After the Rain is starting off our summer line-up. Bring a chair and a dish to share, and join us for some great music and a potluck supper. We’ll have some games set up as well. The fun starts at 6 pm 

It’s been almost two months since our April 7^th Embracing God’s Vision Celebration Sunday. Our original goal was to get three-year commitments totalling $150,000. While we are still hoping to get more commitments, we currently stand at three-year commitments totaling $253,905 and current cash contributions of $115,546! THANK YOU SO MUCH CROSS OF GLORY! God is working powerfully in each of you!

Once again we participated in the New Lenox parade on Sunday, May 5^th, the June 14^th Canal Days, and the June 22^nd Homer Parade – telling people about our upcoming God in Pixar VBS.

We will also march in the Chicago Pride Parade on June 30^th.

VBS 2019 will run from July 8-11.

The kids will gather up for an over-the-top adventure as each day’s activities will focus on different Pixar movies and characters. Kids will participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and enjoy yummy snacks, experience one-of-a kind Bible adventures, test out Science-Fun Gizmos & Crafts.

Click HERE for VBS 2019 Registration Form (PDF format)

Wednesday Night Summer Worship; VBS – God in Pixar – July 8-11; Book Club on June 27 – ; The Woman’s Hour by Elaine Weiss; Calendar of Summer Activities

Be sure to read up on all that is happening this June.  Details are updated on events and programs through web articles and the calendar.

• Capital Appeal Update
• Canal Days Worship
• Being Church During the Summer
• Fairmont Thank You
• Dinner with Friends in June
• Summer Women’s Events
• “God in Pixar” Vacation Bible School
• Summer Youth Programs
• What’s Coming up this Summer
• Three June Parades
• The Welcome Place Preschool registration is open
• June Book Club
• CoG Financial Update for May

Adoption / Foster Support Group is open to everyone touched by the adoption or fostering process!

You may have questions that you just do not know where or whom to ask. You never know who needs to hear your story. It just may give someone hope and strength.

Please join us on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. (July 8, August 12, September 9, …)

E-mail for the Group: asg@crossofglory.com 

Join us on Friday, June 21^st, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for a fun night of painting 4^th of July Wine Glasses. The cost is $20 per person and includes 2 glasses of your choice and all the painting supplies. Work at your own pace. Advanced registration is required so there is enough supplies for all. You are welcome to bring a small appetizer or dessert, and beverage. How Fun!

You’re welcome to bring a small appetizer or dessert if you would like. 

The youth gather on 4 Monday’s this summer to participate in games, food, outings, and learning. Open to youth in grades 6-12th. The program is FREE, but fees may apply for some outings. Meeting on June 24, July 22, August 5th. They will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Please contact the church office with …

PFLAG is a national support and advocacy group that unites LGBTQ people with families, friends, and allies.

Some of our members noticed the need for a local PFLAG chapter in this area and did what was necessary to create a chapter here in Homer Glen. This new PFLAG chapter meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Cross of Glory.

Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested, and contact Michelle Eckmayer if you have any questions.

The June book is The Woman’s Hour by Elaine Weiss. It deals with the fight in Nashville, Tennessee to ratify the 19^th amendment in 1920.

We will discuss the book on Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 pm at CoG. Please see Janet if you need a copy of the book. Everyone is welcome to read the book and join us for a lively discussion.Please contact Cheryl Nabors with any questions.

Coming Up…
July – Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Eagan
August – Crossing To Safety by Wallace Stegner
September – Enchantress of Numbers: A Novel Of Ada Lovelace by Jennifer Chiaverini