Religion notes
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Adult education
Beth Tikvah Congregation, located in Hoffman Estates, invites you to join Rabbi Max Weiss as he explores the topics of "Love, Sex and Marriage in the Jewish Tradition." You will examine ancient texts and modern traditions. The classes are Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:30 a.m., Jan. 20 and Feb. 3, 17 and 24. For more information, call (847) 885-4545 or go to www.beth-tikvah.org
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, will welcome the Alpha program Jan. 20 with an Introductory Luncheon and Video. The Alpha course offers an avenue to explore life's most perplexing questions. The 10-week course is filled with great meals, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities for friendship. The book "Questions of Life" by the Rev. Nicky Gumble is the course curriculum that is the basis for each of the talks. The course will begin the following week, at noon Jan. 27 in the Fellowship Hall. Child care will be provided if needed. If you are interested in attending or knowing more about the program, contact Peggy Burtt by phone: (847) 352-8181 or through the church Web site: www.osumc.org.
Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, will host Community on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, with guest speaker Scott Haltzman, M.D. The topic is "The Secrets of Happily Married Men: Eight Ways to Win Your Wife's Heart."
In most households, women take on the role of relationship manager as they gauge and measure the quality of the relationship. It seems that men, on the other hand, just don't pay that much attention. While they are often wonderfully romantic during the dating phase, men get labeled as "dysfunctional" in relationships once they take their vows. But nothing can be further from the truth. Men care deeply about marriage and making their wives happy. When a man knows how to take a leadership role in the relationship, he can literally save the marriage. He just may not go about it the same way a woman does.
"The Secrets of Happily Married Men" is a step-by-step approach to saving your marriage. It is designed for men by men, but its message is also important for wives to hear.
Join us for this evening of prayer, learning and conversation. For information, call (847) 907-3441.
The public is invited to a singles potluck social evening, sponsored by Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church's Rainbow Friends, from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 9. The event, to be held at the church, is designed to allow participants time to get to know a variety of different people, and to affirm Countryside's values of celebrating all people regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation.
This will be an evening of socialization and fun, along with food and drink. There is no charge for the event, but participants are asked to bring food to share, using their last names as follows: A-J salad, K-P non-alcoholic beverages and Q-Z snacks or sweets. They are also requested to make reservations by e-mailing likethosecrones@yahoo.com.
Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 1025 N. Smith Road in Palatine. Directions may be obtained at www.ccuu.org or by phoning (847) 359-8440.
Are you looking for ways to grow in your faith and deeply connect it to your life? Adult Ministries at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road (at Route 59) in Barrington is offering the following learning opportunities:
Sunday Morning Offerings, 9-10:15 a.m., Bible Study of Romans -- Room 108. This is a 10-week study for all, with no prior Bible study knowledge required. Also, "What's So Amazing About Grace?" will be in the Dining Room. Explore grace at "street level" through the writings of award-winning author Philip Yancey. No preparation needed, workbooks are $12.
On Wednesday wvenings, a Women's Evening Study is offered from 6-8:30 p.m. in Parlor or Room 111. Delve into "Women of Worship" by Dee Brestin in this dynamic 10-week study on the Psalms. No prior Bible study knowledge required, and books are $11.
On Thursday mornings is Women of the Word from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Parlor. This is a study of "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place" by Beth Moore.
On Friday morning, "Breathing Spaces" is offered from 10-10:30 a.m. at Starbuck's inside Dominick's, Lake Zurich. Take time out to reflect and enjoy fellowship.
For more information, contact the church at (847) 836-5540. Visit the church's Web site at: www.BarringtonUMC.com.
Congregational Church of Christ begins a 10-week Lenten study series for adults at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20. "The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem" by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic provides the framework for study during the series. A light supper precedes the discussion. Public is invited to participate. Congregational UCC is located at 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Check www.CongUCC.org or call (847) 392-6650 for additional information.
Lutheran Church Of The Cross (ELCA), 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, will offer "The Lutheran Handbook: The Anatomy of a Baptism," a DVD presentation by Winston Persaud, professor of systematic theology at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, will be presented at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 20. In-depth discussion to follow. (847) 437-5141. www.sharegodslove.com.
Children, teens
Big Barn Preschool has openings for winter registration for ages 3 to 6 at 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. (847) 895-3257.
St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates has begun the new student registration process for the 2008-2009 school year. A New Parent Information Night will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 in the school library. Principal Vito DeFrisco and Assistant Principal Alison O'Connor will be the featured speakers.
St. Hubert Catholic School provides a caring environment that fosters teaching and learning for students in the 3- and 4-year-old preschool program through eighth grade. The curriculum is designed to develop students spiritually, academically, physically and socially.
If you cannot attend this Information Night and would like more information about St. Hubert Catholic School, call the school office between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at (847) 885-7702 or e-mail the school at office@sthubertschool.com. Tours can be arranged as well as appointments to learn more about all that St. Hubert Catholic School has to offer.
St. Hubert Catholic School, serving the Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg area, kicks off celebration of Catholic Schools Week Jan. 27. Catholic Schools Week is also the official kick off for the 2008-09 school year Open Registration Drive.
The celebration will begin with the 9 and 10:45 a.m. Masses at St. Hubert Church and continue with an open house at St. Hubert School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
At the Open House, Administration along with Faculty and School Board members will be available for tours and questions. Special guests this year at the Open House will be village of Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod and village of Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson. Refreshments will be served.
New family registration will take place Jan. 27. Bring your child's original birth and baptismal certificates and a $600 nonrefundable registration fee.
