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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...

Sep 04

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Junior High ministry Kickoff (TNT), September 10, 2021

By Cathy Colten General News, Student Ministries

We are excited to host our Fall Kick-off for TNT! We are bouncing into the school year with some awesome inflatables! Then going out for laser tag and arcade games! Join us for a night of wild fun! This event is open to all Middle Schoolers! Bring some friends for...

Aug 25

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Faith Builders for Women, September 16, 2021

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Faith Builders is for women of all ages and stages of faith. Join us for this 10-session, video based, verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews as Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Have you ever wondered how...

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...

Aug 19

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Men’s Ministry Golf Outing, September 12, 2021

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Get ready for the Men's Ministry Golf Outing on September 12th at Village Links of Glen Ellyn. All levels of golf ability are welcome! We will start the day with 18 holes; Best Ball (scramble) and there will even be prizes given out for the longest drive, closest to the pin,...

Aug 16

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High School Ministry Kickoff, August 29, 2021

By Cathy Colten General News, Student Ministries

Remember watching Winter Olympics and wondering... "How on earth is curling a sport?" On August 29 you will find out! We are having the Fall Kick-Off for High School at Windy City Curling in Villa Park. Meet in the Northeast church parking lot. Get ready to learn the basics of...

Aug 12

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Let Us Consider How: Leaning into Hope in 2021, Fall Sermon Series and New Worship Times

By Cathy Colten Featured

As we begin a new school year, a new church program year, and a new sermon series, many things feel the same. We are still in the midst of a global pandemic, we are still concerned about balancing safety and normalcy, and we are still facing an uncertain future. The...

Aug 04

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Worship and In-Person Ministry Fall 2021 Update

By Cathy Colten Adults, Children, General News, Worship

Every Sunday, more and more people are attending in-person worship. Everyone has been enjoying their summer and this includes reconnecting with friends on Sunday mornings. The staff and ministry leaders have been working since June, planning for the fall - Sunday mornings and weekly programming and events. There is a...

Aug 02

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How you can be EQUIPPED

By Cathy Colten Adults

Our lives and our needs have changed throughout the years (especially in 2020 and 2021) opening more ways to be the church and grow in our faith. Considering our church’s mission to be More Than Sunday and the current state of ministry in a pandemic, we have been thinking outside the...

Aug 02

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Blessing of the Backpacks, August 15 2021

By Cathy Colten Student Ministries

Save the date! Blessing of the backpacks is an annual tradition at First Pres. Celebrate the start of the school year as we gather around the students of the congregation and come alongside them in their journey of discipleship. Event Information Sunday, August 15 | 8:45am or 10:30am

Honoring Cathy Colten for faithful service to First Pres

Junior High ministry Kickoff (TNT), September 10, 2021

Faith Builders for Women, September 16, 2021

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

Men’s Ministry Golf Outing, September 12, 2021

High School Ministry Kickoff, August 29, 2021

Let Us Consider How: Leaning into Hope in 2021, Fall Sermon Series and New Worship Times

Worship and In-Person Ministry Fall 2021 Update

How you can be EQUIPPED

Blessing of the Backpacks, August 15 2021

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