Announcements for September 18
- Participate in the Parish Blood Drive – This Sunday, September 18
St. John’s is sponsoring a blood drive (in memory of parishioner Jackie Campbell) this Sunday, September 18. Appointments and more information are available online at www.lifesource.org. Walk-ins are also welcome! Remember to bring a photo ID. The blood drive will take place in the education wing.
- Vestry Meeting This Monday
The September meeting of the vestry is this Monday, September 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
- Children’s Sunday School Activities Begin This Sunday
Children of all ages are invited to gather in the Atrium this Sunday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to help paint this year’s glass murals. Regular Sunday School classes begin next week, September 25.
- ECW Potluck on Wednesday
The women of the church are having a pot luck luncheon this Wednesday, September 21, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
- Delegates Needed for Diocesan Convention
The annual convention of the Diocese of Chicago takes place November 18 and 19 the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center. Please speak to the Rector ASAP if you would like to represent St. John’s as a delegate. More information on Convention is available here.
- Living Faithfully Adult Class Begins Next Sunday
Next week the adult Living Faithfully class begins a study of emergent Christianity with a DVD featuring Phyllis Tickle. Sign up in the undercroft if you would like to order a participants’ handbook.
- Taize Service at IJP
Infant Jesus of Prague will be offering a Taize prayer service, Thursday evening, September 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Taize is an ecumenical, meditative form of worship. All are welcome. St. John’s is exploring partnering with IJP to offer these services throughout the year.
