Thanks for taking a moment to check out these events in our shared life & the wider world.
If you’d like something included in an upcoming newsletter, please let Andrew know! You can reach him by email (office@waucc.org) or at 773-935-0642 (text or call).
Join us ONSITE at
First Church of the Brethren,
425 S. Central Park Avenue.
To map directions from your location, CLICK HERE.
Street parking is free & usually available within one block of the church building.
Last week, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Head of the Church of England, Sarah Mullaly, went on a five-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. While there, she met with civil society and Palestinian Christians, including Sabeel. After her visit, she issued a joint letter with Hosam Naoum, the Anglican archbishop of Jerusalem, urging Anglicans around the world to press politicians “to take all necessary measures to establish a credible path towards ending the occupation”.
Holy God, we thank you for Archbishop Mullaly’s witness and solidarity with the suffering in your Holy Land. We remember the words of John the Apostle: “let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3:18) As you continue to guide Archbishop Mullaly and church leaders to speak out against injustice, help the church also love you through their actions.
God in your mercy…hear our prayer.
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Read the full prayer here.
From the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
The Haitian Children’s Food Program was started 25 years ago by a member of Wellington, Margaret Trost.
Margaret writes: “It’s only because of you and our partner in Haiti, Na Rive, that we’ve reached this milestone. Together, step by step, year by year, the food program grew… school scholarships were offered… a summer camp started… Na Rive became a Haitian nonprofit organization… and the Father Jeri School was built.
Today, over 700 students are enrolled and are learning that they are part of the next generation of leaders in Haiti. And over 5,000 meals will be served this week to children and families at the food program.
Rosie Luxama, a Program Team leader who has cooked and served meals since 2004, describes her experience this way:
“It is love that has brought us this far. This is a mission of the heart. The meals served are not only a source of nourishment, but also a symbol of hope and solidarity for families striving to build their lives. Beyond hunger relief, we foster hope, dignity, and community. Thank you to all of you who have supported us in this great circle of Love.”
This program has miraculously continued through all the countless challenges in Haiti … including a coup, a catastrophic earthquake, the heartbreaking passings of Father Jeri and Lavarice Gaudin, and years of political and economic turmoil. Na Rive has always found a way to keep serving their community.
“These are extremely difficult times in Haiti,” Rosie continues. “We are so thankful that Ti Plas Kazo continues to remain safe from the violence that is happening in other parts of Port-au-Prince.” She says that the community needs the food program now more than ever, as more and more displaced families are coming in search of help and hope.
Celebrate 250 years of independence by helping every resident at our shelter feel seen, valued, and equipped with the basics!
As America gets ready to mark its 250th birthday, we’re reminded that freedom means more than history; it also means dignity, opportunity, and normalcy in everyday life. Sadly, freedom for homeless people in Chicagoland is profoundly compromised.
A homeless person sleeping on a public bench will often be told by the police to move. People who live in tents in the parks will usually have them confiscated. Unlike all of us, they don’t have a choice about what foods they eat and what clothes they can wear.
Everyone deserves the essentials that help them feel confident and ready for the day ahead, so we’re collecting new towels, underwear, hats, shoes, and socks for men experiencing homelessness at our life-changing shelter.
Join us in celebrating America’s milestone birthday by giving something practical, meaningful, and deeply human. You can purchase these or similar items from Amazon (see our wishlist for size specifications) or your preferred retailer and have them delivered right to our door. Helping couldn’t be any easier!
Please have all items delivered to our Rogers Park Shelter at:
Rogers Park Emergency Shelter
7464 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
Enjoy 4th of July Fireworks
on the rooftop of the Breakers
with Pat & Ray!
Saturday July 4th
from 7:30pm on
Congregational Life will is organizing another festive gathering. Please let Claudette know if you plan to attend, and if you can help organize refreshments.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 11th to say NO to the multi-billion dollar surveillance from Palestine to ICE, targeting Palestinians, migrants, and supporters.
Join in solidarity with the Palestine West Bank Burin community to support their annual Kite Festival of resistance to the Israeli occupation of their land. Contact Chris Inserra to volunteer: cminserra@sbcglobal.net
Book Club meets at 10am
on Saturday, July 18th
Our selected book for July is The Correspondent, a novel by Virginia Evans:
” Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime.” – Penguin Books
The Stockwells are hosting Last Supper Club this month! Please RSVP below; there are only six spots available!
Worship & Picnic in the Park
will take place on
Sunday, July 26th,
at our usual spot close to
the AIDS Garden Chicago &
Belmont Harbor.
Don’t miss this summer highlight!
We will enjoy every minute of summer…but when it draws to a close, there’s no better way to start the fall than with our All Church Retreat at Tower Hill Camp in Sawyer, MI.
Mark your calendar now for Friday evening, September 11 through Sunday lunch, September 13.
Sometimes you just need a document!
Click below if you’re looking for:
- This Sunday’s BULLETIN
- The latest version of the CHURCH DIRECTORY (updated 6/1!)
- The approved CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES (June mtg)
- Buying something for church? Remember that it’s tax-exempt! CLICK HERE for a copy of the form.
- Need to be reimbursed for a church expense? Download a Wellington REIMBURSEMENT FORM and submit it to the Church Office!
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