Announcements for February 5

Draft of New Parish Directory
We are working on updating the parish directory. DRAFTS are located on the information tables. Please check the accuracy of your information and add cell phone or email information if we don’t have it and you wish to share it. Thanks! The new directories will be available in a few weeks.

Embracing Forgiveness
The Daughters of the King invite all women of the parish to attend a five-part program “Embracing Forgiveness” by Barbara Cawthorne Crafton. We will meet the first and third Saturdays at 9:30am in the Guild Room. The first session is this Saturday, February 4. Call Cyndie Knoll with any questions.

Yarn Ministry
Knitting and Crocheting Group will meet Monday, February 6th at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.

Black History Month: Annual Absalom Jones Celebration
The Union of Black Episcopalians Chicago will celebrate the annual Feast Day of Absalom Jones at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Chicago on Sunday, February 19 at 3 pm. This year's speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church at Harvard University. All members of the diocese are invited to attend.

Book Study with Bishop Lee for Lent
During Lent, which begins March 1, Bishop Lee and other diocesan leaders will hold an online book discussion of Living into God's Dream: Dismantling Racism in America, a collection of essays edited by Catherine Meeks. Living into God's Dream combines personal stories and theological reflection with real-world examples of new conversations about race. The book is available online from Church Publishing, Amazon (book and Kindle formats), and other retailers.

Reminders from Last Week
1) Remember to check out the photos from the feast posted in the undercroft. 2) If you haven’t already, pick up a copy of the vestry introductions from any of the information tables. 3) And, if you’re interested in getting involved in public policy advocacy, one way is through the Episcopal Public Policy Network.