Religion notes

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Adult education

Boundaries is a program of eight weekly 60-minute classes breaking into six- to eight-member interactive groups beginning Oct. 7 and ending Nov. 25. Registration and payment for the companion workbook is due in the church office no later than Sunday. The Rev. Merrill A. Clark, member of Lutheran Church of the Master, will be the interactive coach for this course. He will be using the text, "Boundaries." by co-authors Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. The program will be at Lutheran Church of the Master, 580 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream. For more information, call (630) 665-3384.

St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, offers a nondenominational job and networking ministry that is free and open to all occupations. The ministry offers the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of careering and get in-depth knowledge of career topics from seminars and meetings as well as learn the process of networking. Meetings are held throughout the month at various locations. For a calendar of meetings, call Bob Podgorski at (847) 925-6005.

A Marriage Encounter Retreat Weekend will be held Sept. 29-30 at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. The Saturday time is 7:30-9:30 a.m.; Sunday time is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (includes Mass.) All are welcome. For registration or more information, call the parish office at (847) 359-0042 or (847) 907-3441.

Children, teens

United Methodist Church, 115 W. Lincoln Ave, Barrington, begins it third season of once-a-month children's worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. With songs, stories, prayer and even crafts, children and youth engage with the adults of the congregation in learning the Bible and the faith from a child's point of view.

For more information, call (847) 381-0524, send and e-mail to sumchrch@mc.net or visit Salem's Web site at www.salemumc.info.

Family

Salem United Methodist Church, 115 W. Lincoln Ave., Barrington, will hold its 2nd Annual Pig Roast and Corn Boil, from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Open to the community and held in Salem's Russell Street parking lot, roast pig, fresh corn and all the fixin's can be purchased. The afternoon will include entertainment, games and good down-home fun. Tickets purchased ahead of time will be discounted.

For ticket or more information, call (847) 381-0524 or e-mail sumchrch@mc.net. Salem's Web site is: www.salemumc.info.

Fundraisers

Come and enjoy the Old Church Craft & Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Free admission, great crafts, refreshments and raffles will be featured. Booths for crafters cost $40. For more information or an application, call (630) 837-0190 or visit the Web site www.streamwoodiucc.org

A Skate-a-thon is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Mainstreet USA Roller Skating Center, 23 W. Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood (just west of Bartlett Road). Proceeds will benefit the kidney fund of Zuleica Arano Estrada, a local young woman with a rare and deadly kidney disease who must have a new kidney to live.

A $10 donation includes admission and skate rental (roller blade rentals cost extra). No preregistration is required -- just show up and bring your friends for this fun night! All ages are welcome.

To contribute to Zuleica's kidney fund directly, send donations to the Zuleica Arano Estrada Fund, Account No. 4800394465, Harris Bank Streamwood, 185 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107. For more information on how you can help, visit www.livinglordlutheran.org.

Immanuel United Church of Christ is having a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The church is located at 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Come and browse the clean and usable items while enjoying coffee, tea or lemonade for 25 cents per cup. Call (630) 837-0190 for drop-off information. www.streamwoodiucc.org

Woodfield Women's Connection presents "The Little Black Dress" from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Popular Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Hear Dorothy Smith share tips on how to use your own wardrobe to enhance your appearance. Dorothy had dreams of a glamorous, beautiful and perfect life. An ordinary girl growing up, she will share how her reality fulfilled those dreams. Dinner and program cost $16. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 3 by e-mail at wwconnection@msn.com or by calling Mickey at (847) 490-9881. A $1 discount will be given to everyone who responds before cutoff date and an additional $1 discount if you bring one or more donation items for a food drive.

The annual Lobster Fest will take place Sept. 29 at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington. Lobsters cost $16 alive) or $18 for cooked when paying by check or cash. If using a credit card they cost $17 alive) or $19 cooked.

All proceeds will go to FISH Barrington providing transportation to those who can't afford it as well as helping pay for supplies to help rebuild homes for those still affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

Lobsters can be picked up at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To place your order, call (847) 381-0975.

The Barrington Area will hold its 25th anniversary CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 14. Churches, schools, civic organizations, and people of all ages are invited to walk the 10K route and get pledges in an effort to fight hunger in the community and around the world. The walk and all of its festivities will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Barrington Middle School Station Campus and end there with chili and refreshments. There are many ways to be involved: be a walker, be a sponsor, provide chili or provide cookies. To learn more, call Dennis Rossow at (847) 726-9171 or any participating church or school representative.

Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church will have its Seventh Anniversary Fashion Show and Benefit Banquet at 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. The banquet theme is "Seeking his kingdom -- receiving his riches!" (1 Corinthians 3:21-23). This year's proceeds will benefit the Capital Building Fund of LFCWC. Anniversary banquet/fashion show tickets cost $75 for adults and $37.50 for those under 13. Call (847) 382-1830 for reservations or ticket information and make all checks payable to Living Faith CWC Church. Contributions are tax-exempt to the extent allowable by law. Make reservations by Oct. 12. The executive offices for Living Faith CWC Church are at 1250 S. Grove Ave, Suite 200, Barrington.

The Barrington United Methodist Women will host its annual rummage sale Oct. 12-13 at the Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 13. There will also be a half-price sale from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12 in selected departments. Saturday shoppers can take advantage of the bargain Bag Sale, with all of the goodies you can fit into a $5 bag in selected departments.

Donations of goods will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7; from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9; and from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10. Tax donation receipts will be available.

For more information, call (847) 836-5540 or visit www.BarringtonUMC.com.

Lectures, seminars

Fr. William Meninger is coming to Holy Family Parish from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to present a day of enrichment. He will speak about "The Process of Forgiveness." All are welcome. For more information, call the parish office at (847) 359-0042 or (847) 907-3441. The workshop fee is $15 which includes lunch.

Great Plains Zen Center will hold an Introduction to Zen Practice Workshop at Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N Smith Road Palatine, today. Each workshop covers a brief history of Zen Buddhism, the aims of meditation practice, and basic, practical information including how to do zazen (Zen meditation), how to practice at home and throughout the day, the aims of practice, and opportunities for additional practice offered at the center.

The workshop will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m., followed by an informal lunch. The cost for the workshop is $25 per person, free for repeat participants. To register, visit the Web site at great plainszen.org/workshops or call (847) 274-4793.

Holy Family Church, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness, will show the award-winning film "Deliver Us From Evil," at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in Common Ground. This film gives insight into the problem of child sexual abuse, from the experience and eyes of a pedophile who spoke openly about his lifestyle. Oliver O'Grady presents a transparent profile of an individual who "grooms" his victims and their families in an effort to build trust. This film will prepare families to recognize warning signs.

Miscellaneous

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin will host Prairie Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. This free event is a "festival of information and ideas for sustainable living." Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Register and then attend sessions and workshops that interest you. Come and go as you please. The keynote speaker will be Debra Shore, commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, who will speak about "Treating Water Like a Resource, Not as Waste." Refreshments will be available for purchase. The church is located at 39W830 Highland Ave., three miles west of Randall Road. For more information, call (847) 888-0668 or visit uucePrairieFest.com.

St. Hubert Catholic School during the 2007-2008 school year will begin building an alumni database and coordinating the first winter alumni event, a school open house, at 6 p.m. Jan. 11.

For more information, check the school Web site at www.sainthubert.org.

St. Hubert School Knights eighth-grade graduates and beyond, we would like to hear from you and learn your news. Send your alumni information as soon as possible to Assistant Principal Alison M. O'Connor at sainthubertschool@yahoo.com.

St. Hubert Catholic School serves among others the Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Streamwood, and Hanover Park areas and offers 3- and 4-year-old preschool classes, half-day and full-day kindergarten, grades first through sixth and junior high grades seventh and eighth.

For registration materials and more information, call the school office between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at (847) 885-7702. Tours can be arranged as well as appointments made to learn more about what St. Hubert Catholic School has to offer.

Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main St., Barrington, will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For an appointment or more information, call (847) 381-0243, ext. 176. Walk-ins are also welcomed. Remember to eat a healthy meal and drink extra water prior to donation. Bring a photo ID.

Show your support for the men and women of the armed services by donating treats for the troops. The Missions Ministry Group of Barrington United Methodist Church is collecting gum, candy and other small items to send to the troops in Afghanistan.

Containers will be available in the narthex on Sunday for donations. For more information, call George Gill (847) 778-5475.

Barrington United Methodist, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, can be reached for more information at (847) 836-5540 or visit the Web site at www.barringtonumc.com.

Performances

The Schaumburg Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1320 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, will sponsor a cultural arts program titled "A Night of Excellence" at 7 p.m. today. Featured will be local talent performing instrumental and vocal numbers. There will also be a display including handmade quilts, paintings, photographs, ceramics, etc. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.

Classical artists from Elgin Opera will present an exciting musical program at 2 p.m. Sunday at Our Redeemer's United Methodist Church, co-hosted by Mu Phi Epsilon Music Fraternity.

Selections to be performed will be from Don Giovanni, Man of La Mancha, Lakmee, Der Rosenkavalier and Martha featuring singers Dave Carmona, Susan Dennis, Jim Hinton, Paula Mrazek, and Solange Sior accompanied by Rosemary Schroeder.

