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Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church: During the six weeks of Epiphany, the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be from the New Zealand Prayer Book, and there will be a band featuring the Rev. Clyde Elledge on guitar. The church is at 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. www.annunciationgurnee.org. (847) 336-3730.

• Sojourners in Spirit - SIS - women's group meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide are invited to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Program from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For details, call (847) 376-2118.

Congregation Am Echod: The Reform Congregation, 2945 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst, offers the following Shabbat service schedule.

• Today, Jan. 16: 6:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service. Anniversaries during the month of January will be celebrated.

• Saturday, Jan. 17: 9 a.m. study session with Rabbi Harari, 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

• Friday, Jan. 23: 7:30 p.m. Shir L'Shabbat Service: Am Echod's trademark musical service. Lorna Goodman will be honored for her dedication and devotion to Am Echod.

• Saturday, Jan. 24: 9 a.m. Study Session with Rabbi Ze'ev Harari, 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service.

For information, call (847) 265-1818 or e-mail amechod@sbcglobal.net.

Congregation Or Shalom: Or Shalom will be offering a "Judaism 102: Religious School for Adults" series of three classes from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18. The fee is $18 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Treats are served at every class; classes can be taken on an individual basis for a reduced fee.

• While supplies last, Entertainment Books are being sold at a reduced price of $15.

For additional information regarding any of these offerings or upcoming events, call Congregation Or Shalom at (847) 362-1948, e-mail ekaufman@orshalomlc.org or visit the synagogue's Web site, www.orshalomlc.org.

St. Andrew Episcopal Church: Clothing in sizes ranging from infant to size 16 boys and girls is available the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Church's "Elijah's Mantle for Children in Need" community service project, located at 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Next dates are: Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. There is no cost. Donations of gently used children's clothing in good condition are always welcome. www.standrewsgrayslake.org or (847) 223-2310.

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. Mary of the Annunciation: "Listen, Laugh and Learn to Escape Stress!" will be offered by Jason Kotecki from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at St. Mary of the Annunciation at Fremont Center, 22333 W. Erhart Road in Mundelein. An ice cream social will follow. By combining funny anecdotes, uplifting stories and a bit of cartooning, Kotecki shares biblically based principles and real-world techniques to help you to uncover God's great purpose and gain peace of mind. Additional information on Kotecki's work and ideas can be found at www.escapeadulthood.com. The presentation is for ages 5 and up. Advance registration is encouraged. Cost is $5 for ages 11 and up, no charge for children ages 5-10. Child care is available for those under 5 with advance registration. To access a registration form, visit www.stmaryfc.org or contact the parish office at (847) 223-0010.

• St. Mary of the Annunciation at Fremont Center in Mundelein will host "Parenting: The Recipe for a Successful Child," by Dr. John Mayer, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the church, 22333 W. Erhart Road in Mundelein. The session will provide practical parenting strategies for children of all ages. Advance registration is not required and there is no fee. www.stmaryfc.org or (847) 223-0010.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church: The Hawthorn Woods church will host a Bible study for women titled "Living Beyond Yourself" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 4 to April 22 in Krueger Hall. Classes are open to all women from St. Matthew and the community. (No class Feb. 25 and April 1.) Child care will be available. For details, call Scarlett Mankowsky at (847) 540-5501 or Kay Lattanzi at (847) 540-1155, or visit www.stmatts.net.

• The 2009 Women's Ministry Retreat is scheduled for March 6-8 at the Cove of Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. Guest speaker Jamie Beran, certified life purpose coach, life plan facilitator and instructor, will share about finding your purpose in Jesus. St. Matthew members and women in surrounding communities are invited to attend. For more details, call Scarlett Mankowsky at (847) 540-5501 or visit www.stmatts.net. St. Matthew Lutheran Church is at 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods.

United Methodist Church of Antioch: The church at 848 Main St. houses two preschools. Tomorrow's Future Preschool and Childcare, Inc. offer 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.