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Feb 21

Why the Cross? Why did God’s own Son, the King of the Jews, submit himself to the cross? Feb 28-April 4 Sermon Series.

By Cathy Colten Featured

The cross is the enduring symbol of Christianity. But in its pre-Christian history the crucifix was a symbol of terror and tyranny used as an instrument of brutal punishment to make an example of its victims and dissuade witnesses from perpetrating similar crimes. Why did God’s own Son, the King...

Feb 09

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Student Ministry returns to safe, in-person meetings, February 2021

By Cathy Colten General News, Student Ministries

As Student Ministry returns to safe, in-person programs, thanks for helping us spread the word by telling your friends. High School students meet 7-8pm on Sundays: Feb 21, Feb 28, March 7 and March 21. Confirmation students meet 4-5pm on Sundays: Feb 21, Feb 28, March 7 and March 21....

Feb 07

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Following Jesus, Facing Race: An Adult Education Special Event

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

In order to make progress on race, we have to truly look into it, discuss it and discern how our faith leads us to speak about it with truth and respond to it with faithful action rooted in our beliefs. If we “face” race while following Jesus, we will truly...

Feb 06

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Register now for 2 great Adult Education classes!

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Faith in the Midst of Crisis: Learning from Albert Camus’s The Plague Sundays, February 14 - March 7, 2021 | 11:30am-12:30pm on Zoom Albert Camus’ novel The Plague tells the story of the citizens of Oran, a city that is beset by an outbreak of the plague. How will the plague affect...

Feb 01

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Students. Broomball! Lake Ellyn. Sunday, Feb 14.

By Cathy Colten General News, Student Ministries

Missed Timber-lee this year? We are bringing the fun of Timber-lee to Glen Ellyn! Sunday, February 14, come play for fun and love this Sunday! We are gathering to play Broomball 1-4:30 at Lake Ellyn. No need to bring a stick; we’ve got 'em! Dress for cold and dress for...

Jan 19

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New Adult Ed: Faith in the Midst of Crisis, February 2021

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Albert Camus’ novel The Plague tells the story of the citizens of Oran, a city that is beset by an outbreak of the plague. How will the plague affect them individually? How will they treat each other? Where will they find hope? Camus, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957,...

Jan 18

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Register now for the Annual Meeting, February 7, 2021

By Cathy Colten General News

The Session has called the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held virtually on Sunday, February 7th at 11am for the purposes of electing the officers of the corporation, receiving the 2020 Annual Report, presenting the 2021 budget, approving pastoral compensation and electing the 2021 Nominating Committee. How to Register Click...

Jan 16

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Wintering! A Retreat and Painting Party for Women

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

All women are invited to a Virtual 90-Minute Retreat and Painting Party with Prayer and Personal Testimonials: Wintering. Sure it's fun in the beginning. Hot chocolate! Cozy flannel shirts! Comfort food! Snow! But then. Slush. Winter coat and boot fatigue. Sunlight deficiency. You're ready for something new! How about a...

Dec 29

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Join a Small Group in 2021!

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

This winter as we study the life of Daniel, take note of the role that community played in his ability to demonstrate resilience. Daniel, as we will see, had others around him for support, encouragement, and accountability. He had a small group of three friends, and in a strange land these...

Dec 22

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Winter 2021 Sermon Series: Living for God in a Lost Culture

By Cathy Colten Featured

The prophet Daniel lived amidst intense pressure to compromise his faith. Surrounded by a hostile culture, threatened by those who mocked his faith, and confronted by adversaries who longed to see him fail, Daniel was compelled to forge a life of integrity while the pressures continued to rise. Daniels’ life...

Why the Cross? Why did God’s own Son, the King of the Jews, submit himself to the cross? Feb 28-April 4 Sermon Series.

Student Ministry returns to safe, in-person meetings, February 2021

Following Jesus, Facing Race: An Adult Education Special Event

Register now for 2 great Adult Education classes!

Students. Broomball! Lake Ellyn. Sunday, Feb 14.

New Adult Ed: Faith in the Midst of Crisis, February 2021

Register now for the Annual Meeting, February 7, 2021

Wintering! A Retreat and Painting Party for Women

Join a Small Group in 2021!

Winter 2021 Sermon Series: Living for God in a Lost Culture

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