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Jun 2023
Saturdays, 4pm at the Furnace In order to accommodate Fr. Eirik’s sabbatical, a break for our musicians and other staff’s travel plans, we’ll be alternating between Evening Prayer and Eucharistic services over the summer. Eucharistic Services will be held on June 24, July 8 & 29, August 12 & 26 with Fr. Stephen Lake presiding. Evening Prayer services will be held on June 17 (this Saturday), July 1, 15, 22 and August 5 & 19. Evening prayer will be led by Light of Christ leaders. All services will be held at the......
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Feb 2022
Holy Week Services April 10-17 Services Palm Sunday (celebrated Saturday, April 9) Maundy Thursday – April 14 Good Friday – April 15 Easter Vigil – April 16 A full listing of services and details are available on our Holy Week page. Prayer, Praise & Prophecy Services 3rd Fridays, 7PM @ The Furnace No service on April 18 These services feature LOTS of music and prayers by Fr. Eirik and Pastors Brad & Milt. All are welcome to bring a prophetic word. Join us for this time of encouragement and blessing from the......
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Nov 2021
Christmas Eve Service December 24, 5PM @The Furnace This family-friendly service includes lots of classic Christmas carols, a Gospel reading and a sermon by Pastor Milt of the Furnace. More details are available here. We will also make last year’s pre-recorded YouTube service and bulletin available for those unable to attend in person. Get materials here. There will be no service on Christmas day....
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Jun 2021
As we emerge from our COVID isolation it’s more important than ever to create “living room.” That’s why we want to be intentional about gathering together in worship & fellowship. We’re planning several outdoor services–some of which are on Sundays!–with a meal following to reconnect and enjoy one another. Save these dates! Sunday, June 20, 10AM @ The Olsen home Outdoor Service Only No official meal plans but feel free to bring a picnic lunch! Saturday, June 26, 4PM @ The Furnace Bishop Stewart’s Visit – Service with Meal Following More details......
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May 2021
Saturday, June 26 Save the date! We’re excited to announce Bishop Stewart Ruch will be joining us for our service on Saturday, June 26th. Bishop Stewart always brings encouragement and powerful words from the Lord when he comes, so don’t miss this special service! Meal Following @ The Furnace Let’s fellowship, church! Following our service with Bp. Stewart, we’ll enjoy pulled pork and sloppy joe sandwiches, salads and sides provided by you. Faith Olsen is organizing the meal and will be reaching out to you about what to bring; if you’re feeling......
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May 2021
Dear Light of Christ Family, Please read this important letter from our Bishop, provided in the link below. As our Bishop indicates, this is a tragic situation that emerged in one of our Chicago far west suburban Greenhouse congregations in 2019. Please pray for all of those victimized or hurt, our Bishop and other pastors involved, and for the diocesan process and response now underway. As a member of the diocesan Bishop’s Council and Greenhouse, I am invested in this diocesan process, and we are committed to instituting whatever......
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Feb 2021
Since we’ve been spending more time together in our homes, it makes sense to engage in a Lenten discipline as a family and to think out-of-the box on creative ways to engage our longing for God. Here are a few ideas on start with; what does your family do to keep Lent? Decorate Cover crosses in your home with black fabric or tulle. Hang a cross “wreath” on your door. Move or put a favorite piece of religious artwork in a place where you’ll see it frequently. Put a Lenten icon on......
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Sep 2020
Fall 2021 Update We continue to serve communion wine in the individual cups rather than the common cup, but all other coronavirus measures have been lifted. We no longer have a designated social distancing seating section. We continue to ask those exhibiting the symptoms of COVID-19, caring for a loved one who has tested positive or who have tested positive to worship online rather than in person. June Update As of 5/29/21, the City of Kenosha has lifted its mask mandate. Masks are not required for our services. We ask anyone exhibiting......
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Sep 2020
Outdoor Worship Continues As we move into fall, we will gather outside–weather permitting–through the end of the month. It may be chilly, so just pretend you’re attending a Packers home game and bundle up to enjoy the fellowship of the church. No RSVP Required Since our attendance at both services is stable, we will no longer require RSVPs for our Sunday services. Parking Reminder There is no parking on the north side of 68th Street, so please park on the south side of 68th, or either side of 3rd Avenue. You May......
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Jun 2020
Light of Christ is pleased to announce two outdoor services for July 5, 2020, to be held at the Olsen home in Kenosha. Since best practices continue to evolve and we have people at higher and lower risk within our congregation, we are providing 2 services: one for those at higher risk wishing or who wish to take more precautions and one for those at lower risk with less precautions. If you are at high risk or uncertain about attending either service, our 10:30 service will be available via Zoom. 9:00 AM service......
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