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Good Friday Walk for Justice |
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Sunday, 16 March 2008 |
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Friday March 21st at noon For the 27th year, the Chicago community will to join in acknowledging the crucifixion in its many contemporary manifestations. The social issues of our time are incorporated with the Stations of the Cross. The Good Friday Walk for Justice is a public witness of solidarity with those today who continue to be condemned and burdened; who grieve and weep; who are tortured, stripped of dignity and executed. The 2007 theme of RISE UP! Say “Yes” – yes, to RISE UP! is to be counted on to join with and support the many communities of resistance working toward true justice and peace. Gather at the corner of Congress and Michigan. The walk ends at the Thompson Center at Clark and Randolph. There will be 5 stops that will mark the Stations of the Cross. For more information, go to 8thdaycenter.org or call 312-641-5151. |
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
 Brothers and Sisters of the Chicago Metropolitan Association: Our help is still very much needed!
As the fifth largest body of churches in the United Church of Christ, it
seems to me that we of CMA should be able to provide the fifth
largest amount of help to those whose lives are still scattered across the Gulf Coast, don’t you? We have a way to go, and I know we can do this!
Our trip last year was a rich and rewarding time. Ask any of us who were there! We put up drywall, painted, wired telephones, and tiled and grouted floors. And, we did those things without having any special skills. We went with open hearts and eager hands that enabled us to learn new skills. (We also had some good teachers.)
But more important than fixing walls, floors and doors, we helped heal lives that had come close to being destroyed.
Our government has provided only minimal physical help, and nothing in the way of leadership. They have written off most of the people of New Orleans, casting them aside as though they were just a bunch of plastic grocery bags. Once home to 425,000 or so, New Orleans is now home to only about 140,000. Most of it’s residents have not returned from all of the places to which they were forced to run for fear of being swept away by the furious forces of Hurricane Katrina.
The good news is that if you wanted to add your hands and heart to those in distress, you still can! Go get your hands dirty and know the joy of watching someone get their home and their life back.
There is no shortage of people who would like to return to their former homes, or home sites. (Many homes simply disappeared in the onslaught of water.)
THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF PEOPLE TO DO THE WORK.
So register for:
HandsOnNewOrleans
September 14 - 20, 2008
Registration deadline: July 31, 2008
Each group will consist of twenty (20) volunteers. Housing in New Orleans will be at St. Paul UCC, at 600 Eleonore Street, in the beautiful old Garden District of the city. All other details regarding your participation are included in your volunteer packet. To obtain your packet contact: Roger Dart -
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; 847-945-6015
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Saturday, 23 February 2008 |
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If you joined Epiphany in the past 10 months, this message is for YOU! You are invited for a Brunch Gathering at the home of Marnie & Keith Schwartz on Saturday, March 1, from 10 - 12 NOON. We will have further conversation about the history of Epiphany, future opportunities for involvement, and most importantly, a chance to get to know a larger group of people in the church a little better. If you are able to attend, please call the church office, 281-4144 or see Pastor Dale. |
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Lenten Series on Stillness |
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Saturday, 23 February 2008 |
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In order to avoid a time conflict with the AA group that meets Tuesdays, the Lenten series on Stillness will meet on Thursdays after this week (still at 6:30). We will meet Feb. 28, Mar. 6 and Mar. 13 for more simple exercises on bringing stillness into our hearts to open our experience of God's love. For more information, contact Pastor Sara, 773-334-9414,
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Saturday, 09 February 2008 |
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Please join us for a Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Common Pantry on February 14th at Lush, 2232 W. Roscoe from 6:30-9. Tickets $40, which includes wine tasting and hors d'oeurves. . No tickets will be sold at the door. There will also be a Silent auction. For reservations, please contact the Pantry at 773 327 0553 or
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. This event sold out quickly last time, please make your reservations soon!
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Saturday, 09 February 2008 |
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As we pass the one-year mark in our search for a permanent pastor, the Search Committee would like to reassure the congregation that things are progressing well. We have received over 50 profiles, have diligently worked our way through them, and have found a number of qualified and exciting candidates. While this is a very interesting time in our search, we still have a great deal of work to do to make certain that we choose the best pastor for Epiphany. We ask that you hold the committee members in your prayers as we continue our work and move toward narrowing the field of potential candidates. As always, feel free to approach any of the Search Committee members with questions regarding this process. We will answer them with as much information as possible. Beverly Zbinden Committee Chair – 773.794.2164 – email -
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. Committee Members: Kate Amlin, Barbara Bolsen, David Brown, Maria Cancilla, Melissa Gumm, Gloria Heatley, Will Hobert, Charles Kiefer, Mike Lohman, Mark Sonksen, Charlie Stoops. |
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