Religion events in the west suburbs

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July 24, 2008

BARTLETT

Living Lord Lutheran Church, 1044 Congress Drive, will offer a RetroActive workshop at 7 p.m. Sunday. "Retro" means getting back to basics, and "active" means actively worshiping God. Speakers and bands will be included. Call 630-830-3630.

BATAVIA

Fox Valley United Church, 230 Webster St., will offer Loving What Is, a class based on the work of inspirational author Byron Katie, at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 5. Her book is available in the church's bookstore. Call 630-879-1115.

CAROL STREAM

St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 250 N. Gary Ave., is seeking crafters for the Corn Fest on Aug. 2. Crafters and artisans should call Vicki Wright at 630-510-0145 for booth information.

ELMHURST

Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd., will offer Thursday evening summer worship at 7 on Aug. 14. Rev. Stephen Schuette, senior minister, will examine Torah themes. Call 630-279-4040.

La GRANGE PARK

The Village Church of La Grange Park, 1150 Meadowcrest Rd., will hold a worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will follow the service. Call 708-354-0900.

WARRENVILLE

Rev. Wende West will deliver the sermons at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Warrenville Road and Curtis Avenue. The focus will be on famous yet funny roadside attractions. Call 630-393-9104.

WHEATON

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., will hold worship services at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday. Throughout the summer, Pastors Melody Eastman and Mark Williamson will highlight Old Testament readings from the Book of Genesis. Call 630-668-5953, or visit www.stpaulwheaton.org. | If you have information about religious events in the western suburbs, please contact us: Chicago Tribune, 2000 York Rd., Suite 115, Oak Brook, IL 60523; phone: 630-368-4268; fax: 630-368-4266; e-mail: west@tribune.com