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Adult education
Rabbi Howard Lifshitz will teach a course called "The Prophets" at Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. It's the fourth class in this year's Beth Judea Adult Education Series. All classes meet at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays: March 4, 11 and 18; April 1, 8, 15 22 and 29. (847) 634-0777.
The Book Group at North Northfield United Methodist Church will discuss "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson at 10 a.m. today at the church, at Sanders and Dundee roads, Northbrook. (847) 272-2250 or visit northnorthfield.org.
Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights offers adult education programs at 10:15 Sunday mornings. Topics are "The Vatican" on March 9; " The Passion in Jerusalem" March 16;. "The Lutheran Handbook: How to Receive Communion" on March 30. (847) 437-5141.
Congregational Church of Christ hosts a weekly Lenten study series for adults, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday evenings through March 30. "The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem" by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic provides the framework for study during the series. A light supper precedes the discussion. 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. CongUCC.org or (847) 392-6650.
Children, teens
The Youth Department of Congregation Beth Judea will hold its annual Purim Carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 16 in the synagogue's Social Hall, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. There will be games, prizes and food. Game tickets cost 25 cents each. (847) 634-0777.
Registration has begun for the summer session at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. This program is for children ages 2 and 3.
The summer session of Parent's Day Out will start June 16 and will run for seven weeks. Parents will have the option of Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday class from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children must be 2 or 3 years of age by June 1, 2008, to enroll.
All children are required to have a complete physical and provide a complete Illinois Department of Public Health Certificate of Child Health Examination prior to the start of the program.
Summer tuition: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday: $185. kingswoodumc.com.
The 2008 Summer Program registration is under way at Jacob Duman JCC Early Childhood Services at Woodland Commons, 370 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Offered will be a variety of options for parent/child, 2-year-olds and 3-year olds. Programs run June 16 to Aug. 8. Call Ione Miralgio, Linda Newman or Lois Agran at (847) 955-0005.
Registration for Fall 2008 has begun for the Mother's Day Out Preschool Program at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 S. Arlington Heights. Road, Elk Grove Village. A new expanded program begins in September. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day for children ages 2-5. (847) 439-0668.
Family
JCC's got Shabbat? will be offered from 4 to 5:30 p.m. March 8 at Congregation Beth Am, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Enjoy crafts, snacks, Havdallah and Hula, Hula! Window to Polynesia. Free. Projects are designed for families with children ages 4-8, but all are welcome. www.gojcc.org or (847) 412-4225.
The Long Grove Church will offer an Easter egg hunt from 10-11:30 a.m. March 15 at the Community House, just west of the covered bridge on Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. All ages are welcome. Kids in fifth grade and younger will participate in the egg hunt. Bring your own basket for collecting eggs. Call Mindi at (847)-634-3635.
Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove, offers a Purim Celebration March 20 with the following:
• 6 p.m.: Havdalah and Pizzathon ($7/adult; $5/children 12 and younger).
• 7 p.m.: Family abbreviated Megillah Reading (Book of Esther).
8 p.m.: Ma'ariv and Traditional Megillah Reading.
Groggers will be handed out to resonate throughout the evening, and hamentaschen will be served to sweeten life. As a Mitzvah project, participants are asked to bring boxes of dry pasta, rice or vitamins to be used as groggers, which will then be donated to a food shelter. (847) 634-0777.
Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook presents a Family Shabbat Dinner March 14 with guest speaker Rabbi Mendel Moscowitz, who will talk about "The Mystery of The 10 Lost Tribes: Who are they? Where are they? What are they?"
Evening Services at 6:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m. Shabbat Dinner followed by lecture at Chabad of Northbrook 755 Huehl Road (corner Dundee Road). Adults $18, children $13 R.S.V.P. by March 11. www.ChabadNorthbrook.com, (847) 564-8770.
The Friendship Circle and Makor Or present a grand Purim Party for children with special needs and their families from 1-3 p.m. March 21 at BJE -- Marshall Jewish Learning Center, 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Admission costs $5.
Program will feature "Bubble Juggler" Merlin Akins. Program will also include music and "Dancing with Charizma!" Special crafts, Purim treats, Megila reading. Come dressed in your favorite costume.
