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Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman, “Genealogy of Christ” (inspired by Matthew 1:1–17)
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Sunday, November 27
First Sunday of Advent
Sarah Swagler is preaching
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Altar Flower Donations
Have a special someone you would like to remember or honor? Our altar flower program is back and taking requests. Please reach out to Heidi Beucher for dates, prices and requests.
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"Grace in Action" Pledge Campaign
The LMC Stewardship Team is excited to celebrate our 2023 pledge drive “Grace in Action.” In gratitude we offer our gifts to God. To register your pledge, fill out this form.
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Advent Devotional Booklets
Devotional booklets for each day of Advent from our Advent series “From Generation to Generation” are available in the back of the Sanctuary.
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Traveling Holy Family
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in" (Matthew 25:35).
LMC's "Traveling Holy Family" is here! This set of hand-carved olive wood figures from the West Bank is looking for homes to host them for 2–3 nights during Advent. The set that will travel includes Mary, Joseph, the manger (no baby Jesus because he hasn't been born yet), a shepherd, and four animals. Here's how it works:
- Sign-up for a few days via this Google Sheet.
- You will receive the Holy Family from the home signed up ahead of you. For example, the Swagler Family is hosting first November 27–28. Whoever signs up on November 29 will receive them from me. That home keeps them for 2–3 days and passes them on to the next home. The Holy Family will continue to travel until the last home hosts them and returns them to LMC on Wednesday, December 21.
- Included with the set will be an Advent devotional.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Sarah.
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ELCA Social Message on Earth's Climate Crisis
The ELCA recently drafted a new social message on climate care and is seeking public comment. This new statement will replace the prior social statement Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope and Justice that was adopted in 1993 by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. LMC will host an informal discussion about the document on Sunday, November 27, at 10am in the Chapel to explore how the ELCA is proposing to respond from a place of faith in the current environmental context.
In addition, public feedback is welcome by way of a survey, and comments are due back by Friday, Dec. 2. You can learn more about the ELCA’s efforts around creation care here. |
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Advent Vespers
Advent Vespers begins Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Join us for a contemplative service as we pray Holden Evening Prayer.
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Office Closed December 1
The church office will be closed Thursday, December 1.
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Fair Trade and Bake Sale
Sunday, December 4, at 10am between services in the Fellowship Hall.
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One-Stop Wednesday
Join us December 7 at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall for One-Stop Wednesday!
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Notice of Special Congregation Meeting on December 11
On Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 10am (immediately following the 9am service), there will be a special congregational meeting for the purpose of electing council members for the 2023 year. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall. In addition to council elections, we will hear a brief update on the status of ongoing building improvements. Pursuant to LMC’s Constitution, Chapter 10, C10.04, a quorum consisting of ten percent (10%) of the voting members is required to hold the meeting. Please plan to join us so that we have the required membership in attendance!
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Cocoa and Carols
Friday, December 16, 7pm in the Sanctuary
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Christmas Play
This Advent, ALL children are welcome to participate in a Christmas play to be performed on Wednesday, December 21, before Vespers! The play is based on the children's book Who's Coming to Our House? If your child would like to participate, see the details in the youth and children's highlights below.
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125th Anniversary Booklet
If you'd like to talk a tour through the history of our church, look through our 125th Anniversary Booklet! It shows a timeline from the very beginning, through the ups and downs of the congregation, until today. Photos throughout the booklet highlight important points in LMC's past. Paper versions of the booklet are also available.
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Prayer Chain
If you have a request for prayers, please send a confidential email to the office to be added to the prayer chain.
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Sunday School during Advent
Advent and Christmas are upon us! Have you ever wondered what the animals thought when Mary and Joseph were looking for a place to give birth? Well, we have answers! This Advent, ALL children are welcome to participate in a Christmas play to be performed on Wednesday, December 21, before Vespers! The play is based on the children's book Who's Coming to Our House?
Rehearsals will be during Sunday School time Sunday, November 27–December 18. PLEASE make every effort for your child to be at Sunday School during Advent if they intend to perform. The breakdown of the cast is as follows:
- Pre-K 3 and 4: Angels
- K and 1: Drummer People
- 2-4th: Animals
- Plus, a special appearance by some of our Wise Babies!
Special thanks to directors Abby Boyer and Jaime Murphy with Linda Ngyen teaching "Joy to the World!"
Questions? Reach out to Sarah at youth@lmcchicago.org.
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Wednesday
- Youth Group at 7pm in the Multipurpose Room
- Club 56 at 7pm in the Sunday School Main Space (3rd floor)
- Confirmation at 7pm in the Chapel
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Want to stay up to date on what's going on at LMC?
Check out the church calendar, where you can see our schedule of events and even subscribe to the calendar.
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Ministry Staff
Pastor: Pastor Lindsay Mack
pastorlindsay@lmcchicago.org
Director of Youth and Children's Ministries, Intern: Sarah Swagler
youth@lmcchicago.org
Intern, Youth and Children's Ministries: Kal-El Juan Parra
Children's Ministries Assistant: Nichole Martinez
Music
Organist, Intern: Christopher Drummond
organist@lmcchicago.org
Church Staff
Director of Administration and Communication: Jared Beverly
office@lmcchicago.org
For calendar or building matters and for News and Notes requests, please contact Jared. (Please note that all submissions to News and Notes are due by Tuesday morning on the week of publication.)
For all financial matters, please contact finance@lmcchicago.org
LMC Council Contact Info
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