This Week's News

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Our next blood drive is tomorrow from 9am–1pm.

Please walk in any time to donate, or preregister at this link. All donors this month receive a $25 gift e‑card.

Work Day Tomorrow (9–11am)

We need helpers for mowing, spraying, repairing a toilet, scraping paint, installing air conditioners, and more. Let Tom know if you can join us.

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This Sunday (5/31/26): Worship‑in‑the‑Park & Picnic

Everyone is invited—bring family and friends! Location: LaBagh Woods, Grove #1. Enter from the east side of Cicero Ave, slightly north of Foster. Look for church signs. Bring lawn chairs and wear your church t‑shirt if you have one.

10:30 – Worship in the Park

(No worship at church.) We will attempt to livestream from the park. We will share Holy Communion. Bulletin is here.

12:00 – Lunch

Hamburgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks provided. Please bring a side dish, salad, chips, fruit, and/or dessert to share. BYOB welcome. Followed by games, a nature hike, and fun. Ends by 2pm.

Youth Service/Learning Trip

Six teens will travel to Indianapolis June 28–July 3 for a week of service and learning. Please pray for Byron, Darwin, Elijah, Josh, Angel, Sasha, and chaperones Marleni and Tom. Fundraisers will be planned Sunday. If your teen is interested, contact Tom by next week.

Youth trip

Walk, Run, or Donate: Race Against Gun Violence – Thursday

Join the team from Israel's Gifts of Hope in the annual Race Against Gun Violence. Includes children’s sprint, 2k walk, and 5k run. Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30pm in Grant Park. Funds support IGOH’s back‑to‑school supply distribution. Run with Tom as he “burns up the track” (or tries to!).

Race logo

Church Overnight Camping Trip – June 12–13

24 campers so far—room for more! Location: Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center (LOMC), Oregon IL. Campfire, marshmallows, potluck, tents/cabins, fishing, hiking. Sign up here or email Tom. Extra tents and sleeping bags available first‑come, first‑served.

Camping

Pride Parade – Sunday, June 28

As a welcoming church, we celebrate our LGBTQ siblings year‑round. If you want to walk in the parade with our church and others, contact Tom today. Deadline to sign up is this week.

Pride parade

Holy Communion

We share Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. All who wish to follow Jesus are welcome.

Please Donate to Support Our Ministries

Support our ministries by donating at our secure website: donate link, or bring/mail your offering. Thank you!

Discipleship Class for Prospective Members

In February, anyone interested in membership is invited to attend our Discipleship Class. More information coming soon. Contact Tom with questions.