Two new adult education opportunities begin this Sunday: "The Laws of Leviticus" and "The Rise of Modern Islamic Movements," both offered through the Academy for Faith and Life.

"The Laws of Leviticus," led by Jeffrey Stackert at 9:30 a.m. in Room 5E, will explore the sometimes difficult and under-appreciated text of the book of Leviticus, including the Israelite sanctuary, priests, sacrifice, and murky ethics and underpinnings. This four-week class will encourage a better understanding of the text, making it not only comprehensible but relevant to contemporary life.

"The Rise of Modern Islamic Movements" will take a look at the historical and religious context for the growth of such Islamic movements as the Muslim Brotherhood, al-Qaida, and ISIS. Led by Azam Nizamuddin at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5F, this two-week class will shed light on various Muslim reformers amid politico-religious movements.

Refresh and renew your spiritual connection with God using spiritual practices of the church at the "Deep Calls to Deep" Lenten contemplative retreat led by Vicky Curtiss on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28 at the Well in La Grange Park.

Join in worship, guided meditation, journaling, praying with images and psalms, or simply enjoying nature and solitude.

Registration forms--available online or by contacting Nancy Davis--are due by Sunday, March 22.

Time:  

   Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28

Place:  

   The Well (1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park)

Get a "flipped" perspective on faith at a book tour event hosted at Fourth Church next Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel. Author Doug Pagitt will read from his recently released book Flipped, which explores what it means to "live, move, and have our being in God" and how we can be encouraged to "flip from an 'if/then' faith to the 'in God' way of life."

Flipped offers ways to stop being guided by fear and instead focus on "a world where the love and life of God are what make us safe."

The evening will include readings, discussion, and live music from Heatherlyn.

Time:

     Thursday, February 26

     7:30-9:00 p.m.

Place:

     Buchanan Chapel

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An enrichment opportunity for leaders in the church--including congregational officers and those who serve on committees--will be offered at the annual L.E.A.D. Conference, hosted this year at Fourth Church on Saturday, March 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. With the theme "Ancient Gifts for Modern Times: Catching Glimpses of the Divine," the conference will feature keynote speaker John Bell, a minister with the Church of Scotland, and workshops throughout the day.

L.E.A.D. is presented through a covenant with McCormick Theological Seminary, the Chicago Presbytery, and Fourth Church.

A registration form is available online.

Please join us in welcoming those who were received into Fourth Church membership this month:

Debra Campbell

Amanda Eden-Fox

Andrew Gordon

Stacy Gordon

Cathy Gray

William Gray

Laura Helmuth

Linda Jenkins

Laura Platt

Kimberly Smallwood

Diane Van Horne

Sermons

from previous weeks are posted online at www.fourthchurch.org/sermons 

William Jozef Dee,  

    son of David and Katrina Dee

John L. Beem, February 2, 2015

John W. W. Sherer, organist
(Organist and Director of Music at Fourth Church)
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Friday, March 6, 2015
Sherry Kim, pianist
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Cosponsored by the Musicians Club of Women

Friday, March 13, 2015
Christine Mild, vocalist
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel

Friday, March 20, 2015
Orpheus Choir, Olivet Nazarene University
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Choir of King's College
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Tickets available through Symphony Center Presents

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Chicago Ensemble
7:30 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Tickets available through Chicago Ensemble