Advent Fiber Art Exhibit
Category: In the Community
Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 21
plus coat collection
No charge for entry – coat donations welcome! We are collecting winter coats for the migrants coming to the 16th district police station. Please bring new or clean, gently used winter coats for children (all sizes) and adults (small and medium only please).
Thank you!
Bronzeville Bus Tour
Sunday, September 17
RESCHEDULED! Join us on Sunday, September 17 to learn about the fascinating history of the Bronzeville neighborhood with historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas. The bus will pick us up at 11:30 a.m. from St. John’s and the two hour tour begins when we arrive in Bronzeville. Tickets are $45. Email info@stjohnschicago.com for more information.
A Personal Tribute to Emmett Till
In honor of his birthday on July 25
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.
St. John’s Composts!
See the poster below and inform yourself on what goes in the green compost bucket!
We use Wastenot Compost. Check out how you might use their services.
We also collect natural corks – the carbon cost of recycling was too much, but we can compost them!