To register or for more information send e-mail to rsvp@thefriendshipcircle.net or call (847) 833-6843, FCIL.org/Purim
Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook presents PURIM LIVE! with renowned Israeli singer and entertainer Yoel Sharabi March 20 at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 755 Huehl Road at Dundee Road. Children's program at 6 p.m. will include a balloon show by Smarty Pants. Reading of the Megillah scroll at 7:30 p.m.; and a grand celebration and concert at 8 p.m. Refreshments, masquerade and fun for the family. Free admission. Nominal cost for children's program. (847) 564-8770 or visit the Web site chabadnorthbrook.com.
Northwest Assembly of God, 900 N. Wolf Road, Mount Prospect, will host a community egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 22. (847) 299-2400.
Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road, Elk Grove Village, behind Alexian, Brothers Medical Center, offers Wednesday night dinners. Cost is $1.50 per person. The dinners at 6 p.m. precede the church's weekly AWANA club night for children ages 3 through sixth-graders. (847) 593-8337.
Prince of Peace, at Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, will present "Growing in Christ," a series of programs for the family on Wednesday nights during Lent through March 12.
Dinner from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., followed with each week's discussion of the movie "Chocolate for Lent" in the sanctuary from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
While the adults study group is in the sanctuary, the children ages 3 through fifth grade, will spend time with crafts, activities and share a prayer time to prepare them for the Lenten season. The nursery will be available. (847) 439-0668.
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S. Wille, Mount Prospect, offers a Lenten series titled "Come all you people." The kid-friendly services are every Wednesday during Lent at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. A soup supper will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
LEGO CLUB will meet at 9 a.m. March 8 at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. This is an intergenerational experience for friends, neighbors, children and adults to join in a morning of creativity and play. Join in constructing Lego City. The project for the day will be the police station. Enter the church through the doors at the top of the ramp on the south side of the church. Free admission. (847) 259-4839.
Fish fry
• St. Joseph the Worker Church, 181 W Dundee Road, Wheeling: 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays through March 14. All-you-can-eat fish fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup are also available, as well as bar and soft drinks. (847) 537-2740.
• St. Raymond de Penafort Church in Mount Prospect: 5 to 8 p.m. March 14 in the school cafeteria, Elmhurst Avenue at Milburn Street. Both eat-in and carry-out meals of fresh perch, cheese pizza, french fries, corn, coleslaw, salad, dessert and lemonade; $8 for adults and $5 for children older than 2, special price of $7 for seniors during the 5 to 6 p.m. hour. Donation-only bar. (847) 253-8600
Fundraisers
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church, 8624 W. Normal Avenue, Niles, will hold its 19th Annual Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29. All proceeds to benefit the parish as a whole. (847) 823-2550.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, preschool children are learning about Cystic Fibrosis and are conducting a Mini March fundraiser to help find a cure for this disease. The march will take place at 11 a.m. March 17 in the church fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to participate in the Mini March and cheer the preschool children on in their endeavor to raise money for this cause. Contact the Preschool Director Susan Johanson at (847) 827-1518 or smjohanson@aol.com.
St. Raymond de Penafort Parish, 301 S. I-Oka, Mount Prospect, will host Spring Gala -- The Spirit of Giving for 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the Woodfield Hyatt in Schaumburg. Tickets cost $85. An overnight stay package costs $109. The event features dinner, dancing and an auction. (847) 253-8600.
A winter farmers market and brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 at Park Ridge Community Church. Admission is free. The brunch will feature organically grown and other quality foods prepared with regional farmstead products. The suggested donation for brunch is $10 per person. Participating farmers will be on site to sell their own products, including organic tilapia fish, grass-fed meats, farmstead cheeses and eggs, flour, dried fruit, honey, syrup, jams, preserves, wool and other woolen goods.
Proceeds from the brunch and farmers market will be shared with participating farmers and the Harvest of Hope Fund, which helps farm families meet emergency medical, utility and farm bills. (847) 823-3164 or www.parkridgecommunitychurch.org. 100 S. Courtland Ave, Park Ridge.
Lectures, seminars
Temple Chai in Long Grove will sponsor members of the Chicago chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen at 11:15 a.m. March 30. They will be speaking about the obstacles they encountered while becoming the only black fighter pilots in WW II. Free admission; a light brunch follows the presentation. R.S.V.P. to (847) 537-1771
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois presents "DNA, A Useful Tool for the Genealogist" by Alvin Holtzman, a JGSI member, at 2 p.m. March 30 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Holtzman will explain in laymen's terms what DNA screening is all about and most importantly what the genealogist can expect to gain from DNA testing.
