Church to host Calvin mini-conference
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Conference: A Calvin 500 Mini-Conference will be held at Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, 32475 N. Alleghany Road, Friday night and Saturday morning, April 24-25. The conference celebrates the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth in 1509. Dr. Rick Gardiner will speak from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday on "John Calvin's Legacy for Today." Gardiner, assistant pastor at Hope church, is co-author of "Never Before in History: America's Inspired Birth", and serves as chairman of the Social Studies Department at Catholic Central High School in Burlington, WI. Dr. David Calhoun, world-renowned church historian and professor emeritus of church history at Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, will speak from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday morning on "John Calvin the Pastor," and "Celebrating Calvin 500 in Your Congregation." The public is invited to attend these sessions, presented in conjunction with the meeting of the Presbytery of Mid-America. (847) 543-1659. hopeepc.net
Rummage sale: The Federated Church of Wauconda, at Route 176 and Barrington Road, will have its Spring Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 24; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25. The "Everything You Can Get in a Bag Sale" will be held on the last day of the sale, Saturday, April 25. (847) 526-8471.
Rummage sale: The First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, 219 W. Maple Ave., is holding a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Saturday is half-price day with a bag sale for clothing starting at noon. Proceeds support mission activities of the church. firstpreslibertyville.org.
Worship change: On Sunday, April 26, there will be only a 10 a.m. worship service at Grace Lutheran Church, 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville. Regular worship schedule is 8:30 a.m. (traditional) and 10 a.m. (contemporary) Sundays. (847) 367-7050 or www.aboutgracelutheran.org.
Theological language: The Rev. Elizabeth Harding and the Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation will explore the topic "Theological Language as Spiritual Practice" at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 26, in the Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, in the Prairie Crossing community. prairiecircleuuc.org, or (847) 604-1908.
Concert: Enjoy a free musical presentation to honor Jim Grace for 50 years of creative musical service, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave. The concert will include all vocal and bell choirs, piano, organ and special flute soloist Belinda King. Reception following performance. (847) 362-2112.
Gender identity: Former combat pilot Sharon Skipper will present a workshop titled "Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities" from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Congregation Beth Or, 2075 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign and hosted by Congregation Beth Or, this program will explore the relationship between mainstream religious teachings and gender identity. bethor.com
Flower sale: Order your bedding plants and help raise money for the Dustan family through a sale at Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. The Dustans have been living at Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee for more than eight months because the children are in and out of the hospital. Ian was diagnosed with multiple gastrointestinal issues shortly after his birth. His current diagnoses are: GERD, dysphagia, gastroparesis, asthma, and visceral hyperalgesia. His brother, Evan, was diagnosed with AML Leukemia last July and is recovering after receiving a bone marrow transplant in December. Visit annunciationgurnee.org/events/flowers/flowers.asp to order your flowers. Place orders by Sunday, May 3, for pickup Saturday, May 16, All the profits will go to the Dustan family. Checks and credit cards are accepted. (847) 336-3730.
Immaculate Heart: Society of Mary, the local ward of the Immaculate Heart, meets at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at Holy Cross Chapel, 500 Park Ave, and Route 83, Unit 102, Lake Villa. The day begins with the recitation of the rosary, followed by Mass, a continental breakfast and a period of study and discussion. societyofmary-ne-il.org.
Clergy connection: K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home, the "Chapel on the Lake," will hold its next "Clergy Connection" beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 5. The topic is "The Five Wishes - Advance Directives & What You Need to Know." The guest speaker is Chaplain Dan Simmet of Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville who will discuss advance directives, the durable power of attorney, and the health care proxy. "Clergy Connection" is a monthly program and open to all clergy, support staff, and parish lay leaders in the communities of Lake, McHenry, and the northern Cook counties. There is no cost for the program. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the program following at 9 a.m. Reservations would be appreciated. K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home is at 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, in Fox Lake. For information or to make a reservation, call (847) 587-2100 or hamsher1212@sbcglobal.net.
Clothes for the needy: 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 St. Andrew Episcopal Church's Elijah's Mantle for Children in Need community service project, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Next dates are: 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. standrewsgrayslake.org or (847) 223-2310.
Survivors of Suicide: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide program meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. (847) 376-2118.
Make friends: Friday Friends has been organized within The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein for the purpose of fun and fellowship. The group meets the second Friday of the month, each time at different members' homes. For details, call (847) 949-8670.
Recycling: On the third Sunday of each month, youth will man the recycle bin between services, from 9:30 to 10 a.m., and after the second service, after 11 a.m. Bring your old newspapers, junk mail and catalogs. Youth will be ready to assist with the unloading of your car as you drive up to the bin in the Grace parking lot. The recycle bin is in place on a daily basis, so come any time that is convenient for you. A portion of the cash credits for all paper donations will be used toward a green gift for the community. Grace Lutheran Church is at 501 Valley Park Drive in Libertyville. aboutgracelutheran.org or (847) 367-7050.
Grief support group: Faith Lutheran Church announces the formation of a GriefShare Support Group, which provides support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays through May 31, excluding Easter, April 12, at Faith Lutheran Church, 24300 Grass Lake Road in Antioch. (847) 293-6101 or faithantioch.org
For seniors: The senior group, The Primetimers, meets at The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein the fourth Monday of the month for refreshments, book studies and guest speakers. In addition, the group sometimes attends local plays, historical activities and visits tourist attractions. For details, call (847) 949-8670.