Lake County religious notes

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Alpine Chapel: Kids through preschool age and their moms are invited to a free Play Day Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Alpine Chapel gym. Kids will get to interact with "Busy Brain" Travelling Children's Museum. Snacks and beverages provided. This event is free and sponsored by Alpine Chapel MOPS, a national organization that provides support and resources for moms of preschoolers.

Alpine Chapel sponsors both daytime and evening MOPS events on the first and third Thursdays of the month, from mid-September through May. Alpine Chapel is a nondenominational community church at the corner of Miller and Echo Lake Roads in Lake Zurich. alpinechapel.org/women or (847) 540-8280.

Christ Lutheran Church: Beginning Sunday, Sept. 14, worship will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. All-Ages Education Hour is available at 9:30 a.m. During the 10:45 service, children can take part in Faithweaver Friends Nursery. (847) 367-5787 or christlutheranvh.org. Christ Lutheran is at 595 Deerpath Drive in Vernon Hills, next to Countryside Fire.

Community Christian Church: The 2008 Community Garage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Community Christian Church, 1970 Riverwoods Road in Lincolnshire. (847) 945-8824. The church will accept donations of gently-used items from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, through Thursday, Oct. 2. Tax receipts will be available. (847) 945-8824. Community Christian Church is a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). www.ccclincolnshire.org.

Community Protestant Church, UCC: The church will begin its new worship schedule on Sunday, Sept. 14 with worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school classes for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, as well as an adult education hour, will be from 9:45-10:45 a.m. A nursery is provided. (847) 566-4000. www.communityprotestant.org.

Congregation Or Shalom: An adult class called "Everything You Wanted to Know About Judaism but Were Afraid to Ask" is being offered on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:15 p.m.; started Sept. 17, at Congregation Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorn Parkway in Vernon Hills. he classes include "Just in time for the Holidays: A look at Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, "The Jewish Dictionary of Ritual Items," Wednesday, Oct. 22, and "Debunking the Hanukkah Myth" Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Among the other events being planned is an opportunity to "Read the novels and meet the author" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, as Maggie Anton, award-winning author of acclaimed novels, "Raschi's Daughters" and "Raschi's Daughter - Secret Scholar." Anton will share her journey in writing these well-researched tales of 11th century France, where Jewish scholarship, sensuality and feminism meet. Anton will be available to sign books following her presentation.

• High Holiday tickets are still available. Contact the synagogue at (847) 362-1948 for additional information on cost, time and location. www.orshalomlc.org.

• 2009 Entertainment Books have arrived and are available for $20.

Crystal Springs Healing Rooms: Healing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Crystal Springs Healing Rooms, 1117 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Prayers for: migraines, ongoing illnesses, pregnancy, cancer, pains, upcoming surgeries, those in local hospitals, etc. E-mail healing@calvarywayintl.com or visit calvarywayintl.com/healingrooms or healingrooms.com.

Grace Lutheran Church: The fall worship schedule begins. Sunday, Sept. 14, with worship times at 8:30 a.m. (traditional service) and 10 a.m. (contemporary service.) Promiseland will be held each Sunday following the children's message. Nursery care will be available during the 10 a.m. worship service. Holy Communion is offered on the first and third Sundays of the month at both services. Coffee Fellowship is open to all following both worship services. (847) 367-7050 or aboutgracelutheran.org. Grace Lutheran Church is at 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church: CrossWays Preschool, an early childhood ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, has openings in a new Tuesday afternoon Science Sensation class. This is an enrichment class focusing on science and math for 4- and 5-year-olds. Call Mindy (847) 367-4367 for information.

• Confirmation classes for all sixth-, seventh-, and eighth- graders will resume at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14.

• Celebration! Childcare with a grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and senior financial consultant, Richard Drews from Libertyville is providing "Back to Work," a program where a parent can receive child care at no cost while they go on a job interview and "We Care," a program where a parents can receive child care at no cost while meeting their special medical treatment needs. Celebration! Childcare will provide a maximum of five, three-hour child care sessions so parents may go on a job interview or to meet medical needs. Parents need to pre-enroll their child. Once the center has the completed paperwork mandated by DCFS, the family may use these services at center.

(847) 367-4060 or holycrosschurch.org. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is at 29700 N. St. Mary's Road in Libertyville.

JUF Book Buddies is now in the second year of this free family program. On Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., this program for young families with children ages 0-5 will meet at Barnes and Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Share art projects, storytime and songs about Rosh Hashana with your family and other young area families. To R.S.V.P., contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or e-mail bookbuddies@juf.org. This event is sponsored by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, in partnership with the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago.

Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian: The church will hold its annual Fall Kick-Off event Sunday, Sept. 14, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. service. This year's festivities will include a special tribute to grandparents in honor of Grandparents Day and will feature games, hot dogs, hamburgers and more. The church is at 1500 W. Hawley St. in Mundelein, just behind Mundelein High School.

