursday, August 2.
The journey will take them to Johannesburg, Pilanesberg, George, and Cape Town, and along the way there will be opportunities to--among other things--sing, visit nature reserves, and engage in outreach at a primary school.
The deadline for registering for the trip is Saturday, July 1, 2017.
For more information, contact
John Sherer.
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Worship This Week
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8:00 a.m.
Communion
Victoria G. Curtiss,
Associate Pastor
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Hardy H. Kim,
Associate Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Hardy H. Kim,
Associate Pastor
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Passages
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Births
We give thanks to God for the gift of new life.
Emma Tyler Reimer,
child of Tyler and Jessica Reimer
Marriages
We give thanks to God for the gift of life together.
Erica Lynn Heidrich and Keith Robert Hansen
June 17, 2017
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Concerts at Fourth Church
All concerts are free unless ticket information is noted.
Friday, June 30, 2017
John W. W. Sherer, organist
(Organist and Director of Music at Fourth Church)
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Music by the Fountain begins in July!
Friday, July 7, 2017
Libby York
12:10 p.m. in the Michigan Avenue Courtyard
Friday, July 14, 2017
Donnie Norton
12:10 p.m.
in the Michigan Avenue Courtyard
Friday, July 21, 2017
After School Matters
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, July 28, 2017
Lucy Smith
12:10 p.m.
in the Michigan Avenue Courtyard
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
Liturgists to read scripture during Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. services of worship
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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