| February 10, 2012 |
New Meeting Structure |
At the 2011 November meeting of Berry Church Leadership Council, the decision was made with the help of Leadership Council Chairperson, Jess Mahoney, to change the meeting structure of Leadership Council and teams and committees for 2012. This new structure |
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| February 10, 2012 |
A New Year and a New Partnership in Ministry |
I learned about the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jane Addams, in my undergraduate studies in Social Work. Jane Addams, founder of Hull House, a settlement house for immigrants in 1889, was one of the great ancestors of social work in |
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| February 10, 2012 |
Winter Lay Academy 2012 |
The Northern Illinois Conference – Chicago Northwestern District Winter Lay Academy will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and on Saturday, March 10 from 8:30 am. The academy will be held at First UMC |
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| January 25, 2012 |
Lincoln Square Theatre’s “A Lesson Before Dying” |
Lincoln Square Theatre’s Jeff-Recommended production of “A Lesson Before Dying” returns for a limited engagement from February 3 through February 25. Come see the show right here at Berry Church on the lower level. Previews: Feb 1 & 2, 8 |
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| January 17, 2012 |
The Pastor’s Word – January 2012 |
by Pastor Sherrie Lowly The gift of God in the flesh, incarnation, is a powerful gift. It is the power of God to make us children of God, the power of God to transform our flesh into the Word. We’re |
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| January 4, 2012 |
Pastor Sherrie’s Vacation |
Pastor Sherrie is currently on vacation and will be returning on Sunday, January 15. If you need pastoral assistance during this time, please contact Rev. Gregory Gross, one of Berry’s Deacons. Rev. Gross can be reached at 847-989-1656. |
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| January 4, 2012 |
Hesed Groups Starting This Month |
Two small groups are beginning this month! Women and Spirituality will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 19. The group will continue to meet on the third Thursday of every month for the next six months Art, Faith, and |
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| December 2, 2011 |
Berry Craft Collective Update |
We had a good turn out for the November Craft Night. We made Mors bags to give away at the Seed of Change Fair Trade Market. Our goal was 30 and we have 30 completed bags. Hurray! Mark your calendars: |
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| November 14, 2011 |
The Pastor’s Word – November 2011 |
HOPE is the theme chosen by our Worship Team for Advent meditation. We engaged a good discussion among the team members about the meaning and the experience of hope. Which comes first, faith or hope? How do we experience hope? |
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| November 9, 2011 |
Missions Planning for 2012 |
The goal of Missions Committee is to offer healing and wholeness to our world through a variety of opportunities to give of our time, resources, talents, and spirit. The committee empowers congregants to initiate the power of Berry to fulfill |
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