• Items should be typed and must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes, in care of Suburban Life Newspapers, 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Religion Notes also can be faxed at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes at (630) 969-0228, or e-mailed to religion@mysuburbanlife.com.

• The Village Church of LaGrange Park, 1150 Meadowcrest Road, holds its summer service at 10 a.m. Fellowship and coffee follow service. For information, call (708) 354-0900.

• The 25th annual LaGrange/Western Springs CROP Hunger Walk will be Sunday, Oct. 19. The walk will begin at 2 p.m. and check in and registration is at 1 p.m. The walk is throughout LaGrange and Western Springs. This year, it will begin and end at First United Methodist of LaGrange, 100 W. Cossitt. For information, contact Karen Baribeault at (708) 870-6870 or Teri Pappas at (708) 352-1753, or visit www.churchworldservice.org/CROP.

• The First Congregational Church of Western Springs will begin a new book study on Wednesday, July 2. The book, “Parenting from the Heart” by Inbal Kashta, offers exercises to help participants gain fluency in compassionate communication. To learn more about these two-hour sessions beginning at 7 p.m., contact the Rev. Leslie Ritter-Jenkins at (708) 246-1900, Ext. 20. The church is at 1106 Chestnut St., Western Springs.

• Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Road, Countryside, is having Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 14 to July 18. The theme is “Friendship Trek” and will have a different forest visitor each day. Children 3-years-old to fourth grade are invited. They will have an all-ages group from room to room for storytime, crafts, classroom time, music, snack time and recreation. For information or to register, call (708) 354-6176.

• The First Congregational Church of Western Springs’ “Just for Kids!” rummage sale will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, with a half-price sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19. Shop and save on gently used children’s clothing, toys, books and sporting equipment. All proceeds will benefit local and national nonprofit agencies. The church is at 1106 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Rain or shine. For information, call (708) 246-1900 or visit www.wscongo.org.