Advent Candlelight Signup is Open!

Please join us on Wednesday, December 2 from 6:30–9:30 pm for Advent Candlelight, a special evening designed to help us slow down during the busy holiday season and prepare our hearts for Christmas.

The evening will begin in the Church with inspiring presenters and music, followed by festive food, drinks, fellowship, and Christmas merriment in the Parish Center. Net proceeds will benefit Madonna Mission.

Registration is open now! Click the button below to:

• Purchase a high-top table for 8, invite friends, and decorate your table if you wish (your guests DO NOT need to register)
• Purchase an individual spot at a community high-top table
• Make a donation to Madonna Mission

To attend the church program only, no registration is required.

Chili Cook-Off

Calling all chili cooks and chili lovers! Join us for an evening of delicious food, friendly competition, and fellowship at our Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 7 from 6:00–8:30 pm in the Parish Center. This adults-only event is open to the entire parish.

Come sample a variety of homemade chilis, cast your vote for your favorites, and cheer on our winning chefs! Tasting and voting will take place from 6:00–7:30 p.m., followed by prize presentations at 7:30 p.m. Your ticket includes chili tastings, salad, cornbread, dessert, beer, and wine. Prices are as folllows:

• $30 – Women's Guild Members
• $35 – Non-Members
• $40 – At the Door (space permitting)
• Free – Registered Chili Cooks (Limited)

Click here to register! Questions? Contact Judy Murphy (murphyjudy@msn.com) or Cindy Brady (cbrady615@comcast.net).

Shop the Walk

Save the date for a festive holiday shopping event in the Parish Center! The Guild's beloved Sip and Shop event is taking a pause this year. In its place, the Guild and the Parish school are partnering to host Shop the Walk on Friday, December 4 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

A variety of vendors will offer items sure to please everyone on your Christmas list. Enjoy complimentary coffee while shopping for your family and friends (or for yourself!). There is no cost to attend Shop the Walk, and no advance registration is required. A portion of proceeds from Shop the Walk will benefit Hope Ignites Chicago.

Also on December 4, FHC School will hold its annual Holiday Housewalk, featuring four gorgeous Winnetka homes decorated for the season. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. We encourage you to attend both Shop the Walk and the Holiday Housewalk!

Soup for the Homeless

Help make soup for those in need! We will gather on Wednesday, November 4 (9-10 am) and Wednesday, December 9 (9-10 am) to chop vegetables and prepare soup for Prevention Partnership, a local nonprofit that helps the homeless. Bring an apron, cutting board, and chopping knife and spend a fun hour catching up with friends while making a meaningful difference. Please register here.

Open Play Mahjong

Mahjong continues this fall! The Women’s Guild is excited to offer Mahjong on Wednesday, November 18, from 9:30-11:30 am. Whether you’re a seasoned player or fairly new to the game, join us for a fun open play session where old friends reconnect and new friendships are made. More spots are now available for Guild members! Please click here to register.

In consideration of others, if you must cancel, please cancel in advance so we can offer the spot to those on the waitlist.