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Hear What the Children Have Been Singing All Week
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Join us this Sunday as the children who attended Vacation Bible School this week will sing at the very beginning of the 9:30 a.m. service. The preschool through fifth graders will sing some of the songs they learned during their VBS adventure to "Hometown Nazareth," where they learned about life when Jesus was a kid.
We hope to see you then!
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Lifting Up Those Rebuilding the Instrument
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Also at this Sunday's 9:30 a.m. service, we will be commissioning the organ builders from Quimby Pipe Organs, who began installing our rebuilt pipe organ last week. The work--which includes installing nearly 8,000 pipes--is expected to be completed by this Advent.
Please join us as in lifting up with gratitude the talent, dedication, and care of all involved in this project.
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Interpreting the Anthem Through Movement
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This past week was filled with lively learning as preschoolers through fifth graders were transported to Jesus' hometown of Nazareth for Vacation Bible School.
Check out the photos of the fun these children had as they learned through their daily VBS adventures how God guides and provides!
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"Black Lives Matter": August 29
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The World Mission and Social Justice Committee invites individuals to join members of the Interfaith Coalition on Black Lives Matter for a rally, sponsored by the Chicago Alliance against Racial and Political Repression, at Federal Plaza (Adams and Dearborn) on Saturday, August 29 at 12:00 noon. From there those gathered will march to Daley Plaza.
This rally will commemorate the fiftieth anniversaries of the Selma marches, the Voting Rights Act, and the Watts Rebellion by standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters.
Time:
Saturday, August 29, 12:00 noon
Place:
Federal Plaza (Adams and Dearborn)
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 Young Adult Volleyball at the Beach
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Outdoor Fun through August
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Young adults, there are still a few more weeks of summer to enjoy! Join the Young Adults fellowship group for beach volleyball for a fun way to stay active, enjoy the warm weather, and make new friends. The group meets at Oak Street Beach on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. through the end of this month.
All skill levels are welcome to play and join in fellowship with other young adults. To sign up to receive emails on Mondays about any schedule changes due to weather, email Layton Williams.
Time:
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Oak Street Beach (near Oak Street and Lake Shore Drive)
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Edwin Estevez's Band to Perform
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Noontime Concert This Friday
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A familiar face will make an appearance at this Friday's free Noonday musical event. Rock band Milan and the Sour Goat--featuring former Fourth Church Pastoral Resident Edwin Estevez on drums--will be performing at this week's "Music by the Fountain" outdoor concert.
Bring a lunch and stop by to say hello to Edwin and enjoy some lively music in the Michigan Avenue courtyard!
Time:
Friday, August 21, 12:10 p.m.
Place:
Michigan Avenue courtyard
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Worship This Week
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Passages
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Death
We give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life.
Marena Swenson, August 6, 2015
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Weddings
We give thanks to God for the gift of life together.
Almay Alday and Ottoniel Girr-Borrayo, August 8, 2015
Rachel Kathryn Mathers and Brandon Douglas Winikates,
August 8, 2015
Sarah Christine Thrasher and Jeffrey Kessler, August 8, 2015
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Concerts at Fourth Church
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Music by the Fountain
In August, free Friday Noonday concerts are held outdoors by the fountain in the courtyard off Michigan Avenue.
Friday, August 21, 2015Milan and the Sour Goat 12:10 p.m. in the courtyard (featuring Edwin Estevez!)Friday, August 28, 2015Laura Freeman and Beckie Menzie: Broadway Classics 12:10 p.m. in the courtyard Concerts at Fourth Church
In September, free Friday Noonday concerts return indoors.
Friday, September 4, 2015Christine Steyer, soprano Marta Johnson Lettofsky, pianist 12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel Cosponsored by the Musicians Club of Women 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
Tutors to youth living temporarily in the Cook County Detention Center on mornings or afternoons, twice a week.
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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