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Gospel Jazz Concert June 11

Join Rev. Rosalind K. Shorter Henderson and Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church for a Gospel Jazz Concert on Sun., June 11 beginning at 3:30 p.m. The concert will be held at First Church of God, located at 1524 Simpson St. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $12 for those 12 years old and under. Marcya Daneille Quintet featuring Felton Offard (Guitarist) will perform. For more information, email gospeljazzconcert@gmail.com.

Evanston Sings June 16

Evanston Own It will host its second annual “Evanston Sings” community choir concert on Fri., June 16, 7 p.m., at the Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door, at Ebony Barbershop or Church Street Barbershop, and at churches in the 2nd and 5th Wards. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Evanston Summer Youth Program.

Salad Bar Luncheon, Fashion Show June 17

Bethany Baptist Church of Christ, 1225 Elmwood Ave., invites you to its Women's Ministry's Salad Bar Luncheon and Men in Motion Fashion Show on Sat., June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donation: $20.

HELPS Conference June 22 - 24

The second annual HELPS Conference, hosted by the historic First Church of God Christian Life Center (FCOGCLC), 1524 Simpson St., will take place June 22- 24.

The HELPS Conference is designed to provide strength and strategies to those who serve others in our churches and in our community. These "behind the scenes" heroes often go unnoticed, but the conference truly celebrates those who faithfully labor to do good. Nightly services for the conference begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. With registration, participants may also attend the conference's two-day workshops.

The HELPS Conference is the vision of local leader and Pastor Monte' L.G. Dillard, Sr. of FCOGCLC. All are welcome!

For more information and to register, please call 847-866-7050 or visit helpsconference.org.

Godparent's Day July 16

Families are the backbone of our communities, and celebrating the networks supporting them demonstrates Evanston's commitment to families. Chicago is leading a new tradition this summer, recognizing a vital support network that fortifies families. We encourage you to celebrate godparent relationships on Sun., July 16, 2017 and share the news throughout your community. 

The role of a godparent is a longstanding, rich tradition, practiced by diverse communities of faiths, nationalities and countries throughout the world. Godparents offer practical intersections between faiths, the seeds of interfaith understanding and acceptance. Ultimately, godparent relationships create mutual commitments and shared responsibilities for the spiritual health and well-being of children. We are encouraging the celebration of godparent relationships with prayer, community service, charitable giving and dedicated events and gatherings for godparents, godchildren and families across greater Chicagoland.

Godparent's Day Celebration 2017 - Are You Ready?

Godparent's Day House of Worship Registration

Godparents & Congregations: A Tale of 3 Godparents

First Presbyterian Church Student Trips

Great Escape Trip

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston invites students entering 6th through finishing 8th grade to join us for The Great Escape July 10 through 15! The Great Escape is a sleepaway camp in Greenlake, Wisconsin for middle schoolers. This camp is packed full of recreation and activities, as well as dynamic speakers, musicians and other artists coming together to give students the best week of their lives experiencing the love of Jesus. Register with First Pres by visiting firstpresevanston.org/great-escape-2017!

Mission Trip

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston invites students entering 9th grade through graduating 12th grade to join us for our 2017 Summer Service Trip. The trip will take place July 29 through August 5. The team will be traveling to Wetumpka, Alabama, as part of an outreach by Youth Works. Throughout the week, the team will facilitate a Kids Club at a local church, participate in work projects and serve with organizations seeking to meet the needs of the community in Wetumpka. More information and registration forms can be found at firstpresevanston.org/mission-trip-2017.

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