St. Hubert Catholic School provides a caring environment that fosters teaching and learning for students in the 3- and 4-year-old preschool program through eighth grade with a curriculum designed to develop students spiritually, academically, physically and socially.
After the kickoff, Catholic Schools Week continues through Feb. 1. If you would like more information about St. Hubert Catholic School, call the school office between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at (847) 885-7702 or e-mail the school office at office@sthubertschool.com. Tours can be arranged as well as appointments to learn more about all that St. Hubert Catholic School has to offer.
St. Thomas of Villanova School in Palatine will have an open house from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 28 and again from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31. Anyone interested in the preschool or elementary grades is welcome to attend. Enrollment for the 08/09 school year will be available. For more information, call (847) 358-2110.
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, will host open houses from 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 23; from 7-8 p.m. Jan. 31; and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Registration dates are from 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 11. (847) 359-1990, ext. 115. www.palatinepreschool.org
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School will hold an open house from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30. A second open house will be available that evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The week of Jan. 27 through Feb. 3 is Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
The Open House offers the opportunity to tour the school facilities, receive informational materials, and talk to teachers and parents. St. Alphonsus offers a fully certified 3- and 4-year-old preschool, full-day kindergarten, outstanding Catholic education for grades 1-8, as well as before- and after-school programs.
St. Alphonsus is located at 411 N. Wheeling Road, just south of Palatine Road. Questions may be addressed to the school office at (847) 255-5538, or go to www.saintalphonsus.com.
Queen of the Rosary School, 690 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Meet the staff, tour the school, view student work, visit the Scholastic Book Fair and observe the TV studio in action. The open house is one way the school will celebrate Catholic Schools Week, which is Jan. 27 to Feb. 3. For details, contact Principal Claudia Molick or Assistant Principal Kathleen McGinn at (847) 437-3322, or visit www.qrcougars.org.
St. Raymond School in Mount Prospect will kick off Catholic Schools week with an open house for current and prospective students following the 9:30 a.m. Mass Jan. 27 and lasting until 1 p.m. Families can tour the school, meet teachers and faculty and have their questions answered.
St. Raymond School is now accepting registration for new students for the 2008-2009 school year for those entering 3-year-old preschool through eighth grade.
In addition to a quality, faith-based education, St. Raymond offers onsite before- and after-school daycare, a variety of sports and after-school activities, programs for students needing additional learning support as well as a program for those needing advanced enrichment experiences. You can view the school's brochure online at www.st-raymond.org by selecting the St. Raymond Day School link or call (847) 253-8555 for more information.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, is hosting an open house for its preschool and day care center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1. The preschool and day care welcome all children and provide a loving, Christian environment in which children learn and play. A variety of options are available for scheduling. For information, call the preschool director, Sue Johanson at (847) 827-1518, or e-mail smjohanson@aol.com.
Enrollment for the 2008/2009 school year at Saint Paul Lutheran School, 100 S. School St., Mount Prospect, will open to the public Feb. 5.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, will have open houses. Join us for the 2008-2009 school year. Registration for next year is just around the corner. Open houses are at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 for kindergarten through grade 8; 8:30 a.m. Jan. 31 for kindergarten; 9:30 a.m. Feb. 2 for preschool (ages 3-4); 8:30 a.m. Feb. 12 for preschool through grade 8.
For further information, call the school office for a registration packet, (847) 253-6638.
Antarctic Antics is the theme for Saturday Club that will convene from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 19 at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Children ages 2 to 12 are invited to attend. Weather permitting, the morning will include winter activities outside and inside. Children should come dressed for outside play wearing warm clothes, hats, boots, and gloves. The cost is $5 per child. Call the church office at (847) 259-4839 for more information and to register.
Family
The Beth Judea Sisterhood will present fun for the whole family with the showing of the 2006 movie "Night at the Museum" at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. The community is welcome to attend the showing.
The cost is $3 per person with a maximum cost per family of $10; children 2 and under are free. Bring pillows and blankets and friends. Candy, soda and snacks are available at a nominal cost.
For information, call the Beth Judea office at (847) 634-0777 and leave a message for Sandra and she will call you back. Beth Judea is on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.
Congregation Beth Judea's Family Education Weekend will take place Feb. 22-24, featuring Anita Silvert from Theatre Judaica as its Artist in Residence. Silvert will use the Art of Living Midrash to create opportunities for families to experience interactive Torah study. All participants will dive into the biblical texts, bringing their own experiences and insights to the story and characters.
The activities for the weekend are as follows:
Feb. 22: "The Ten Commandmnets Revisited." All families are invited to attend this special Shabbat dinner featuring Anita Silvert, 6 p.m. dinner followed by Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 23: "Moses, Aaron and the Israelites" at 9 a.m. Through the use of Living Midrash, Anita Silvert will work with Gimel families on ideas relating to Moses, Aaron, the 10 Commandments and other topics in Parshat Ki Tissa.
Feb. 23: "What Did Moses Do" at 10:30 a.m. Through the use of Living Midrash, Silvert sill work with Bet families on ideas relation to Moses, Aaron, the 10 Commandments and other topics in Parshat Ki Tissa.
Then, at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, "To Frogive or Not Forgive, That is the Question." Through the use of Living Midrash, Silvert will present an adult workshop focusing on the 10 Commandments and other topics in Parshat Ki Tissa.
Feb. 24: "What Did Moses Do" at 9 a.m. After reviewing the story of the Golden Calf, families will explore the story in more detail using various techniques of Living Midrash.
At 9:45 a.m., there will be a session for Aleph parents, who, through the use of bibliodrama, will understand the relationship between Aaron and Moses in a new light.
