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, let Jeffery know! You can reach him at: office@waucc.org or 773-935-0642 (text or call).
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed
to our lovely Easter service last week!
The work of many hands – and many hearts – created a joyous day of celebration for us all. Alleluia!
This week we’ll all be back in the Zoom Sanctuary together!
If you’d rather join by phone, just dial 312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID: 917 3218 6458.
Coming Soon!
This month, the Book Club is reading & discussing
Women Talking by Miriam Toews.
Join us on Zoom
at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 15th
for a lively conversation!
Questions? Click here to reach out to Claudette Richards.
Don’t worry, she’s not going anywhere…but Debbie is moving on to new adventures in her professional life! If you’re able, please come out & celebrate all that Debbie has done for AFSC – and for reconnecting Wellington & AFSC these past few years.
We have Debbie to thank for the Michael McConnell Fellowship, and for a fantastic WILD summer with the inaugural Wellington Institute for Leadership Development.
El Pueblo Canta – coming soon to a church near you!
Holding Onto Hope and Humanity Where All Are Welcome
El Pueblo Canta 2023 – taking place on Saturday, April 29th – includes the El Wadi Ensemble.
Based out of Chicago, they focus on Arabic traditional music and dance, performs for different events, festivals and fundraisers benefiting the Chicago Middle Eastern community.
5 Reasons to attend the Last Supper Club
1. The food is really good.
2. The company & conversation is even better!
3. All you have to do is RSVP & show up.
4. It’s a great way to spend time with other people from Wellington.
5. It’s a great way to introduce someone new to Wellington.
April’s
Last Supper* Club
will be at 6pm on Sunday, April 30th.
There are still 4 seats available at Pastor Ann-Louise’s table – save one for yourself today!
*of the month – always held on the last day of the month
In the News!
Lan Richart – and the Eco-Justice Collaborative, which the Outreach Committee has supported for years – made the front page of The Chicago Tribune this week! Click on the image above to read the full article.
Thanks to Karen Graham for bringing this article to our attention!
Music 4 the Soul!
As we walk forward from Easter
towards the April 16th service,
click on the images below to enjoy two videos
curated by our Music Director, Chris Inserra.
Amazing Grace
featuring baritone Olumide
Amazing Grace from the movie Twelve Years a Slave
SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 15-17
For a “Waggle Dance Off” at the church retreat!
This will be our opportunity to compare potential future sites selected by members of the community
and decide which one to pursue!
Questions? Check in with any member of the Church Council – Kryss Chupp, Jordan Dobrowski, Shelby Hatch, Brenda Friedman, Colleen Harper, Debbie Southorn, Jim Morris, Karen Graham, Roland Dehne, or our NEWEST Council member – Congregational Life Chair, Claudette Richards!
Wondering what we’re looking for in a new space?
Click here to access the form that outlines what we ask when considering a spot.
What’s Up?
Congregational Life
We are DELIGHTED to share the news that Claudette Richards has agreed to step up and serve as the chair of the Congregational Life Committee!
Be on the lookout for opportunities to share your thoughts about what we need from “Congo Life” in this season.
Sometimes you just need a document! Click below if you’re looking for:
- This Sunday’s BULLETIN
- The latest version of the CHURCH DIRECTORY
- The approved CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES
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