Sunday, November 18, 8:30am-noon in the Gathering Place Again this year, First Pres was asked to supply knitted hats for the children at Outreach Community Center. And again, the ladies in the Needlework Circle are happy to help you out. Hats will be sold for $5 each at the annual sale on the…
sermon series | #Grateful: Embracing Gratitude as a Way of Life As Thanksgiving approaches, we give thanks. But this isn’t always as simple as counting your blessings or saying thank you. When we “give” thanks, we are taking a deliberate action. Gratitude gets to the heart of what it means to understand ourselves as…
Thanks to a super team of volunteers, 4th at First was huge success. The Glen Ellyn community enjoyed hotdogs, chips and lemonade. Kids were thrilled with trinkets handed out by Sue Clary. David Fahey and Jeff West quarterbacked the volunteer team: Gertzens, McAndrews, Retlenys, Floods, Kocherts, Kramers, Michalczyks, Clauss’s. John Day served as purchasing agent for food/supplies and he served on the grilling…
Kids Alive International, Dominican Republic Mission Trip July 7-14, Dominican Republic A team from First Pres will travel to the Dominican Republic to serve at-risk children. Last year we ran an afternoon camp with activities for the orphans housed in the four group homes at their Constanza campus. This summer we’ll…
Sunday, June 3, 12:30-3pm, 2205 S. Avers, Chicago Come grow with YMEN. Tour the renovated building bought, in part, with funds from First Pres and see how affordable housing is coming to Lawndale! Then help plant the YMEN garden bringing food and community to this section of Lawndale. Lunch provided….
Although we give of our time, talent and treasure year-round, 53rd Sunday is a unique opportunity to amplify your giving. For the month of May you can give to a mission of your choosing; the church has $25,000 of matching funds. The 2018 Missions Guide and the 53rd Sunday envelope…
Sundays in May in the church Gathering Place Please join us on Sunday mornings during the month of May for a cup of Ugandan Gold coffee as we kick off efforts to help Partners in Mission (PIM) complete, equip, and furnish a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Center at…
August 4, 2018, 6:30am-6:30pm From the First Pres parking lot to The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin Partners in Mission is organizing its 5th annual Bike to the Lake. Riders will have three options…84, 70, or 50 miles. All riders will finish at the Abbey in Fontana, Wisconsin on beautiful Lake…
Sunday, June 3, 12:30-3pm, 2205 S Avers, Chicago Come grow with Young Men’s Educational Network (YMEN). Tour the renovated building bought, in part, with funds from First Pres and see how affordable housing is coming to Lawndale! Then help plant the YMEN garden bringing food and community to this section…
On Sunday, February 4 there will be “One All-Church Worship Service” at 10am followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting. Whether you are a longtime First Pres member or newer to the community, you are invited to join in worship, lunch and the congregational meeting on the 4th. Lunch Plans Most of lunch…
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