The 10:30 a.m. session is a program for Dalet families, who will work on ideas relating to Moses, Aaron, the 10 Commandments and other topics in Parshat Ki Tissa.
The 11:30 a.m. session will be for second-grade Families. Using story-based Living Midrash, Silvert will engage second-graders and their families in Parshat Ki Tissa.
Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. For further information call (847) 634-0777 or visit the Web at www.bethjudea.org.
St. John United Church of Christ, 308 N. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights, invites the public to a pizza and movie night at 6 p.m. Jan. 25. The church will provide crusts, sauce, cheese, and drinks. Bring your favorite topping. The movie, "The Princess Bride," starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call (847) 255-6687. www.churchonthepark.com.
Fundraisers
Congregation Beth Judea will host its second annual Viva Las Long Grove, an evening of gaming tables, live auction, silent auction and fun Feb. 9. There will be appetizers, noshes, beer and wine and dessert at 7 p.m. The gaming tables will open at 7:45 p.m. This is also the time that the poker tournament starts.
Gaming will consist of blackjack, roulette, poker and bingo. There will be blackjack, Texas Hold'em and bingo tournaments for cash prizes. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. There will be an additional entry fee required for the tournaments.
Cost is $45 in advance or $60 at the door. Advance tickets must be purchased by Feb. 2. Admission includes chips for roulette and blackjack and a bingo card. Please call or R.S.V.P. to Beth Judea at (847) 634-0777 or e-mail lneiman@bethjudea.org.
Beth Judea is on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.
The Sisterhood of Temple Chai will be sponsoring its fourth Annual Party-Planning Fair ("Simcha Showcase") from 3-7 p.m. Feb. 24. Participants of the Simcha Showcase can meet with nearly 70 vendors including photographers, videographers and DJ's, while obtaining creative ideas for invitations, centerpieces, entertainment and more. Caterers will provide food samples of their menus, from main courses to desserts and candies. Several DJ's and other entertainers will have live performances throughout the day!
The Showcase is free to the public. Temple Chai is located at 1670 Checker Road, one-half block west of Arlington Heights Road, in Long Grove. For more information, e-mail simchashowcase@aol.com, or call (847) 913-6869.
Feb. 17 is Beth Judea Day at "Pitching Peguins," the new comedy written by Beth Judea congregant Michael Rosenbaum and David Brimm. Beth Judea will receive a significant donation for every ticket purchased by members and, if congregants buy more than 40 tickets, Michael will figure out a way to work Beth Judea into the script.
"Pitching Penguins" opens Feb. 7 and runs through March 16 at Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater, 2257 North Lincoln. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays.
To obtain proper credit for Beth Judea, call the ticket office at (773) 871-3000 to order tickets for the Feb. 17 show and use the promotion code BETH.
Beth Judea is a Conservative Jewish congregation on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.
Moriah Congregation, 200 Taub Drive in Deerfield, will present the best work of more than 50 internationally acclaimed artists from North America and Israel at its 2008 All Judaic Art & Jewelry Fair, which will be from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Feb. 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18. Adult admission is $10 and covers all three days. For details, contact Karen P. Walanka at (847) 948-5340 or kwalanka@moriahcong.org.
Bread for the Journey, Chicago, invites you to Swing Dance the night away Feb. 8. Featuring Bradford Newquist & His Swing Quartet, the doors open at 7 p.m. with dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. Tickets cost $20/person -- Advance Sale and $25/person -- at the door. Light food and beverages will be served. Also offering: silent auction & 50/50 raffle Tickets may be purchased at Unity Northwest or by contacting Diane at (708) 785-7566 bjfchicago@comcast.net
All proceeds benefit Bread for the Journey, Chicago, which provides grants to people and organizations in the Chicago area who want to make a difference in their local community.
For more information, see www.breadforthejourney.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, is hosting its third annual Chili Cook-off at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27, sponsored by the Senior High Ministry Group.
There will be at least five different chili recipes available. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-off will help support Trinity's Senior High young people who are going on a Mission Trip to Toronto, Canada, this summer to serve in an urban ministry setting.
Everyone is welcome to attend this fun-filled event. Donation is $20 for a family, $5 for individuals and $3 for children. Tickets are available after all church services on Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. or on Sunday mornings at 8 and 10:30 a.m. or in the church office during the week. For more information, call (847) 827-6656.
Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St. (Route 83 and Gregory) Mount Prospect, will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner and Italian Fun Fest from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 26. A feast of pasta, salad, garlic bread, and dessert will be offered: $7/adults, $3.50/youngsters ages 4-12, free to children under 4. Entertainment and raffles prizes will be part of the fun. Everyone is welcome. Please call (847) 392-3112 with questions.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, will offer a Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 5.
Proceeds will go to benefit the youth summer mission trip to Toronto, Canada. Tickets can be purchased at the church office or after 5:30 p.m. services on Saturday evening, or the Sunday services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., or tickets can be purchased at the door. Cost is $5 adult, $3 child, or $20 for family. The summer mission trip will serve the urban poor in Toronto from July 26 through Aug. 3.
Lectures, seminars
"Save a Life Outreach," sponsored by St. Peter Damian High School Youth Ministry, will be presented from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 20 at St. Peter Damian Parish, 109 S. Crest Ave., Bartlett. (Doors will open at 6 p.m.). Adults and teens are invited to participate in this informative and healing event about suicide prevention. To register or for more information, call Liz DeSimon at (630) 837-5411, ext. 123, or e-mail ldesimon@stpeterdamian.org. The event is free.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) will hold a series of New Member Classes at 11 a.m. on Sundays, Feb. 10, 17 and 24 in Room 213 of the church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Anyone interested in membership at Prince of Peace, contact the church office at (847) 885-7010. For information about Prince of Peace, visit the church's Web site at www.princeofpeace.net
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, will be offering two free live seminars that will help answer the questions most people face today regarding money and finances such as: Will I ever be able to retire? Will I ever get my dream home? Will I ever be able to send my kids to college?
