A Little Glimmer of Hope An invitation to the Evertsberg’s home. Bill reveals glimmers of good news, shares uplifting scripture and literature, and teases a Holy Week Bible Quiz. This week Bill focuses us on Paul's letter to the church at Rome with reflections from Anne Lamott’s book “Almost Everything, Notes on Hope”. [...]
Loving Your Neighbor Last week Kenilworth Union was a pop-up site for a wedding! A couple from Northwestern University was supposed to get married last week at the Cook County Judge's office with a big party to follow this summer after graduation. However, that particular part of the Cook County office had closed: [...]
By The Reverend Dr. Jo Forrest These past weeks, the word “essential” has taken on new meaning—government officials and those who seek to preserve our lives have defined it for this time and place. I imagine you’ve debated everything from what is essential to keep in the ‘fridge to when you can venture [...]
A Song for Nurses An invitation to the Evertsberg’s home. Bill speaks informally about the current uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 outbreak. This week Bill focuses us on healthcare workers with Brian Doyle’s "A Song for Nurses" from the book “One Long River of Song”. So, it's easier for me to raise a [...]
Loving Your Neighbor Ann Harvey is thankful her neighbor insisted on a walk in the rain. After their long walk, the neighbor turned home and Ann continued wet and peaceful all they way to Loyola. She noticed on the sidewalk someone had written while the concrete was still wet, “Jesus Saves.” Indeed Jesus [...]
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Loving Your Neighbor While Sally Campbell was walking her golden retriever, they met a young woman not known to either of them. She stopped to ask did they need anything? Did Sally live alone? Then did she have relatives near? Sally replied that we are alone without relatives near. So, then the woman asked [...]
Loving Your Neighbor The Crossgroves have a story to share: When their daughter, Clara, turned 13 this week, she received a video of her friends next door (10 and 5 years old) singing to her, as well as a hand-painted card from a 6 year-old neighbor. Later in the afternoon, she received a knock at [...]
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Read the latest statement (March 20) from the ministers and trustees. Please care for yourself and your neighbors.