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Advent Events

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There’s a place at First Pres for you to connect, celebrate, and prepare your heart for Christ’s coming this Advent Season.   Thanksgiving Eve & Pie  Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 7-8pm | Chapel  You’re warmly invited to this year’s Thanksgiving Eve Service in the chapel—a special evening of gratitude, reflection,…

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Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie

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Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 26 7-8pm | Chapel You’re warmly invited to this year’s Thanksgiving Eve Service in the chapel—a special evening of gratitude, reflection, and community. Bring your family and friends to share in the celebration, and stay afterward for delicious pies and heartfelt conversation in the church!

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Live Nativity

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Live Nativity Friday, November 28 6-7pm | First Pres Front Steps Just steps from the downtown tree lighting … Capture the wonder of the season at the First Pres Live Nativity. Live animals including a llama, sheep, and ducks complete the scene, and hot cocoa and cookies will be served….

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Women’s Christmas Tea

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Women’s Christmas Tea Saturday, December 6 11am-1pm | Gathering Place FPGEE women are invited to a joyful and meaningful celebration of the season. Together, we’ll prepare our hearts for Christmas as we gather around beautifully hosted tables to enjoy light food, desserts, warm tea, and heartfelt conversation. Interested in adding…

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Bible Milestone

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Bible Milestone Saturday, November 9 & 16 First Pres Glen Ellyn At baptism, we promise to help children grow in their faith. One of the ways we do this is through a series of milestones. In 3rd grade as part of the Bible Milestone, we give children a Bible to…

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Youth Sleep Out Saturday

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Youth Sleep Out Saturday Saturday, November 1- Sunday, November 2 First Pres Glen Ellyn Be part of something bigger this fall at Sleep Out Saturday! We’ll join a community rally to stand with our neighbors experiencing homelessness, then come back to the church for games, food, and an unforgettable night…

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Equipped Movie Night

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Equipped Movie Night Sunday November  2,  4-7pm Parlor Our monthly Equipped Movie Nights are an opportunity to gather to watch movies, engage in meaningful conversations focused on aspects of the events and characters portrayed, and fellowship with one another as we enjoy dinner together. Our conversations encourage us to expand…

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Congregational Meeting

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Congregational Meeting Sunday November  9,  9:45am Sanctuary Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday November 9 at 9:45 to elect next year’s slate of Deacons and Elders. The following names will be placed into nomination by the Congregation’s Nominating Committee at the meeting: Deacons: Tia Simon Becky Waldbusser Marian…

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Cross Cultural Training Session

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Cross Cultural Training Session Sunday November  2,  1-4pm Gathering Place Thinking about volunteering to work with Refugees? Perhaps as a New Neighbor or maybe at Heidi’s House in Wheaton? In order to help out, you need to take a three hour Cross Cultural Training course, led by Exodus World Service…

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Trunk or Treat

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Trunk Or Treat Sunday, October 19 4-4:45pm West Parking Lot Families are invited to dress up and enjoy trunk-or-treating in the First Pres parking lot! All First Pres families can host a trunk—decorate it, pass out candy, and compete for prizes in categories like Most Creative Trunk and Best Costumes….

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