These seminars will be presented by Joel A. Leece and William (Bill) Orchard-Hays III. The seminars are educational, and there will be no solicitation or follow-up.
The first seminar is from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 23 The second seminar will be from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 26 For more information, call Peggy Burtt at (847) 352-8181 or contact her through the church Web site: www.osumc.org.
Holy Family Catholic Community is sponsoring a day-long Small Christian Community Institute Jan. 26. Three speakers will be presented, and 10 breakout sessions conducted.
The keynote speaker will be Bill Wise, chief compliance and business ethics officer of Analog Devices, Inc. An adjunct faculty member at Boston University and holder of a law degree from Suffolk University, Wise will speak on "The New Evangelization and You: Our role in taking the 'Gospel … to the heart of society.' "
For information, contact Wilma Growney at (847) 428-7468 or wilmagrow@aol.com. Advance registration is encouraged as there is limited seating for each breakout session. Everyone is welcome. Holy Family Church is at 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness.
Congregation Beth Judea's Men's Club presents a new class titled "Hebrew Literacy Class 2." This course is a new follow-up for those who need more practice reading Hebrew. The 12-week course will teach how to improve your reading skills. It is open to any adult who has taken the basic Hebrew Literacy Class.
Classes will be held from 8-9 p.m. Monday nights Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, and April 7, 14 and 28.
The cost is $20, which includes the textbook, payable to the Beth Judea Men's Club. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Call the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777 for questions and to sign up.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois presents "How to Plan the Perfect Family Reunion" by Sally Mann at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Mann's presentation will offer ways to help plan and organize your next family reunion.
The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use library materials, get help regarding genealogical Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical-related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m. http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois (JGSI) presents "Family Tree Maker 2008 -- The Latest Version" by Franklin Mills on at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Mills will review Family Tree Maker genealogical software's new interface and dozens of new features.
The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use library materials, get help regarding genealogical Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical-related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m.
Visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100 for more information.
Touchstones is sponsoring a workshop, "Serving the Causes of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King," from 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St. in Glenview
In this workshop, the legacy and dream of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King will be honored. Participants will work together on a project benefiting those needing help. Leading the discussions will be Mario F. Garcia, executive director of Onward House, founded in 1893 on the West Side of Chicago, and Luke Heinkel, now serving in the Peace Corps in Namibia. All workshop participants will be encouraged to share their understanding of how best to end injustice and transform our world.
Go to www.mytouchstones.org for details and directions, or call (866) 568-7152.
Reiki I classes will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 at Northwest Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. Reiki is the ancient art of natural healing that is simple to learn, yet powerful and effective. Reiki Master Teacher Katherine Anderson will teach the hands-on touch that will revitalize you on a mind-body-spirit level promoting relaxation and bringing balance and healing to the three levels of being. You will learn several hands-on techniques to direct this energy for self-healing. Hand positions, meditation, and an introduction to the chakra system and Universal Laws will be taught.
Students will receive a Reiki attunement and certificate of completion. Cost is $125. Call (630) 289-9258 to register.
First Place Weight Loss is a holistic, healthy diet program that addresses not only the physical, but the mental, emotional and spiritual sides of our lives. Registration runs through Jan. 21. Orientation will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. You must be registered to attend. Each 12-week session is limited to 12 participants. Call Life Community Church at (847) 296-3242 to find out more information. Life Community Church is at 1500 E. Central Road (one block west of Wolf on Central) in Mount Prospect.
The Home Educators Loving Parents (H.E.L.P.) home school support group announces that Jim and Cindy McDermott, publishers of "Salt Magazine," will present a talk titled "The Challenge of Raising Our Children to be In the World but Not of It." The talk will focus on developing a heart for God and helping our children to stand firm in their faith outside the home.
The presentation will be Jan. 22, at the Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village. The doors open for the presentation at 7 p.m., with a social time. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. This presentation is intended for adults and child care is not provided (children may sit next to their parents at the meeting).
H.E.L.P. is a Christian home school support group open to all families who home educate their children.
Become trained in higher applications of Reiki, the ancient art of natural healing. Through meditation and the use of chakras, Reiki Master Teacher Katherine Anderson will show you advanced methods of healing including healing from a distance and hand placement and procedure for doing healing work on others.
You will learn about healing symbols and receive more in-depth chakra information. Students completing this class will receive a Reiki II Attunement and Certificate of Completion. Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. The fee is $125.
Prerequisite: Reiki I. It's ok if you took the class with someone else, as long as you have received a level I attunement.
Call (630) 289-9258 to register or for more information.
Have you ever wondered about who you were in a past life? Have you experienced déjà vu? Do you have questions regarding reincarnation?
Come to the Reincarnation/Past Life Regression Workshop at 1 p.m. Feb. 17 at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. The workshop will be facilitated by Board Certified Hypnotherapist Laurie Geschrey. The suggested love offering is $45. Call (847) 297-0997 to register.
Join the Rev Russ Sorensen for an exciting and inspirational look at the history and development of the Unity Movement. Sorensen is eminently qualified to be your guide with his unsurpassed knowledge of Unity's history and his clear understanding of its guiding principles.
