Congregation Meeting Sunday
Please join us in person or online for our Congregational Meeting this Sunday during the 9:30 am service. The agenda includes:
1. June 2022 Congregation Meeting Minutes - Vote to Approve
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2. Proposed Missional Identity Statements - Overview & Vote to Approve
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3. 2022-23 Council Update - Overview of Projects & Progress
4. Proposed 2023 Operating Budget - Overview & Vote to Approve
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For your reference, but not to be voted upon (no vote required):
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5. Representatives to Synod Assembly - Presentation of Nominees & Vote to Elect
Two congregational representatives along with the pastor will represent St. John's at the 2023 Metro Chicago Synod Assembly. This year's nominees are:
- William Kaspar
- Alan Swanson
Please let Pastor Allison or Council President Mylene Pollock know if you have any questions about this agenda. Thank you for your support and participation in the life of the congregation!
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Happy Birthday to those born 1/27-2/2:
- Cleland Noe, 1/28
- Kyle Swanson, 1/30
- Michael Loesel, 2/2
We apologize for any omissions. If your birthday, anniversary, or new intention on the prayer list is not included, please contact churchoffice@stjohnswilmette.com to be added. Please also let us know of any personal or family milestones, including happy occasions or serious lifecycle events that you would like to share with the St. John's community.
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Children’s Church & Youth Choir
For all parents, Children’s Church continues during the service this Sunday. For further information, please contact the Youth Ministry Team (Luke & Erin Rasmussen and Jason Shutters). Rehearsals for the Youth Choir also continue this Sunday from 11-11:30 am in the sanctuary. All children are welcome to sing; participation in the Fall is not required. The youth choir will be providing special music at select services during the Winter and Spring. For more information, please email luke@stjohnswilmette.com.
Our RIC Journey Begins
This winter and spring, our congregation will be doing the internal reflection and learning necessary to become not just welcoming, but fully affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community. This is called the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) process, which our RIC Team (Chris Maglocci, Chad Johnson, Molly Bolash, and Luke Rasmussen) hopes will culminate in an affirmative vote at our June congregational meeting to become an RIC church.
Confronting the Biblical “Clobber Passages”
This event, which will focus on passages in the Bible that are often misused to argue that homosexuality is a sin, has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 12, from 10:45-11:45 am. The Rev. Kaari Reierson, Social Responsibility Associate for the ELCA, founder of the Journal of Lutheran Ethics, and contributor to the ELCA's social statement on Human Sexuality, will be our presenter as we engage with these tricky passages. Please bring your questions and curiosities!
“Have A Heart” Valentine Benefit Luncheon for Holy Family
The Women of Trinity Lutheran Church cordially invite the Women of St. John's Lutheran Church to join them for a Holy Family Benefit Luncheon on Saturday, February 11 at 11:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Golf Road, Evanston. Please make your reservation by Sunday, February 5, by signing up in the gathering area or contacting Cindi Rachowicz by phone at 224-307-3513 or email att41623@sbcglobal.net. Let's show our support with a table for eight. All proceeds will fund the annual tuition for a child at Holy Family School. Also, on Feb. 11, Trinity will accept donations of gently used adult clothing for LUCILLE Resale to benefit Holy Family Ministries. To donate large items/furniture, email clear photos directly to donate@hfm.org. If you’re unable to join us at the luncheon, donations to support the scholarship fund would be gratefully appreciated. Send checks to Holy Family Ministries (3225 Arnold Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062) or donate online (indicate “Marlene Bakle” in the “how did you hear about us” field).
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Sunday, January 29
9:30 am Hybrid Worship with Children’s Church & Congregation Meeting
10:45 am Coffee Hour
11:00 - 11:30 am Youth Choir Rehearsal
12:30 - 2:00 pm Confirmation Class at Grace Lutheran Church, Evanston
Tuesday, January 31
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bible Study
Thursday, February 2
12:00 - 1:00 pm Zoom-only Men’s Lunch
Sunday, February 5
9:30 am Hybrid Worship with Children’s Church
10:30 am Coffee Hour
11:00 - 11:30 am Youth Choir Rehearsal
12:30 - 2:00 pm Confirmation Class at Grace Lutheran Church, Evanston
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Sunday Video
If you missed last week's service or want to watch it again, you can view it here.
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Living with Temptation
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Preaching & Presiding Minister: The Rev. Allison Bengfort
Assisting Minister: Jan Wendel
Minister of Music: Luke Duroc-Danner
Cantor: Audrey Neace
Minister of the Word: Chris Maglocci
Ushers: Peter Hauser, Finny Maglocci
Altar Guild: Jan Wendel
Camera Operator & Zoom Host: Michel Hauser
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