Cook Co. religion notes
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Adult education
Immanuel United Church of Christ will hold a new weekly Parents Group Mondays in the west classroom during the same time as the Lifeboat High School Community Youth Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1500 Old Church Road Streamwood. (630) 837-0190 or streamwoodiucc.org.
The next series of New Member Classes for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, June 8 and 15 at the church, 930 W Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Anyone interested in membership at Prince of Peace should contact the church office at (847) 885-7010 to confirm your attendance. For more information about the church, visit princeofpeace.net.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, will begin a six- to eight-week "Introduction to the Bible" class beginning Sunday. The class will look at what makes the Bible unique, a little history and geography, and the organization of the books. The class will meet in the North Parsonage for lunch, followed by the session. For details, call Mel Griffin at (847) 352-8181.
The Ministry of New Beginnings, part of the Phoenix Group, is a 31-year-old, Catholic-oriented, nondenominational social support organization for separated, divorced, widowed and single persons. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the Hughes Center in front of St. Matthew's Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. The cost is $3 per meeting, with first visit free. For details, call (847) 891-1220.
St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry, 729 Grand Canyon Blvd., Hoffman Estates, offers a Job & Networking Ministry which is nondenominational, free and open to all occupations. Learn the fundamentals of careering and get an in-depth knowledge from the seminars and meetings and career topic events offered. For a calendar or more information, call Bob Podgorski at (847) 925-6005.
Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, will host a short-term Catholic Scripture Study led by Fr Pat Brennan that will explore Galatians and Romans on at 7 p.m. Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23. This is an opportunity for adult faith enrichment. For information or to register, call (847) 359-0042. Check the Web site at www.holyfamilyparish.org. Cost is $40.
Children, teens
Living Lord Lutheran Preschool will offer three separate summer camps. All camps are open to children age 3-5 years (entering kindergarten in the fall) and will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Camp weeks are June 23-26, July 14-17, and Aug. 11-14. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Collins at (630) 830-7158 or send e-mail to nancy.collins@livinglordlutheran.org. A minimum of 10 children per week are required to run each camp. For more preschool information, visit the preschool page at www.livinglordlutheran.org. Living Lord Preschool is located at 1044 Congress Drive, just south of Stearns Road on Route 59.
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 1116 Devon Ave., Bartlett, has preschool openings for the fall session for 2-, 3- and 4-year-old children. (630) 483-9611.
Parents who would like to have their children baptized at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg must attend a series of three classes. The classes explore faith development, the sacrament of baptism, how church and family partner to raise children in faith, and other topics. The next classes will be held at the church at 11 a.m. Sunday, at 9:45 a.m., June 8, and at 11 a.m. June 22. Call (847) 885-7010 to register for the classes. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is located at 930 W Higgins Road, Schaumburg. For more information, visit princeofpeace.net.
St. Hubert Catholic School, 255 Flagstaff Lane, Hoffman Estates, continues registration for new students for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year for preschool, kindergarten, first- through sixth-grade elementary, and seventh- and eighth-grade junior high. New to the 2008-2009 school year will be a five-day, full-day combined 3- and 4-year-old preschool program, in addition to the current half-day early childhood program offerings. (847) 885-7702.
Prince of Peace Preschool and Kindergarten, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, has begun registration for the 2008-09 school year. It offers several different options for preschool and kindergarten classes, and an extended day through a Parents' Day Out program. (847) 885-7036.
The Big Barn Preschool at 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, has openings for full-day programs for ages 3-5. Registrations also are being accepted for special summer programs. Call Director Mary Fisher at (847) 895-3257.
Beth Tikvah Congregation will offer Camp Tikvah this summer for children entering kindergarten through fourth grade. The camp has two sessions running from June 23-July 3, and July 7-18. Registration is now being accepted. (847) 885-4545 or www.beth-tikvah.org.
Fundraisers
St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 250 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, is searching for crafters for this year's Corn Fest on Aug. 2. If you are a crafter or a local artisan who would like to sell your creations at this year's event, call Vicki Wright (630) 510-0145 to receive booth information.
Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, will host its annual Rummage and Garden Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8. Browse from shop to shop for household goods, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and purses, sports equipment and toys. Donated items can be dropped off from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Holy Family gym. No clothes or books will be accepted. For details, call (847) 359-0042.
