Religion notes

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Adult education

Congregational Church of Christ hosts a weekly Lenten study series for adults, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday evenings through March 30. "The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus' 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. 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. CongUCC.org or (847) 392-6650.

A new support group, "A Time to Grieve, A Time to Heal," will be forming at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. It will meet for seven weeks on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:15 p.m. beginning April 7. This support group is for people dealing with losses in their lives. (847) 259-4114, ext. 133.

Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights offers adult education programs at 10:15 a.m. Sundays. Topics are "The Lutheran Handbook: How to Receive Communion" March 30. (847) 437-5141.

Children, teens

The 2nd Annual John Camardella Parent/Teen Retreat will be April 26 at Christian Liberty Academy. The retreat is open to all high school-aged teens and their parent(s). The retreat will feature the New Life Church Band (from the University of Michigan). Cost for the retreat is $75 per person. A deposit of $50 per family should be mailed before Thursday, with the balance due by April 15. Space is limited and will be filled first-come, first-served. Scholarships are available. Deposits should be mailed to Mary Horstman, 21 N. Wilshire Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. For more information, e-mail MrCretreat@gmail.com or call (847) 577-8121.

Miscellaneous

"Why Go to Church?" will be broadcast at 9 a.m. Sunday on WNDZ 750 AM. People will speak of the difference regular commitment has made in their lives and activities. For more information, call (847) 381-0939, or visit chicagospirituality.com.

"Easter 2008" will be broadcast in Spanish at 8 a.m. Sunday on WRTO 1200 AM. Speakers describe encounters with the joy of Easter, and how its message of hope transformed their outlooks and lives.

Easter Sunday services at all Christian Science churches celebrate Christ Jesus' resurrection from death. For the church nearest you, visit chicagospirituality.com or call (800) 222-6793.

The Sisters of the Living Word are hosting a retreat day for young adult women on April 12 in the Chicago area. This day is intended for any single woman, age 18-40, who wants to experience the spirituality and passion for mission that characterize the Sisters of the Living Word. The retreat will provide guidance in spiritual growth, prayer, and faith sharing, as well as an invitation to greater service of others in need.

There is no fee for this retreat, but advance registration is required. For the upcoming retreat in Arlington Heights, registration is required by April 2.

For more information about this retreat or to register, contact Sister Barbara Mass at (847) 577-5972 or e-mail connect@slw.org..

Performances

St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, will host the Barrington Children's Choir in a concert at 4 p.m. April 13. The concert will include folk, classical and contemporary music. A freewill offering will be received and a reception will follow. (847) 259-4114.

Seniors

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, offers a program with Collen Caron, certified laughter therapist from Alexian Brothers, at 10 a.m. April 3. Refreshments will be served. Sign up at church or call Carrie at (847) 255-8700, ext. 315.

Special services

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

"Building a Spiritual Green Connection" is the topic of Church Women United's April Forum. Linda Sonner, coordinator of the Spiritual Green Connection, will be the speaker. Its mission is to support people of faith who wish to create a "Going Green" campaign in their faith communities. Questions and discussion will follow. The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. at the Christian Church of Arlington Heights, 333 W. Thomas St. All women are invited and free childcare is provided, but reservations are necessary. Call Gail at (847) 255-2977.

Women's Bible Study, led by laypersons, is held every Wednesday morning, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. The group is starting a new series of study, reading "Wide Open Spaces of God" by Beth Booram. Newcomers are welcome. Check www.CongUCC.org or call (847) 392-6650 for more information.