The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use our library materials, get help regarding genealogical Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical-related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m. Visit jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.
John Maxwell Taylor and Emily Hartwell Taylor will discuss "The Spiritual Dynamics of Love and Relationships" in a workshop at 1 p.m. Sunday at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. (847) 297-0997. A freewill offering will be accepted.
Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Church will welcome Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow of Shir Hadash Synagogue for a presentation on the "The Signs & Symbols of Passover" at 7 p.m. March 13 in the Social Area of Our Lady of the Brook. Eitan will provide an overview of the Passover accompanied with a tasting of the various foods and an explanation of the ritual. Representatives from Our Lady of the Brook will provide commentary on the relationship to the Last Supper and Eucharist. 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook, just east of the tollway. (847) 272-5686.
The next Basic Buddhism Class at Rissho Kosei Kai Buddhist Church will be at 10:45 a.m. March 9. The class is free at 1 W. Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect at the corner of Euclid and Route 83. Contact John Schuh at (773) 551-9041.
The sixth and final presentation of Stories of Race, Stories of Place, Stories of Grace, a program designed to explore racism's impact on individuals and institutions, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Raymond de Penafort Parish, 301 S. I-Oka Ave., Mount Prospect.
Presented by renowned storyteller Susan O'Halloran using music and song, Stories of Race, Stories of Place, Stories of Grace is based on a series of stories that highlight the four types of racism Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, addressed in his 2001 Pastoral Letter, Dwell In My Love.
Stories of Race, Stories of Place, Stories of Grace is open to all family members 10 and older, and will include a reflective dialogue session and a freewill offering.
Men's fellowship
Rinkey Dinks Christian Men will meet March 11 at the Palm Court Restaurant, 1912 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The men have met for 20 years on the second Tuesday each month. Visitors are always welcome. The March 11 speaker will be David J. Burke, regional consultant for Fidelity Investments. Burke's talk will be "Build a Portfolio for Any Weather." A question-and-answer period will follow his talk.
Congregation Beth Judea's Men's Club introduces a new program called "Hearing Men's Voices," which addresses the need for men to address pertinent and challenging personal issues together with other men in a safe, comfortable and confidential setting. The first "Hearing Men's Voices" program will be at 10 a.m. April 6 at Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove.
Three topics to be addressed are: balancing life (work, family Beth Judea); empty nesters (filling the void); and from bar mitzvah to college (dealing and relating to your teenager). The program is lay-led, with one member of the group acting as a moderator to facilitate the discussion. (847) 634-0777.
Miscellaneous
In an effort to seek common ground and greater understanding between neighbors of different faiths, a series of interfaith dialogues have been planned at three distinct houses of worship.
Patterned after "Abraham Salons" suggested by author Bruce Feiler in his book, "Abraham," each community will jointly stage three different discussions focusing on each of the faiths. The presentations will emphasize the common heritage that began with Abraham, whose story inspires all three of the faiths.
Rabbi Max Weiss of Beth Tikvah Congregation, the Rev. Don Myrom of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and Dr. Khalid Sami of the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs will each speak on their own faith at another's house of worship.
The series will kick off at 7 p.m. March 8 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, with a presentation by Rabbi Max Weiss. The second event will be at 7 p.m. March 27 at Beth Tikvah Congregation, 300 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates, with a presentation by Dr. Khalid Sami on Islam. The third event will take place at 5 p.m. April 12 at the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs Mosque, 3950 Industrial Drive, Rolling Meadows, with a presentation by the Rev. Don Myrom.
Each meeting will start with a 20-minute presentation by the featured speaker on their faith, followed by comments from the two other faith leaders. There will also be time for questions from the audience. A short dessert fellowship will conclude each evening.
Northbrook Congregation Ezra Habonim, 2095 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, holds movie nights monthly on Thursday. The films are in Hebrew with English subtitles. Admission costs $5 and $10 for nonmembers. Some of the films will highlight subjects that may be geared toward an adult audience.
Upcoming films: "Forgiveness" at 7:30 p.m. May 15. nceh.org or (847) 480-1690.
St Nicholas Episcopal Church opens its Supplemental Food Pantry from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays to the hungry of Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.
