Sustenance Connection - Dinner for Hilda's Place Guests
Sustenance Connection is a committee that helps to prepare and serve dinner in LSC's kitchen twice a month (the first Thursday and the third Monday of every month) to guests of Hilda's Place, a program of Connections for the Homeless located downstairs in our Church House that has 15 - 25 guests each evening. The next date scheduled is Thursday, September 2 and Monday, September 20. Volunteers and grocery donations will be needed, don't hesitate to contact one of the Linda's to get involved. It's easy to get involved with this ministry of LSC. Contact Linda Molidor (llmolidor@comcast.net) or Linda Dienberg (lindainevanston@gmail.com).
Taizé - Communion Service - Sunday, September 5 at 10:30 am
Congregational singing in the Taizé style with flute, string bass, violin, clarinet and piano and moments of quiet reflection will prepare us for the celebration of communion. This is the perfect service to quiet the mind and refresh the spirit during this busy weekend.
Chancel Choir Returns
The first rehearsal for the new 2010-2011 program year is Wednesday, September 8 in the Choir Room at 7:00 pm with the choir scheduled to participate in the service on Kick-Off Sunday, September 12.
The Chancel Choir provides the backbone of music for our Sunday worship services, singing a wide variety of sacred pieces. Any questions or are interested in finding out more about the Chancel Choir,
please contact Alice Lane, Music Director at alane@lakestreet.org.
a martha event
The marthas are gearing up for a busy Fall season beginning with the cleaning of the Sanctuary on Saturday, September 11 in advance of Kick-off Sunday (the beginning of the new program year). If interested, please contact mike valente by RSVP'ing michaelevalente@yahoo.com.
The marthas are an eclectic group of volunteers inspired by Luke 10: 39-42. Choosing to interpret the Scripture that the acts of labor are as important as hearing the Word, the marthas volunteer one Saturday per month fixing what needs fixing around LSC's 150+ year old structure. Please check the monthly projects noted below for upcoming projects or contact Mike Valente at michaelevalente@yahoo.com.
marthas and all projects for 2010
Monthly Projects:
June: the "Greenies" will return to help spruce up the church grounds - Saturday, June 26
July: Window repair in the Parker Room (July 12 - 16)
August - no projects
September: Sanctuary cleaning (September 11)
October: the "Greenies" will put the plants to rest (October 16)
November: clean and seal windows for the winter (November 6)
November: hang greens in the Sanctuary for Advent (November 21)
Program Year Kick-Off - Sunday, September 12
This marks the church's official end of summer and the beginning of the new program year at Lake Street Church. All the committee's will begin having their monthly meetings, new events such as World Spiritual Practices (formally known as Alternative Worship Service) will have events twice a month - the first and third Sunday evenings - and a new Adult Sunday School program, the High Middle Ages, will begin at 9:30 am.
Stay tuned for these and many more events to come.
Cooperative Ministries Committee "Open House"
All are invited to join representatives of the Cooperative Ministries Committee in an "open house" gathering after worship on Sunday, September 12. The gathering will take place from 11:45-12:30 in the Parker Room, and will be an opportunity to: meet some of the CMC; learn about organizations we've recommended for funding in 2010 (disbursements made in 4th quarter); discuss ideas about increased programming to host various recipients at LSC in 2010-2011; share any general questions or feedback you have.
Members of the Cooperative Ministries Committee include Jacki Belile and Joanne Kelly (co-chairs), Janet Harris, Pauline Mayo, Juju Lien, John Benson, John Dahle, Mike Lowe, Ron Cox, and Paula Cassas. For more information, contact Jacki Belile (jacki@livingwellministries.net) or Joanne Kelly (joannekelly@comcast.net).
Jammers Invite Youth to Rock at Lake Street Jam Saturday September 18!
The Cleary-Hanson Clan will host the next Jam/Pot Luck on Saturday night September 18 at 6:00 pm. This Jam will be open to adults and big kids -- that is-- kids old enough to-- who want to-- jam with us at least a good percentage of the night. Sarah will have copies of the music from the songs Rock at the Lake that youth performed during the June 6 worship sservice.
If you have young kids, or kids who mostly come to play and you want to bring them please give Sarah a call at 847-864-7847 to discuss arranging childcare - sarahyoga@yahoo.com.
As usual RSVP bring a dish to share!
Dialogue Sermon on Transitions and Transformations - Sunday, September 19
Rev. Bob Thompson and American Baptist Churches of Chicago Executive Minister, Larry Greenfield will offer a "dialogue sermon" about the pastoral transition at Lake Street Church. The title of their dialogue sermon is: Rooted, Connected and Transforming. Following the dialogue sermon they will remain in the Sanctuary for questions and answers that will continue the conversation begun in the service.
Moveable Feast - Saturday, September 25
Mark your calendars for the first Moveable Feast for the 2010-2011 program year at Lake Street Church. What is the Movable Feast, you ask? Potluck dinners hosted by LSCers and attended by LSCers with no agenda, just fun! The Movable Feast happens three times a year. To participate in this wonderful community event, sign up in MacLeish Hall during the September 5 & 12 Coffee Hours. In the meantime, contact Jeannie Blaho (jean.blaho@gmail.com) with any questions.
2011 Pledge Drive Kick-Off Brunch - Break Bread at Brunch
Please join the LSC Stewardship Committee on September 26 at 11:45 am for brunch in MacLeish Hall. Together we will discuss ways to be stewards to the LSC community while we enjoy a meal together.
