Your faith in Lake County

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New hours: Sunday worship times for St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in Libertyville during the summer will be at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Summer schedule: Grace Lutheran Church's summer worship schedule for June is as follows: Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m., with traditional services held the first and third Sundays of each month. Contemporary worship services are held the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Summer Promiseland will be held each Sunday following the children's message. Nursery care will be available during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Holy Communion is offered on the first and second Sundays of the month. Coffee Fellowship is open to all following worship. On Sunday, June 21, there will be a special worship service to celebrate vacation Bible school with a celebration to follow worship in Café Grace. For more information, call (847) 367-7050 or visit www.aboutgracelutheran.org. Grace Lutheran Church is at 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville

June 28

Bike blessing: St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, Depot and Deep Lake in Antioch, will hold its first Bike, Trike, and Bicycle Blessing at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28, at 11:30 a.m. All bikers, trickers and bicyclists are welcome to attend. The blessing will occur immediately following the regular Holy Eucharist Mass, which starts at 9:30 a.m. For details, call (847) 395-0652 or e-mail ignatius5@mac.com

July 11

Flea market: A flea market will be held at the United Protestant Church of Grayslake from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in the church parking lot. The church is located in downtown Grayslake at 54 S. Whitney St. Community members are invited to browse the outdoor sale for bargains on everything from kids' toys to furniture to kitchen items (no clothing). Rental space is available for $25 and can be reserved by calling the church secretary at (847) 223-8131. The rain date is July 25. (847) 223-8131.

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: 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.

July 12

Concert: Canticum Novum, a chamber choir dedicated to performing challenging choral music, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Faith Lutheran Church, 24300 Grass Lake Road in Antioch. The group consists of 22 voices from around the Midwest with a repertoire which includes works by Palestrina, Mendelssohn, Mathias, Hogan as well as selections from the American and Lutheran tradition. The performance will be followed by hospitality which includes coffee and desserts. (847) 293-6101 or faithantioch.org.

July 13

Vacation Bible school: Shiloh Baptist Church, 800 S. Genesee St. in Waukegan, will host its vacation Bible school from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 13-17. The theme is "Extreme Spiritual Makeover. Jesus the Master Builder," with classes for preschoolers through adults. This event is free; for more information, call (847) 662-6325.

July 20

Day camp: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville, will hold a day camp for first to fifth grades from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the week of July 20-24. The five daily themes will help campers explore Scriptures that help them to see themselves as freed, created, called, saved and sent to serve. Registration forms are available in the church. Fee is $50 per child, with family discount of $40 per child for two or mor children. For any questions about day camp, call or e-mail Felicia Brandt at (847) 362-0924 or Felicia-brandt@adp.com.

Vacation Bible school: Holy Cross vacation Bible school for Preschoolers (ages 3-5) will be held the week of July 20 -24. "Son Rock" for preschoolers, will begin at 9 a.m. each day and end at 11:15 a.m. The adventure will include opening worship, stories and activities, arts and crafts, and more. Registration and health forms are available in the church office or at holycrosschurch.org. The fee for vacation Bible school is $35 per child, with a family discount of $30 per child with two or more registrations. The church is located at 29700 N. St. Mary's Road in Libertyville.

July 23

Survivors of Suicide: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide program meetings the fourth Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. (847) 376-2118.

Ongoing

Friday 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.