Easter Egg Hunt in Mokena, Lenten meals in Palos and more

Evergreen Park Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave.:

St. Baldrick’s Kids Helping Kids Drive. The following items are needed: art materials, fuzzy socks, big or small jigsaw puzzles, water bottles, activity books (crosswords, word searches, coloring books, etc.), playing cards such as Uno and active toys (Matchbox cars, Nerf guns). Information: mostholyredeemer.org or 708-425-5354.

Frankfort Hickory Creek Church, 10660 W. Lincoln Highway:

All God’s People ministry to aid homeless people in the Chicago Loop. The church sets up a distribution center at State and Van Buren streets to hand out clothing, blankets, toiletries and food. About 500 people are served. Information: 815-469-9496.

Mokena St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11120 Second St.:

Easter Egg Hunt about 11 a.m. March 19, after the worship service, sponsored by the Children’s Ministry. The egg hunt is for children who are toddlers through fifth grade. Register at 708-479-5123.

Oak Lawn Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave.:

Donations of Easter hams for the church’s food pantry are needed by April 1. Giving away hams has been a tradition of the food pantry for many years. Information: 708-422-4200.

Palos Heights Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7800 W. McCarthy Road:

Lenten community meals continue at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Lent in the Family Life Center. Offerings will go to support the Pathway to Sobriety program at

The Center in Palos Park. A service follows at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Hear Moses reflect on God’s laws, guidance and grace. Lenten services also are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Information: www.goodshepherd-church.com/ or 708-448-4170.

Palos Hills Sacred Heart Parish, 8245 W. 111th St.:

St. Joseph Table meal at 5:30 p.m. March 18. Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph with a meal featuring soups, salads, appetizers, St. Joseph breads, pasta, other main dishes and desserts. A freewill offering will be accepted. All are welcome. Information: sacredheartpalos.org or 708-974-3336.

Palos Park The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway:

Family service at 10 a.m. March 19 in the Great Room of the Anderson Center (on the east side of Southwest Highway). All are welcome. Information: revc@thecenterpalos.org or 708-3613650.

Tinley Park Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St.:

Dementia support group at 10 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month, starting March 16. The group, designed for those caring for loved ones with dementia, aims to provide support, offer practical strategies and include a Bible study. Register at 708-5329395, Ext. 229, or email emooney@tlcs.org.

The church also will begin showing the television series “The Chosen” at 7 p.m. Mondays, starting March 20. Each week, participants in the discussion group will watch an episode and talk about it. Information: 708-532-9395, Ext. 229.

What’s going on at your place of worship? Let us know by sending us an email including time, date, place and public contact information at religion@ southtownstar.com.