ST. John blood drive

St. John Lutheran Church will host a blood drive on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Call (708) 383-3592 for more information.

Celebrate Jesus coffeehouse

There will be a coffeehouse to celebrate Jesus in the St. John Lutheran Church gym on Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 7 p.m. Call (708) 366-3226 for more information.

St. Paul’s new pastor

Rev. Audree Catalano began her ministry as the pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 1. To contact Pastor Catalano, call (708) 366-0058.

‘Bleacher Bums’ performance

The religious education program of St. Luke Catholic Church is sponsoring a performance of “Bleacher Bums: Cross Town Classic” on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. at Hatch School. The production will be performed by the Open Door Repertory theater company. Tickets are $15. Call (708) 366-8587 for information.

St. Luke fashion show

The Women’s Club of St. Luke Catholic Church is sponsoring a fashion show at the Oak Park Country Club on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $45 and reservations are due by Oct. 5. Call (708) 209-1635 to register or for more information. Bazaar offers goods for all

First United Church of Christ is holding its Fall Fling bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. till p.m. There will be raffles, quilts, food and fun. Call (708) 771-8456 for more information.

Sweetest Day dinner dance

First United Church of Christ is having a Sweetest Day dinner dance at the community center on October 21. Tickets are $45. For additional information call (708) 771-8456.

Halloween celebration

A Halloween party for children 12 and under will be held at First United Church of Christ on Friday, Oct. 27. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (708) 771-8456 for more information.

New Harvest guest speaker

Danny Martinez, a former missionary to Russia will be speaking at New Harvest Fellowship on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. For additional information call (708) 788-2025.

Drama to ‘unmask’ the ghouls

New Harvest Christian Fellowship will be presenting a live drama, “Unmasking Halloween,” which exposes the pagan origins of the day. Call (708) 788-2025 for information on the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27.