C.S. Lewis expert to speak in St. Charles

Hosanna! Lutheran Church is inviting the community to hear a renowned C.S. Lewis expert at its winter retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

Jerry Root of Wheaton College will explore the message and meaning of "The Screwtape Letters," by C.S. Lewis in his presentation "A Window to Your Soul." The church is at Red Gate and Randall roads in St. Charles.

"We feel so blessed to have Dr. Root again," said parishioner Jan Sternberg of Batavia. She and her husband Richard are on the planning committee.

"We've heard him before and he's phenomenal. You don't have to have read any of C.S. Lewis to come away with an understanding of him.

"He wants us to learn about C.S. Lewis, but more important, he wants us to have a closer relationship with Christ," she added.

Sternberg said all are welcome to attend.

"It's not just for Lutherans," she said.

Cost is $15 and the retreat includes coffee and rolls in the morning and lunch.

Dress is casual.

For information or to register, call the church at (630) 584-6434 or visit hosannachurch.com.

See documentary film: The documentary "A Jihad for Love" will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. Second St., Geneva.

The film explores the complex, global intersections between Islam and homosexuality. It tells the story of individuals torn between their faith and their sexuality. The presentation is part of a film series sponsored by the church's justice committee.

The audience will be invited to participate in a short discussion following the film. Refreshments will be provided. There is no cost.

For more information, call (630) 232-2350.

Church will host fish fries: We must be getting closer to Lent, the 40-day period of penance and meditation before Easter. In fact Ash Wednesday is Feb. 25 and Easter Sunday is April 12.

Many Christians give up meat on Fridays during Lent and Ss. Peter and Paul Church will host fish fries again.

All-you-can-eat fish fries will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, beginning Feb. 27 and ending April 3 at the church, Route 64 and Meredith Road in Virgil.

The menu includes fried perch, baked cod, french fries and sides.

The cost is $9.50 to $11 for adults and $4 to $6 for children ages 5-10. Children younger than 5 can eat for free.

Carryout is available. For information, call the church at (630) 365-6618.