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President of Johnson C. Smith Seminary
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This Sunday we are honored to have with us Paul Roberts, President of Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, who will be our guest preacher at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
To help us kick off our observances of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Paul Roberts will deliver an inaugural sermon in our "Always Reforming" sermon series.
Then, following the 11:00 a.m. service, he will host an open forum in Borwell Dining Room, in which he will explore topics related to the future of Johnson C. Smith Seminary and the Presbyterian Church (USA) in this new century of Protestant Christianity.
Johnson C. Smith Seminary is one of the ten theological schools of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the only one that is historically African American. Paul Roberts has been president of that seminary, located in Atlanta, since the spring of 2010.
He graduated from Princeton University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in architecture and African American studies and worked for eight years in advertising in New York City. He later received a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in New Testament studies from Johnson C. Smith at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.
He is also an Academic Fellow of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey in Celigny, Switzerland.
Please join us in welcoming Paul Roberts to Fourth Church!
Time:
Sunday, September 24
9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship
12:00 p.m. forum
Place:
Sanctuary (worship)
Borwell Dining Room (forum)
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Marking the Reformation's 500th Anniversary
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To mark this year's 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, we are launching an "Always Reforming" sermon series this Sunday.
Together we'll be exploring what it means to be part of the Reformed tradition--and to be committed to be "always reforming." Along the way we'll use a variety of statements of faith from our Book of Confessions and, in our sermons, look at various topics within our tradition:
Sept 24
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Sovereignty of God
Oct 1:
"Priests without Robes (or Tabs)"
Oct 8: "Depraved and Confused"
Oct 15: "Total Grace"
Oct 22: "Gratitude and Responsibility"
Oct 28: "Always Being Reformed"
Nov 5: "Commitment to the City"
The Academy for Faith and Life will also be offering a series of adult education classes on topics related to the Reformation, our Reformed tradition, and what it looks like to be always reforming. Information about the classes, the first of which begins on Sunday, October 1, can be found at www.fourthchurch.org/academy
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A Women at Fourth Gathering
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All women are invited to a time of fellowship hosted by Women at Fourth this Thursday, September 28, followed by a program on "Different Pathways to Serving Others."
Stacy Jackson, Director of Chicago Lights, and Jackie Lorens Harris, Director of the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center, will present an engaging and interactive discussion about the mission of their programs, programmatic accomplishments, and volunteer opportunities.
Those attending are asked to bring a donation of individually prepackaged snack items to help Fourth Church and Chicago Lights reach their goal of collecting 10,000 snack items by October 1. That figure represents a two-month supply of single servings of granola bars, chips, pretzels, and fruit cups for Fourth Church Meals Ministry bag lunches and the Social Service Center emergency snack packs.
Time:
Thursday, September 28
5:30 p.m. fellowship
6:00 p.m. program
Place:
Bumpus Room
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Reception for Thirties and Forties
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Connecting with One Another
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Nanette Sawyer, Minister for Congregational Life, invites all those in their thirties and forties to a ThirtiesForties Meet-and-Greet Reception this coming Wednesday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Randolph Room.
Come get to know others in their thirties and forties as we enjoy a wine reception and explore ways of getting connected at Fourth Church.
RSVP to Anne Ellis.
Time:
Wednesday, September 27
6:00 p.m.
Place:
Randolph Room
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Join Our Marathon Cheer Team
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Support Our Runners for Chicago Lights!
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Come cheer on Chicago Lights Marathon Team members--including Shannon Kershner--on Sunday, October 8 as they run 26.2 miles to support the community outreach work of our nonprofit organization, Chicago Lights.
Contact Kate Solis Silva by Friday, September 29 for details about joining the cheer team
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A Fabric Art Workshop
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Have you wondered how Vicky Curtiss made the "I Am" banners that adorn the Sanctuary during Ordinary Time?
On Sunday, October 15 Vicky will lead a workshop on how to make fabric art. Join her that day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Borwell Dining Room. Materials will be provided for a $5 donation, and no experience is needed.
Registration is required by Friday, October 6 and can be completed during Coffee Hour on Sunday or online at www.bit.ly/artfabric
Time:
Sunday, October 15
12:30 p.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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Welcome, New Members!
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Newest Members of Our Faith Community
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Please join us in welcoming those who were received into Fourth Church membership this past Sunday:
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Worship This Week
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
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8:00 a.m.
Communion
Judith L. Watt,
Associate Pastor
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Paul Roberts,
President, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Alex Wirth,
Minister for Evangelism
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Passages
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Marriages
We give thanks to God for the gift of life together.
Julie Marie Fontanarosa and Ryan William Gardner
September 16, 2017
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Concerts at Fourth Church
All concerts are free unless ticket information is noted.
Friday, September 29
Brian Locke, piano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, October 6
Ludmila Lazar and Mary Scanlon, piano duo
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, October 13
Natalie Mann, soprano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, October 20
Penelope Shumate, soprano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, October 27
John W. W. Sherer, organist
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 just some of the details!
Current Volunteer Needs
Teams to assist areas hurt by recent hurricanes
(to express interest, contact Vicky Curtiss)
Tutors to work with students of the Chicago Lights Tutoring program one evening a week, October through May, at the church
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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