Cornerstones at Fourth is a vibrant community of individuals aged 50+. We meet for fellowship, dinner, and thought-provoking programs at the church on the first Friday of most months.

A Day in the Life of Fourth Church Outreach Services: 
Hear What It Takes to Make It Happen

Friday, February 7
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Register here by Sunday, February 2 for the dinner option ($30) and by Wednesday, February 5 for the speaker-only option ($10).

Since 1983, the Chicago Lights Social Service Center has carried out the vision of former Fourth Presbyterian Church Pastor Elam Davies to serve “the least, the lost, and the lonely” with dignity and respect. Over the past 40 years, the Center has expanded its services to include everything from long-term support, e.g., case management, to enrichment opportunities, e.g., the newly opened “Living Room.”

The Meals Ministry, in 2024, served more than 48,000 meals. Each week, 940+ meals are served directly to guests and distributed to partner organizations across Chicago. Services also include the Night Ministry and Street Ministry Programs. The Meals Ministry has grown to be one of Fourth’s most active volunteer ministries, with more than 65 volunteers providing 150 hours of service every week.

The Director of the Chicago Lights Social Service Center, Theresa Thornburg, and the Fourth Church Meals Ministry Manager, Michael Usiak, will be with us to talk about their work and the work of their teams, which includes both staff and volunteers.

Register by February 2 for the dinner option ($30) and by February 5 for the speaker-only option ($10).

April 4
When Welcoming the Stranger is Uncomfortable
Loving and Understanding Our Trans Relatives and Friends
What It Means to Be a Sanctuary Church
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Beth Brown, Pastor, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church

May 2
Understanding the Cycle of Violence in Inner Cities
Speaker: John A. Rich, MD, MPH; Director, Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity;
Author, Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Trauma and Violence in the Lives of Young Black Men

June 6
There’s No Age Limit to Being a Debut Author!
Speakers: Nancy Stevenson, Author, Capitol Code; Long Reach
Shawn Wilson, Author, Relentless; Duplicity

Cornerstones at Fourth is a vibrant community of individuals aged 50 years of age and above. Initially established in the early 2000s with a focus on couples, Cornerstones has evolved to embrace the diversity of our members, including single adults. Our goal is to unite with colleagues and meet new and old for fellowship, enjoyable dinners, and thought-provoking programs.

We convene in person at 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday of September–December, February, April, May, and June. Gatherings include a meal, presentation, and conversation.

To learn more about how you can become involved with Cornerstones or to sign up for the newsletter, please reach out to Simon Crow at 312.573.3369 or via email at scrow@fourthchurch.org

Please note: If you do not receive a registration confirmation email, you are not registered in our system.

For more information about Cornerstones, contact Simon Crow (312.573.3369).