Bags of groceries are given to anyone in need, with no eligibility requirement. 1072 Ridge Ave., Elk Grove Village. (847) 439-2067 or visit online onebreadonebody.org.
Elk Grove Presbyterian church is hosting a game night and chili supper at 5:30 p.m. March 8 Bring your favorite game and a friend. Elk Grove Boulevard and Tonne Road. (847) 437-2878.
The Rev. Curt Hansen of Elk Grove Village has been called as the seventh senior pastor of Elk Grove Baptist Church, effective today. Hansen, 52, is a longtime Elk Grove Village resident and former missionary to the Philippines. Hansen has been the church's part-time pastor of children's ministries as well as the full-time director of missionary recruiting for the Baptist General Conference. Hansen is also a gifted keyboardist, serving for many years the church as piano accompanist and principal organist. In addition, he has taught adult Sunday school classes and worked with children in the church's Awana program. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and master of divinity degree.
St. Colette is holding a spring blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 in the church basement, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. Walk-ins are welcome. Call Jean at (847) 392-0842 or Kathe at (847) 255-2471
St. John United Church of Christ, 308 N. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights., celebrates its 106th anniversary Sunday with a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon, with a worship service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast costs $5; $3 for children 12 and younger. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Richard Ellerbrake, grandson of the Rev. John Ellerbrake, third pastor of St. John Church, who served from 1913-1934. (847) 255-6687. Visit the Web site at churchonthepark.com.
Performances
Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Ave., will offer free half-hour concerts at noon in the church sanctuary on Wednesdays during Lent, followed by lunch 12:30 p.m., offered at $5 per person.
Featured artists are: Joe Lill on the trumpet Wednesday; and soprano Sarah Hibbard accompanied by pianist Rick Hagedorn March 12. (847) 823-3164.
Veteran and young bands alike from Park Ridge will "come together" to play Beatles music from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 at Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Ave. Tickets cost $15 at the door, and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the Park Ridge Community Church office during normal business hours or through Allegro Music (847) 692-6021 in the South Park Shopping Center, 800 W. Devon, Park Ridge. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Ministry Fund at Park Ridge Community Church.
A free memorial gospel concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, at St. John United Church of Christ, 308 N. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Hts. Musicians John Goldman, Pierre Walker and others will present soulful renditions of favorites from the African-American church tradition. Reception to follow. (847) 255-6687. Visit the Web site at churchonthepark.com.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, will host "Le Concert Spiritual" Music for Two Bassoons, at 3 p.m. March 9. Duo Sonoro bassoonists, Carol Hopwood and Mark Lindeblad will present a recital of mostly 18th century music arranged for two bassoons. They will be joined by Don Mead and others to present a program of sacred and secular works of Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and others. A freewill offering will benefit the PADS program.
Seniors
Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road, Elk Grove Village, invites all area seniors to its senior luncheons, held the third Friday of every other month at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share if you like, and meet new people while you enjoy conversation and fellowship. The next gathering will be in April. (847) 593-8337.
Special services
At Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago, all Masses, including Sunday Masses, will be moved to the Cathedral's Parish Center auditorium. The cathedral will remain closed for repair. Funeral Masses will be offered at neighboring parishes while scheduled baptisms and confessions will take place in other cathedral campus locations. The Rev. Dan Mayall, pastor of Holy Name, said the hope is that the cathedral will reopen in time for the Easter celebration.
Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove will be participating in Shabbat Acrodd America during a Shabbat dinner and service Friday. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. and Shabbat Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Dinner: $10/adult; $5/children 2-12. (847) 634-0777.
Shabbat worship services are offered at 7:30 p.m. Fridays (Kabbalat Shabbat) and at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Birthdays and anniversaries will be recognized at the first Friday night service of the month. Daily minyan services are: Mondays at 6:15 a.m.; Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 9 a.m.
Tot Shabbat services are held in the main sanctuary of the synagogue at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Gan Shabbat services are held every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Beit HaMidrash on the Religious School level. (847) 634-0777.
Kol Chaverim, a one-year-old post-denominational, participatory, egalitarian congregation invites prospective members to regular Shabbat morning services and kiddush lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jewish Council for Youth Services Northwest, 1700 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Call (847) 398-2019 by Friday. www.kolchaverim.org
Wednesday services in observance of Lent will be held at North Northfield United Methodist Church. Services will be from noon to 12:30 p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook. (847) 272-2250 or www.northnorthfield.org.
