Schedule change: Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, is changing its worship service schedule for the summer starting this week. Saturday worship will be at 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Service and on Sundays Wired Word will meet at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. This new summer schedule will continue through Labor Day. For details, call (847) 827-6656.
Meadows Cruise Night: The Classic Car Show hosted by Meadows Christian Fellowship will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 3, in the church parking lot, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. The theme is “50s.” In addition to classic cars, this free event features food, beverages, ice cream, music and clean restrooms. For details, (847) 255-8764 or www.meadowsfamily.org.
Declutter: “How to Make Tidying and Decluttering a Joyful Spiritual Practice” will be offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays, June 6 and 13, at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. The two-night workshop facilitated by the Rev. Mary Beth Speer is based on the book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. This program will present the underlying principles and foundational concepts of The Kon-Mari Method, as well as basic ideas for getting started.
Monday Morning Metaphysics: Monday Morning Metaphysics, a casual, ongoing weekly New Thought class, is embarking on a new book selection, “The Universe is Calling: Opening to the Divine through Prayer” by Eric Butterworth at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. In everyday language, Butterworth shares practical techniques for deepening our prayer experience at every level. Facilitated by the Rev. Mary Beth Speer. For details, call (847) 297-0997 or visit unitynorthwest.org.
Sunday Worship for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 10 a.m. Sunday, June 5, Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. All faiths are welcome.
Vacation Bible school: Vacation Bible school in Palatine will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 6-10, at Christ the King Lutheran Church and Preschool, 100 W. Michigan Ave., Palatine. “Barnyard Roundup” will feature stories about Jesus with crafts, songs, and animal-themed fun. Contact Jody Nieman to register children ages 3-13 at preschool@byfaithalone.org. For details, visit www.ByFaithAlone.org or call (847) 358-0230.
Vacation Bible school: Join Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett, for its vacation Bible school, “Cave Quest: Following Jesus The Light Of The World,” Monday, June 13, to Friday, June 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Children ages 3 (potty trained) through sixth grade are welcome. Registration fee is $20 per child; maximum $60 per family. Songs from the week are available for purchase for $10. For more information, call (630) 830-3003 for more details.
Seminar: Greg Barrette will lead a seminar on “Catherine Ponder’s Prosperity Secrets” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. An offering will be taken. For details, call (847) 297-0997 or visit unitynorthwest.org.
Greek Fest: St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Palatine will present its annual Greek Fest June 24-26. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Friday; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday; and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday. The church is at the corner of Palatine and Roselle roads in Palatine. The picnic will be held rain or shine. Admission is $3 per person; free for kids ages 12 and younger. Free shuttle service is available from Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 Palatine Road in Inverness, and Marion Jordan Elementary School, 100 N. Harrison Ave. in Palatine. This festival features authentic Greek foods and pastries, as well as Greek wines and beer. There also will be music and dancing. For details, visit stnectariosgoc.org.
Native American Sunday: Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 S. Arlington Heights Road in Elk Grove Village, is celebrating Native American Sunday June 26 at 9:30 a.m. All are invited for this special service, where a special offering for Native American ministries will be taken. Andrew Johnson, former executive director of the American Indian Center of Chicago and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, will be the speaker.
Explorer’s Odyssey: Explorer’s Odyssey, a workshop based on the book “Explorer’s Odyssey: Up a Spiritual Creek Without a Paddle” by Mary Allen, will be taught by Greg Barrette, minister of Unity Northwest Church. The program will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. An offering will be taken and no advance registration is required. For details, call (847) 297-0997 or visit www.unitynorthwest.org.
Gifts of the World: Special June and Father’s Day sale at Gifts of the World, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All coffee will be 10 percent off during June at the fair-trade gift shop, which supports artisans in developing countries by paying them a fair wage. Gifts of the World features handcrafted jewelry, scarves, home decor, coffee, chocolate, pottery, sculptures, artwork, Nativities, Amish items and more. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. For information, call (847) 895-3676.

