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Get Ready for the Souper Bowl!
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Tackle Hunger in Our Community
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The Fourth Church Youth are counting on your assistance in scoring a big victory in this Sunday's Souper Bowl!
During Coffee Hour on Sunday, the youth will be collecting cans of soup and other nonperishable food items as well as monetary contributions for the Souper Bowl of Caring--a national grassroots, faith-based campaign against hunger.
All proceeds collected by our youth will support the food pantry of the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center.
So come to church Sunday ready to fill the youth's large soup pots with canned goods and contributions that will help us tackle hunger in our community!
Time:
Sunday, February 5
During Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour in Anderson Hall and the Commons
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An Invitation to Sign a Card of Support
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As you may recall, last spring Fourth Church became sponsors of a refugee Muslim family from Syria. This family of four now lives in Skokie in an apartment furnished by church members, who have also been serving as mentors and community guides under the support of RefugeeOne.
Many of you have inquired how this family, the Jalmous, are doing. Fortunately they are doing well. You can find information about them at the Mission table during Coffee Hour this Sunday, where you can also sign a card of support that we will be sending to them.
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Listening for the Word for Today
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Out of a time of conflict and division in the community of faith, when some are insiders and some are outsiders, when political and religious leaders are co-opted, mistrusted, and discredited, when the great majority of people are without power, and when cultures clash--out of that time comes the Gospel of Matthew.
It is a New Testament book that continues to surprise and seize us with its relevance, eloquence, and power. So we invite you to join Anna Case-Winters in a four-week examination of the book of Matthew and the compelling portrait of Jesus it presents.
Anna is an ordained Presbyterian minister and Professor of Theology at McCormick Theological Seminary. Together with her we will explore the teachings of Jesus, especially in the Sermon on the Mount, and consider the ethical implications of the Lord's Prayer.
Time:
Sundays, February 5-26
9:30 a.m.
Place:
Room 5G
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The Task of Changing Hearts and Minds
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One of the most popular Academy for Faith and Life classes of last fall was "Roots of American Racism, Part I" taught by Claudia Boatright, a Fourth Church member and retired history teacher.
This month Claudia is back to help us pick up where we left off. We'll begin with a study of the post-Civil War era and the birth of Jim Crow and trace the efforts of leaders, both black and white, as they worked during the first half of the twentieth century to end segregation, ending at the doorstep of the great civil rights movement after World War II.
If you weren't able to be with us for our discussions last fall, please do join us in February--Black History Month--as we continue the important task of working to understand and confront the history of American racism: an undertaking fundamental to our faith and to our conviction that true Christian discipleship witnesses to the belief that we are all children of God and are all equal in the sight of the God.
Time:
Sundays, February 5-26
11:00 a.m.
Place:
Room 5G
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This Lent (which begins on March 1), join us in exploring spiritual practices that can deepen our faith journey as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Beginning Tuesday, March 7, we will gather on six successive Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. for a shared meal. Afterwards, a member of the pastoral staff (a different person each week) will lead us in a discussion of a section of Richard Foster's book Celebration of Discipline.
This "Path to Discipleship" series is offered by our Spiritual Formation Council and has limited space, so be sure to register online soon!
Time:
Tuesdays, March 7-April 11
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Place
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| Men's Breakfast: Our Hopeful Thinking |
A Monthly Gathering for Breakfast and Program
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Tyler Fortman, a licensed clinical psychologist, will be the speaker at our next Men's Breakfast gathering.
Dr. Fortman, who serves as clinical faculty at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and as private practitioner/founder of Tandem Psychology, will talk with us about how hopeful thinking affects our lives.
All men are invited to join us for this time of food, fellowship, and program. Contact Anne Ellis to reserve your place.
Time:
Saturday, February 11
8:00 a.m.
Place:
Room 4G
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Sunday, February 12 at 12:00 noon
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On February 6, 1871, the congregation of Fourth Church was founded. Every February since, we have come together as a congregation for our annual meeting--a time to pause and reflect on the past year, look ahead to the year to come, and elect new officers to serve in various leadership roles.
This year the Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, February 12 following the 11:00 a.m. service.
All members are encouraged to attend. Child care will be provided.
Time:
Sunday, February 12
12:00 p.m.
Place:
Sanctuary
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| An Invitation to Lunch |
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Fellowship and a Meal after the Meeting
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Join us for a time of table fellowship next Sunday, February 12 when we gather for an all-church intergenerational lunch hosted by the Congregational Life Committee. Come enjoy a meal with one another in Borwell Dining Room following the Annual Meeting.
For more information about this time of community fellowship, contact Anne Ellis.
Time:
Sunday, February 12
1:00 p.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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Friday, February 10 Is the Deadline!
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Your reservation is a ticket to an evening of great fun for an important cause. The fun comes complete with a three-course dinner; dancing to the music of the Gala-favorite Ken Arlen Orchestra; silent and live auctions featuring, among other things, unique experiences and great getaways; and, of course, a fabulous time with friends old and new.
The important cause your attendance supports is the life-changing work of our community outreach organization, Chicago Lights, and the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being--both ways in which we live out our deep commitment to mission in the city of Chicago.
Time:
Friday, February 24
5:30 p.m.
Place:
Hyatt Regency Chicago
(151 E. Upper Wacker)
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Change a Child's Life . . . and Yours!
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Each Monday through Thursday evening of the school year, you will find the Gratz Center alive with the energy of students in the Chicago Lights Tutoring program.
What makes it possible to promote long-term academic and social success for these youth from under-resourced neighborhoods is the commitment of volunteer tutors, who work one-to-one with a child one evening a week from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Do you have some time to join in making this lasting difference in the life of a child? We could use your help as a Tutoring volunteer!
Come learn more at a one-session information and orientation session this Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. in Borwell Dining Room.
Time:
Tuesday, February 7
6:00 p.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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Worship This Week
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8:00 a.m.
Communion
Matt Helms,
Associate Pastor
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Communion
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
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Concerts at Fourth Church
Friday Noonday concerts are free.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
St. Olaf Choir
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Tickets available through St. Olaf College
Friday, February 10, 2017
Thomas E. Gouwens, organist
(Associate Organist at Fourth Church)
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, February 17, 2017
Christopher Atzinger, pianist
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, February 24, 2017
John W. W. Sherer, organist
(Organist and Director of Music at Fourth Church)
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
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 details!
Coffee Hour hosts to serve refreshments on Sunday mornings
Shopping aides for guests of the food pantry in the Social Service Center
Ushers and greeters for 4:00 p.m. Jazz Communion worship
A complete list of volunteer needs is available
online.
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