5 06/01/2016 June has been celebrated as Pride Month by the LGBTQ+ community since the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969. President Clinton in June 2000, and President Obama in June 2009 both issued proclamations declaring June as Pride Month. I have mentioned before that I attend meetings of the DuPage Community Network as a representative of HOPE UCC. The focus is on the needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Recently our HOPE space was used as a venue for a Parents' Education Night which was attended by about 45 people. There is a new website you can check for more info at www.commnetworks.org under DuPage County. The next meeting is Thursday, June 16 at 11 a.m. If you'd like to come with me, let me know. The guest speaker will be from Illinois Safe Schools Alliance to give a legal update on supporting trans clients. I'm glad I am able to represent HOPE UCC as we support this organization which does important work in our community. Ellen Brady HOPE UCC Registrar You are invited to a special celebration worship of PRIDE on Sunday, June 5.
News & Notes Any Interest in Cougars Baseball? There is an interest sheet in the lobby for a visit to a COUGARS BASEBALL GAME! We ve chosen two different nights in August that show promise to us, but would like to know which may draw more interest. The nights: 1) Saturday, August 13, is MINIONS NIGHT. At 4:45, the band, American English, will play their Beatles music out behind center field, the Jesse White Tumblers will perform, and fireworks after the game. 2) Saturday, August 27, is 80 s NIGHT. Before the game, the band, Hi Infidelity, will play their 80 s music, free cap giveaway, and, of course, fireworks after the game. Both games have Run the Bases after the game, too. Please indicate your interest and we ll get tickets for the night that will bring the most HOPErs to the ballpark. Thanks, Community Life Ministry Free Friday Flick! On Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at HOPE UCC we will be screening the 2014 movie PRIDE - PRIDE is inspired by an extraordinary true story. It s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all. Enjoy popcorn and snacks, stay for a discussion afterwards! Staying Connected this Summer at HOPE Mark your calendars for all three of these fun summer events: Event Date Time Location Friday Flick: Pride Friday, June 10 7:30 p.m. HOPE UCC Mid-Summer Night Ice Cream Social Kane County Cougars Game Thursday, July 14 6:30 p.m. Jeanne & Trott s Saturday August 13 or 27 (Date to be Decided Stay Tuned!) 6:30 p.m. with pregame concert at 4:45 p.m. (American English or Hi Infidelity) Kane County Cougars Success & Thanks! Last Sunday HOPE UCC partners participated in our Jesus Has Left the Building and We re Following Him event by cleaning grounds & horse stalls at Ready Set Ride Therapeutic Recreational Facility in Plainfield and making fleece blankets (18!) for Care Bags for Kids and adult cancer patients for Phil s Friends. Many thanks to Sally Bice, Erin Cooley, Mark Geiger, Nicole Hammerstad, Mary Kroening, Tony Ozzauto, Jackie Pierce, Linda Smith and Robb Winder for their blanket making skills; and at Ready Set Ride, thanks to Ellen Brady, Pastor Lucas Grobe, Marie & Tim Higgins, Laurie Hogrewe, John Kroening, Les Pierce, and Dee, Dave & Ravinia Zillmer. HOPE UCC s next Jesus Has Left the Building & We re Following Him event will be Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. noon when we will deep clean the PADS kitchen at First Congregational UCC in Naperville. For more information about the JHLB&WFH program, contact Jill Hruska at jillhruska@comcast.net.
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ warmly invites you to a service of word, sacrament, and ordination for Cindi Anna Knox Sunday, June 12, 2016 3 p.m. Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville Illinois 630-553-7308 Clergy are invited to process with robes and red stoles. Members in Discernment are invited to robe. Lay people are invited to wear red as well. A reception will follow the service. Cindi is called to St. John's UCC, Evanston IL RSVP to rsvp@cindiknox.com Our offering will go to a fund for those who are preparing for ordained ministry. Make checks out to Illinois Conference UCC In memo field, write FVA MID fund
Youth Outlook was founded in 1996 to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for adolescents whether they identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ). Youth Outlook has grown to now offer four drop-in centers in three counties, as well as a youth leadership program, a group for transgender youth, off-site recreational activities, and mobile programming. For more information about Youth Outlook visit: www.youthoutlook.org.
