Cook Co. religion notes
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Adult education
Congregational Church of Christ hosts a weekly Lenten study series for adults, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday evenings through March 30. "The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus' Final Days in Jerusalem" by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic provides the framework for study during the series. A light supper precedes the discussion. 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. CongUCC.org or (847) 392-6650.
A new support group, "A Time to Grieve, A Time to Heal," will be forming at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. It will meet for seven weeks on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:15 p.m. beginning April 7. This support group is for people dealing with losses in their lives. (847) 259-4114, ext. 133.
Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights offers adult education programs at 10:15 a.m. Sundays. Topics are "The Lutheran Handbook: How to Receive Communion" Sunday. (847) 437-5141.
Children, teens
A May Crowning will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 13 at Knights of Columbus Hall 15 N. Hickoryˆ½ in Arlington Heights for girls and boys ages 6 to 12. Call Ed Smetana at (847) 253-9419 for details and to sign up.
St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, will have an open house for prospective students from 7-9 p.m. April 9. For details, call (847) 392-4050, ext. 256.
The 2nd Annual John Camardella Parent/Teen Retreat will be April 26 at Christian Liberty Academy. The retreat is open to all high school-aged teens and their parent(s). The retreat will feature the New Life Church Band (from the University of Michigan). Cost for the retreat is $75 per person. A deposit of $50 per family should be mailed before Thursday, with the balance due by April 15. Space is limited and will be filled first-come, first-served. Scholarships are available. Deposits should be mailed to Mary Horstman, 21 N. Wilshire Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. For more information, e-mail MrCretreat@gmail.com or call (847) 577-8121.
Family
Trinity Lutheran Church will host its first Chili Cook-Off and Pie Contest today. Everyone is welcome to bring a favorite recipes. Judging of chili will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner to follow. Trinity Lutheran Church is at 3201 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-7122.
Fundraisers
Arlington Heights resident Courtney Hay, will be leading a worship workshop at the Celebrating God Through the Arts festival at Cyrus Ministries in Big Rock, Ill., from 1 to 8 p.m. April 12. The festival serves as a fundraiser for the Karitos Christian Arts Festival, an annual Chicago area event.
She will be teaching a workshop titled "Prophetic Worship" which will address contemporary themes in today's worship such as Davidic worship, 24/7 worship and prophetic flow.
Admission to the April 12 event is $10 per person. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Additional Information and directions can be found at www.karitos.com and www.cyrusministries.com.
Miscellaneous
Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights, is gathering donations of supplies for hygiene kits to be used by Church World Service whenever needed by persons devastated by natural disaster or war. Each kit contains a hand towel, wash cloth, wide-toothed comb, nail clipper, bar of soap, toothbrush and six Band-aids. Contributed kits should be brought to the church on or before Sunday. Assembly of the kits is a joint project of the North and Northwest Suburban UCC churches.ˆ½
Performances
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, will host the Barrington Children's Choir in a concert at 3 p.m. April 13. The concert will include folk, classical and contemporary music. A freewill offering will be received and a reception will follow. (847) 259-4114.
A free concert will be presented by the Southminster Community Chorus and the John Hersey High School Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Southminster Presbyterian Church, 916 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The concert will a performance of the "Gloria RV. 589," by Antonio Vivaldi.
Admission is free, andˆ½ donations will be accepted. Call (847) 392-1060.
A community hymn singŒwill be at 6 p.m. April 13 at the Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church, 1330 N. Douglas. The theme for this event is, "Knowing Christ Through His Words and Deeds." The program will be preceded by an organ and piano prelude at 5:45 p.m. The public is invited to come and sing familiar hymns and choruses, along with instrumental favorites, solos and vocal groups. Refreshments follow.
Performers include Bob Olson, a local minister of music, and Stan Guillaume, vocalist Glenn Jorian, John Hacker, Tom Olson and Midge Wells. Call (847) 392-4840.
Seniors
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, offers a program with Collen Caron, certified laughter therapist from Alexian Brothers, at 10 a.m. Thursday. Refreshments will be served. Sign up at church or call Carrie at (847) 255-8700, ext. 315.
Special services
The Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights, will celebrate "Holy Humor Sunday" Sunday with a worship service at 10:30 a.m. focused on laughter and joy. Participants can expect to hear some "Holy Humor" including jokes related to faith and the church. The celebration is based on the European tradition of observing "Bright Sunday" on the Sunday following Easter. www.CongUCC.org, (847) 392-6650.
St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road in Arlington Heights, offers a healing service and Eucharist every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. The service lasts about 45 minutes. (847) 259-2930.ˆ½
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, has added two new Sunday church services: a contemporary worship service at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Center; and a traditional worship service at 11 am. in the sanctuary. (847) 259-4114.
A Divine Mercy ServiceŒwill be at 2:50 p.m. on Divine Mercy Sunday, this Sunday, at St. James Church, 810 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The Chaplet will be said at 3 p.m. in the church; confessions will be heard and the service will conclude at the 5 p.m. Mass.
Women's programs
The Sisters of the Living Word are hosting a retreat day for young adult women on April 12 in the Chicago area. This day is intended for any single woman, ages 18 to 40, who wants to experience the spirituality and passion for mission that characterize the Sisters of the Living Word. The retreat will provide guidance in spiritual growth, prayer, and faith sharing, as well as an invitation to greater service of others in need.ˆ½
There is no fee for this retreat, but advance registration is required. For the upcoming retreat in Arlington Heights, registration is required by Wednesday.
For information about this retreat or to register, contact Sister Barbara Mass at (847) 577-5972 or e-mail connect@slw.org.
"Building a Spiritual Green Connection" is the topic of Church Women United's April Forum. Linda Sonner, coordinator of the Spiritual Green Connection, will be the speaker. Its mission is to support people of faith who wish to create a "Going Green" campaign in their faith communities. Questions and discussion will follow. The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. April 7 at the Christian Church of Arlington Heights, 333 W. Thomas St. All women are invited and free childcare is provided, but reservations are necessary. Call Gail at (847) 255-2977.
Women's Bible Study, led by laypersons, is held every Wednesday morning, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. The group is starting a new series of study, reading "Wide Open Spaces of God" by Beth Booram. Newcomers are welcome. Check www.CongUCC.org or call (847) 392-6650 for information.