News from the Pews

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Resources

Suicide prevention lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Free and confidential support for people in distress, 24/7

 

National Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Treatment referral and information, 24/7

 

Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990

Immediate crisis counseling related to disasters, 24/7

SAMHSA –

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Health Services Administration

indtreatment.samhsa.gov

 

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

afsp.org

Support groups for those affected by suicide

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Face to face and online support groups directory searchable by state

www.dbsalliance.org

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI Chicago

www.NAMIChicago.org

(312) 563-0445

NAMI Cook County North Suburban

namiccns.org
(847) 716-2252

 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Chicago Area Service Office/Area

www.chicagoaa.org/
(312) 346-1475

 

Al-Anon & Al-ATeen

www.niafg.org

(312) 850-0949

www.familiesanonymous.org

News

Many Thanks to All Who Donated Resurrection Sunday Flowers for 2021

Chancel Bouquets are donated in Loving Memory of Mary Rzonca and Leonida Radosavljevic, from Pat and George Radosavljevic  Resurrection Sunday Lilies Donated In Celebration of Easter  From Neena Ishu From Richard and Doris Nadder From Sheryl Quinlan From Marlem Ramirez Resurrection Sunday Lilies  Donated In Honor of Friends and Relatives, from...

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Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday begins the Three Days (or Triduum), remembering the new commandment that Christ gave us in word and deed as he taught us how to love one another, washing our feet as a servant. We also celebrate the Lord’s Supper, remembering the meal Christ shared with his disciples before his death. Historically, this was the traditional day in...

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Guidelines for Churches

from the Illinois Dept. of Public Health Social distancing, wearing face coverings, and other safety measures will be observed Please note: Carter-Westminster will not ask for reservations for in-person services at this time. Face masks are required, and extra safety measures such as taking temperatures will be in place.  Worship services...

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Introducing C-W’s Bridge Pastor

Introducing C-W’s Bridge Pastor

Hi! I’m Bill (William J.) Ingersoll and I began my ministry among you as your Bridge Pastor on Tuesday, September 15t, 2020. I am excited to begin my work with you as we seek together to follow our Lord Jesus Christ. I look forward to getting to meet and hear about you and those dear to you, though there will be too little of that in-person...

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The Kay Samuels Lending Closet

The Kay Samuels Lending Closet

A Ministry of Mercy For Our Community Many people do not realize that Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church (C-WUPC) has a lending closet with medical equipment such as canes, walkers, commodes, shower benches, crutches and wheelchairs to provide for families in need. This durable medical equipment is loaned free of charge to anyone who...

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