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September 12
September 19 Worship
September 21
September 26
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On this Gathering Sunday, Pastor Sean will explore Philippians 3:7-14 and Mark 8:l27-38 in his sermon titled “When Loss is Gain”. We are excited to return to in-person worship in the Chapel along with Zoom worship availability. While celebrating this special day, we will be welcoming new members and presenting the Karas Scholarship.
We welcome Rev. Emily Mitchell in the pulpit this day. Her sermon is titled “Inside Out” and the scripture is Mark 9: 30-37.
Council Meeting
Liturgy of Release for Pastor Sean’s departing Sunday. Reception/Fellowship time to follow.*
Baptism: Payton Evelina Castner, Nick and Lauren (Pierson) Castner's baby.
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*Please email Sanna Bashor sannabashor@gmail.com if you are able to help plan for in person fellowship time including food/refreshments or other ideas to help celebrate.
Covid-19 guidelines from IDPH will be followed and future updates will be provided to the congregation.
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The CommUNITY Diversity Group of La Grange is sponsoring its Diversity Days events, including our 30th Annual Race Unity Rally on Sunday, September 12th at 3:00 p.m. at La Grange Village Hall. This event features information about African Americans in historic La Grange, a youth choir with Rev. Shawana McGee, youth reading diversity essays, and a Village of La Grange Race Unity Day proclamation. In addition, we will hear from La Grange Police Chief Jason Cates and the new LTHS Superintendent Dr. Brian Waterman as to diversity and inclusion efforts ongoing in their organizations.
Also at this year's Rally, we are proud to announce that our Diversity Achievement Award is being presented to Pastor Sean Williams, Lyonsville Congregational Church, for all of his antiracism work in our community, most especially his initiative to create the "Building An Anti-Racist Community Together: Action for All Ages" Conference in April 2021. We are equally proud to announce the awarding of the inaugural Minnie Carr Community Service Award to the Lacey-Hill Community Outreach Foundation for their awesome work in our community, including an annual Thanksgiving Dinner, as well as groceries, school supplies, meals and more. Please come out and support Race Unity Day in La Grange and celebrate the diversity in our community.
Our theme for the 30th Annual Race Unity Rally is: "Racial Healing Through Understanding Our History." It was inspired by James W. Loewen, who died this week at age 79. He was the author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong," and "Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism" among others. He firmly believed and often repeated, "Telling the truth about the past helps cause justice in the present. Achieving justice in the present helps us tell the truth about the past."
MORE DIVERSITY DAYS EVENTS:
Friday, Sept. 10 @ 5:30-8:30 pm: Screening and Discussion of the Documentary 13th at La Grange Public Library
Saturday, Sept. 11 @ 10:30-11:00 a.m.: Diversity Story Time with La Grange Public Library at Spring Avenue Park
Tuesday, Sept. 14 @ 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Virtual Book Discussion of Caste. Register at https://tinyurl.com/091421BookDiscussion
NOTE: FOR IN-PERSON EVENTS, EVERYONE WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE MASKED AND ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED.
In case folks are not vaccinated or don’t feel comfortable going to an in-person event, we are going to try to livestream the rally on Facebook. The link will be shared when when the FB livestream is confirmed.
Marian Honel-Wilson, President CommUNITY Diversity Group of La Grange
Www.communitydiversity.org
LaGrangeDiversity@gmail.com
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ONE DAY BOOK COLLECTION DRIVE - 9/25
The Presbyterian Church of Western Springs (53rd & Wolf) is sponsoring a one-day drive-thru book drive in conjunction with Bernie's Book Bank!! Please drop off new or gently used children's books at the church on Saturday, September 25th from 10 am to 2 pm. On-site volunteers will gratefully accept your book donations. Place your books in the trunk of your car for a touch-free drop-off. We are accepting for new or gently used books for newborns through grade 6 readers. 61% of low-income families have no books in their homes for their children. Bernie’s Book Bank distributes FREE QUALITY BOOKS increasing book ownership among local under-served children.
Bernie's Book Bank is the leading provider of quality books to under-served children in five counties across the Chicago-land region. Their work provides under-served children twelve (12) free quality books each year. Through the program, children garner a home library of books helping make readers who can become leaders. Bernie's has distributed over 19 million books since its inception 11 years ago. We'd love having our community heartily support the wonderful mission of Bernie's Book Bank.
Feel free to share this flyer with friends, business associates, clubs, or organizations in our area. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs at 708-246-5220.
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Calling all Walkers: CROP Walk 2021
The 2021 CROP Walk will take place on Sunday, October 17, starting with registration at 12:30, and the walk will begin at 1:00 pm. Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the Lyonsville team.
Thank you, Judy Birmingham
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September Birthdays
9/8 - Gail Helms
9/9 - Carrie Molloy
9/12 - Gary Cihak
9/23 - Doug Adams
9/30 - Sarah McSweeney
Please send any birthday or anniversary updates to the church office.
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UCC ILLINOIS CONFERENCE RETREAT
Changes
Due to the current wave of Covid, it is necessary to make changes to the Women’s Retreat. It will now be only on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 9am to 4pm. The cost for Saturday only is $45. If you bring soft drinks or snacks to share, please be sure they are individually wrapped.
You MUST register at https://outdoorministries.campbrainregistration.com/ By Friday, September 17 so that Pilgrim Park can plan accordingly. Please call Tara at Pilgrim Park at 815-447-2390 if you have problems registering.
Let Nayna Byers know if you plan to attend and are interested in carpooling.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
At this point, COVID-19 vaccines in Illinois are available to all people 16 and older. There are more and more resources in our community to make sure nobody is left behind:
- Suburban Cook County vaccination program and sign up: vaccine.cookcountyil.gov
- DuPage County Vaccine registration is here.
- Pillars Community Health signup (for La Grange area residents) is here.
- Suburban Cook County In-Home Vaccination the homebound signup is here.
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Want to set an appointment or meeting with Pastor Sean? You can now see available times and sign up directly without having to do all the back-and-forth of finding a time that works. This is the quickest and easiest way to set up routine 30 or 60 minute meetings with Sean. Just go to freebusy.io/PastorSean to sign up now. You're encouraged to sign up whether you have something specific to discuss or just want to catch up. New times will generally be opened up weekly.
If none of the available times work for you, or you prefer to schedule with Pastor Sean, contact him by email or phone. And as always, call him directly with any emergencies.
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Reminder: You can find updated contact info for staff and members in Realm, the church directory, or by contacting Lynn Chindlund (LDChindlund@gmail.com or 773-480-1819) for an updated PDF or mailed directory
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