EVENTS
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Service of Healing and Wholeness - Oct 26
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Free Meals for Kids
Comidas Gratis para Niños
This summer, we are excited to be hosting the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Lunch Bus. From June 10 th to August 23 rd , Mondays through Fridays, they will be distributed free meals to youth. The bus will be here from 10:40AM-11:10AM. You must be 18
years or younger to receive meals, though no registration or identification is required. Meals must be eaten on site.
Please give us a call (708-385-4700) if you would like to volunteer or have any questions!
years or younger to receive meals, though no registration or identification is required. Meals must be eaten on site.
Please give us a call (708-385-4700) if you would like to volunteer or have any questions!
Este verano, estamos emocionados de ser anfitriones del Lunch Bus del Greater Chicago Food Depository. Del 10 de junio al 23 de agosto, de lunes a viernes, se distribuirán comidas gratuitas a los jóvenes. El autobús estará aquí de 10:40 a. m. a 11:10 a. m. Se debe tener 18 años
años o menos para recibir comidas, aunque no se requiere registro ni identificación. Las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar.
¡Llámenos (708-385-4700) si desea ser voluntario o tiene alguna pregunta!
años o menos para recibir comidas, aunque no se requiere registro ni identificación. Las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar.
¡Llámenos (708-385-4700) si desea ser voluntario o tiene alguna pregunta!
Baseball Outing - August 17th
Join us for music, baseball, and fellowship this August at *First Lutheran's baseball outing.* It is "church night" at Ozinga Field, so we'll be joining Lutheran churches from across the south suburbs.
An Elvis band plays at 4:15pm and the game starts at 6:05pm. Enjoy Fireworks after the show. The cost is $8 per person.
Please sign up and reserve your ticket by May 26th. Pay via cash, check, card to First Lutheran by July 28th.
Hope to see you there!
An Elvis band plays at 4:15pm and the game starts at 6:05pm. Enjoy Fireworks after the show. The cost is $8 per person.
Please sign up and reserve your ticket by May 26th. Pay via cash, check, card to First Lutheran by July 28th.
Hope to see you there!
Communion 101 Workshop
July 13, 2024 - 9-11 AM
Kids of all ages are welcome to this hands-on workshop on the sacrament of holy communion. Then, all participants are welcome to join worship on the following Sunday - July 14, 2024 at 10am for a special “Communion Celebration,” where the whole church will celebrate the participants’ deeper understanding of the sacrament.
Please RSVP with Pastor Bethany: [email protected]
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Niños y jovenes de todas las edades son bienvenidos a este taller sobre el sacramento de la santa comunión. Después del taller, todos los participantes están invitados al servicio de adoración - el 14 de julio para una celebración de comunión especial - donde tomarán comunión y toda la congregación celebrará los nuevos conocimientos de los jovenes.
Favor de confirmar asistencia con la Pastora Bethany: [email protected].
Please RSVP with Pastor Bethany: [email protected]
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Niños y jovenes de todas las edades son bienvenidos a este taller sobre el sacramento de la santa comunión. Después del taller, todos los participantes están invitados al servicio de adoración - el 14 de julio para una celebración de comunión especial - donde tomarán comunión y toda la congregación celebrará los nuevos conocimientos de los jovenes.
Favor de confirmar asistencia con la Pastora Bethany: [email protected].
Workshop: How to Make Catrinas
Taller: Como hacer Catrinas
First Lutheran is excited to be partnering with a local Blue Island artist to bring this 5-session workshop to the area.
After five sessions each participant will have their own catrina or catrin. The $25 donation covers all the main materials. The fifth session will include a chance to show your catrina to the public and create a traditional Day of the Dead altar and commemorate your deceased loved ones.
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Junto con una artista local, estamos ofreciendo este taller de 5 sesiones a toda la comunidad.
Al final de estas 5 sesiones, cada participante tendrá su propia catrina o catrin. La donación de $25 cubre el costo de los materiales principales. La quinta sesión habrá un convivio con chance de mostrar su catrina al publico y armar una ofrenda tradicional para el Dia de los Muertos y comemorar sus seres queridos fallecidos.