St. Joseph Church: A parish-sponsored, faith-based panel discussion about "You and Your Money, Budgeting and Debt Management in a Tough Economy," featuring St. Joseph parishioner and Archdiocesan presenters will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at St. Joseph Parish, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville, Koenig Center. Admission is free. The panel would appreciate an RSVP to Toni Pepping - tpepping@stjoseph-libertyville.org or (847) 990-1225.

St. Lawrence Episcopal Church: The church will hold its third annual Lobster Boil Saturday, Oct. 4. The 1 1/4 lb lobsters are shipped directly from New England and arrive fresh Saturday morning. You may order your lobsters either live or steamed. Lobsters may be picked up at St. Lawrence at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30 or 7 p.m. Lobsters must be pre-ordered by Monday, Sept. 29, and the cost is $20 per steamed lobster, $16 per live lobster, by check (in advance) payable to St. Lawrence Episcopal Church.

Order forms are available by calling the church office at (847) 362-2110 or on the church's Web site at www.stlawrencechurch.org. Order forms are also available at the St. Lawrence booth at the Libertyville Farmers Market each Thursday morning.

Proceeds from this event will benefit St. Lawrence Episcopal Church and its outreach ministries. St. Lawrence is located at 125 W. Church St. in Libertyville and is celebrating 100 years of mission and ministry in Libertyville.

• Services will be held at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Christian Formation Classes for all ages will be held at 10:10 a.m.

St. Mary of the Annunciation at Fremont Center: The church in Mundelein is offering a Little Rock Scripture Study course, "St. Paul's Letters from Prison," on Thursdays, Oct. 2 through Jan. 22, with scheduled breaks for the holidays. The sessions will include study of Paul's letters from Philippians, Colossians and Ephesians. Both morning and evening sessions are available from 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Each session includes recorded lectures and small group discussion using study guide materials. For more information, contact St. Mary of the Annunciation at (847) 223-0010 or visit www.stmaryfc.org to print the registration form.

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The Anglican Chapel of the Holy Cross: The church begins its fifth year at its Lake Villa location with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Holy Cross Day at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, followed by a cookout and picnic. There will be activities for all ages as well as an opportunity for each attendee to have a part in the fabrication of a large banner with the Holy Cross as its theme to be hung in the chapel. The members of Holy Cross Chapel gather at 500 Park Ave., Unit 102, Lake Villa, and all services follow the liturgy of the Episcopal Church. The chapel is associated with the Anglican Communion Network. www.holycross-anglican.org or (847) 543-7371.

Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church: The church at 5725 Stearns School Road (corner of Stearns School and Dilleys roads), Gurnee, offers Sojourner's in Spirit, a women's group meeting to discuss another powerful woman, Oprah Winfrey, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15. A Bible study on the book of Romans, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. Call the church office if you are interested at (847) 336-3730.

• A writer's group meets at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. This friendly, supportive critique group, led by two professional writers, is open to writers of all levels. You do not need to be a parish member to attend. Call the church office at (847) 336-3730 for more information.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church: Alan Butterworth, a missionary with the Apple of His Eye Mission Society, St. Louis, will be speaking at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 1501 Deep Lake Road, Antioch. At 10:45 a.m. he will lead a Bible study class on witnessing to Jewish people. Contact the Rev. Darald Gruen, (847) 395-9400 for further information.

Bethel Lutheran Church: Join us at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, for fellowship and coffee as we kick off our Rally Day Celebration at 5110 Grand Ave., Gurnee. The celebration continues at 9:30 a.m. with a special Rally Day program for all ages in the gymnasium. Worship is at 8 and 10:45 a.m. BethelLutheranGurnee.org or (847) 244-9647.

Bethel Preschool is a ministry of Bethel for ages 2, 3 and 4. Also offered is an enrichment program for ages 3-kindergarten, held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The theme will vary each month. Contact the preschool office at (847) 244-9672 for information.

Christian Life Fellowship Church: The Summit Youth Group meets from 7-9 p.m. Friday nights at Christian Life Fellowship Church, 41625 N. Deeplake Road, Antioch. www.summityouthgroup.com.

Church of the Holy Family: A Sunday Eucharist service is offered at 10 a.m., with refreshments and fellowship following the service. The small Episcopal congregation is in the historic stable for the Lehmann Estate at 24219 Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa (1 block south of the junction of Route 132/Grand Avenue and Route 59). The facility is available for rental for showers, weddings, funerals, birthday parties. The Memorial Garden is open at all times for quiet meditation or picture-taking for that special occasion. Contact Faye at (847) 693-8813 for more information. Visit the Thrift Shop which is open 9 a.m.-noon every Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. A $2 Bag Sale is held the last Saturday of each month (clothes, shoes, books); everything else half-price. (847) 356-7222 or www.theholyfamilychurch.com.

Congregation Am Echod: The Reform congregation, 2945 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst, offers the following Shabbat service schedule.

• Saturday, Sept. 13: 9 a.m. Study Session with Rabbi Harari; 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service. B'nai mitzvah of Zach and Jordan Dubow

• Friday, Sept. 19: 6:30 Tot Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. "Let's Talk" Shabbat Service: a group discussion on a Jewish topic. Anniversaries during the month of September will be celebrated.

