Category: Outreach
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11/02/2019
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11/02/2019
Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration on Sunday, November 24th at 3:30 pm
For the second year in a row, the local pastor’s association (LHAMA – the Lockport Homer Glen Area Ministry Association) will be holding an Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. This year’s celebration will be at St. Dennis Church, 1214 S. Hamilton Street in Lockport. Local Christian congregations, as well as representatives from the Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Native American faith traditions will be participating. This is a wonderful way to stand in unity with not only our Christian brothers and sisters, but all our neighbors of different faiths. (It will also be a great opportunity to learn a bit about how other faiths express thanksgiving.) You can sign up on the welcome table to bring a dessert for the reception after the service.
Permanent link to this article: https://crossofglory.com/interfaith-thanksgiving-celebration-2019/
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11/02/2019
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11/02/2019
Now that November is upon us, we’ll start collecting food for our Thanksgiving baskets, which we will assemble after worship on November 24. The baskets will go to people in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. Over the next couple of weeks, please bring in the following: Gravy, Instant Potatoes, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Stuffing, Canned Cranberries, Bread Mix, Canned Vegetables, Cookies, Candies, Jello & Pudding Mix, Juice, other food staples, and grocery store gift cards. Then stay after the service and help us pack baskets on November 24.
- Canned Gravy or Gravy Mix
- Instant Potatoes
- Canned Sweet Potatoes
- Stuffing
- Canned Cranberries
- Bread Mix
- Canned Vegetables
- Cookies & Candies
- Canned Pumpkin
- Jell-O’s and Puddings
- Juice
- Other Food Staples
- Grocery Store Gift Certificates
You can also Order Gift Cards from our Scrip Program.
Permanent link to this article: https://crossofglory.com/thanksgiving-baskets-2019/
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09/03/2019
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09/03/2019
The FREE FALL FEST is coming up fast! This will be a great time for the community and we want to have plenty of CoG people there to participate and to help make it enjoyable for our guests.
Everything is FREE at the CoG Free Fall Fest. There will be FREE FOOD, FREE GAMES, FREE MUSIC – FREE FUN FOR ALL!
If you can donate something, or know a local vendor who might donate snacks, food, drinks, or supplies. Please contact a member of Council.
Permanent link to this article: https://crossofglory.com/free-fall-fest-2019/
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08/01/2019
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08/01/2019
One of our most popular summer services is coming up. Bring all your animal friends and tell all your people friends about Cross of Glory’s third annual pet blessing on Sunday August 4th. Don’t miss it – every pet wants a blessing (and a treat)! The service will be held outdoors.
On Wednesday, August 7th, we’ll have a second pet blessing at our 6:30 pm Summer Service. This one is indoors and should be smaller and more intimate. All pets are welcome!
Permanent link to this article: https://crossofglory.com/pet-blessing-2019/
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12/16/2018
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12/16/2018
This year’s caroling will be on December 19. We’re trying out different neighborhoods each year, and this year we’ll gather at Dana O’Brien’s house at 6:30, then head out into the neighborhood to sing Christmas carols. After we’ve delighted the neighbors, we’ll return for treats. Everyone is welcome (no singing talent necessary)!
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11/01/2018
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11/01/2018
Thanksgiving is really early this year! We are again collecting for Thanksgiving Baskets to help those less fortunate than us. Here is a list of items we are collecting. And please have them to the church by Nov 18th.
Here are some suggested items (take this list shopping with you!):
- Canned Gravy or Gravy Mix
- Instant Potatoes
- Canned Sweet Potatoes
- Stuffing
- Canned Cranberries
- Bread Mix
- Canned Vegetables
- Cookies & Candies
- Canned Pumpkin
- Jell-O’s and Puddings
- Juice
- Grocery Store Gift Certificates
You can also Order Gift Cards from our Scrip Program.
Permanent link to this article: https://crossofglory.com/gathering-items-for-thanksgiving-baskets/
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11/01/2018
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11/01/2018
November 18, 3:00 pm
Host: First Congregational Church of Lockport, United Church of Christ
700 E 9th Street, Lockport, IL
The Lockport-Homer Glen Area Ministerial Association is pleased to invite the wider Lockport, Homer Glen, and Joliet area to attend an Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration on November 18 at 3:00 pm. The celebration will be a sharing of the various ways each faith tradition expresses thanks, gratitude and peace. There are a wide variety of communities participating; Islam, Jewish, Hindu, Episcopalian, Baptist, Independent Christians, Methodist, Lutheran and United Church of Christ along with others.
There will be two offering opportunities for this Celebration:
Fill the Pickup: we encourage people to bring items for the Fairmont and FISH Food Pantries.
Lockport Resource Center: monetary donations will be collected for the Resource Center in Lockport.
Permanent link to this article: https://crossofglory.com/interfaith-thanksgiving-celebration/
For the next few weeks, we’re collecting canned protein (cans of tuna, chicken, meat and pasta, etc.) for the Fairmont Community Center Food Pantry. Thanks in advance for helping.
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Team CoG is participating in the Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) annual Walk for Adoption. This walk started in 2010 with the purpose of celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month. The walk will be held at Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights, IL on Saturday September 29th at 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
We will be walking with other people and families that share similar experiences. Also going on during the walk they will have a bounce house, a photo booth will be available with pictures from Kelly Peairs, carnival games, a DJ will be on site, DJ Stan Zabel. There will be raffle tickets for some great prizes like Schaumburg Boomers tickets, social membership to Itasca Country Club, rounds of golf at Twin Lakes, wine tasting from D’Vine Wine and Gifts plus much more!
Link: https://www.walkforadoptionchicago.com.
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09/19/2018
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09/19/2018
Collect you loose change and bring it with you to worship on Sunday, September 23rd. Our Noisy Offering will be collected for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI). Paper money and checks are welcome too!
About LSSI
from LSSI Web Site
Mission Statement
Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.
Overview
Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a nonprofit social service organization of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). LSSI is the largest statewide social service provider, serving almost 50,000 people across Illinois last year. The organization provides critical programs for the state’s most vulnerable residents including foster care, early childhood development, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, home care for seniors, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.
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