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It's Fair Trade Bazaar Weekend!
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Shop for a Difference and Support Artisans
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Do you still have holiday shopping to do? Stop by the Fair Trade Gift Bazaar this Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall and Borwell Dining Room.
This annual bazaar features handcrafted merchandise, ranging from folk art to ceramics, textiles, baskets, jewelry, and more.
Groups in more than thirty countries benefit from the proceeds of this bazaar, making it possible for them to earn a fair wage for their labors and provide food, shelter, education, and health care for their families.
Come shop for a difference!
Time:
Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Place:
Anderson Hall and Borwell Dining Room
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A Contemplative Retreat for Advent
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Reflect and Prepare for the Birth of Christ
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It's not too late to register for the annual Advent Contemplative Retreat! Registration forms--available online here--are due this Sunday, December 7.
This annual retreat, led by Associate Pastor Vicky Curtiss on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14 at The Well in La Grange Park, offers a unique way to prepare, in the busy Advent season, for the birth of Christ.
Participants will engage in a variety of spiritual practices, including meditation and worship, to open their hearts and minds to reflect on the gift of God's love.
Time:
Saturday, December 13, 9:00 a.m.
through Sunday, December 14, 3:00 p.m.
Place:
The Well (1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park)
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Give Gifts That Make a Difference
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"Light Up a Life" This Season
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As you finish--or start--your holiday shopping, consider honoring or remembering those on your Christmas list with "Light Up a Life" gifts--which also help neighbors whose needs are great this holiday season.
Gifts provide important year-end support for the outreach programs of Fourth Church and Chicago Lights and are easy to make online.Help "light up a life" this Christmas with gifts that make a difference in the lives of those we serve! Back to top
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Cookies-and-Cocoa Reception to Follow
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Join us for one of our beloved traditions at Fourth Church, the Festival of Advent Lessons and Music, next Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Pastors and members of Fourth Church will read the scripture lessons of Advent, and Fourth Church's Children's, Youth, Chancel, and Morning Choirs will perform anthems of the season. Together we'll sing Advent hymns and anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ.
A reception hosted by Presbyterian Women and featuring homemade cookies and hot cocoa will follow the service.
Time:
Sunday, December 14, 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Sanctuary
Reception to follow in Anderson Hall
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Our Tutoring Students' Christmas Wishes
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Help Collect and Prepare Gifts
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Fulfill a Christmas wish of a Chicago Lights Tutoring student--and make their Christmas a little brighter!
Through the "Christmas Wishes" gift-giving project organized by Presbyterian Women, gifts are again being collected for Tutoring program students from under-resourced neighborhoods. A few wish lists remain--contact Anne Ellis (312.573.3369) today for more information.
Gifts are being received through next Sunday, December 14 at the church reception desk or during Coffee Hour. A gift-wrapping party will take place that Sunday afternoon.
Volunteers are needed to help collect and sort gifts and prepare for gift distribution. For more information about how you can help, contact Anne Ellis (312.640.3369).
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Blue Hymnals Available at Book Nook
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The blue hymnals, to which we bid farewell on November 23, are going to be given to communities in need of hymnals--but if you would like to have one or more of them, they will also be available on Sunday mornings from the Book Nook for a suggested donation of $10 each.
Stop by Coffee Hour this Sunday to learn more!
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"Longest Night" Service
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Worship Opportunity for Those Experiencing Grief
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Feelings of grief, loss, loneliness, sadness, and anxiety can become more pronounced during the holidays. The "Longest Night" service--also known as the "Blue Christmas" service--on Thursday, December 18 provides a Christmas worship opportunity for those who may find it difficult to share in the traditional celebrations on December 24 and 25.
This service will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel.
Those dealing with the emotional challenges of the season are also invited to contact the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being at Fourth Church at 312.787.8425.
Time:
Thursday, December 18, 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Buchanan Chapel
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Newspapers for Urban Farm Compost
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Donations Being Collected Now
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Recycle and support the Chicago Lights Urban Farm at the same time! Recycled newspaper is being collected for composting with worms.
The Urban Farm composts kitchen scraps and unused food with worms throughout the winter, and newspaper is needed as part of the composting process. The finished product is a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
Small quantities of newspaper can be dropped off at the reception desk. For large-quantity donations, contact Ben Jaffe to schedule a drop-off time at the Urban Farm.
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Worship This Week
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Second Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
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Passages
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Deaths
We give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life.
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Margaret (Greta) Telford, October 26, 2014
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary with a reception following in Anderson Hall.
James Durham, November 9, 2014
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary with a reception following in Anderson Hall.
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Concerts at Fourth Church
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The Noonday concerts listed here are free.Friday, December 5, 2014
Kristina Nyberg, pianist
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Cosponsored by the Musicians Club of Women Friday, December 5, 2014 St. Charles Singers: "Candlelight Carols"
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Tickets available online and at the door (subject to availability) Sunday, December 7, 2014 Holiday Pops!
Chicago Chamber Orchestra
cabaret duo Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael
3:00 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Tickets available online and at the door (subject to availability)Friday, December 12, 2014Embellish Handbell Ensemble
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan ChapelFriday, December 12, 2014 "Holidays a cappella" 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Tickets 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
Volunteers to help take down the Fair Trade Bazaar
Volunteers will help pack up unsold items in Anderson Hall and the Commons on Sunday, December 7 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. and then load items onto trucks.
Audio recording equipment operators for Sunday morning worship services
This volunteer opportunity is available immediately. Training will be provided.
Church members to serve as Nursery caregivers during the 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. worship service
To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities or to learn more about them, stop by Coffee Hour on Sunday morning or contact Larry Nicholson, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
A complete list of volunteer needs is available online.
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