This Week at LaSalle • June 3, 2026 | | |
Rev. Liz Mosbo VerHage
"Church Makes Kingdom Visible"
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Events Upcoming
+ Playground Meet-Up at Union Park 6/6
+ Annual Meeting 6/7
+ Community Breakfast 6/14
+ Chicago PRIDE March 6/28
+ Women's Gathering 6/28
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This Week
for Kids
During service:
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Nursery and Pre-K/K will be in the Lower Level of the Sanctuary.
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1st-8th Graders will be invited to Room 300 during worship service for Sunday school.
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Giving Team Update
At last Sunday's service, we watched a video from Anthony O'Boyle on the newly-formed Giving Team at LaSalle. If you missed the video from the service, check it out on YouTube!
Watch the video on YouTube
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Annual Congregational Meeting
AFTER WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
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Every summer, we host a congregational meeting to vote on a slate of additions to our Elder Board brought forward by the Nominating Committee. This year, the committee has nominated Sunitha Chandy (moderator), Steve Searles, and Tanya Stanfield for the Elder Board, and Mike Roberts to join the Nominating Committee. Please join us in the Sanctuary right after worship this Sunday to hear about these candidates, and some other updates on the life of our church! It's a meaningful part of our shared life as a church. After our vote we'll head to Leslie Hall for pizza.
Can't make the meeting in person? You can vote absentee ahead of the meeting at the link below -- and the meeting will be available to watch on Zoom (the Zoom link will be on our web site the day of the meeting).
| | Come Ready to Celebrate the 'Happy Day' This Sunday! | | During Sunday's service, we'll have a special performance of 'Oh Happy Day' to celebrate some community baptisms! If you participated in the Easter choir earlier this year, you're welcome to join us on stage for this lovely song & expression of joy in the new life found through baptism. | | |
Prepast & Homegoing Service For Sullivan McGee
Friday, June 5 in the Sanctuary
| We are hosting a prepast & homegoing service for long-time member of the LaSalle community, Sullivan McGee, in our Sanctuary this Friday, June 5. The Prepast wil begin at 9:30 AM, and the service will commence at 11:00 AM. Please join us to remember and honor Sullivan together. | | | |
Thank You For Supporting Miles 4 Meals!
You Can Still Make Donations
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What a day! Our first-ever Miles 4 Meals Walk-A-Thon was a tremendous success, thanks to all of you. From the walkers who laced up their shoes to cover all four miles, to everyone who gave generously, your support means the world to Breaking Bread.
It was a joy to walk our neighborhood together, see familiar faces, and hear from the community we're so proud to serve. Every dollar raised goes directly to Breaking Bread's free weekly meals, along with groceries and supplies for neighbors who need them most.
If you weren't able to give on the day of the walk, there's still time! Our fundraiser remains open online this week, and every gift makes a difference. Thank you for showing up, walking with us, and helping us feed our neighbors.
| | Celebrating Graduate Sunday | Congratulations to the many graduates in our church family we celebrated in worship last Sunday! | | |
Playground Meet-Up at Union Park
Saturday, June 6, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
| Calling all families with kids 5th Grade (ish) and younger to join Maria Hodapp and her kids for a playground day at Union Park (Lake and Randolph - 1501 W Randolph St.) on June 6th, from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Bring a snack and some lawn chairs and kick off summer with a morning of play! | | |
Community Breakfast Team
Getting Ready for June 14
| We'll be hosting a community breakfast for our neighbors & guests during our next Serve Sunday service on June 14 -- Pastor Julie will be coordinating with some volunteers ahead of that morning to maximize our blessing & impact. Contact Pastor Julie if you would like to participate in the planning ahead of the breakfast! | | |
Youth Group Movie Nights
June 16, July 14, August 11
| Join us each month through the summer to watch and discuss a movie! Movie nights will run from 6:30-9 PM on June 16th, July 14th, and August 11th. The evening this month will be in North Park. Some locations are TBD but themed-snacks guaranteed! Sign up at the link below. | | |
Women's Gathering
After Worship on June 28
| Pastor Julie will be hosting a women's gathering after our Sabbath Sunday worship service on June 28! We had previously mentioned a gathering happening this weekend, and have needed to switch dates -- our apology. Save the date for this June! | | |
Sunday Morning Parking
Available every Sunday 9 AM - 1 PM
Purchase a Placard at the Welcome Wall
We’re grateful to have a convenient parking option just steps from the Sanctuary! Our primary parking lot is at Walter Payton College Prep High School. The entrance is at 281 W Oak Street, between Wells and Orleans, beyond the school’s baseball field. Look for our parking attendant when you arrive.
Important update:
We ask members and regular attenders to contribute toward the cost of parking at Walter Payton. You can choose the option that fits best for you:
- $10 weekly
- $120 for six months
- $200 annually
How it works:
- Pay online through our regular giving platform (select the 'Parking' fund).
- Placards will be available at the Welcome Wall — please place one on your dashboard when parking.
- We’ll begin enforcing this in March.
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Parking for guests is free. After 2–3 visits, we’ll ask regular attenders to begin paying.
Elm Street Garage update:
Validated parking at the Elm Street Plaza Garage (69 W Elm Street) is no longer be available. You may still park there at the standard rate ($28.35 for up to two hours) through their platform Metropolis.
Street parking:
Free unmetered street parking is also available nearby on Elm, Oak, and Hill Streets around Seward Park.
| | Explore LaSalle's Groups on Church Center! | |
Have you been searching for ways to find deeper connections at LaSalle? Check out our Groups on Church Center!
We've recently made some updates to make it easier for you to find new and existing groups. Check out our Formation Groups (to grow more like Jesus with others), Connection Groups (to get to know others in the LaSalle community), and Serving & Volunteer Groups.
Note: All existing groups should still be available on Church Center, although their locations may have changed.
Explore all our Groups by visiting the Church Center app (on your phone) or the Church Center website (on a computer).
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Join Us at Breaking Bread
Looking for a midweek opportunity to serve our neighbors in the Near North Side? Come to Breaking Bread! We have multiple ways to serve on Wednesdays -- from meal prep, to helping distribute meals to our guests, to delivering meals to some of our senior buildings around the church.
Sign up to help at an upcoming Breaking Bread (there are multiple times to sign up for on any Wednesday) or contact Pastor Julie for more information. Or click the link below to send needed items to directly to Breaking Bread via Amazon!
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Live Storytelling with the Christian Century
Join former LaSalle intern Ross Allen for a special live storytelling event hosted by The Narrative Project of the Christian Century. Much like The Moth, the evening features live, true, personal stories—this time from the Century's 2025–2026 Storytelling Fellows, leaders from across the country sharing stories that shape a more inclusive and vibrant vision of faith today. Expect an evening of powerful witness and community, with snacks and an open bar.
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