Saint Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, offers Lenten suppers and services every Wednesday during Lent. The suppers begin at 6:30 p.m. and services begin at 7:30 p.m. (847) 998-1946.
Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, has the following Lenten worship service schedule: 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. Lenten service Wednesday, and March 12. (847) 437-2666.
Wednesday evening Lenten Services will be held weekly at the Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary, 606 W. Golf, Sunday and March 9. A simple supper will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by worship at 7:30 p.m. This year's Lenten Drama Series is titled "Living Lent: The Animals Tell the Story." (847) 259-2568.
The theme of the Midweek Lenten Suppers at Grace Lutheran Church will be "Take up Your Cross" and the Wednesday evening services will continue throughout Lent, beginning at 6 p.m. (847) 824-7408. 1624 E. Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect.
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will offer the following Lenten programs:
Today: "Woman's Spa II" with Dr. Pat Moran from 9 a.m. to noon.
March 12: Lenten Reconciliation Service at 7 p.m. (Regularly scheduled confession is available at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.)
Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7:30 p.m. through March 14
411 N. Wheeling Road in Prospect Heights. (847) 255-7452 or saintalphonsus.com.
This year's theme for the observation of Lent and Holy Week at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Des Plaines, is "Together in the Word," a synchronized study of passages from Genesis, Exodus and Mark.
The Rev. Richard Mau's Sunday will also lead expanded roundtable discussions on the theme Sunday and Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
As companion for the studies, a calendar of daily readings will be posted on Immanuel's Web site, www.immanueldp.org. The roundtable discussion groups will meet during Lent at 9:15 a.m. Sundays; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; and 8 p.m. Wednesdays in the church's Faith Hall.
Worship services are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. (847) 824-3652. 855 Lee St., Des Plaines.
Special services with Charlie Orr will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday; 6 p.m. March 8; and 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. March 9 at Mount Prospect Bible Church, 505 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. www.mp-bc.org or call (847) 439-3337.
Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Church, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook will offer Soup and Bread Suppers at 6 p.m. each Friday during Lent, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. (847) 272-5686 or olbparish.org.
St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Des Plaines, 1095 Thacker St., Des Plaines, offers its Lenten program series. Evening prayer will be at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by a potluck supper at 6:30. The program will begin at 7:15 and conclude at 8 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share. The programs scheduled are: "Religion and God: Does War Fit?" by Colonel Jill Morgenthaler Wednesday; and "The Compassionate Response to Conflict Resolution" by Scott Seagren March 12. (847) 824-2043.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, will hold midweek Lenten services starting at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, followed by a soup lunch; and an evening service at 7 p.m., preceded by dinner at 6 p.m. The services will be through March 12. Regular services will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Holy Communion is celebrated at all weekend worship services. (847) 827-6656.
Unity Northwest Church at 7:30 p.m. March 12 will prepare for the rising up of Christ consciousness though music and prayer. Take a journey that begins with an inner preparation and contemplation, continues through the release of error thinking and false beliefs, and finally ends with the affirmation of the power of God within us. 259 E. Central Road in Des Plaines. (847) 297-0997.
Lenten services will be at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 12. (847) 253-4839.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, offers Lenten Services at noon, 5 and 7 p.m. (no Communion) Wednesday and March 12. A light lunch follows the noon service with dinner served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (847) 259-4114.
Alan Butterworth, missionary with the Apple of His Eye Mission Society, St. Louis, Mo., will present "Christ is The Passover" at the noon, 5 and 7 p.m. services March 20 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. During the presentation, he will explain the symbolism of the Passover meal, showing how Christ has fulfilled the Passover as our Messiah. (847) 259-4114
St. John United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights will offer midweek Lenten potluck suppers and worship services at the church, 308 N. Evergreen Ave., every Wednesday in Lent. The potluck is at 6 p.m. and the 30-minute worship service begins at 7 p.m. The services will feature reflections on the Apostles' Creed. (847) 255-6687 or visit the Web site churchonthepark.com.
Cardinal Drive Church of Christ, 2300 Cardinal Drive, Rolling Meadows, will celebrate Meet Our Neighbors Day Sunday. The community is encouraged encourage to arrive at 9:45 a.m. for friendly conversation, coffee and a sweet treat. Then at 10:15 a.m. attend worship. Following the assembly, stay for lunch. Nursery services and Children's Worship (age 3 through second grade) also are provided. (847) 259-2995. www.cdfamily.org.
