Religion events in the north suburbs

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July 3, 2008

DEERFIELD

The church picnic will be held at noon Friday at Christ United Methodist Church, 600 Deerfield Rd. The fee is $5. Call 847-945-3040.

The series "Issue of Race in Our Time" will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. July 14, July 16 and July 21 in Congregational Church Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Rd. Registration is required. Call Rev. Blair Hull at 847-945 0176.

LAKE VILLA

The Anglican Chapel of the Holy Cross will offer an evening mission at 7 p.m. July 10 at 500 Park Ave., Unit 102. Call 847-543-7371.

LIBERTYVILLE

United Methodist Church of Libertyville is accepting donations of flood buckets and cleaning supplies through Sunday in the north foyer area at the church, 429 Brainerd Ave. The items will be taken to the United Methodist Midwest Mission Distribution Center. Donations of these items will be assembled in buckets: 5-gallon buckets with resealable lids, ½-gallon containers of bleach, 50-ounce containers of liquid laundry detergent, 12-ounce containers of liquid Lysol cleaner concentrate, 16- to 28-ounce containers of antibacterial dish soap, 9-ounce containers of air freshener, 6- to 9-ounce containers of insect repellent such as Off or Cutter, 5 scouring pads (not steel wool), 1 scrub brush, 18 reusable cleaning towels such as Easy Wipe, 7-pack assorted sizes of sponges, 50 snap clothes pins, 5-pack disposable dust mask, 2-pair packages of latex gloves, 1-pair packages of work gloves, 30-gallon trash bags. Call Bob or Pat Davis at 847-546-2650.

LINCOLNSHIRE

Volunteers are needed for vacation Bible school July 28 through Aug. 1 in the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Rd. Adults are needed to direct learning centers, guide crafts, coordinate refreshments and supervise younger volunteers. Call 847-945-1550.

LONG GROVE

The free Summer Fling congregational picnic will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. July 13 on the grounds at Congregation Beth Judea, Illinois Highway 83 and Hilltop Road. The event features refreshments, games and contests. Reservations are required. Call 847-634-0777.

MUNDELEIN

The annual Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Social will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday on the grounds of Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave. Call 847-566-4000.

RIVERWOODS

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue will hold a Sabbath worship service and free stargazing program at 7 p.m. July 11 in Brushwood Estate at Ryerson Woods Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd. Call 847-498-8218.

Religious organizations may send information to Helene Van Sickle, Chicago Tribune, 616 Atrium Drive, Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 or hvansickle@tribune.com. News staff: 847-918-2819.