During the GIFT hours on February 2nd and 9th, the Rainbow Conversation Team will present a two-part series focusing on the most misunderstood, at-risk, and controversial sector of the LGBTQ+ community – those who are Transgender. Through informative and powerful videos followed by discussion, we hope to shed more light on what it means to be transgender and how we, as a church, can be more open and affirming.  We encourage you to join us for this important conversation. We dedicate this series to all the colorful birds.

Please join our Tuesday, February 11 potluck

and welcome the Ukrainian family

Yevheniia, Oleksander and their two girls Veronica

and Milana to the United States! Musical entertainment

will be provided by The Chicago Cossacks.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM.

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT LINDA WAYCIE AT

LWAYCIE@ASTOUND.NET OR (847) 577-6307

Dinner starts at 6:00 pm • Entertainment to follow

Food will include chili and some Ukrainian foods.

Guests are encouraged to bring sides and desserts!

Winter Sabbath for Women ~ Love Letters from God

Saturday, February 15th from 8:30 – 11 am

Come spend a cozy winter morning in the company of kindred women as we explore how God

looks at us …. as beautiful, unique women of worth. If you’re looking for a spiritual Valentine,

this is it! We will create a heart collage and a special divine love letter. Join us!

Please RSVP to Kari at kari@spcah.org or Kathy at kagudonis@gmail.com by February 9.

Invite a friend!

Join us at the GIFT hour after worship on Sunday, February 16th to watch this compelling video called “Loving All God’s Creation” featuring Dr. Katharine Hayhoe.

How do you talk to someone who doesn’t believe in climate change? Not by rehashing the same data and facts we’ve been discussing for years, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. In this inspiring, pragmatic talk, Hayhoe shows how the key to having a real discussion is to connect over shared values like family, community and religion—and to prompt people to realize that they already care about a changing climate. “We can’t give in to despair,” she says. “We have to go out and look for the hope we need to inspire us to act —and that hope begins with a conversation, today.”