The church is at 1600 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. For more information, call (847) 882-6116 or go to the Web site, www.orumc.org.

French Creole Fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt will perform at 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine.

Considered an authority on French Creole music, he'll perform fiddle music as well as spin a few tall tales. There is no charge for this presentation.

Contact the church for more information, (847) 358-4600.

Seniors

Life after fifty-five, the senior group of Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates, welcomes the Mystery Shop to present a mystery party. Join us at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 for dinner. The cost is $12 per person to cover dinner and entertainment. Call Leora at (847) 359-0439 for more information.

Special services

Harvest Bible Chapel announces the grand opening of its new worship center Sept. 30 in two identical services at 9 and 11:15 a.m. In addition to the 2,200-seat worship center, at the former Safety Kleen property, 1000 N. Randall Road, the new facility will feature a new gymnasium and educational space for children's ministry.

The grand opening service will feature music led by the Harvest Worship Team, a message from God's Word from the Rev. Dr. James MacDonald, founding and senior pastor, children's ministry for boys and girls, and the service will be translated into Spanish.

For more information, visit the Web site at harvestbiblechapel.org or send an e-mail to ssmith@harvestbible.org

Congregation Kneseth Israel is making plans for the High Holy Days and the beginning of religious school. Services for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will be at 9 a.m. today, with Yizkor said at about 11:45 a.m. Children's services will be held at 10:30 on Friday morning. A break of the fast will follow the concluding Yom Kippur service which begins at 5 p.m. today.

Tickets are required for admission, and new members are always welcome. For more information on tickets or CKI membership, call the synagogue office at (847) 741-5656.

Shabbat services are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at the synagogue, 330 Division St., Elgin. Guests are welcome.

Celebrate the Joys of Conservative Judaism at Congregation Shirat Shalom in Elgin. Friendly, participatory Shabbat services are led by Cantor Alexander every Saturday at 9:45 a.m., and are followed by a community kiddush luncheon. Services include a spirited Torah discussion, focusing on the "parsha of the week."

Egalitarian High Holiday services conclude with a Communal Break-Fast meal today.

Following the High Holidays, we will celebrate the Festival of Booths, the holiday of Sukkot. Join us for our Family Shabbat Service and "Pizza in the Hut" on Friday. Dinner is only $5/person; please R.S.V.P. by Sunday.

Adult Education classes are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. A four-week class on Hebrew comprehension will begin Oct. 9. Hebrew school registration is now open for the fall.

For more information, call (847) 695-6246, e-mail hazzansarah@gmail.com, or visit www.CongregationShiratShalom.org.

Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates announces the following High Holy Day services and programs: today at 10 a.m. -- Yom Kippur morning service at Holy Family Parish, at 2:30 p.m. -- Afternoon Family Preschool Service held at Beth Tikvah Congregation, at 3:30 p.m. -- Afternoon Service, Yizkor and Neilah followed by a Break the Fast.

Christ Community Mennonite Church will honor the International Day of Peace, sponsored by the United Nations, on Sunday. Mennonite World Conference has asked all Mennonite congregations to observe this day with the global church. "God's Peace Plan" will be presented by Pastor LeRoy Kennel at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Children have been invited to display peace drawings. Twenty-five drawings, by children at the Septemberfest Schaumburg-Hoffman Clergy booth are posted at the Lounge of Christ Community Mennonite Church.

In addition on Sunday, an Ice Cream Social and Outdoor Games Night will be offered from 5-7 p.m. The community is welcome.

The Community Church of Barrington, 407 Grove Ave., Barrington, will celebrate its 160th anniversary Sept. 30. Sunday School, for all ages, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. There will be a luncheon following the service. For more information, call (847) 381-1294.

A prayer service for peace in the Middle East will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 Main St. in Barrington. The service includes reading from the Bible, music and prayers for peace in the Middle East.

Following the service there will be a presentation "What is daily life like for the ordinary Palestinian?" by Ed and Marilyn Thompson. The Thompsons traveled with a group from Chicago to the Holy Land in April 2007 and since have become advocates for the plight of Palestinian people.

The service will continue to be held on the 15th of each month until a just and lasting peace is achieved. For more information, call (847) 381-0243 or visit the Web site at www.elca.org/middleeast.

Am Chai's high holiday services continue at 9:30 a.m. today with a break the fast following the end of services. Rabbi Tillman will be conducting and Art Reisman will direct the great choir. For more information and tickets, call (847) 604-4060 or www.amchai.org.