More than a history class or a stroll down memory lane, this class is about life-changing ideas that will transform your life. Using real life examples presented in a clear, concise, and sometimes humorous way, Sorensen brings to life both the lives and teachings of Unity's cofounders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. You will also have the opportunity to view some items from. Sorensen's extensive collection of historical Unity and New Thought artifacts.
For those interested, the class is also offered for SEE credit. The class begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and extends through March 18. The class is being presented at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road in Des Plaines. Call (847) 297-0997 or visit the Webs ite: www.unityprospers.com for more information.
The Rev. Patty Pipia will be facilitating a Prayer Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
Learn to harness the unlimited power and potential of effective prayer in your own life. Learn to open communication between yourself and your Higher Power. Learn about the small, still voice and entering into your sacred inner chamber.
Unity Northwest is located at 259 E. Central Road in Des Plaines. Call (847) 297-0997 to register or if you have questions.
Men's fellowship
Resurrection Catholic Community, Route 59 and Army Trail Road, Wayne, is hosting a men's day giving high school youth through senior citizens an opportunity to explore faith while in the company and fellowship of other men on Jan. 26. The day starts at 9 a.m. with breakfast, followed by a presentation by Franciscan Fr. Larry Janowski at 9:30 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m. Cost is $15 and all are invited to attend. For information, call Barbara Miller, (630) 289-5400, ext. 208.
The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea is going to the United Center Feb. 12 to watch the Chicago Bulls take on the New Orleans Hornets. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $30 per ticket. For further information, leave a message for Men's Club Program Chairman Fred Rabinowitz at the synagogue office, (847) 634-0777. Beth Judea is on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.
The Midwest Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs will hold its annual Man of the Year Dinner on Feb. 27 at Beth Hillel Congregation B'nai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane in Wilmette. This year, Beth Judea's Men's Club proudly honors its Man of the Year, Jim MacCrindle.
For further information on making reservations for this gala event, call Beth Judea's office at (847) 634-0777 and leave a message for Man of the Year Dinner Chairman Steve Limer. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. Visit the Web site at www.bethjudea.org.
Miscellaneous
NA'AMAT USA presented its prestigious Golda Meir Human Relations Award to Yitzhak Navon, former president of the state of Israel, at its 39th triennial convention held recently in Israel.
Sixteen delegates from the Chicago area attended the convention. They included Leslie Gallay, Susan Rizman and Beth Weinstein of Arlington Heights; Sheri Fagan, Janice Minnick and Karen Saharack of Buffalo Grove; Nina Gains, Selma Katz and Linda Lord of Highland Park, and Sandra Silverglade of Wilmette. During the 12-day convention delegates toured several NA'AMAT facilites and attended a groundbreaking for a new day care center.
Am Chai will be sponsoring a Tu B'Shevat "New Year for the Trees" at the Morton Aroboretum Jan. 20. Activities will include papermaking, storytelling and a buffet dinner. For more information, call (847) 604-4060 or e-mail www.amchai.org.
Faith World Outreach, 6N100 Route 59, Bartlett, is partnering with Angel Food Ministries to provide groceries to those in need. For $25, a family in need receives a box of quality groceries, both fresh and frozen items. For information, call Faith World Outreach at (630) 830-0193 or go to www.angelfoodministries.com.
The Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles will be displayed before, during and after all the weekend Masses Jan. 19 and 20 at St. Marcelline Catholic Church, 822 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg.
With an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions, the exhibit presents 126 of the principal Eucharistic Miracles (about 140 panels) that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world and which have been recognized by the church. By means of the panels, one can "virtually visit" the places where the miracles took place. The exhibit has already visited more than 500 parishes in Italy and in other countries and has been translated into numerous languages.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg is looking for names and addresses of former friends and members of the congregation for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration in March. Please contact Sandy Marcks at sjmarcks@ameritech.net with this information.
Dine and dance with your sweetheart at Barrington United Methodist Church's Valentine's Dinner Dance Feb. 9. The magnificent Makray Country Club of Barrington will be the venue for this jubilant evening, which will take place from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person or $80 per couple, which includes the D.J., full-course dinner and dessert. Please reserve your spot by Feb. 2.
Call Elaine at (847) 921-5356 or the church at (847) 836-5540 for your Valentine's Dance reservation by Feb. 2. Visit the church's Web site at: www.BarringtonUMC.com.
Beth Judea's Tu B'Shevat Seder will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 21. The cost is $10 per family. Please R.S.V.P. to the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.
For the eighth year in a row, thousands of Conservative Jews around the world will be "wrapped up" in the "ties that bind" as part of the World Wide Wrap 2008 Feb. 3.
Jews around the world -- men and women -- will participate in an ancient practice called "tefillin," a form of prayer that involves wrapping leather straps attached to boxes containing Scripture around the forehead, arm and hand in an intricate pattern that spells out the name of God.
Join the Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 3 and "come wrap with them." The morning session will feature many interesting opportunities to learn about the mitzvah of tefillin.
Beth Judea, located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove, will be one of the hundreds of congregations worldwide that are participating in the Wrap. Extra sets of tefillin will be provided, and instructions will be given to those who are in need of assistance.
Norm Kurtz, president of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, will begin the Wrap with an instructive demonstration that will begin at 8:30 a.m. Kurtz will then lead shacharit minyan at 9 a.m., which will be followed by a breakfast, tefillin-related entertainment from Orin Rotman, and a showing of the FJMC-produced video, "The Ties that Bind."
Students in the Dalet Class will be participating through the Federation's Build a Pair program, which enables them to make and decorate their own original sets of tefillin. Parents of Dalet students are cordially invited to participate and join their children at the Wrap.
