August Events
Fellowship Groups
Cornerstones: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (Church Library)
Yoga Class: Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)
Faith Forum: Tues., Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. (Church Library and Zoom)
L’Arche: Celebrating the Unique Gifts of All by Mic Altena
Finding Hope: Fri., Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. (Church Library)
Knitting Group: Tues., Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. (Church Library)
Moms of Littles: Thurs., Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. (Youth Center)
Religion in Literature: Fri., Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. (Off-site)
“Birds Without Wings” by Louis de Bernieres
Lutheran World Relief Quilting Group: Sat., Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Quilting Room)
Grace Notes Mailing Crew: Thurs., Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m. (Church Library)
Theology on Tap: Fri., Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. (One Lake Brewing, Oak Park)
Men of Grace: Sat., Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. (Youth Center)
Dads of Grace: Mon., Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. (Off-site)
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Upcoming Events
GriefShare Loss of a Spouse Seminar: Sat., Sept. 12, at 9 a.m. (Church Library)
PicnicFest: Sun., Sept. 13, from 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)
Jewel Osco Vaccine Clinic: Sun., Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Grace’s Gym)
Operation Deluge: Sun., Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Atrium)
Liturgical Backstage Pass: Sun., Sept. 20, at 11:15 a.m. (Sanctuary)
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Bach Cantata Vespers
Sun., Sept. 27, at 3:45 p.m. (Sanctuary and Online)
Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens, BWV 148 (Bring to the Lord the glory due his name)
The 56th season begins with Bach’s festive cantata for the 17th Sunday after Trinity, based on a gospel text about honoring the Sabbath. The first movement is a jubilant contrapuntal work for chorus, trumpet, oboe, and string orchestra. After a pair of virtuosic arias, the cantata concludes with an earnest prayer for guidance at all times. Harpsichordist Jory Vinikour of Chalon-sur-Saône, France, joins to perform Bach’s famous Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052, as the prelude to the service at 3:45 p.m. There will also be a pre-service lecture at 3 p.m. (Seminar Room) with Andrew Lewis.
Adult Education
Sundays at 9 a.m. (Seminar Room)
Sept. 20: Telling Stories: About My Mother with Dan Cattau
Join Dan, a long-time journalist and chief editor for the recent Pulitzer-winning biography of King by Jonathan Eig, for a discussion on a recent short piece in the Christian Century. You are also encouraged to share your own stories.
Sept. 27: Faith, Harm Reduction, and Recovery
Pastor Fanya Burford-Berry, who is in specialized ministry with the ELCA’s Metro Chicago Synod by serving as the Director of the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force, will share her powerful journey to recovery and her work in harm reduction. Drawing from her personal experience and ministry, Pastor Fanya will explore how congregations and communities can play a vital role in supporting their members through recovery using a harm reduction philosophy. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the intersection of faith, harm reduction, and healing within our communities.
Sept. 27 at 11:15 a.m.: Slovakia Mission Trip Presentation