The worship at 9 a.m. March 9 at First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights will feature vocal selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar," featuring Greg Ferguson, Jim King, Amy Bearden, Anne Arza, Matt Krings, Jim Abdnor and Larry Johnson. This concert version will be accompanied by Jeannie Richardson, Kevin Gentile, Kyle Gentile, Carolyn Richardson, and guest musicians Dane Del Principe (guitar) and Chris Rice (bass).
Church School that day for nursery through kindergarten only. The 11 a.m. worship will be a chapel service of hymns and prayer. 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. (847) 255-5112. www.ahfumc.org.
"Last Week --Tuesday" is the sermon topic for worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, at Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Each sermon focuses on an individual day in Jesus' final week in Jerusalem. Further exploration of Jesus' final days is offered in a weekly adult study series that meets Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. through March 30 at the church. Communion will be celebrated during the service. www.CongUCC.org or (847) 392-6650.
St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights, offers Lenten Opportunities for Learning Thursday and March 13. It begins at 6:30 p.m. with a simple supper, followed by a Bible study at 7 p.m., and concluding with Compline at 8 p.m. The study will be led by Vicki Garvey and will focus on the Gospel lessons found in the Gospel of John. Childcare will be provided. (847)259-2930.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, has added two new Sunday church services: a contemporary worship service at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Center; and a traditional worship service at 11 am. in the sanctuary. (847) 259-4114.
Women's programs
World Day of Prayer 2008 will be celebrated by Church Women United in Northwest Cook County with a breakfast and service at 9 a.m. March 8 at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton.
The women of Guyana developed the theme "God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding" to express the awesomeness of God's creation and that we can learn from it. The Rev. Diane Shields from First Presbyterian will bring the message.
Tickets are $5. Free childcare is provided, but reservations are necessary. The church is handicapped accessible. Contact Nancy Duel, (847) 259-3793, to register or to request childcare.
Church Women United of the Barrington Area will celebrate World Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Friday at Wauconda Federated Church, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda.
This year's worship service was written by the women of Guyana. The theme, "God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding," is especially meaningful to the women of Guyana.
The guest speaker for this service is the Rev. Digna Campanano, staff chaplain for Cardiac Care at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and an ordained clergy in the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. Campanano, who hails from the Philippines, has a degree in political science from the University of Pangasinan, Philippines.
Free child care will be provided. Call Linda Osikowicz at (847) 540-5634.
All ladies are welcome to come to the Ladies' Bible Study on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road, Elk Grove Village. The current theme is "Living with Discernment in the End Times." Childcare is available. An evening session on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. is also available. Bring your Bible, your questions, and your coffee. (847) 593-8337.
The Women United of Des Plaines will celebrate World Day of Prayer at Trinity Lutheran Church at 9:30 a.m. Friday and conclude with a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. Women and men in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer. The annual offering will support the work of World Day of Prayer and help meet the needs of families in regions of turmoil. Call Beverly Johnson at (847) 296-5351.
St. Raymond's Ladies Golf League is accepting new members for the coming golf season. You need not be a church member; in fact, many participants are not. This is a nine-hole league that plays on Thursday mornings at the Mount Prospect Golf Course. All skill levels welcome from professional to novice. Contact Char French at 24-reichl@comcast.net or (847) 417-9243, or Mariann Olivier at mollietwo@comcast.net or (847) 253-3617 before March 15.
A Lenten Evening of Prayer for Women of all faiths will be offered from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S. Wille St. This will be an open house evening of prayer, live music and quiet reflection. Coffee and chocolate will be served. (847) 253-0631. stmarkmp.org.
The United Methodist Women from Trinity UM Church will host an interactive program titled, "Voice for the Voiceless" March 11. Karen Hewitson, Green Team North Central Jurisdiction Representative, will lead the program, and the purpose is to draw attention to the critical need to be aware of, and concerned about our dwindling water supply.
A light soup and sandwich supper will be served from 5:30-6 p.m., followed by the program 6-7 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect, (847) 439-0950.
Women's Bible Study, led by laypersons, is held every Wednesday morning, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. The group is currently focusing their discussion on the book of Proverbs. www.CongUCC.org or (847) 392-6650.
