Religion roundup: Vespers, story sharing, men’s breakfast, and more

Palos Park

The Wayside Chapel at The Center: 12700 Southwest Highway: Vespers at 12:30 p.m. Sundays in the chapel and at 8:30 p.m. Sundays in the lodge parlor. The nondenominational services will feature music, meditation and prayer. Time for fellowship and light refreshments in the great hall of the lodge follows the 12:30 p.m. service. On June 30, Anna Gillan will be guest violinist for the 12:30 p.m. service. All are welcome. Information: www.thecenterpalos.org or 708-361-3650.

Flossmoor

Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road: Draw the Circle Wide after worship services June 30 and July 14 and 28. The new Sunday series led by Pastor Dawnn and Pastor Julie explores stories of life transitions, gratitude and joy, and overcoming challenges and resilience. It’s designed to provide a nurturing space for people to share stories of their lives while being heard and supported. Information: www.fccfaithful.org or 708-798-2800.

Mokena

St. John’s United Church of Christ: 11120 Second St.: Men’s Breakfast after 7 a.m. June 27. Meet at Eggs Cetera at 10120 191st St. Bring your appetite, attitude and opinions. Information: 708-479-5123.

Oak Lawn

St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Parish, 10621 Kedvale Ave.: Seekers in Sneakers Discover Jesus Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m. to non July 15 to 19. It’s open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Storytelling, drawing and painting, Bible stories and outdoor activities and games will be featured. Sign up by July 5. Cost is $50 per child. Call 708-423-5747.

Palos Heights

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7800 W. McCarthy Road: Scuba, Diving Into Friendship With God Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon July 8 to 12. It’s open to children who turn 3 by July 7 and are toilet-trained through children who have finished fifth grade. The $10 fee per child includes a T-shirt. Register by June 23 online at www.good-shepherd-church.com/children-ministry, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. at the church office or between the services. Information: 708-448-4170.

Tinley Park

St. George Catholic Church, 6707 W. 175th St.: Who Will Love My Neighbor: Learning to Love Like Jesus Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon July 8 through 12 in the life center. It’s open to students entering first through sixth grades. Fee by July 1 is $25 for one child, $40 for two children and $55 for three or more. After that, fee is $30 for one child, $50 for two children and $65 for three or more. Information: 708-532-8211.

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