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Two Great Concerts in February!
Valentine's Day Concert
with
RUNA
Friday, February 14 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate with an evening of amazing music, song and dance!
Winners of multiple music awards, RUNA interweaves the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues.
Join us for this stop on their 10-year anniversary tour, marking the release of their 6th album.
More Information (including parking availability)
and Tickets available here.
Winners of multiple music awards, RUNA interweaves the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues.
Join us for this stop on their 10-year anniversary tour, marking the release of their 6th album.
More Information (including parking availability)
and Tickets available here.
Leap Day Concert
with
Valpo Chorale
Saturday, February 29 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available here or by calling 219.464.5162.
For more information contact valpo.chorale@valpo.edu.
For more information contact valpo.chorale@valpo.edu.
Faith Formation/Study
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Faith Formation for YoutH
Sunday School at 10:15 Wednesday Night Confirmation
Begins September 18, 7:00-8:30, at Faith Lutheran Church. Sunday Morning Confirmation
Begins September 15 at 10:15 with an introduction to the Books of the Bible and continuing with an introduction to the Old Testament. Faith Formation for AdultS
Sunday Morning Adult Forum
Meets at 10:15 in the Fellowship Room Jan. 26 - Congregational Meeting Signing on to our community ministry strategy, electing council leaders and voting members to Synod Assembly, and approving our ministry budget for 2020. Feb. 2 - (By Class Request) Understanding Racism We take another look at understanding the current conversations about race and racism. Our goal is to move away from shame-based avoidance to illumination and engagement. Today we'll explore terms and definitions in more depth. Feb. 9 - (By Class Request) Understanding Racism Once we have opened ourselves to a new understanding of racism, how do we practically engage for productive change? Feb. 16 - No Class Meet up with friends for coffee and a chat! Feb. 23 - Q&A Followup on Racism We're never really done with this conversation, but we'll see what pressing questions remain. Monday Night Bible Study
Meets Monday evenings at 7:00 on the lower level. Currently studying the second and third parts of prophet Isaiah. FaithTalk
Meets the third Thursday of the month from 10-11:15 am. On January 16 we'll learn about the history and current state of the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and the nature of anti-semitism. |
Worship
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Worship Schedule
Sunday mornings at 9:00. Communion is offered each week. Faith Formation for all Ages follows at 10:15am Wednesdays at 12:30. Full Communion service, with lessons and sermon from the previous Sunday. Coffee Hour
Grab some coffee and a treat after worship, and meet some new or old friends. Join the Adult Forum, or relax on the couches in the Narthex with friends. Wednesday Mid-day worship
Every Wednesday at 12:30 in the sanctuary. Worship service with communion in the sanctuary. Lessons and sermon will be from the previous Sunday. Everyone is welcome! Travelling?
You can find an ELCA congregation at www.elca.org/ FindACongregation. You may search by city, state, or zip code Hear a sermon
Here's our sermon archive. You can listen online, or download an MP3. Choir & Music
Like to sing? All are all welcome in the choir, older kids too. Quality leadership with Bradford Thompson. NEW MUSIC OPPORTUNITY!! Generations Choir!!! Fun new music program for people of all ages to join. This will be a monthly opportunity to gather all ages, including our youngest members, to learn and rehearse on new song and present it on the following Sunday during the 9am service. This group will typically meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Songs chosen will appeal to all ages, sometimes with instruments, snapping and clapping of hands. Great way to involve the entire family!!! Also... Handbell choir opportunities for holidays. Fun, fellowship and worship enhancement, join us!!! Play an instrument? We welcome ensembles, solos, and offers of accompaniment! We're open to almost everything: guitar, piano, penny whistle, shruti box, steel tongue drum--you bring it and we'll find a place for you to play it! |
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Fellowship
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Faith and Friendship
Third Wednesday at 11:15 in the narthex. Our senior members gather for luncheon and a program or activity--always combined with great conversation and good laughs. Friends and visitors are always welcome! Grace Foodies
We gather at a local restaurant for a relaxed evening out and a chance to meet new friends. February gathering and location to be announced soon--check back for updates. Plus, there's free childcare! (You can drop off kids for childcare at Grace at 5:45; please pick them up by 8:15.) Grace Yoga
Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 in the Great Room on the upper level. Mats and props are available. If you haven't signed up for a full session, you are welcome to just show up for a drop-in fee of $10 per class. Women of Grace
On Thursday, February 27, we meet at Two Hound Red, the recently-opened brewery and restaurant at 486 Pennsylvania Ave. in Glen Ellyn. 7:00-9:00 p.m. RSVP to bficarella@graceglenellyn.org. |
Service Opportunities
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circle of care
Offering rides, preparing a meal, or simply writing a note of encouragement--it's the simple things that keep us connected and remind us of God's love.
I'd like to offer some help
Do you have a heart for supporting others? You can sign up to bring occasional meals to someone who is just home from the hospital, offer a ride to someone who can't drive to church, or write a card to someone who could use some encouragement. We'll work with your schedule; click here to sign up. I'd like to receive some help
If you'd like some help with meals following an illness, injury or hospitalization; if you'd like a ride to Sunday worship; if you'd like a ride to another event; if you'd like a visit from a church member; if you'd appreciate a note, click here. Community Quilters
1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 9-11:15, downstairs in the Gathering Room. No sewing or quilting experience necessary! Join us for fellowship and a sense of purpose as we create simple quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Quilts go to women, men and children who have been forced to flee their homes around the world--whether from war, famine or natural disaster. Come to work, or just for the company. If you have old sheets, blankets, or fabric pieces you'd like to donate, you can bring those too. Food Pantry
The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry has been located in our church for almost 40 years, and now serves over 750,000 pounds of fresh, nutritions food to 32,000 individuals annually. Find out more about volunteer opportunities, and how your dollars can help, at GlenEllynFoodPantry.org. Pill Bottle Ministry
Prescription pill bottles often can't be recycled. So we collect them, remove the labels, wash and air-dry them, and provide them to a service that uses them as packing material to protect used medical equipment being shipped to clinics in developing countries. When they arrive, they can be used to dispense medications--which otherwise might go out wrapped only in a fold of paper. Interested in helping out? Contact the church office and we'll put you in touch with Mark, our project coordinator. (This project also qualifies for Community Service hours.) Wooly Knitters
Meets Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00 upstairs in the Great Room. A friendly group of about 20 women who gather to knit or crochet hats, scarves, mittens, afghans, or sweaters for people in need. To date, the group has donated over 9000 items to organizations such as PADS, Ronald McDonald House, food pantries, homeless shelters, shelters for survivors of abuse, etc. Visitors and donations of yarn are both very welcome! |
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