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Sunday, Jul 27

At LaSalle's pulpit this Sunday - Greg Fung

This Sunday, July 27 we welcome Greg Fung to the pulpit. Greg is a native to LaSalle, born and dedicated into the life of the church in 1973. The last 17 years, 11 of which have been with InterVarsity, he has been experimenting with ministry to the poor and college campus ministry in Boston, the Philippines, Thailand and Cambodia. We look forward to welcoming Greg and his wife back to LaSalle next week.

Sunday, Jul 27

LaSalle Forum - Two Churches in Dresden

LaSalle Forum meets Sunday mornings at 11 am in Cornerstone Center's Leslie Hall, Room B. All are welcome.. The third and final forum in Roy Vice’s series looks at Frauenkirche and Kreuzkirche, two churches in Dresden, Germany that were deeply affected by the allied bombing of WW II. One became a center of opposition to the government of East Germany. The other was destroyed and rebuilt after re-unification. Both churches today reach out to a very secular society through their music programs.

Sunday, Jul 27

LaSalle Street Choir Rehearsal for Choir Summer Reunion Sunday

The LaSalle Choir will begin rehearsal and warm-up for the Choir Summer Reunion Sunday on July 27 in the Sanctuary at 8am.

Sunday, Jul 27

Sunday School: Celebrating God\'s Creation: Earth and Sky

(11:00 am, Cornerstone Center) Human beings are creatures of the earth that love to explore the sky. We will be playing with earth and air, creating with clay, have a paper airplane making workshop, try sand painting and make a mural of Bible stories using earth and air imagery.

Sunday, Jul 27

YOUTH: Room 100 Renovation Summer Meeting 3 (of four)

This summer the youth have been planning the renovation of Room 100 during four consecutive Sunday morning times, discussing how we can develop this room into a space we can call our own. We meet in Room 100 from 10:45 am - 12:30 pm. Sunday, July 27 is our third meeting.

During these meetings have also be looking forward to the fall, developing student leadership for different aspects of our group (fundraising, service, music, retreats, etc.), naming our group!, and spending time hanging out with one another. Chai and goodies will be provided, so come willing to eat, drink, be merry, and work!

Sunday, Aug 3

At LaSalle\'s pulpit Sunday, August 3rd

On this Sunday, we welcome back our very own Pastor Laura Truax to the pulpit, returning from her summer sabaatical! We look forward to Pastor Laura's return and anticipate her words for us. Please note, the following two Sundays - August 10 and 17 - we are pleased to host Rev. Soong-Chan Rah as our guest speaker. More information on Rev. Rah is available in the August 10 and August 17 calendar postings.

Sunday, Aug 3

LaSalle Forum - The Renovation of LaSalle Street Church

LaSalle Forum meets on Sunday mornings at 11 am in Cornerstone Center, Leslie Hall, Room B. All are welcome. Architecture’s fundamental mission in a church environment is to echo the theology and core beliefs of the particular congregation it serves. Sounds easy enough…but it isn’t. Jose Luis de la Fuente, architect for the LaSalle renovation, will guide us through the challenges and opportunities of designing within an existing historical context and a diverse denominational make-up. We will discuss the main ideas behind the design – the theological underpinnings and how accessibility and hospitality helped shaped the project. We will also look at the discoveries, facts, figures and pictures of the renovation process.

Sunday, Aug 3

Sunday School: Celebrating the wonder and mystery of outer space

(10:30am to 2:30 pm; meet in front of Cornerstone Center) We will be taking a trip to the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. The cost is $5.00 per person. Chaperones and drivers are free! Please plan to bring a sack lunch and drink for a picnic lunch. Sign up and permission slips available at the Ice Cream Social on July 6.

Sunday, Aug 3

YOUTH: Room 100 Renovation Summer Final Meeting

This summer the youth have been planning the renovation of Room 100 during four consecutive Sunday morning times, discussing how we can develop this room into a space we can call our own. We meet in Room 100 from 10:45 am - 12:30 pm. Sunday, August 3 is our fourth and final meeting.

During these meetings have also be looking forward to the fall, developing student leadership for different aspects of our group (fundraising, service, music, retreats, etc.), naming our group!, and spending time hanging out with one another. Chai and goodies will be provided, so come willing to eat, drink, be merry, and work!

Sunday, Aug 10

At LaSalle's pulpit Sunday, August 10th

On Sunday, August 10th LaSalle welcomes Rev. Soong-Chan Rah to the pulpit for the 9 am worhsip gathering. (An official church dedication service will commence at 11 am, followed by the Annual LSC Block Party.) Rev. Rah will also speak at LaSalle the following Sunday, August 17th.

Rev. Rah is the founding Senior Pastor of the Cambridge Community Fellowship Church (CCFC). He has previously been part of a church planting team in the Washington DC area, worked for a number of years with IVCF in Boston (specifically at MIT), and has mobilized CCFC to plant two additional churches. Soong-Chan received his B.A. in Political Science and History/Sociology from Columbia University; his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; his Th. M. from Harvard University; and his D.Min. from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary Center for Urban Ministerial Education.

Sunday, Aug 10

LSC Annual Block Party - Celebrate Good Times!

This year at the LaSalle Street Church Annual Block Party we are really celebrating good times! On Sunday, Aug. 10 come join in the fun as we celebrate the official grand reopening and restoration of our sanctuary with food, music and visits from the Jesse White Tumbling Team, the Chicago Fire Department, a jumping tent and more! Festivities will begin at 11:45 am on Elm Street, directly behind the church.

But wait! That is not all folks... Before the party begins on Elm Street (following the 9 am worship gathering) there will be a special commemorative service in the sanctuary at 11 am. This will be a special gathering, honoring the legacy, commitment and support of those who have made the reconstruction of the Lower Level - and widening of the doors - possible.

Sunday, Aug 17

At LaSalle's pulpit Sunday, August 17th: Soong-Chan Rah

On August 17th LaSalle welcomes Rev. Soong-Chan Rah to the pulpit for a second and final Sunday.

Rev. Rah is the founding Senior Pastor of the Cambridge Community Fellowship Church (CCFC). He has previously been part of a church planting team in the Washington DC area, worked for a number of years with IVCF in Boston (specifically at MIT), and has mobilized CCFC to plant two additional churches. Soong-Chan received his B.A. in Political Science and History/Sociology from Columbia University; his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; his Th. M. from Harvard University; and his D.Min. from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary Center for Urban Ministerial Education.

Sunday, Aug 17

Young Adult Summer Potluck Dinner & Bible Study

Catalyst has moved to the evenings for the summer! Rather than our weekly Sunday morning meeting time, we have been gathering every third Sunday evening from 6 to 9 pm at Oreon's place (4027 N. Central Park Ave., #1) for a monthly cookout/potluck and Bible Study.

If you missed the last few gatherings, it's not too late to join us for this summer hang out time. August 17 is the final summer evening gathering for young adults - but stay tuned for details on our Fall schedule!

All 20-somethings, 30-somethings, and young marrieds are welcome. Contact Oreon at 312.573.8836 or at otrickey@lasallestreetchurch.org for more info and to RSVP.

Friday, Oct 10

2008 All-Church Retreat

Save the date for the 2008 All Church Retreat during Columbus Day Weekend, October 10 to the 12th. The Wonderland Camp & Conference Center in Camp Lake, WI will be the new host site for our retreat this year, offering more space, more rooms and new recreational options than previous years. Watch for more details in the coming months.