Tuesday Notes Archives | First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn

Sep 07

Honoring Cathy Colten for faithful service to First Pres

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

Cathy Colten began part-time work at the church as front desk reception more than 14 years ago, when she took on a few hours to help out Judy Anderson. Her role and contribution have grown significantly since, and so much of the daily functioning and behind-the-scenes work and communications of...

Aug 24

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PIM Bike Ride Update: First Pres successfully raised funds for new teacher housing in Uganda

By Cathy Colten Missions, Tuesday Notes

Thank you to everyone who supported the Partners In Mission "Fox and Hound" Bike Ride in August! The 8th annual ride was executed successfully, with 80 bike riders participating (20 riders from First Pres) and 35 First Pres volunteers, as well as others from the surrounding community. The annual event...

Jun 03

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Westminster Preschool News June 1, 2021

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

As we turn the calendar to June, we close the 2020-2021 academic year for Westminster Preschool. In this very non-traditional year we are grateful to share that our 16 staff members and over 200 children enjoyed learning and growing with all the CDC guidelines in place. The commitment and dedication...

Apr 27

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Welcome, new members, May 2, 2021!

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

Please welcome our newest members! On two consecutive Sunday evenings, our newest members heard messages from Pastor Chris and engaged in small group conversation with their table hosts – Matt/Molly Murphy and Daryl/Jean Roser. Ben and Amanda Doty live in Glen Ellyn with their 4-year-old daughter. Amanda works in HR...

Mar 09

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Session Votes to Allocate Additional Funding to Mission Partners in Need, 2021

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

We are excited to share some good news about how God is working through our membership to impact the life of our church and, most importantly, to impact those in need outside the walls of our church who are struggling in ways we don’t always see. As you know, 2020...

Nov 10

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Register in advance for Congregational Meeting, Nov 15, 2020

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

Dear First Pres Members, Session has called a congregational meeting to be held virtually on Sunday, November 15th at 11am for the sole purpose of electing the incoming class of Elders and Deacons. As a member, your presence is requested. Will you please register now to attend virtually? The following...

Nov 10

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An update from Session regarding discernment on same sex marriage, Oct 2020

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

October 22, 2020 To the First Pres Congregation: We are writing to update you on the most recent season of study, prayer, conversation and discernment completed by the session related to the First Pres Marriage Policy and same sex couples. As a session, we have been called by God, and...

Nov 10

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A letter from Pastor Chris on Session’s discernment work concerning same sex marriage, Oct 2020

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

October 22, 2020 Church Family, In August of this year, the church session asked for your prayers as we spent time in Bible study, prayer, conversation, and discernment on the topic of same sex marriage. We engaged in this process at the request of members of the session who were...

Nov 10

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2014 Pastor Letter on Same Sex Marriage

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

July, 2014 Church Family, I want to write you today about some things I believe to be true. I do not write as one speaking for the entire church body or the even the entirety of our church’s leadership, but speaking purely for myself and speaking as your pastor. I...

Oct 16

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Welcome New Members! Fall 2020

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

Please welcome our newest members! This class was special and unique – because of Covid, we met outdoors under the tent. Pastor Chris presented messages on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus; the history of the Church; being a valued part of Christ’s body, the church, by...

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Tuesday Notes

Honoring Cathy Colten for faithful service to First Pres

PIM Bike Ride Update: First Pres successfully raised funds for new teacher housing in Uganda

Westminster Preschool News June 1, 2021

Welcome, new members, May 2, 2021!

Session Votes to Allocate Additional Funding to Mission Partners in Need, 2021

Register in advance for Congregational Meeting, Nov 15, 2020

An update from Session regarding discernment on same sex marriage, Oct 2020

A letter from Pastor Chris on Session’s discernment work concerning same sex marriage, Oct 2020

2014 Pastor Letter on Same Sex Marriage

Welcome New Members! Fall 2020

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