Your faith: Lake County
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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. All the profits will go to the Dustan family. Checks and credit cards are accepted. (847) 336-3730.
Honoring military: St John Lutheran School, 501 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, will host a public open house and free spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19. With a theme of honoring our military, the event will feature school tours, raffles for gift baskets and performances from St. John students. In addition, St. John will also present 15 tuition grants totaling more than $57,000 to active military families in the area. (847) 367-1441. stjohnslib.com
Caring for the earth: In honor of Earth Day, the Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation will examine our roles in the interdependent web. During the intergenerational service at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 19, in the Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, children will share stories about how caring for the earth deepens their spirituality.
Lecture: Hands of Peace, an interfaith organization bringing together Palestinian, Israeli and American teens for dialogue and friendship, sponsors a lecture by Ron Miller, co-founder of Common Ground, professor of religion at Lake Forest College and Hands of Peace board member. Miller will speak on "A Bigger God: Addressing the New Atheists" from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at First Presbyterian Church, 700 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Tickets are $20 for adults ($25 at the door), and $20 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets online, visit www.hands-of-peace.org or call Mort Stern, (847) 559-1864. www.hands-of-peace.org.
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. Thursdays, April 23 and May 28, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. (847) 376-2118.
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.
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.
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.
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.