Category: Events

St. John’s Concert Series Presents: Motherhood (Instructions Not Included)

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Motherhood (Instructions Not Included)
performed by Rachel Sitomer, vocals
Ashlee Mack, piano
Saturday, May 24 at 4 pm

Rachel Sitomer and Ashlee Mack are thrilled to bring “Motherhood (Instructions Not Included)” to St. John’s Concert Series. This program was a winner of the 2022 Mixtape Recital Series in Maryland and has been performed several times since. As part of the premiere performance, Rachel and Ashlee performed the world premiere of What’s for dinner: A guide to managing expectations by Sean Pfluger and Laura Fuentes. This piece, along with Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod, Baby Book* by Lauren Spavelko/Chloe Yelena Miller, and Paper Wings by Jake Heggie/Frederica von Stade will all be performed at St. John’s.

This performance is made possible in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. This concert is free and open to the public.

*Content warning: This piece deals with miscarriage and parent grief.

NEW! St. John’s Creative Arts Community

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St. John’s Creative Arts Community is a newly formed group of artists and crafters of all skill levels who meet twice a month at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3857 N. Kostner Avenue, Chicago.

Craft Day: First Wednesday of the month from 1 to 4 pm
Craft Night: Third Wednesday of the month from 6 to 9 pm

We welcome all who need a space to work on art projects, are looking to learn a new skill, or just want to hang out with other talented, creative people. If this sounds like you, please stop by! Attendance is free. Join us in the church hall and bring a project that you want to work on. Children are welcome to join the fun, but please note we do not provide any childcare
Questions or have a skill you want to teach to others? Please contact Debbie at dmaher34@gmail.com.
Open to all in the Irving Park Community!

A Personal Tribute to Emmett Till

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In honor of his birthday on July 25

Emmett Till & Marvin Childress, self-portrait
photo of Emmett Till & Marvin Childress, self-portrait

Parishioner Marvin Childress was a friend and classmate of Emmett Till. On Sunday, July 23 at 9 am Marvin honored Emmett’s memory by sharing his memoires of Emmett, growing up on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s, and his reflection on life and racism in Chicago today. You can listen to the 45 minute talk, including questions with this YouTube link A Personal Tribute to Emmett Till by Marvin Childress.

Why change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

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Learn about the current movement to change the celebration of Columbus Day to a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Thank you to all who attended our conversation. We discussed this press release calling for the change.

Other suggested reading:
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

This document will give you background and perspective from the American Indian Center.

Columbus and the Quest for Jerusalem: How Religion Drove the Voyages that Led to America by Carol Delaney