McHenry County notes on religion

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Tikkun Olam: Congregation Tikkun Olam will join the Shalom Group for a Shabbat service at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26. The service will be held in the outdoor pavilion at Del Webb, off Route 47 in Huntley. This joint service will be in place of the usual fourth Friday service at the Congregational Unitarian Church in Woodstock. The next Shabbat service in Woodstock will be July 24. Congregation Tikkun Olam is the only Jewish Reform congregation in the greater McHenry County area. Unaffiliated Jews and interfaith families are always welcome. For details on the congregation, its religious school or adult programs, visit the Web site at www.tikkun-olam.org or call (815) 334-7110.

First Congregational: On Sunday, June 28, the Rev. Michelle McNamara's sermon will be "A Fire Where We Don't Expect It," based on the creation text in Genesis, at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services at the First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St. in Huntley. Bill Hoffman will sing a solo in both services. The Sunday school children, after attending the first part of the 9 a.m. service, will watch a video. On Wednesday, Clickin Sticks, the knit/crochet group, will meet at 1 p.m. On Saturday, June 27, there will be a Men's Fellowship Breakfast at 8 a.m. and the Emergent Worship Service at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. The church will have a craft booth at the farmer's market from 8 a.m. to noon. For details, call the church at (847) 669-3691 or visit www.firsthuntley.org.

St. John Lutheran: This weekend, the Rev. William Stroup will deliver the message, "I Believe in Jesus Christ", based on Mark 5:21-43, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church, 300 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Adult Bible class Sunday at 8 a.m. A supervised nursery is offered at the 9 a.m. service; no Sunday school for the summer. Evy's Cafe will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of the month Monday evening worship will begin on July 6. This is in addition to the weekend services. All are welcome. The Mission Resale Shop, located on Washington Street, is open on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gifts and good quality used clothing, and small household items can be purchased at reasonable prices. Donations are gratefully appreciated, and proceeds benefit mission work locally and afar. Call (847) 658-9300 or visit www.stjohnsalgonquin.org. St. John's Lutheran School offers a day school program for first to eighth grade; all-day kindergarten and morning and afternoon preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds. Church membership is not required. To register or schedule a school tour, call Principal Ralph Peterson at (847) 658-9311.

Shepherd of the Prairie: On Sundays, the Rev. Mark Boster will preach at both services at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church. The 9 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary services are held at the Cosman Cultural Center, 12051 Mill St., Huntley. Holy Communion will be celebrated at each service. Nursery care is available at both services. Sunday school will resume Sept. 20 in the new church building. The vacation Bible school's Family celebration night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Stingray Bay. The Tuesday Book Club will meet at noon Tuesdays, through July 7. "The Shack," a story of redemption and hope, will be discussed. A sign up sheet is available at the Welcome Table. On Tuesdays at Citizens Bank, the first music team will meet at 5 p.m. with the second music team at 6 p.m. On Thursday, June 25, the Prairie Ringers Bell Choir will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cosman Center. The church office is in Citizens First National Bank, 12101 Regency Square, Huntley. Call (847) 515-3711 or visit www.sotp.org.

Faith Community: On Sunday, June 28, the Rev. Bruce Cole's sermon will be part one of "God is: Love" at the blended service at 9 a.m. and contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Community Church, 10547 Faiths Way in Huntley. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Nursery for children up to age 3 is available at both services as well as Sunday school for children from age 4 through middle school. Alcoholics Anonymous holds a weekly closed meeting at noon Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. On Tuesdays, TOPS meets at 11:30 a.m. Adult Bible studies are offered at 9 a.m. Wednesdays to discuss the scripture of the upcoming sermon; and again at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The topic of the evening study is "What it Means to be a Christian." "Play 2 Learn" playgroups for children ages 2-4 will be offered each Tuesday and Thursday morning here at FCC. For details, call April LoCoco at (847) 309-8445. Enrollment is now open for vacation Bible school's "Crocodile Dock," scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon July 27-31. To register, visit www.fccwired.org or stop into the church office for a form. Open enrollment for preschool has begun. To schedule an appointment call Director Michelle Sullivan at (224) 569-6512. Call (224) 569-6501 or visit www.fccwired.tv.

Unitarian church: On Sunday, June 28, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Woodstock will have a "Barn Service at the Tinklers" at 10:45 a.m. at 11314 McConnell Road in Woodstock. The theme this year is "Journey's." They will be reflecting on and talking about some of the journeys we have taken in our lives. Bring a flower for the Flower Wheel and a dish to pass for the potluck immediately after the service. The church will not have services on the Fourth of July holiday weekend. For information, call the church at (815) 338-0731, e-mail office@cucw.org, or visit www.cucw.org.

First Congregational: On Sunday, June 28, the Rev. Bette Zattau will preach at the 10 a.m. service at First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake, with a Hymn Sing at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care will be provided. Sunday school for children through third grade will be available. The First Forum will be at 8:30 a.m. Sunday also will be the Rev. Bette Zattau's retirement celebration service and potluck lunch and the Adult Work Tour Aluminum Can Collection. On Monday, June 29, the Mature Singles take a trip to the Chicago Botanical Gardens. On Wednesday, July 1, Seasons of the Spirit Bible study is held at 10:15 a.m. in the Banner Library. Mature Singles take a trip to the Woodstock Bandstand. On Friday, July 3, the Mature Singles take a trip to Starlight Theater. Pilgrim Fellowship Work Tour continues through July 11. Visitors are welcome to any church activity. The church is accessible to persons with disabilities. Large print bulletins and assisted listening devices are available at Sunday Services an entrance for people with mobility impairment is on the Lake Street side of the church. For details, call (815) 459-6010 or visit fcc-cl.org.

McHenry County Church of Religious Science: The Rev. Anne S. Muelleman wraps up her series on the best-selling spiritual classic, Don Miguel Ruiz' "The Four Agreements" at 10 a.m. at the Center for Spiritual Evolution, McHenry County Church of Religious Science. The book imparts a code of conduct based on Toltec wisdom that rapidly transforms life into a new experience of freedom, happiness and love. On Sunday, June 281, the topic will be "Always Do Your Best." The special music will be by Tricia Alexander. Everyone is welcome to attend the 10 a.m. Sunday Celebration Service at 204 Spring St., lower level in Cary. There is a children's program and toddler care. If you arrive early, there is a meditation at 9:45 a.m. For details, call (847) 516-1950 or visit www.newthoughtmchenry.org.