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 Father's Day Sunday, June 21, the Rev. Paige Wolfanger will give the sermon based on Mark 4:35-41 at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services at the First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St. in Huntley. Marcia Cahill and Lynne Kern will sing a duet. The Sunday school age children will watch a Christian video. This month's mission is Strengthen the Church, a special mission of the United Church of Christ which focuses on supporting ministries within the local conferences as well as nationwide. On Wednesday, Clickin Sticks, the knit/crochet group, will meet at 1 p.m. On Saturday, June 20, the Emergent Worship Service will be a Bible study at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. Vacation Bible school will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26. This year's theme is "Superheroes of the Bible." Children, age 3 to entering sixth grade, are welcome to register. The cost is $10. Call (847) 669-3691 for more information and a registration form. 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, "From Out of the Storm," based on Job 38:1-11, 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. 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. June 21 is Homeless Helpers PADS support day at Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. On Friday, June 26, Senior Shepherds are going to tour the Bahai Temple with lunch to follow at Maggiano's. The vacation Bible school will be from 9 to 11 a.m. June 22-26 is at Mackeben Elementary School, 800 Academic Drive. The theme is "Crocodile Dock." Registration can be made online. 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 Father's Day Sunday, June 21, the Rev. Bruce Cole's sermon will be "The Man Message" 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. 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. Call (224) 569-6501 or visit www.fccwired.tv. Open enrollment for preschool has begun. To schedule an appointment call Director Michelle Sullivan at (224) 569-6512.

Unitarian church: On Sunday, June 21, the Rev. Dan Larsen's sermon will talk about "Our Traditional Father's Day Service" at the 10:45 a.m. service at the Congregational Unitarian Church, 221 Dean St. in Woodstock. The service will recognize fathers, which will include a candle lighting for fathers and children. For information, call the church at (815) 338-0731, e-mail office@cucw.org, or visit www.cucw.org.

First Congregational: On Sunday, June 21, the Rev. Budd Friend-Jones 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 kindergarten will be available. The First Forum will be at 8:30 a.m. On Wednesday, June 24, Seasons of the Spirit Bible study is held at 10:15 a.m. in the Banner Library. On Thursday, June 25, Moms' Time Out will host a business meeting and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Vicki's in McHenry. On Friday, June 26, the concert, "Dead or Alive," by Spirit Bound at 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. On Saturday, June 27, the men's breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. in fellowship hall. For details, call (815) 459-6010 or visit fcc-cl.org.

McHenry County Church of Religious Science: The Rev. Anne S. Muelleman continues 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 21, her topic will be "Don't Make Assumptions." Much stress is created when people assume they know what other people are thinking without checking with them. Understanding that other people might have different motivations for their actions, even drastically varying world views, and remembering to really try to understand others and discuss these motivations before jumping to conclusions about their behavior, can go a long way toward preventing interpersonal conflict. The special music will be by Lia Nicine McCoo. 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.