Notes on religion
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Program from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness.
Congregation Am Echod: The Reform Congregation, 2945 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst, offers the following Shabbat service schedule.
• Saturday, Jan. 3: 9 a.m. study session with Rabbi Harari; 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service.
• Friday, Jan. 9: 7:30 p.m. "Let's Talk" Shabbat Service: a group discussion on a Jewish topic.
• Saturday, Jan. 10: 9 a.m. study session with Rabbi Harari; 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service.
For more information, call (847) 265-1818 or e-mail amechod@sbcglobal.net.
St. Joseph: Men are invited to join a pilgrimage to Italy. Eight places are open for a pilgrimage Feb. 2-11. The cost is $3,108 per person, based on double occupancy, and includes travel in Rome, Assisi, Siena and Florence. This package includes nine nights of accommodations, round-trip airfare, daily Mass, breakfast and seven dinners, all entrance fees to the sights and shrines, plus all taxes, surcharges and transfers. For details, contact Catherine Sims at (847) 990-1238 or csims@stjoseph-libertyville.org.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church: A new in-depth Bible study will begin Monday, Jan. 12, with instructor Tim Hetzner, president of Lutheran Church Charities and founder and author of Word Among Us Bible Studies - a national Bible study curriculum. The group will study the book of Proverbs. This 10-week class will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at St Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. To enroll, call (866) 455-6466 or enroll online by going to LutheranChurchCharities.org.
United Methodist Church of Libertyville: Books and Brunch will be offered from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the church, 429 Brainerd Ave., Libertyville. Guest speaker will be Michelle Van Loon. Enjoy a tasty breakfast. Bring books to share in a book exchange. Childcare provided. Event is free, but registration is required. To register, call (847) 362-2112.
Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Christ Church will host an Evensong in celebration of Epiphany. The choir from Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church will join with Christ Church's choir. Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church is at 5725 Stearns School Road (corner of Stearns School and Dilleys roads), Gurnee.annunciationgurnee.org, (847) 336-3730.
Faith Lutheran Church: This month students at Faith Evangelical Lutheran School gathered nonperishable items for the Open Arms food pantry. These items will be distributed to families in the Antioch area that are in need this holiday season. Faith Lutheran Church is at 24300 Grass Lake Road (at Route 59) in Antioch. For details, call (847) 293-6101 or visit faithantioch.org.
Holy Cross Chapel: A focused Healing Ministry is offered at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the chapel, 500 Park Ave., Unit 102, Lake Villa. The evening program will include some time for quiet reflection and preparation; quiet, contemporary music; a short time of liturgical prayer; a short homily about biblical healing; laying on of hands and prayer by the healing team; the sacrament of healing, if desired; and a time for questions or further counsel.
Each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. the members of the Words of Blessing Ministry gather for the celebration of The Holy Eucharist (Episcopal tradition) and study, using ministry materials. The ministry is associated with the Anglican Communion Network. holycross-anglican.org or (847) 543-7371.
Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation: Join on Sunday, Jan. 11, as we acknowledge and welcome our new members at Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 9:15 a.m. in the Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, in the Prairie Crossing community. Our worship service will also acknowledge other milestones of our congregation including the history of the first sermon and the beginning of the New Year. During services there will be an opportunity to let go of the old year and welcome 2009 with the Fire Communion ritual. We will write down what we wish to let go, burn it, so that we may move forward. prairiecircleuuc.org, or (847) 604-1908.
St. Andrew Episcopal Church: The church at 31 Park Ave., Grayslake, presents its community service project, "Elijah's Mantle for Children in Need." The church's goal is to help families with children in need by supplying free, gently-used clothing for boys and girls in sizes ranging from infant to size 16. The store is open to everyone from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at no cost. The next store date is Saturday, Jan. 10. The church welcomes fall and winter clothing donations, especially winter coats. For details, visit standrewsgrayslake.org or call (847) 223-2310.
United Methodist Church of Antioch: The church at 848 Main St. houses two preschools. Tomorrow's Future Preschool and Childcare, Inc. offers full-time care to children ages 6 weeks to elementary school, with an after-school program. Parents Day Out offers part-time care to children ages 2 to 5. For details, call Torie Johnson at (847) 395-1362.