For more information, contact the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777.
Northbrook Congregation Ezra Habonim holds monthly movie nights. On Thursday nights, Congregation Ezra Habonim shows films of interest to the Jewish community. The films, which are in Hebrew with English subtitles, are shown at the synagogue at 2095 Landwehr Road in Northbrook.
Admission to each film is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Some of the films will highlight subjects that may be geared for adult audiences.
Upcoming films are: "Mortgage" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2; and "Forgiveness" at 7:30 p.m. May 15.
For information, visit the Web site at www.nceh.org or call the synagogue office at (847) 480-1690.
Karaoke Coffee House provides a great evening out with your friends. With more than 3,000 songs from the 1940s until today, there is bound to be something you will enjoy. Starbucks and Caribou coffees are served, and there is never any admission or cover charge. Mid-way through the evening, a short, challenging topic, designed to give you something to talk about with your friends, will be introduced. The Karaoke Coffee House takes place the last Friday of every month: This month it will be held from 7:30 until 10:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Call Life Community Church at (847) 296-3242 for more information. Life Community Church is at 1500 E Central Road (one block west of Wolf on Central) in Mount Prospect.
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, will host a Parish Mission from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5. Guest speaker will be Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ, who will speak on "Treasures of the Heart: Fanning the Flame of Faith." During the three-part Mission, each evening will have a different focus and he will use dramatizations of stories and Gospel scenes; spiritual analogies illustrated by juggling; engaging preaching; songs; and blessings. For information, call the parish office at (847) 255- 7452 or visit www.saintalphonsus.com.
Christian Life Church, 400 E. Gregory St., Mount Prospect, is having a special movie night at 6 p.m. Jan. 20. The movie, "The Wager," stars Randy Travis and is based on the book by best-selling author Bill Myers. Admission (and popcorn) is free. Nursery and children's activities are provided. For further information, call the church at (847)-259-3090.
Faith & Fiction, a book club for the religious and irreligious alike is held at the First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1803 E. Euclid Ave. Upcoming titles are "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen Jan. 20. There is no fee to attend.
For information, call the church office at (847) 255-5112 or visit www.ahfumc.org.
Performances
A spectacular celebration of sacred music by eight Barrington churches is coming to Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road (at Route 59) at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).
Participating churches include: Atonement Lutheran Church -- Helen Ailabouni, director; Barrington United Methodist Church -- Karen Maxwell; Presbyterian Church of Barrington -- Kirsten Hedegaard; St. Anne Catholic Community -- Rory Cooney; St. Mark Episcopal -- Cory Thompson; St. Matthew Lutheran )-- Cathy Gathman; St. Michael Episcopal Church -- Robert Lind; Salem UMC -- David Hartley.
Featured soloists for the concert are: Kimberly Albrecht, soprano -- BUMC; Colleen Bolthouse, soprano, Atonement; David Hartley, baritone -- SUMC; and Prelude music by Jeffrey Neufeld, organ, BUMC.
Sonshine Preschool of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Prospect Heights is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and play, "That's Amore," Feb. 2 with seating for dinner at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The play is from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Open to everyone, donations are $7 for adults, $4 for teens and $2 for children. Call (847) 537-4430 or (847) 520-1116 for more details and to purchase tickets.
"A Run Through for Angels" will be presented by Prospect Players at 8 p.m. today and Jan. 25 and at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27 at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Ave., Des Plaines. Admission costs $10/$8 for students/seniors. Call (847) 427-1727 for reservations or more information.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington heights Road, Arlington Heights, will hold a musical concert which celebrates the season of Epiphany at 3 p.m. Jan. 27. This includes a piece celebrating the baptism of Christ which was commissioned for our Adult Choir and organ by Northern Illinois University Composer Jan Bach.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, will hold a concert at 3 p.m. Jan. 20. The concert, "Christ's Love: Our Light and Life," celebrates Epiphany. Featured will be the St. Peter Voices of Worship, Alleluia Brass, Grade 2/3 Choir, Grade 4/5 Choir, Clarinet Choir, Praise Team and Handbell Choir, directed by Henry Kogler, minister of music. A freewill offering will be received and a reception will follow. For information, call (847) 259-4114.
Seniors
Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road, Elk Grove Village, invites all seniors to its senior luncheons on the third Friday of every other month at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share or just bring yourself and enjoy some good conversation and fellowship.
Special services
Some Catholic churches are planning prayer services, vigils and events to mark the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. These events are designed to promote awareness about abortion, and to raise in prayer the couples who suffer from the decision to abort their child.
The following parishes are hosting prayer vigils and events:
• St. James, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights., will host Mass, a Holy Hour for Life and a prayer vigil with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, along with St. Edna and Our Lady of the Wayside parishes, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.
• St. Peter Damian, 109 S. Crest Ave., Bartlett, will present a talk by Dr. Robert Lawler on the church's teaching on contraception and natural family planning, at 7 p.m. Jan. 29. •
• St. Zachary, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines., will have Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the rosary and Prayer Vigil for Life at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.
• St. Norbert, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook, will have Holy Hour for Life and Mass, 4 to 6 p.m., Jan. 26.
• Our Lady of the Brook, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook, will have Vigil for Life, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22.
• St. Paul of the Cross, 320 S. Washington St., Park Ridge, will have Candlelight Rosary for Life at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20.
Visit the Archdiocese of Chicago's official Web site: www.archchicago.org
Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, and the Rev. James T. Meeks, senior pastor of Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, will share the stage for weekend messages at Willow Creek on Dr. Martin Luther King weekend, Jan. 19 and 20.