Sharing Joys & Concerns Please keep these people & events in your prayers: Prayers for healing for my husband, who needed extensive oral surgery recently. (Anna) Safe travels for Colin, who is to arrive home next Sunday from South Africa. It has been an amazing school year for him! (Marie & Tim) Green Harvest Food Pantry s financial health. They are in desperate need of funding to be able to continue operating. (Jill Hruska) The family and friends of Marie Duddy, aunt of our good friends, Sue and Jerry. Marie, who suffered from dementia was missing for over 24 hours. She did not survive, but as her daughter said, she has now found freedom. May our prayers surround them with love and support. (Marie & Tim) Ellen Brady and her friend, as they travel to Canada. (Mark Geiger) My great niece, Lindsay. She graduated from high school just a few weeks after losing her father, John, in a car accident. It was a tough day for them. (Zach Jarabeck) Thanksgiving for the continued recovery of Laurie s dad, George Hogrewe, who is home and recovering nicely. (Sally Bice) My sister, Katelyn Anderson, graduated from nursing school! We are hoping she finds a wonderful job worthy of her dedication and kindness. (Erin Cooley)
Celebrating Birthdays 06/20 Melody Ellsworth 06/20 Kathy Carter 06/24 Marie Higgins If we ve missed your birthday, please email HOPE s Office Manager at HOPE@shareHOPE.org. HOPE LIBRARY You may reserve items (books, videos or tapes) by calling HOPE s Office Manager at (630-922-0470) during office hours; by checking them out at HOPE UCC any time it is open; or by calling Les & Jackie Pierce, HOPE Librarians, at (630) 369-0485. HOPE S Leadership Pastor Moderator Des. Moderator Past Moderator Treasurer Secretary Registrar Community Life Education Pastor-Parish Marketing & Communications Mission Resource & Operations Worship Librarians Photo Archive Webmaster Lucas Grobe Jeanne Smith Becky McCabe Marie Higgins Laurie Hogrewe Julie Hapke Ellen Brady Mark Geiger Tracy Urben Tim Higgins/Jay Hruska Position OPEN Zach Jarabeck Les Pierce Anna Ahonen Les & Jackie Pierce Anna Ahonen Jenn Revoldt ADULT QUEST is on SUMMER BREAK Will resume on September 11, 2016. KID S QUEST is on SUMMER BREAK! HOPE United Church of Christ 1701 Quincy Avenue, Suite 27 Naperville, IL 60540-6684 The Reverend Lucas Grobe Pastor Lucas Cell 720-378-2858 Pastor Lucas Email pastor@sharehope.org Office Phone 630-922-0470 Office Email hope@sharehope.org Website www.sharehope.org Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deadline for additions or corrections to the next issue of HOPE Happenings is June 7, by 2 p.m. Announcements for Sunday due by Wednesday of each week. Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS @ HOPE UCC June 8, Wednesday June 10, Friday Friday Flick Pride (7:30 p.m.) Enjoy a movie with friends at HOPE UCC! June 12, Sunday Ministry Council Meeting (Follows Worship) June 15, Wednesday June 16, Thursday June 22, Wednesday June 29, Wednesday July 6, Wednesday July 13, Wednesday July 14, Thursday Women Out to Lunch (Noon) Join the women of HOPE on the third Thursday of each month. Lively conversation, great food & warm fellowship is waiting for you at Giordano s Restaurant at 119 S. Main Street, in downtown Naperville. Parking is available in the lot across from the restaurant or the Van Buren Parking Building. HOPE UCC Ice Cream Social (6:30 p.m. @ Jeanne & Trott s House July 20, Wednesday July 21, Thursday July 30, Saturday Women Out to Lunch (Noon) Join the women of HOPE on the third Thursday of each month. Lively conversation, great food & warm fellowship is waiting for you at Giordano s Restaurant at 119 S. Main Street, in downtown Naperville. Parking is available in the lot across from the restaurant or the Van Buren Parking Building. Jesus Has Left the Building and We re Following Him (Details to be announced.)