STRATEGIC PLANNING LEADERSHIP RETREAT SAT, MAR 3 • 9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. • CENACLE RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER   Deadline for Registration - Wed, Feb 28 All current and aspiring First UMC leaders, staff, plus interested individuals are encouraged to attend the upcoming Strategic Planning Leadership Retreat. Come and share your input during the…

HAYMARKET OPERA COMPANY: LENTEN ORATORIO SERIES THU, MAR 3 • 5:45 P.M. • SANCTUARY   For its 3rd annual Lenten Oratorio, Haymarket brings you the earliest known Passion oratorio. Written in Rome in the 1640s, this stirring work contrasts the devilish delight of demons rejoicing at the death of Christ with the heartbreaking lamentation of…

SENEGAL MISSION TRIP DONATIONS DONATION DEADLINE: SUN, MAR 4 • DONATION CART LOCATED IN MABUHAY ROOM, 1ST FL.   In March, a small, but mighty Volunteer Mission Team, including members from the Chicago Temple, is heading to Senegal to aid Eglise Methodiste au Senegale to provide medical and educational help to our Senegalese brothers and…

HAYMARKET OPERA COMPANY: LENTEN ORATORIO SERIES THU, MAR 8 • 5:45 P.M. • SANCTUARY For its 3rd annual Lenten Oratorio, Haymarket brings you the earliest known Passion oratorio. Attributed to Luigi Rossi, the compact masterpiece is performed by an ensemble of 17th century instruments with soloists and chorus. Running time is one hour without intermission.…

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME | SUN, MAR 11 Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour next Sunday, March 11!

SPECIAL SUNDAY: UMCOR SUNDAY | SUN, MAR 11 A special offering will be held during services next weekend for The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). UMCOR’s work can consists of national and international humanitarian relief, disaster response, sustainable development, and global health. Learn more at umcgiving.org/UMCOR.

EASTER TULIP ORDERS | SUN, MAR 11 - 25 This year, please consider purchasing a colorful tulip in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one as we celebrate the miracle of Easter. Order envelopes will be available beginning next Sunday.

SANCTUARY CLEANING DAY SAT, MAR 17 • 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. • SANCTUARY, 1ST FL. Help clean the Sanctuary in preparation for Easter! Message info@chicagotemple.org to sign up.

OPENING RECEPTION: SUN, MAR 18 • 12:30 - 3 P.M. • THE GALLERY, 2ND FL. The Chicago Temple Gallery will present the works of internationally celebrated artist, Debra Balchen. The exhibit is titled Metamorphoses: Idea to Creation and Experience.

The Chicago Temple Gun Violence Prevention Task Force will be hosting a forum with the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV), Moms Demand Action, the organizers of March for Our Lives, The Archdiocese of Chicago Director of Violence Prevention, activists, and gun violence survivors. Please join us for conversation, debate, and action. Visit our event…