St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington will hold a Re-Sale Event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 13 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14. Proceeds from the sale will benefit local charities and missions. St Paul is at 401 E. Main St. For details, call (847) 381-0460.
Lectures, seminars
Rising From Divorce, a special five-week series, will be presented at Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Sessions are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1. Topics and speakers are as follows: June 3, Grief and Forgiveness with the Rev. Pat Brennan, Psy.D.; June 10, Anger and Dependency with Dr. Bob Geiss; June 17, Autonomy, Re-creating Self with Dr. Jerry Zachar; June 24, Impact of Divorce on Children with Dr. Michelle Rago; and July 1, The Future of Rising from Divorce with Dr. Jerry Zachar. For details, call (847) 359-0042.
The Center for Inner Peace and Hope at Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, will offer a workshop on "The Many Stages of Marriage" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7. The various topics will be presented by experts in their field, with moderator the Rev. Pat Brennan. For details or to register, call (847) 359-0042.
Miscellaneous
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. (630) 830-0193 or visit the Web site at angelfoodministries.com.
All kinds of school supplies -- paper, pencils, pens, and books are needed in Tanzania. The Missions Ministry Group at Barrington United Methodist Church is asking the community to bring school supplies of all types to the church and put them in a special receptacle in the narthex marked "Tanzania." The church learned of the need from Peace Corps volunteer Pete Wesley, who grew up in North Barrington and has been stationed in Tanzania. For more information, contact Kiran Frey at (847) 382-5410. Barrington United Methodist is located at 98 Algonquin Road (at Route 59) in Barrington. (847) 836-5540 or visit the Web site barringtonumc.com.
Seniors
Laff or Life After Fifty-five, the senior group of Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates, will attend "Annie Get Your Gun" at Cutting Hall in Palatine at 8 p.m. June 7. Tickets cost $15 each and guests are welcome. For those interested in getting together for dinner before the performance, meet at Dirty Nellie's on Smith Street, just north of the railroad station in Palatine at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Leora Mager at (847) 359-0439. Please send your check to her at 429 W. Parkside Drive, Palatine, IL, 60067
Special services
Congregation Kneseth Israel holds Shabbat service at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the synagogue, 330 Division St., Elgin. Religious school for pre-kindergarten to high school. Classes will resume in September. (847) 741-5656 or ckielgin.org.
Congregation Shirat Shalom offers Shabbat services every Saturday at 9:45 a.m., followed by a community kiddush luncheon. Tot Shabbat services are on the third Friday of the month. Adult education classes are on Thursdays and Saturdays. Join in at 12:30 p.m. June 7 for a class on Revelation and then for Shavuot services at 8 a.m. June 9. (847) 695-6246, e-mail hazzansarah@gmail.com, or visit CongregationShiratShalom.org.
RetroActive is coming to Bartlett this summer. The youth program at Living Lord Lutheran Church invites people of all ages to experience RetroActive worship, beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. RetroActive will feature powerful speakers and great bands. Future dates are June 15 and 29 and July 6 and 27. For more details, contact Andrew Dodd, at andrew.dodd@livinglordlutheran.org, or call (630) 830-3630. Living Lord is located at 1044 Congress Drive, on Route 59 just south of Stearns Road. www.livinglordlutheran.org.
Lee Lehmanm, construction manager for remodeling a country barn into a contemporary church, will be honored at a fellowship meal following worship Sunday at Christ Community Mennonite Church. Lehman is from Albany, Oregon, and worked as a volunteer at Schaumburg for 2½ years; he continues to assist Habitat for Humanity projects. "When Amazing Grace Isn't Enough" will be presented by Pastor LeRoy Kennel at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Community Mennonite Church, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Vacation Bible school
Register children entering kindergarten-fifth grade now for vacation Bible school at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett. "God's Big Backyard" will run from 9 a.m.-noon June 16-20. Kids will learn all about serving others through engaging Bible stories, fun crafts, exciting games, and music with praise band Captive Free. The fee is $25 and includes snacks and crafts. Free T-shirt if registered by today. For more information and registration, visit livinglordlutheran.org or call (630) 830-3630. Living Lord Church is located at 1044 Congress Drive, on Route 59 just south of Stearns Road.
Registrations are being accepted now for vacation Bible school, June 16-20 at Church of the Cross, 475 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Power Lab will be fizzing with fun for children ages 3 to 12. Call (847) 885-1199 or register online at www.cotc-pcusa.org.