Lake Co. religion notes
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Spiritual discovery workshop: The community is invited to discover the answer to the question, "Is There a Call for Me?" in a spiritual discovery workshop being sponsored by the United Protestant Church of Grayslake on Saturday, Feb. 7. Marjorie Bankson, an author, artist and workshop leader, is the facilitator. This workshop will launch a nine-month-long, churchwide program of discerning gifts and ministries in the ordinary structures of our lives at home, at work, in the community and the wider world. Cost for the workshop, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is $10, which includes lunch. Scholarships are available. The workshop will be held at the UPC, at 54 S. Whitney St. in downtown Grayslake. For more information, contact Pastor David Russell or Carol Roselli-Rasmussen at the church office (847) 223-8131 or upc@upcgl.org.
Storytelling Night: Since the beginning of time, humans have wiled away long winter nights by gathering in a warm place and telling each other stories. Writers' Group would like to continue that ancient custom and invites all to a night of storytelling in its many forms from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. annunciationgurnee.org. (847) 336-3730.
Listen, Laugh and Learn to Escape Stress: Presentation by Jason Kotecki from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at St. Mary of the Annunciation at Fremont Center, 22333 W. Erhart Road in Mundelein. An ice cream social to follow. By combining funny anecdotes, uplifting stories and a bit of cartooning, Kotecki shares biblically based principles and real-world techniques to help you to uncover God's great purpose and gain peace of mind. For ages 5 and up. Advance registration encouraged. Cost is $5 for ages 11 and up, no charge for children ages 5 to 10. Child care is available for those under 5 with advance registration. To access a registration form, visit www.stmaryfc.org or contact the parish office at (847) 223-0010.
Hospitality: Join the Rev. Elizabeth Harding on Sunday, Feb. 8, and the Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 9:15 a.m. in the Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, in the Prairie Crossing community. The sermon topic is: "Hospitality as Spiritual Practice." The book, "Radical Spirituality: Benedict's Way of Love," offers many ways to practice hospitality in our congregation and in our individual lives. Harding is the part-time consulting minister for the Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation. She conducts services twice a month and is available to provide pastoral care. For more information, visit prairiecircleuuc.org or call (847) 604-1908.
Survivors of Suicide: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide program meetings: from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26, and March 26, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. (847) 376-2118.
Valentine Dinner/Dance: On Saturday, Feb. 14, Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee, will be hosting a fully catered Valentine dinner dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Each table will have champagne, flowers and chocolates. A three-piece band will be performing for easy listening and dancing selections. Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance. Call (847) 336-3730.
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, located at 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Next dates are: Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, 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. www.standrewsgrayslake.org or (847) 223-2310.
Surviving this economy: St. Mary of the Annunciation at Fremont Center in Mundelein will host a panel presentation, "Surviving the Current Economic Crisis," from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the meeting rooms in the main church at 22333 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein. A panel of three experts in their field will share their thoughts and experience on how to cope in this time of crisis. Guests are welcome. There is no fee for participation and registration is not required. stmaryfc.org or (847) 223-0010.
Organ concert: Chicago native Nathan Laube will perform an organ concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 North St. Mary's Road in Libertyville. (847) 367-4060.
Women's Ministry Retreat: Jamie Beran, certified life purpose coach, life plan facilitator and instructor, will share about finding your purpose in Jesus at the St. Matthew retreat Friday to Sunday, March 6-8, at the Cove of Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. For details, call Scarlett Mankowsky at (847) 540-5501 or visit www.stmatts.net. St. Matthew Lutheran Church is at 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods.