Living God's Vision in Lent

Live the values of God's vision in the next 46 days. How, you may ask?

Moving from words to witness: Look for the lavender flyer “The Gifts We Bring,” fill it out and return it to church by Mar. 20. It's posted on our website: www.firstunitedoakpark.com. How is God calling you to share your skills and experiences to build Christ’s mission at First United and in the world?
Moving from individualism to intimate fellowship: Join a Lenten book study. Five groups will read and discuss “An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith” by Barbara Brown Taylor. The book is available on Amazon and in many bookstores, including The Book Table on Lake Street in Oak Park. Choose the group that is best for you.
1. Sunday at 9:30 am in the church lounge – led by Susan Buchanan – beginning Mar. 13 through Apr. 17
2. Sundays at 7:00 pm at the home of Lola and Nathan Wright, 636 Gunderson Avenue, Oak Park – beginning Mar. 13 through Apr. 17
3. Wednesdays at 11:00 am in the church conference room – led by our pastors – beginning Mar. 16 through Apr. 20
4. Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at the home of Bob and Janet Haisman, 632 South Grove Avenue, Oak Park – beginning Mar. 16 through Apr. 20
5. Thursdays at 7:30 pm at the home of Steve and Beth Mrkvicka, 329 South Taylor Avenue, Oak Park – beginning Mar. 17 through Apr. 21.
To sign up for one of these book discussion groups, see the bulletin board in the church lounge or contact Pastor Rob Leveridge at rleveridge@firstunitedoakpark.com.
Moving from charity to changing structures of injustice: The U.S. war in Iraq began eight years ago. Billions of dollars in military spending have drained resources essential for other human needs. Stand for peace on the Lake Street steps of the church at 7:00 pm on Friday, Mar. 18, as part of our weekly peace vigil. Join a group from First United who will march for an end to all wars at noon on Saturday, Mar. 19, at Congress and Michigan Avenue in Chicago. For more information, email Ruth Babcock at jlbabck@sbcglobal.net.