Whether you are new to the city or native to Chicago, Young Adult Ministries at Fourth Presbyterian Church welcomes those twenty-two to thirty-five or thereabouts, whether single or married, gay or straight, and

• connects people of similar ages in a common place

• serves as an entry point for young adults into the life of Fourth Church

• welcomes seekers, questioners, the convinced, and the agnostic

• provides opportunities for serving others

• engages in thoughtful exploration of discipleship

• offers a space to encounter the intersection of faith and (post)modern life

• achieves the above while holding onto a sense of fun and fellowship

We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the events listed in this month’s calendar.

For more information, contact Liz Nickerson: lnickerson@fourthchurch.org. We look forward to hearing from you!


Updates are emailed weekly. To be added
to the e-mail list, send your e-mail and contact information to youngadults@fourthchurch.org.

Click here for the latest issue of the Young Adults newsletter, with news about upcoming Gatherings, SpeakEasy outings, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

The Gathering, a weekly opportunity for Young Adults, meets summer Sundays at 9:50 a.m. in the Manse for fellowship and discussion. Afterwards those who are interested attend the 11:00 worship service together. If you miss the Gathering but want to sit with us during the service, look for us on the front left side of the sanctuary.

Gathering Series on Homelessness
Many of us regularly encounter those who are homeless. When people on the streets ask for money, how should we respond? What can we do to make a difference in their lives and in the situations that often lead to people living on the street? During the first three Sundays of August we will explore different aspects of the problem of homelessness and helpful ways we can respond to it.

Sunday, August 8:
The Changing Face of Homelessness
9:50 a.m. in the Manse

Who are the homeless and how did they become that way? Do all who are homeless have access to shelters, and what are shelters like? Dan Hula, Programs Development Manager at the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center, will explore these topics and share with us the services Fourth Church offers those who are homeless.

Sunday, August 15:
Bruce Cane, Executive Director of StreetWise
9:50 a.m. in the Manse

You've seen the StreetWise vendors standing on the corner, heard them promoting this publication. If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of it, surely you’ve wondered, what is StreetWise all about, anyway? Join us on Sunday, August 15 for a special Gathering during which Bruce Crane, Executive Director of StreetWise, will give us the scoop on this not-for-profit organization and weekly magazine. The publication is not a handout, but rather an opportunity for its vendors to become financially self-sufficient through gainful employment. We hope you’ll attend this presentation that will wrap up our series on homelessness.

For information about the Gathering, contact Liz Nickerson,
Director of Young Adult Ministry,
at enickerson@fourthchurch.org.

Monday Night Volleyball

Mondays
6:00–7:30 p.m. at Oak Street Beach

Join us for Monday Night YA Volleyball at Oak Street Beach. All skill levels are welcome! What better way to make new friends than on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan?

For information, contact Liz Nickerson,
Director of Young Adult Ministry,
at enickerson@fourthchurch.org.


Fourth Tuesdays of the Month
Tuesday, August 24
6:00 p.m.

Join us as we set aside time to catch up with old friends—and meet new ones. We gather for a relaxing evening of conversation and fellowship on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Stay tuned for the location of our August SpeakEasy.
 
For information about SpeakEasy, contact Michele