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May 10

Register for PIM Bike Ride, August 2, 2025

By Katherine Vasile General News, Missions

Help First Pres mission partner, Partners in Mission, support a multi-year project to build a new Carpentry and Welding Shop on the campus of Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School in Uganda. The Carpentry and Welding Shop will house more sophisticated tools, provide additional space, and accommodate an expanding number of...

May 10

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Get Involved This Month at My Brother’s Kitchen!

By Katherine Vasile General News, Missions

My Brother’s Kitchen meets once a month for Saturday brunch, offering meaningful fellowship and serving 100+ meals to the YMEN community in Chicago. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Bonnie and Steve. Event Information Saturday, August 2 | 8:45am-Noon | 1241 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago

May 06

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May is Missions Month @ First Pres Glen Ellyn

By Katherine Vasile General News, Missions

Missions Month is all about taking action—sharing the faith of Jesus Christ by going out into the world. At First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn, you have the opportunity to support missions both near and far through prayer, service, and financial giving. Right now, our church partners with 18 Christ-centered missions,...

Apr 22

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Help Plant the YMEN Garden | June 1, 2025

By Katherine Vasile General News, Missions

Join First Pres and the YMEN community in North Lawndale for a collaborative effort: planting vegetables in their community garden. This garden offers fresh produce to those in the North Lawndale Community. Situated at Cermak Road and Avers in Chicago, transportation via bus from First Pres will be arranged for...

Apr 19

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Montana Mission Trip 2025

By Katherine Vasile Adults, Missions

Join us this summer as we travel to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Northeast Montana for our annual Mission trip, July 13-19, 2025. This intergenerational trip is one that First Pres Glen Ellyn has been leading for many years. We would invite you to join us, participating in the...

Dec 03

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Outreach Christmas Store 2024

By Katherine Vasile Family, General News, Missions

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas and the Outreach Christmas Store is back! The Christmas Store is a special one-day event for families living near Outreach Carol Stream. Qualifying families can affordably shop for Christmas gifts for their children—at a savings of 75% off retail price. Proceeds from...

Nov 07

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Needlework Circle Sale | November 17, 2024

By Katherine Vasile Adults, General News, Missions

Mark your calendars the annual Needlework Sale on Sunday, November 17th, 8:30 - Noon in the Lower Gallery. We'll have the usual sewn, quilted, knitted and crocheted items, including hats which you can purchase for $5 to be donated to Outreach Community Center. Start your Christmas shopping or treat yourself...

Oct 23

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Feed My Starving Children Service Opportunity

By Katherine Vasile Adults, Events, Missions

During our time at Feed My Starving Children we’ll be packing food for kids in developing countries. This is an easy way to serve for anyone more than 5 years old. You are responsible for getting to the Feed My Starving Children site in Aurora. Grown-ups must stay and serve...

Oct 15

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Glen House Food Pantry Collection

By Katherine Vasile Adults, Events, Missions

Join First Pres and donate: peanut butter, white rice, tuna, ketchup, mayo, soup & ramen, crackers, bagged flavored rice, pasta, tissues, and canned sloppy joes to the Glen House Food Pantry. There will be boxes placed by the preschool and south entrances where you can place your donations. Thank you...

Sep 10

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First Pres Bike Drive | Partnership @ YMEN & Working Bikes

By Katherine Vasile General News, Missions, Student Ministries

Saturday, September 14 | 10am-3pm Join First Pres in partnership with YMEN and WorkingBikes.org to collect donations of adult bikes in repairable condition, gently used kids’ bikes, bike parts and accessories. Bikes are refurbished and distributed to those in need as a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Drive through the...

Missions

Register for PIM Bike Ride, August 2, 2025

Get Involved This Month at My Brother’s Kitchen!

May is Missions Month @ First Pres Glen Ellyn

Help Plant the YMEN Garden | June 1, 2025

Montana Mission Trip 2025

Outreach Christmas Store 2024

Needlework Circle Sale | November 17, 2024

Feed My Starving Children Service Opportunity

Glen House Food Pantry Collection

First Pres Bike Drive | Partnership @ YMEN & Working Bikes

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