After five sessions each participant will have their own catrina or catrin. The $25 donation covers all the main materials. The fifth session will include a chance to show your catrina to the public and create a traditional Day of the Dead altar and commemorate your deceased loved ones.
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Junto con una artista local, estamos ofreciendo este taller de 5 sesiones a toda la comunidad.
Al final de estas 5 sesiones, cada participante tendrá su propia catrina o catrin. La donación de $25 cubre el costo de los materiales principales. La quinta sesión habrá un convivio con chance de mostrar su catrina al publico y armar una ofrenda tradicional para el Dia de los Muertos y comemorar sus seres queridos fallecidos.
Summer 2023
Free Arts & Crafts Workshops
Talleres gratis de arte y manualidades
July 7, 14, and 21 from 4pm-6pm.
Completely free - just let us know you are coming! Thanks!
7, 14 y 21 de Julio, 4pm-6pm.
Completamente gratis, solo pedimos que confirmen su asistencia. Gracias!
Completely free - just let us know you are coming! Thanks!
7, 14 y 21 de Julio, 4pm-6pm.
Completamente gratis, solo pedimos que confirmen su asistencia. Gracias!
English Conversation Group
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés
Thursdays, 11am-12pm
January 26 - May 25
Students of every level of English are invited to practice their English in a relaxed and supportive environment, with volunteers that speak English as their first language. Questions can be directed to: [email protected].
Todos los jueves, 11am-12pm
26 de enero - 25 de mayo
Estudiantes de todos los niveles de inglés están invitados a practicar su ingles de forma amigable y casual, con voluntarios que hablan inglés como su primer idioma.
Informes o dudas: [email protected].
January 26 - May 25
Students of every level of English are invited to practice their English in a relaxed and supportive environment, with volunteers that speak English as their first language. Questions can be directed to: [email protected].
Todos los jueves, 11am-12pm
26 de enero - 25 de mayo
Estudiantes de todos los niveles de inglés están invitados a practicar su ingles de forma amigable y casual, con voluntarios que hablan inglés como su primer idioma.
Informes o dudas: [email protected].
Discussion Group for Women:
Managing Holiday Stress & Anxiety
Prepare for what can be an overwhelming time of year while you connect with a local network of women. Learn practical strategies from a licensed mental health professional.
This is a 3-week discussion group for women over the course of three weeks.
Session 1: Tuesday Oct 25, 9-10am
Session 2: Tuesday Nov 1, 9-10am
Session 3: Tuesday Nov 8, 9-10am
The discussion group will take place at First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2519 Grove St in Blue Island.
If you have questions you may write to [email protected] or call 773-385-4700.
This is a 3-week discussion group for women over the course of three weeks.
Session 1: Tuesday Oct 25, 9-10am
Session 2: Tuesday Nov 1, 9-10am
Session 3: Tuesday Nov 8, 9-10am
The discussion group will take place at First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2519 Grove St in Blue Island.
If you have questions you may write to [email protected] or call 773-385-4700.
DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL
October 30th from 2pm - 4pm
First Lutheran and St. Stephens Lutheran Church invite you to celebrate this holiday with food, crafts, chances to learn about this Latinx holiday and to honor our deceased loved ones.
At St. Stephen Lutheran Church
14700 Kildare Ave. in Midlothian
First Lutheran and St. Stephens Lutheran Church invite you to celebrate this holiday with food, crafts, chances to learn about this Latinx holiday and to honor our deceased loved ones.
At St. Stephen Lutheran Church
14700 Kildare Ave. in Midlothian
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Back to School Prayer Service
August 14, 1 pm
Servicio de Oracion
14 de agosto a la 1 pm
Join Blue Island faith communities as we pray for our schools, community and our nation.
Self Care + Stress Management Workshop for WOMEN AND MOTHERS
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Kindly RSVP at firstlutheranbi.org or by calling 708-385-4700 First 15 people who RSVP (and attend event) will receive a self-care gift ***Masks required*** |
