Highlights
Sept. 15, 22 — Adult Education resumes: "Deep Dive," led by John Edgerton, new lead pastor
Sept. 29 — Adult Ed: Rich Havard on the Inclusive Collective Ministry
Sept. 29 — Fourth Sunday Offering: Inclusive Collective
Oct. 6-27 — Newcomers class, Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Oct. 6 — World Communion Sunday
Oct. 6 — Peace vigil, 7 p.m.
Evotional
We Remember
— Alicia Reese
Calendar
Sept. 15, 22, and 29 and Oct. 6 — Sign-ups for Housing Forward's House-to-Home kits project, before and after worship. All items due back at church no later than Oct. 13.
Oct. 15-Nov. 19: 1619 Project discussion, Tuesday evenings
Sermons
Our Neighbors, Ourselves
Luke 10:25-37
"Brene Brown is a professor of social work who burst into prominence on TED Talks a couple of years ago with a presentation about vulnerability. Much of her research focuses on human capacities like compassion and empathy. She has much to teach us about caring. She thinks of compassion as a collective value: the deep belief that we are 'inextricably connected to each other in love and goodness.' Empathy, though, she thinks of as an interpersonal capacity, the ability to bring compassion alive. The Samaritan has empathy for the man lying on the side of the road. That is what compels him to stop and help."
— Deborah Kapp
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What’s Happening
Take a Deep Dive into faith! Church School for children ages birth through 8th grade; Quest, our Confirmation class for 9th graders; and Adult Education classes, featuring guest speakers and timely topics, are now in session. For detailed information, visit our Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Adult Education pages. If you haven't yet registered your child for Church School, click the link below.
For more information, contact Lydia Mulkey, Associate Pastor of Education (lmulkey@firstunitedoakpark.com), 708-386-5215 (ext. 103).
House-to-Home Kits for Housing Forward families
Transitioning from homelessness into a home of your own is a challenge. The First United Housing Justice Team, a subcommittee of Faith in Action, will collect home furnishings to make that challenge easier for five families moving into apartments with the help of Housing Forward. Needed items include sheets, towels, kitchenware, cleaning supplies, small appliances, and more — everything we take for granted but is necessary for everyday living. Sign up on Sundays before and after worship in the Church Lounge on Sept. 15, 22, and 29, and Oct. 6. All items are due back at church no later than Sunday, Oct. 13. A SignUp Genius link to volunteer to buy needed items is available at the link below. Too busy to shop? Monetary donations are always welcome! Stop by the Housing Justice Team table on Sundays.
