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"We are a sent people, sent by God to others: sent to our families, our co-workers, our neighbors. No matter how inadequate you may feel or how many false prophets stand in your way, God's promise is that he will never send you to do something without giving you the power to do it." — Father Trevor

Thanks to Proclamation Flowers farm for one last summer hangout on this dreamy evening. Looking for more chances to get connected at City of Light? Keep your eyes open for info on teams and groups in the coming weeks!

Studies show that if an adult commits to spending just one hour each week with a student, it can permanently change that child’s life for the better, including self-esteem and longterm school and job performance. We’ve had the incredible opportunity to take part in Kids Hope at Hill Elementary these past two years and we’re currently looking for mentors for the 2019-2020 school year. Not only does this program impact our schools and our neighborhood, but it gives a gift of hope each adult mentor. Can you serve for one hour once a week in our Kids Hope mentoring program? Email Cory ([email protected]) for more information.

We had a great turn out for our first night of ESL registration! Thanks to World Relief Dupage/Aurora for their leadership and organization to tangibly serve our neighborhood. There is one more chance to register: Tuesday night 8/27 at 6 PM at Hill Elementary. Interested in serving one time or throughout the semester? Email Erika at [email protected].

For our final Summer Hangout we’re headed to the Francis’ flower farm, just an hour from Aurora, for a special tour of the fields and then dinner at a retro diner in downtown Wilmington. More details in our newsletter (linked in bio.) Hope you can make it!

Clases de Inglés Gratis! Registración: 22 o 27 de agosto a las 6:00 PM Hill Elementary School 724 Pennsylvania Ave Aurora, IL 60506 Clases comienzan el 10 de septiembre! _____________________ Free English Classes! Registration: August 22 or 27 at 6:00 PM Hill Elementary School 724 Pennsylvania Ave Aurora, IL 60506 Classes start September 10th!

Clases de Inglés Gratis! Registración: 22 o 27 de agosto a las 6:00 PM Hill Elementary School 724 Pennsylvania Ave Aurora, IL 60506 Clases comienzan el 10 de septiembre! _____________________ Free English Classes! Registration: August 22 or 27 at 6:00 PM Hill Elementary School 724 Pennsylvania Ave Aurora, IL 60506 Classes start September 10th! Nancy Hill Elementary World Relief Dupage/Aurora City of Light Anglican Church #esl #aurorail

This week our children heard the story: The Ethiopian Believes, from Acts 8:5-8 & 26-40. They wondered why the Ethiopian man was reading Isaiah, and if Phillip felt nervous to go up and talk to a stranger. They also wondered what it felt like to be taken away by the Lord and end up in a totally different place! Click on the link below to read more, and to get some ideas for family worship & prayer time.

Father Trevor and Pastor Bonnie McMaken share about their summer sabbath and how in saying no to many things and feeling so limited, they experienced our limitless God.

Join us after the service this Sunday for our parish lunch! We’ll have sandwiches, watermelon, lemonade, and ask if you’re able to bring some chips or veggies to share. Let’s enjoy one another’s company and also prime watermelon season as long as we can!

Hard to believe it’s already this time of year again! Join us this Sunday at 10am for a special back to school blessing. No matter what school looks like for you (public, private, home, teacher, student, college, pre-k) we want to start this year off with you and in prayer together.

"We all have those "until moments"—"everything was going great, until..." So how do we as the church approach those "until moments"? We pray, we pray together, with urgency, and tenacity, knowing that in response to the prayers of the church the power of God overcomes the power of evil, even in the face of setbacks or our fragile faith." — Chad Magnuson

Not only are our pastors going to be worshipping with us this Sunday after their summer-long sabbatical, but we've still got several Summer Hangouts planned, a Parish Lunch, and lots more. Find all the details in our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/c3a4258f3ca3/city-of-light-news-august-9

This week's the week!!! Our beloved pastors Father Trevor and Bonnie McMaken return from sabbatical this Sunday! Please be praying for their whole family as they transition back to the regular rhythms and routines of life.

