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Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, our congregation began the Lenten season with a full day of worship and community. In the morning, neighbors stopped by for coffee and Ashes‑to‑Go, receiving a blessing as they started their day. Later, we gathered around the table for a simple Soup Supper before entering into our evening service, where we receivedContinue reading “Ash Wednesday”
Celebration of Life: Bonita “Bonnie” Cousins
With heavy hearts, we share that our sister in Christ, Bonita “Bonnie” Cousins, passed through death into the eternal care of our Lord. Please hold Bonnie’s family and friends in prayer in this time of sorrow and grief. VISITATION: Friday, February 202:00 PM | Private Family Visitation3:00 – 8:00 PM | Public VisitationCumberland Chapels8300 W.Continue reading “Celebration of Life: Bonita “Bonnie” Cousins”
The Checkmate Social (Feb)
Back by popular demand, we gathered again for chess, board games, and of course, pizza! We are grateful for the community that is being built here!
Candlemas
On Candlemas, we remember how Christ was revealed in the temple through the faithful testimony of Simeon and Anna—two elders whose lives were rooted in prayer, hope, and expectation. In their example, we give thanks for the elders in our congregation who embody that same steadfast faith. Their insight, resilience, and lived experience enrich ourContinue reading “Candlemas”
The Checkmate Social
In January, we kicked off the very first ever Checkmate Social: A Night of Chess and Board Games! It was an amazing experience with people of all backgrounds, skill levels, game interests, and ages. Join us for the next social on Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30pm!
APLC & The Night Ministry
On Monday, January 26, a team of Acacia Park Church members went with The Night Ministry crew to serve our Pilsen neighbors. On a bitterly cold day, we were able to share some warmth by distributing cold weather gear, sack lunches, and hot apple cider.
Epiphany Blessing Bags
This weekend carried the quiet glow of Epiphany, the shift from Christmas to the steady light that guides us into a new year. We heard again the story of the Magi—travelers who followed a star with nothing but trust and curiosity. Congregants were sent home with Blessing Bags so that they could mark their ownContinue reading “Epiphany Blessing Bags”
Cookie Exchange & Craft Event
Last Sunday, we hosted our annual cookie exchange. Over 500 yummy cookies were baked and shared. And a few other fun things happened too!
New Life for Old Bags
On Saturday, Acacia Park Lutheran Church members headed over to United in Faith to volunteer in New Life for Old Bags. This service project turns regular plastic grocery store bags into sleeping mats for those who are unhoused. It’s a great transformation of an item that typically ends up in a landfill into something thatContinue reading “New Life for Old Bags”
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