• Saturday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. Study Session with Rabbi Harari; 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service. Bar mitzvah of Aidan Connolly; 8 p.m. movie, desserts and Selichot service

• Monday, Sept. 29: 8 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashana service.

• Tuesday, Sept. 30: 9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashana service; 4:30 p.m. Rosh Hashana family service.

• Wednesday, Oct. 1: 9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashana service. Tickets are required for nonmembers. To obtain information, call (847) 265-1818 or e-mail amechod@sbcglobal.net.

Faith Lutheran Church: Chris Driesbach, a Christian musician, and Susan Ann, a Christian singer, will appear in a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Faith Lutheran Church, 24300 Grass Lake Road, in Antioch. Chris is a member of Crown of Life Church in New Orleans, which was almost destroyed when flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina put 4.5 feet of muddy seawater in the church buildings and the community. The church has been rededicated and 41 neighboring homes have been rebuilt through the efforts of 1,300 volunteers.

The concert features a presentation about Hurricane Katrina and rebuilding of Crown of Life Church. The songs are all original Christian music and tell the story of Crown of Life and Chris' own journey to faith. faithantioch.org or (847) 395-1660.

Gages Lake Bible Church: The public is invited to a presentation, "China Says Yes to Genesis," by renowned creation scientist, Laurence Tisdall at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Gages Lake Bible Church in Gages Lake. There is no charge to attend. Gages Lake Bible Church is at 18788 W. Gages Lake Road, For information, call Daniel Darling at (847) 223-2923.

Grayslake United Protestant Church: The annual Spaghetti Dinner at Grayslake UPC is set for Saturday, Sept. 27. The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the candlelit fellowship hall of the church, located at 54 S. Whitney St. in downtown Grayslake.

For just $20, a whole family can enjoy a delicious homemade meal that includes spaghetti with a secret-recipe sauce, coleslaw, garlic bread, drinks and desserts. A meatless marinara spaghetti sauce is also available. Single prices for adult meals are $6, seniors are $5, children ages 5-12 are $4 and kids age 4 and under eat free.

The delicious spaghetti sauce will also be available for sale. The dinner is organized by one of the church's fellowship groups, the Friday Knights, who have been making their famous spaghetti for more than 40 years, according to member Barb Fischel.

Reservations for the dinner are not needed and the community is invited to attend. For more information, call the United Protestant Church of Grayslake, (847) 223-8131 or e-mail upc@upcgl.org.

Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church: The Circle of Hope, a women's Bible study group, resumes meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the church on the first and third Mondays of each month. The church is at 32475 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake. On Monday, Sept. 15, we will begin discussing "Chosen by God," written by Dr. R.C. Sproul, theologian, minister, and teacher. Books will be available for purchase at the Sept. 15 meeting. The cost is $10. (847) 543-1659.

Joy! Lutheran Church: Registration is under way for children and youth programs for this fall. Children's programs run on Sunday mornings during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services. Contact Cheryl at (847) 362-4569 or e-mail cheryl.oneill@joylutheran.org for information. Crossroads, the middle school ministry, meets Wednesday evenings and ATF, the high school ministry, meets Sunday evenings. Contact Bryan at (847) 362-4569 or e-mail bryan.depotty@joylutheran.org for information. Joy! is at 749 S. Hunt Club Road in Gurnee. joylutheran.org. Services on Sundays are at 8 (traditional) and 9:30 & 11 a.m. (contemporary).

St. Andrew Episcopal Church: Join St. Andrew's Rector, the Rev. Jane Clark, for two Saturday afternoons this fall for an introduction to the Episcopal faith. This inquirer's class is free and open to all. Explore the liturgy, sacraments, and the Nicene Creed and experience an instructed Eucharist. The sessions will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 18. Registration is required; there is no charge. The church is at 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. (847) 223-2310.

• The church at the corner of Park and Lake streets will hold its annual Pet Blessing ceremony in conjunction with St. Francis of Assisi Day at 10 a.m. Oct. 4. Bring your pets and have them blessed. (847) 223-2310 or standrewsgrayslake.org.

• The church presents Elijah's Mantle for Children in Need." This is a community service project with a goal to help families with children in need by supplying free, gently-used children's clothing. The store is open to everyone from 9 to 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Gently-used clothing is available for boys and girls in sizes ranging from infant to size 16. Fall and winter clothing will be available next store date of Saturday, Sept. 13, at no cost. The church welcomes donations. For information, visit standrewsgrayslake.org or call (847) 223-2310.

United Methodist Church of Antioch: The church at 848 Main St. houses two preschools. Tomorrows Future Preschool and Childcare, Inc., offers full-time care to children from 6 weeks old to elementary-school age children with an after-school program. Parents Day Out offers part-time care to children ages 2-5. For information, call Torie Johnson at (847) 395-1362.

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St. Therese: Married/Divorced? Liberal, and unashamed of it? All are welcome to receive Communion at the parish of St. Therese, the Little Flower, in the First Congregational UCC building, 320 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Mass every Sunday at noon.