It was a joy to worship together with Lindsey and David Goetz for our August Family Service yesterday. Even these blurry iPhone photos capture the joy of serving alongside our children and youth and the gift it is to celebrate how freely we are all welcomed into God's family, called to be his special people.

"God's plan has always been to bless all peoples of the earth by giving us his very spirit to live with us and to give us power to live in the way Jesus lives." — Lindsey and David Goetz

We're looking to hire two part-time childcare workers to support the amazing ESL program at Hill Elementary. Find more details on our website http://www.cityoflightanglican.org/news/job-opportunity-esl

Hoping to make it to the Adoremos Juntos worship night tonight, but can’t find a ride to Oak Park? Email [email protected] and we’ll make sure you get there!

There are a LOT of exciting things heading your way in this week’s newsletter. Summer Hangouts, special worship services, guest preachers with their own podcast—you name it, it’s happening at City of Light this month. Find all the details here https://mailchi.mp/2745c039220c/city-of-light-news-august-1

This Sunday we're excited to welcome David and Linsdey Goetz from First Presbyterian Church in Aurora to preach! Make sure to check out the Goetz's podcast "New City Families" as they dig into what family discipleship can look like! http://ow.ly/tLOc50vhbb8

Join us tomorrow as we grieve together and pray for our city: 10am, Service at Hill Elementary, 724 Pennsylvania 2:30pm Community Prayer Vigil, Henry Pratt 401 S. Highland Following the Vigil, Parish House open for prayer and worship

THIS SUNDAY • Celebrate this huge milestone with us as we become a fully planted church for the first time! • Worship at 10 AM through stories, songs, new members, and Communion then a special lunch after with treats, a one-of-a-kind gift for everyone, and more! Don’t miss this chance to be with us to retell the wonder of all God has done and WILL do in the City of Lights.

An invitation from Father Trevor to join us this Sunday at 10am for the Feast of Epiphany and this Sunday afternoon for a beautiful ancient tradition of house blessings. Link to sign-up for a blessing in the comments.

Our musicians and artists are getting ready for the Lessons and Carols service and we would love for you to join us! Come and hear these stories and songs of Christmas with us on Sunday December 9 at 10 AM at Hill Elementary.

Join us tomorrow for All Saints Sunday! Listen as Father Trevor invites us to the celebration and talks about the fun things we have planned! #allsaintssunday

Where do you need to be made whole? Come and travel with us on as we set all our hopes for wholeness on the risen Christ. Join us for this seven-week series as we journey toward wholeness. Sundays, 10am, Hill Elementary. http://www.cityoflightanglican.org/events/whole

A message from Father Trevor from Church of the Resurrection celebrating the sending of our church plant Christ church Madison and remembering city of lights sending three years ago this week! Christ Church Madison Church of the Resurrection Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest/Diocesis Anglicana del Centro Oeste

We love being a part of our Aurora neighborhood together with you! We moved in during the summer of 2015 and have been meeting at Nancy Hill Elementary School on Sundays for Bible teaching and communion ever since. We also get to partner with Hill to host festivals, Easter Egg hunts, movie nights, and to spend time with students during the week through Kids Hope Mentoring. If we haven't already, we’d love to meet you! Join us on Sundays at 10am at Nancy Hill Elementary School or at our next neighborhood event. cityoflightanglican.org/neighbor

Watch this invitation from Fr. Trevor to study the Book of Ruth with us this summer. http://www.cityoflightanglican.org/events/ruth

Easter Sunday—10am, April 1 at Hill Elementary Next Sunday is the celebration of celebrations which culminates Holy Week with dancing, shouts of joy, and of course beautiful music. While no video will ever fully capture the radiant joy we experience together Easter morning, this explanation will help you prepare and give you helpful context for what happens in this service.