Community Meals
Sundays, 11:45 (following the 10:30 a.m. service)
With the challenges of busy schedules and getting around in Chicago these events are scheduled when the community is already gathered—following Sunday morning worship! Come upstairs to Passavant Hall after the liturgy for a meal and sometimes a thought-provoking presentation or discussion.
The food prepared for community meals support local farmers, educate volunteers from the congregation in healthful cooking, and help us care for creation through organic and sustainable food systems. Freewill donations accepted. Sponsors for the meals are also welcome. Contact the church office for more information.
Schedule
October 9: All-congregation Generosity Meal
December 4: Advent Community Meal
January 29: Annual Congregation Meeting and Potluck
February 26: Faith Stories – food4thought
April 29: "Taking Time to Pray" – food4thought
Rev. Joan Beck, Director of Spiritual Formation and Pastor to the Community, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago)
When St. Paul says, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17), it’s easy to retort: “I don’t have time.” “I can’t get up any earlier.” “What does he mean by that anyway?” This presentation flow from the point of view that all life is holy, sacramental, a living dialogue with God, and will offer practices to support and explore that awareness. This is in hopes that just as you don’t eat Fast Food every day but often enjoy locally- and sustainably-grown Slow Food, you also will come to relish regular personal prayer that expresses your personality and can be fit into your schedule.
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