Kicking off the series "Big Questions Our World Must Answer" with the message "Can We All Get Along," the pastors of two of Chicago's largest churches will explore avenues of racial reconciliation.
For the past several years, members of both Willow Creek and Salem Baptist have participated in a Justice Journey, traveling by bus to visit various sites important in the Civil Rights Movement.
"Can We All Get Along" is the first message of a three-week series at Willow Creek that will address big questions prevalent in the world today. Week two addresses environmental issues with "Can Our Planet Survive" and week three concludes with "Will Wars Ever Cease." The final week includes a videotaped interview with Bill Hybels and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Willow Creek Community Church is located at the intersection of Algonquin and Barrington roads. Service times are 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 and 11:15 a.m. on Sundays.
For information, call (847) 765-5000.
Congregation Kneseth Israel holds Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at the synagogue, 330 Division St., Elgin. Guests are welcome. CKI believes that each person can participate in the observance of Shabbat through the use of English, Hebrew and age-appropriate activities.
Religious school for pre-kindergarten to high school is offered. For details, call (847) 741-5656 or visit www.ckielgin.org.
Celebrate the Joys of Conservative Judaism at Congregation Shirat Shalom in Elgin. Friendly, participatory Shabbat services are held every Saturday at 9:45 a.m., and are followed by a community kiddush luncheon. Services include a spirited Torah discussion, focusing on the "parsha of the week". Tot Shabbat services, perfect for children of all ages, are on the third Friday of the month.
**A class on "Believing in G-d" will be held at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 19, immediately following lunch.
Shabbat services at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 will be followed by a Tu Bish'vat Seder, celebrating the New Year of Trees as the mystics did in Safed. Guests are always welcome. For information, call (847) 695-6246, e-mail hazzansarah@gmail.com, or visit www.CongregationShiratShalom.org.
Immanuel United Church of Christ has new hours. The church at 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood, will offer the following times of worship on Sundays:
9 a.m.: Worship (traditional with a bit of contemporary), fellowship and coffee following the service.
10:15 a.m.: Adult and children's education in the west classroom
11:30 a.m.: Worship (Contemporary service)
Fourth Sunday of the month only: 6 p.m.-- No sanctuary required. This time is set aside to work on mission projects.
Call (630) 837-0190 for information. www.streamwoodiucc.org
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) will host a Service of Prayer for Christian Unity at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the church, 930 W. Higgins Road. The service is being sponsored by the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Clergy Association. This year's observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity marks the 100th anniversary of the event, first introduced in 1908. All are welcome. For information, call the church at (847) 885-7010, or visit the church Web site at www.princeofpeace.net.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church in Schaumburg will begin its 50th anniversary celebration Jan. 20 with the return of the Rev. Debbie Fisher, who served the church from 1988-1994. During her ministry, the church sold their property on Golf Road and built a new church at 701 E. Schaumburg Road.
Fisher will be preaching at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. There will be a potluck dinner immediately following the second service. After lunch, the Discerning Committee will lead an activity called "A Time to Remember." This activity will reflect on the past and explore how to use the past lessons to build our future.
St. Marcelline Catholic Church announces the resumption of weekly exposition and adoration of the blessed sacrament. These are held each Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Family Room Chapel. 822 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. (847) 524-4429.
St. John United Church of Christ, 1475 W Algonquin Road (at Roselle Road intersection), Palatine, will conduct its Ash Wednesday evening service at 7 p.m. Feb 6.
Shabbat worship services are offered at 7:30 p.m. Fridays (Kabbalat Shabbat) and at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Birthdays and anniversaries will be recognized at the first Friday night service of the month. Daily minyan services are: Mondays at 6:15 a.m.; Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 9 a.m.
Tot Shabbat services are held in the main sanctuary of the synagogue at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Gan Shabbat services are held every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Beit HaMidrash on the Religious School level.
Nonmembers of Beth Judea are invited to attend services. For information, call the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777.
Kol Chaverim, a one-year-old post-denominational, participatory, egalitarian congregation serving all North Shore and Northwest suburbs invites prospective members to regular Shabbat morning services and kiddush lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) Norhtwest, 1700 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove.
Among the goals of the congregation is outreach to former members of other groups. In accord with congregational policy, all Holocaust survivors are invited to be honorary members at no charge.
So that they may be prepared to welcome you, respond by calling (847) 398-2019 by Friday. For further information, go to: www.kolchaverim.org
St. Catherine Laboure, 3534 Thornwood Ave., Glenview, will host the 20th Annual Fiesta Sinulog Celebration of the Sto. Nino de Cebu Prayer Group at 2 p.m. Jan. 19. Events include a Novena, Mass, reception, Fiesta Cultural Presentations, Sinulog dance, family fun and all night dancing. Bring Sto. Nino images/replicas for a procession and blessing ceremony of the Sto. Nino images. For information, call (847) 577-8823 or (847) 712-2520 or e-mail santonino.pgchi@yahoo.com.
Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, has announced the 2008 Lenten worship service schedule: Feb. 6: 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service; on Feb. 13, 20 and 27, March 5 and 12 at 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. Lenten service. (847) 437-2666.
Unity Northwest Church is hosting a Candle Lighting Service for preparation of the Lenten Season at 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Join the Rev. Patty Pipia for an evening of prayer, meditation, silence, and the opening of the mind and heart to receive the Light of God. Unity Northwest Church is located at 259 E. Central Road in Des Plaines.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States, will be the celebrant and preacher at 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 1072 Ridge Ave., Elk Grove Village.
