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Jul 15

April 1-June 30, 2024, 2024 Quarterly Update

By Cathy Colten General News, Quarterly Updates

Church Family, As I reflect on the things the Lord has been doing in our community over the past 15 months of the ALL IN initiative, I am encouraged to see how God has been leading us out of the wilderness of the COVID pandemic and into new and beautiful...

Jun 20

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Family Camp 2024

By Cathy Colten Events, Family

Family Camp is trying something new this year! All families are invited to 2024 Family Camp: Water Park Edition, at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee. Join us for water park fun, a chance to hang out with and get to know others from the First Pres community, dinners together, a...

Jun 06

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Kids Are Making a Difference in Uganda

By Cathy Colten Missions

There are many ways that kids engage in missions here at First Pres. This year, children from Westminster Preschool and Children’s Ministry supported Partners In Mission (PIM) by collecting coins to help improve the agriculture program at the primary and secondary schools in Uganda. PIM is a mission partner of...

Jun 02

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Vacation Bible School Announcements

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Vacation Bible School Potluck | June 23 | 11am Join us for a VBS Sunday Potluck, in the gallery outside the Sanctuary and the preschool playground. Please bring a side dish to share. We will provide sandwiches and an ice cream sundae bar. For questions, contact Becky Waldbusser. Vacation Bible…

May 23

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The Worshipping Community: Gathered, Equipped, and Sent

By Cathy Colten Worship

Most people have some firmly formed associations with the word “church” – a building, a community, a worship service, an institution. Depending on who you are, you probably have specific associations with the word “worship” as well – music, pews, hymnals, preachers, and choirs perhaps. While none of these associations...

May 06

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Heidi’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees in DuPage County

By Cathy Colten Missions

Exciting news from Exodus World Service, Susan Odom, recently shared an update Last year a portion of First Pres Glen Ellyn's Mission grant went to Exodus World Service. They were then able to launch Heidi’s House a drop-in center dedicated to supporting refugees and volunteers in Wheaton. Susan Odom the Executive Director...

May 06

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Kids Church Summer Family Kickoff

By Cathy Colten Children, Family

Families and kids join us to kickoff summer! PreK - 5th graders will rotate through a series of stations that will help them grow closer to God & each other and give you tools to stay connected to your faith and First Pres throughout the summer months! Childcare will be...

May 02

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Transforming Lives: Kids Alive in Constanza Receives a Gift of Mobility

By Cathy Colten Missions

Exciting news from the Dominican Republic, Fred O'Brien, representing Kids Alive in Constanza, recently shared an update The Kids Alive team has acquired a 34-passenger bus, made possible by the generous capital grant funds provided by First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn. The purchase marks a significant milestone for the...

Apr 29

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Missions Month 2024

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

The Missions Council at First Pres Glen Ellyn is made up of 15 people who are passionate about our church’s role in bringing the message of Christ to our community, our country and the world. Each year we dedicate the month of May as Missions Month. It is a month...

Apr 18

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January 1-March 31, 2024 Quarterly Update

By Cathy Colten General News, Quarterly Updates

Church Family, It’s been a tremendous start to 2024. We’ve witnessed an abundance of celebrations for First Pres during these first three months of the year. This congregation hosted and participated in events such as: First Pres Vision Event and Annual Meeting on February 4th - welcoming Jen Bradbury to...

April 1-June 30, 2024, 2024 Quarterly Update

Family Camp 2024

Kids Are Making a Difference in Uganda

Vacation Bible School Announcements

The Worshipping Community: Gathered, Equipped, and Sent

Heidi’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees in DuPage County

Kids Church Summer Family Kickoff

Transforming Lives: Kids Alive in Constanza Receives a Gift of Mobility

Missions Month 2024

January 1-March 31, 2024 Quarterly Update

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