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You're Invited to an Iftar Dinner
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An Evening of Interfaith Dialogue and Fellowship
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Our Interfaith Relations Committee is delighted to be partnering with the Niagara Foundation to cohost next week a special Iftar dinner during Ramadan.
This event brings individuals from different religious and cultural communities together to learn about food security and 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.
The "A Ramadan Experience" presentation will feature keynote speaker Mari Gallagher, principal of Mari Gallagher Research and Consulting Group, and a lecture by Omer Mozaffar, adjunct professor of theology and Muslim chaplain at Loyola University Chicago.
We hope you will join us in this special event that is part of the "Sharing the Faith" program. In providing a window into the diverse worlds of the three Abrahamic traditions during religiously significant seasons, "Sharing the Faith" seeks to raise literacy of each of those faiths, create safe spaces and experiences for reflection, and respectfully showcase each tradition in its uniqueness.
Come share this interfaith meal with us! Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today!
Time:
Wednesday, July 8
6:30 p.m. Presentation
8:15 p.m. Dinner
Place:
Buchanan Chapel for the presentation
Anderson Hall for the dinner
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For Those Dealing with Significant Losses
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A Grief Support Group for those dealing with significant losses is offered through the Replogle Counseling Center at Fourth Church. The next Grief Group will meet on Monday evenings, beginning July 6, for six weeks in the Boyle Conference Room of Parish House.
The Grief Group is professionally led by two experienced counselors--Maureen Garvey, L.C.P.C., and Mary Jo Hubick, L.C.P.C.--and offers support and education. This service is offered free of charge approximately five times a year (based on interest, as a minimum of six people is needed to start a group).
For more information or to register (required), please call the Center at 312.787.8425.
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Thursdays, July 9-August 20
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Family fun and fellowship continue next Thursday, July 9 with a Summer Movie Night screening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. outside in the Day School playground (or, in case of rain, Anderson Hall). All children and their families are invited to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a summer evening outdoors!
Summer Movie Nights are held every other Thursday through August. A complete schedule of dates and movies is posted online.
Time:
Thursday, July 9, 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Day School playground
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Free Noonday Concerts in the Courtyard
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Bring your lunch and take a break from the busyness of Michigan Avenue--free Friday Noonday concerts at Fourth Church move to the courtyard next week! Join us at 12:10 p.m. every Friday from July 10 until the end of the summer for "Music by the Fountain," featuring a variety of musical talent, from jazz vocalists to a cabaret duo to a rock band with former Fourth Church Pastoral Resident Edwin Estevez (on August 21).
A complete schedule of "Music by the Fountain" Noonday concerts is available online.
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Support a Time of Fellowship and Hospitality
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One of the treats of summer months is enjoying Sunday morning Coffee Hour outdoors in our beautiful courtyard.
You can help make these special times of fellowship possible by sponsoring Coffee Hour in honor or memory of a loved one or in recognition of a special occasion.
For more information about you can help Fourth Church embody our spirit of hospitality through Coffee Hour sponsorship opportunities, contact Anne Ellis at 312.573.3369.
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Worship This Week
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8:00 a.m. with Communion
Shannon J. Kershner, Pastor, preaching Scripture texts: Psalm 48 Mark 6:1-13 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Shannon J. Kershner, Pastor, preaching Scripture texts: Psalm 48 Mark 6:1-13 4:00 p.m. Jazz Service with Communion
Layton Williams, Pastoral Resident, preaching Scripture texts: Psalm 148 Genesis 3
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Passages
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Birth
We give thanks to God for this gift of new life.
Vivien Leslie Page, daughter of John and Andrea Page
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Deaths
We give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life.
Velma Berry, April 10, 2015
Billye Jennings, June 28, 2015
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Weddings
We give thanks to God for this gift of life together.
Ainah Uy Tan and Michael Andrew Lohmeier, June 27, 2015
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Concerts at Fourth Church
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Music by the Fountain
Free Friday Noonday concerts move outdoors in the courtyard off Michigan Avenue, by the fountain, in July and August.
Friday, July 3, 2015No Noonday Concert, as the church is closed for the Fourth of July holidayFriday, July 10, 2015Libby York, vocalist Jeremy Kahn, keyboardist 12:10 p.m. in the courtyard Friday, July 17, 2015Roosevelt University Brass Fest Ensemble and Gaudete Brass 12:10 p.m. in the courtyard Friday, July 24, 2015After School Matters HHW Vocal Arts 12:10 p.m. in the courtyard Friday, July 31, 2015Lucy Smith's Autumn in Augusta12:10 p.m. in the courtyard A complete concert schedule is available online. Back to top
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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
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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