Entries from November 17th, 2010

Advent Lessons & Carols

November 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Announcements, Events

[ December 5, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]

Start your holiday off with the beautiful tradition of Advent Lessons & Carols, sung by the St. John’s Choir. This one hour service of ancient stories and glorious music will be Sunday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m. A festive holiday dinner and visit from St. Nicholas follows.

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Thanksgiving at St. John’s

November 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Announcements, Calendar, Events, Uncategorized

[ November 25, 2010; ]  
Giving to Others
We welcome 100 people to St. John’s on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, at 1:00 p.m.  for a free, home-cooked, sit down dinner.
Volunteer Opportunities
 You can donate:

Food: Please sign up in the parish hall to bring items needed, from desserts to turkeys. You can also contact Suellen Miller at stjohnschicago@aol.com or Liz Smolinski at ejsmo2002@yahoo.com .

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Behind the Scenes at Marshall Field’s Holiday traditions

November 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Announcements, Calendar, Events

[ December 12, 2010; 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Amy Meadows, former director of Windows and Marketing Events for Marshall Field’s and Macy’s provides a sneak peek into the design and execution of the famed animated windows, Main Aisle decor and the Great Tree.  This presentation includes archival images, contemporary photos and memorabilia.

Festive hors d’oeuvres and holiday music accompany this trip down Chicago’s memory lane [...]

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Fish Out of Water

November 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Calendar, Events

[ December 10, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
The St. John’s Justice Team is sponsoring a showing of this film about homosexuality and the Bible. Find out how the Bible has been used by Christians to condemn and defend homosexuality, and how these beliefs have affected real people.  Following the screening will be a panel discussion on homosexuality, the Bible, and bullying.  Join [...]

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Quest Teachers Meeting

October 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Events

[ November 3, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. in Jess’ office.

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“Happening” retreat

September 23rd, 2010 · Comments Off · Calendar, Education, Events, Uncategorized

[ November 12, 2010 to November 14, 2010. ] A retreat for youth – for high schoolers and led by high schoolers. Sponsored by the Episcopal Church. For more information, contact Jess Elfring at stjohnsformation@gmail.com

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