CONTENTS
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Celebrating Trinity Sunday
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Encountering God as Three in One
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This Sunday, the Sunday after the Day of Pentecost, is Trinity Sunday, the day when we celebrate the mystery of God as Three in One: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; one God who is Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter.
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Is traveling to South Africa on your bucket list?
Do you enjoy traveling with a choir, either as a singer or as a friend in the audience?
If so, we encourage you to join us in 2018 when we make a summer music trip to South Africa.
The deadline to sign up is this July 1. For details or to add your name to the list of travelers, contact John Sherer.
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Names are Due Monday, June 12
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This coming Monday is the last day to submit 2017 graduate names!
If you or someone you know is graduating from eighth grade, high school, or a graduate or professional program in 2017, please let Rocky Supinger know about this accomplishment.
Graduate names received by this Monday, June 12 will appear in the bulletin on June 18, which is Baccalaureate Sunday, a day when we recognize the accomplishments of these graduates and hold them in our prayers as they embark on the next steps in their journey.
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Expressing Support of the LGBTQ Community
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You are invited to join a Fourth Church contingent in expressing our support of the LGBTQ community on Sunday, June 25, when we will walk with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches in the Chicago Pride Parade.
As a partner in the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches, we will be walking with them in the parade on Sunday, June 25 at 12:00 noon.
For details about where to meet the Fourth Church group that day, contact
Nanette Sawyer.
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An Author Event with Carl Greer
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How can you tap into inner wisdom to naturally improve health and well-being?
Author, clinical psychologist, shamanic practitioner, and Jungian analyst Carl Greer will explore that question with us this coming Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall.
Mr. Greer will be with us to talk about his new book, Change the Story of Your Health: Using Shamanic and Jungian Techniques for Healing. Come learn how to identify your health story and to use journaling and expanded-awareness practices to begin changing it, leading to better health and wellness.
A brief Q&A session will follow the presentation, light refreshments will be served, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
All proceeds from book sales will benefit Chicago Lights and the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being.
RSVP by calling the Replogle Center at 312.787.8425 by Tuesday, June 13.
Time:
Thursday, June 15
6:30 p.m.
Place:
Anderson Hall
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An Invitation to This Year's Iftar Dinner
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An Annual Interfaith Opportunity
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Our Interfaith Relations Committee is delighted to be partnering with the Niagara Foundation to again cohost a special Iftar dinner during Ramadan.
This year this event will bring individuals from different religious and cultural communities together for a program on self-renewal through service, an opportunity to learn about the significance of the month of Ramadan in Islam, to engage in friendly table conversation, and to break fast with an Iftar dinner. Persons of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend.
RSVP online.
Time:
Wednesday, June 21
7:00 p.m.
Place:
Buchanan Chapel (program)
Anderson Hall (dinner)
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Join Us for a Community Cookout
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Lunch at the Urban Farm on June 17
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You're invited to a community cookout at the Chicago Lights Urban Farm next Saturday, when we fire up the grill and serve lunch--including fresh ingredients harvested from the Farm--at our annual June cookout!
While you're there, take a tour of the Farm, listen to live music, and stop by our Farmstand. We'll have a variety of greens, herbs, and other fresh veggies available for purchase.
The Community Cookout is free and open to the public. All are welcome!
We also need volunteers to help at the cookout--especially skilled grillers who can do a shift from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Time:
Saturday, June 17
12:00 p.m.
Place:
Chicago Lights Urban Farm
(444 W. Chicago)
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APNC Elected on June 4
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Beginning an Associate Pastor Search
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At last Sunday's Congregational Meeting, the congregation of Fourth Church elected the following members to serve on a new Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC): Pam Block (chair), Lynne Driver, Kat Evans, Renee Golas, and Jim Kulich.
This committee is charged with identifying and recommending to the congregation a candidate to serve in ministry with us as Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Small Groups.
Please keep the members of this APNC in your prayers as they begin their important work on our behalf.
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Worship This Week
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Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2017
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8:00 a.m.
Communion
Matt Helms,
Associate Pastor
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Baptisms | New Members
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Shannon J. Kershner,
Pastor
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Passages
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Deaths
We give thanks to God for the gift of life eternal.
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Concerts at Fourth Church
All concerts are free unless ticket information is noted.
Friday, June 16, 2017
St. Giles' Cathedral Choir
(from Edinburgh, Scotland)
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, June 23, 2017
L and M Duo
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, June 30, 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!
Current Volunteer Needs
Hosts for members of the Choir of St Giles' Cathedral, who will be with us June 15-19
Cookout volunteers to assist with the Chicago Lights Urban Farm Community Cookout Saturday, June 17; shifts begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue through 3:00 p.m.
Liturgists to read scripture during Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. services of worship
Greeters and liturgists for the Taizé service on the fourth Friday of the month
Shower Ministry greeters
(men) on Tuesdays from 1:15 to 4:00 p.m., on a rotating schedule at the church
Chicago Lights Summer Day classroom assistants and chaperones for field trips. Summer Day runs from June 26 to August 3.
For details, contact Fernie Tiflis.
Unless otherwise noted, to sign up for volunteer opportunities or to learn more about them, stop by Coffee Hour on Sunday morning or email Robert Crouch, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
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