Mark your calendars for these opportunities to meet some new friends, catch up with old ones and let the Growing in Faith team tell the story about St. Luke's capital campaign.

The Growing in Faith Campaign will be sending print and electronic information. To join the email list please contact Lara Miller at 847/318-6447 or laramiller242@yahoo.com . You will receive messages from StLukesGrowingInFaith@gmail.com . Your email address will not be public. We will send blind carbon copies. We look forward to sharing exciting news about Growing in Faith.

Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Appetizers and Conversation: Enjoy cocktails and appetizers at the homes of Erik and Evelyn Carlson, John and Claranne English, or Garry and Candy Gustafson. Because our hosts’ generosity exceeds their available space, attendance at these events will be quite limited. But don’t worry if you can’t attend one of these events. There will be lots of other opportunities to connect with the congregation. Read on! (R.S.V.P. directly to the host family.)

Sunday, April 27 at 12:15 p.m.Celebration of Sisterhood Tea: All ladies are invited to Fox Hall for this Celebration of Sisterhood Tea . So, don your boa and baubles and join your St. Luke’s sisters -- both big and small -- for a light lunch, lively conversation and a lot of fun! (R.S.V.P. to Laure Mullaney 847-518-0818 or Sally Petterson 847-825-3733 or stlukesgrowinginfaith@gmail.com .)

Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m. Growing in Faith Concert: If the Celebration of Sisterhood is not your cup of tea, then join us later in the day for a Growing in Faith musical celebration. At 3:00 p.m., all members are invited to gather in the Sanctuary to hear Carol Burswold Lahti, violin; Barbara Burswold, cello; and Joyce Robinson, piano and organ present Bach, Rheinberger, Mendelssohn, and more Building on a Firm Foundation. (No R.S.V.P. necessary.)

Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Women's Game Night: Ladies, are you game for an evening out? Then join the women of St. Luke’s in Fox Hall for game night. The stakes are high -- fellowship and fun – and if you’re lucky you could go home with a fabulous white elephant prize worth hundreds of laughs! (No R.S.V.P. necessary.)

Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. Gear Up for Golf: Get into the swing of golf season with the help of a pro! Join us at the Woodland Trails Driving Range, 1500 Euclid Road in Prospect Heights, for some putting, driving and tips from Norm Duncan on how to improve your swing. We’ll supply the coffee, doughnuts and advice. You supply the golfers (ages 10 and up are welcome with an adult), enthusiasm and finesse! (R.S.V.P. to StLukesGrowingInFaith@gmail.com .)

Sunday, May 4 at 9:45 a.m. Café St. Luke's: No need to go to Starbucks while your kids are in Sunday school. Instead, join us in Fox Hall at 9:45 a.m. for Café St. Luke’s. Enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee or tea, delicious baked goods and some adult conversation (and we promise the only hands you’ll have to wipe will be your own!) (No R.S.V.P. necessary.)

Sunday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. Family Bingo, Pizza, and Open Gym: Not ready for café society? Then bring the whole family to Fox Hall later in the day for bingo, pizza and open gym. Play a few games, shoot a few hoops and have a little dinner. What a great way to start the week! (R.S.V.P. to StLukesGrowingInFaith@gmail.com .)

Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. Cinco de Mayo COW: Join us south of the border – the border of Niles, that is -- for Cinco de Mayo COW! This fabulous fiesta includes Mexican food and sweets and gives you a good excuse to brandish a big stick – for breaking a piñata, of course! (R.S.V.P. to StLukesGrowingInFaith@gmail.com .)

Saturday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m. Bottle Band Concert: The space is limited, but the music is not: a concert by our very own Bottle Band! Get your tickets early so you don’t miss this one-of-a-kind musical event staged just for the members of St. Luke’s. Tickets are required for this event. Pick them up at St. Luke's beginning April 20.

Tuesday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m. Luncheon: Want to have a luncheon with a whole group of your St. Luke’s friends without having to shop, cook or clean up? Then join us in Fox Hall for a great meal and even better conversation. We hope to see you there! (R.S.V.P. to StLukesGrowingInFaith@gmail.com )

Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social Jazz Night: If you don’t want a meal, but can’t pass up dessert, then hit the Fox Hall ice cream social! Create an awesome sundae and then enjoy it while hearing about the National Youth Gathering or listening to the mellow sounds of Lee Burswold’s jazz piano. How sweet it is! (R.S.V.P. to StLukesGrowingInFaith@gmail.com .)