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Farewell and Godspeed, Pastor Allison!
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Tomorrow (Sunday, April 23), we send Pastor Allison on her way with a Conclusion of Call Liturgy during our service at 9:30 am. We will gather after the service in the Fellowship Hall for a Farewell Reception to celebrate her 4.5 years with St. John’s. We will toast her time and impact and share memories and stories. Please join us to celebrate and say goodbye!
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Pastoral Care during the Transition
Emergency pastoral care is available for the time we are using guest pastors and waiting for an interim. Contact Jan (office: 847-251-1730, cell: 224-261-0114) if you have a need in this regard. Because we value each other, we encourage all members of the congregation to be supporting each other and looking out for one another during this time.
Boundaries after Pastor Allison Leaves
In order to honor the shift in our relationship with Pastor Allison and be transparent about expectations, the Council has approved an agreement on boundaries. Below is a letter from Pastor Allison introducing this shift, followed by the boundaries agreement.
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If you have questions about any aspect of the transition, please email Council President Mylene at mylene.pollock@comcast.net.
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Happy Birthday to those born 4/21-4/27:
- Eva Oreskovich, 4/23
- Molly Bolash, 4/27
- Alla Rusz, 4/27
Happy Anniversary to those celebrating this week:
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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Aylesworth Concert Series Continues
Join us on May 14th, Mother's Day, at 3:00 pm for a special concert featuring Benjamin Burney, tenor, and Paul Dykstra, piano. This recital, entitled "Songs She Sang to Me" will feature music by H.T. Burleigh, Antonín Dvořák, Mark Hayes, Alan Menken, Florence B. Price, and others. This concert is free and open to all, and is supported by the Aylesworth Music Fund. A suggested donation of $20 per adult is appreciated, and all donations will go to supporting the music program at St. John's as well as other concerts and community outreach events.
Bible Study Continues
Bible Study will continue meeting as a self-led group on Tuesdays at 11 am through the end of the school year. All are welcome to join us for reflection on scripture and engaging conversation. Your ideas and perspective are valued!
Arise Chicago Virtual Interfaith Service
Arise Chicago will be leading their annual interfaith service virtually on Friday, April 28, from 8:30-9:15 am for Workers Memorial Day. This is a tradition of honoring workers who have died in the past year. The theme of this year's service is, "Let Their Lives Speak to Us." You can register for the service here. When you register, you may enter the names of those who have died this past year, and they will be acknowledged during the service.
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Sunday, April 23
9:30 am Hybrid Worship with Children’s Church
10:30 am Farewell Reception for Pastor Allison
11:00 am - 11:30 am Youth Choir Rehearsal
12:30 - 2:00 pm Confirmation Class at Immanuel, Evanston
Tuesday, April 25
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bible Study
Thursday, April 27
12:00 - 1:00 pm Zoom-only Men’s Lunch
Saturday, April 29
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Go Green Wilmette Repair Cafe
Sunday, April 30
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 Immanuel, Evanston
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Sunday Service Video
If you missed last week's service or want to watch it again, you can view it here.
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Second Sunday of Easter
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Preaching & Presiding Minister: The Rev. Allison Bengfort
Assisting Minister: Chris Maglocci
Minister of the Word: Mylene Pollock
Crucifer: Aidan Maglocci
Torch Bearers: Finny Maglocci, Jan Wendel
Minister of Music: Luke Duroc-Danner
Cantor: Audrey Neace
Violinists: Pascal & Isabelle Innocenti
Violist: Rudy Hasspacher
Cellist: Juan Horie
Congregational Representatives: Mylene Pollock, Luke, Erin & Ben Rasmussen, Alan Swanson, Jan Wendel
Ushers: Peter Hauser, John Hauser, Finny Maglocci
Children's Church: Luke & Erin Rasmussen
Altar Guild: Jan Wendel
Farewell Reception Hosts: St. John's Youth
Livestream Camera Operator: Michel Hauser
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