"Bishop Katharine's visit is perhaps the single most exciting event in our congregation's history," said the Rev. Stephen Martz, vicar of St. Nicholas.
The church, the product of a merger in January 2007 between the previous St. Nicholas and Holy Innocents Episcopal Church of Hoffman Estates, has set an ambitious goal of doubling its size in order to increase the Episcopal Church's presence in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.
For more information, visit the Web site at www.onebreadonebody.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church, will offer Ash Wednesday services, at 6:30 and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 6 Ashes and Holy Communion will be distributed at all services.
During the Lenten season, midweek services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday mornings followed by a soup lunch, and dinner will be held at 6 p.m., prior to the 7 p.m. service. Everyone is invited to attend these midweek services in addition to the regular services at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and at 8 and 10:30 a.m., Sunday mornings.
For information, call (847) 827-6656.
"Eye on the Ball" is the theme for the monthly Immanuel Lutheran Church Contemporary Fellowship service, to be held at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Immanuel school gym, 642 Lee St., Des Plaines. With reference to the season of football playoffs and the Super Bowl, participants are invited to wear shirts depicting their favorite teams.
An interactive message, "Keep Your Eye on Jesus," will be led by Immanuel's Pastor Richard Mau. Special activities will involve the children attending.
Families , singles and anyone seeking to learn more about the gospel of forgiveness of sins are welcome. To inform the "cooks" how much food to provide for the dinner which will follow the service, participants are asked to call Immanuel church at (847) 824-3652 by Friday to let them know how many are in their group, or drop in at the church to register.
Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines is hosting a special healing service at 7 p.m. Jan. 23. The Rev. Debra Dixon will share a Service of Healing Transformation that includes techniques that move us beyond everyday awareness. She will demonstrate the healing vibration of the crystal bowls and Matrix Energetics. This service is about transformation and experiencing that we are truly bodies of light, connected to all that is. The Rev. Debra Dixon, M.A., LUT, LMT is a New Thought Minister and the Spiritual Leader of Unity Center of Light in Hinsdale.
On Feb. 27, people from the surrounding area will join together at Unity Northwest Church in Des Plaines, at 7 p.m. in order for them to hold the high watch. They will bring with them their own requests for prayer and those of their friends and loved ones and lay those prayers upon the altar of God whereby they will be freed from the concerns of what to do as they abide in the consciousness of all is well.
The healing service will be facilitated by the Rev. Russell Sorensen.. Sorensen has a dynamic healing consciousness and will present a powerful service in the blessed and healing environment of Unity Northwest's sanctuary of peace and wholeness. In this environment, all in attendance will be enfolded in and embodied with the healing, prospering, freeing, and revealing consciousness of God.
You are invited to join all those assembled in a powerful healing service at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road in Des Plaines. More information can be obtained by calling the church office at (847) 297-0997 or on the church's Web site: www.unityprospers.com.
Please join with us for this incredible healing experience.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, has added two new Sunday church services: a contemporary worship service at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Center; and a traditional worship service at 11 am. in the sanctuary. (847) 259-4114.
Women's programs
Women at the Well is St. Marcelline's newest ministry designed for women. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Family Room. A light meal is planned, along with a presentation titled "Laughing Your Way to Wellness" by Colleen Caron, a nurse and certified laughter therapist.
The evening also includes prayer, a time for fellowship and an opportunity to share thoughts on faith, family, health and womanhood with the other women. A donation of $7 is requested to help fund the program.
To make your reservation, call (847) 524-4429. St Marcelline Parish is at 822 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg.
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will present an entertaining and educational event at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 21 in the synagogue social hall. Sue Lewis, the education vice president of the Central Great Lakes Region of Women's League will discuss "Bubbemeises: Jewish Customs and Superstitions."
Sue Lewis is a Jewish educator, a Para Chaplain and a much sought-after community speaker. Her lecture will discuss those Jewish behaviors that we do without really knowing the reason behind them, primarily focusing on superstitions that cover the Jewish life cycle (i.e. why Jews don't believe in baby showers).
Sisterhood events are open to all members of the Beth Judea congregation. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. For further information, contact the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777 or visit www.BethJudea.org.
Women-to-Women annual luncheon will take place 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 755 Huehl Road, Northbrook. The luncheon theme, "Reaching In -- Reaching Out," will feature Robin Braun of Florida in concert. Suggested donation is $40. For more information, call Lisa at (772) 262-5638 or Chabad at (847) 564-8770.
"Women's Wellness Day: A Day to Pamper Your Spirit" will be presented Feb. 16 at Queen of the Rosary School, 690 W. Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove Village. The event is sponsored by Queen of the Rosary Health Ministry and Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Parish Nurse Program. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The keynote presentation, "In Pursuit of Superwoman" by Deb DiSandro, will be at 10:30 a.m. Activities for the day include health screenings, massage and healing touch sessions, enrichment activities and door prizes. The fee is $25, which includes lunch and beverages for the day. For information, contact Diane Tieman, parish nurse, at (847) 437-3905.
Moms on the Run presents an exciting community event for young moms from 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church, 1330 N. Douglas Ave. A $5 fee includes a continental breakfast and a speaker who will discuss the "love languages" of children. You will gain new insights on how to love your own children in the most meaningful way. Childcare is provided at no cost. Come and bring a friend. R.S.V.P. by Feb. 2 to Holly Cardona at (847) 550-8373 or at hcardona@ameritech.net
Women's Bible Study, led by laypersons, is held every Wednesday morning, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. The group is currently focusing their discussion on the book of Proverbs. Newcomers are welcome. Check www.CongUCC.org or call (847) 392-6650 for additional information.