9:00 and 10:30 am Services
Music:
Joyful Noise children's choir, Alan Bayert & the Ad Hocs
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Upcoming Events
(Click the blue links to be taken to the article!)
2/22 - 5:30 pm Joyful Noise Rehearsal
2/22 - NO Celebration Choir Rehearsal - due to Called Forward Gala
2/25
- 6:30 pm
Sr Hi Youth Fellowship Oscar Party
2/25 - 7 pm Combined Choir Cantata Dress Rehearsal
2/26 - 9:30 am Yoga Class
2/27 - 7 pm Plenary and Committee Meetings
2/27 - 7:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
2/28 -
NO 345 Fellowship
2/28 -
NO Jr Hi Youth Fellowship
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Can't make it to the big Called Forward event at the Arboretum on February 22nd?
We have a Solution and It Involves Cake
Join us on Sunday, February 25th for a brief presentation about our Capital Campaign and enjoy a "Parade of Cakes' provided by the unending talents of our Kitchen Chix. Learn about FCC's exciting future and your part it in while enjoying fabulous desserts and hot coffee. This will all happen after the second service, here at the church in Pilgrim Hall so we'll see you at 11:30.
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Vivaldi Cantata
Sunday, March 18th, Both Services
Mark your calendars for a morning of orchestra and voices as our combined choir presents this masterwork. We will perform this lovely piece in place of the sermon at both the 9 and 10:30 am service. Click the image above to hear what's in store.
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How Can I Connect with Others?
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Chili Cook-Off 2018
All Church Dinner
Weds. March 7, 6:15 pm
It's Not Too Late!
Chili Cook Off 2018: Benefiting Senior High Work Camp!
Sign up in the lobby to bring a pot of chili or let us know you're attending the event. Please show of your chili skills
otherwise just come hungry and join us on Wednesday March 7 at 6:15 PM! There will be a free will offering,
So we know how to plan, please
sign up here
or in the lobby.
Contact Ally Vertigan, work camp coordinator, with questions .
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The Many
Dinner at 6:15, Lenten Worship at 7 pm
The Many
is an uncommon, intentionally diverse collective making music for people to sing together about peace and justice and a world where all are welcomed. Join us for an evening of fellowship, a comforting soup dinner and unique worship experience. Sign up here for dinner - no charge for dinner, and a free will offering at worship.
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Film Discussion Group
March 13, 7-9 pm
Our next film viewing and discussion will be on Tuesday, March 13 from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Starlight Cinema.
The film will be The Passion Of Joan of Arc (1928, 1hr 22 min, b/w silent with subtitles, restored version with soundtrack), considered to be one of the
Top Ten films of all time
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Social Justice Group
Feb. 26, 7 pm
The Social Justice Community Group will meet on Monday, February 26 at 7 pm in the Parlor. The discussion will focus on social justice messages in the Old and New Testament. All are welcome.
Questions or more information, contact Ida Hagman .
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Pick Up Your Family's Generosity Stories Book Today!
As part of of our Called Forward Capital Campaign, we have created a booklet of reflections and stories from 42 of our own members and friends. Please pick up your copy in the atrium Sunday-Friday-look for your family's name in the alphabetized baskets.
Read online.
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"Lovers and Fools"
The 2018 UCC Lenten Devotional is now available for order. A collection of Lenten devotionals by various writers from all over the US - one for every day.
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Order Your Easter Flowers
Order by March 18th
Adorn our sanctuary and your Easter table! Easter flowers available this year (all in 6" pots): Lily ($15), Tulip or Daffodil ($9), Mum ($12.50), Azalea ($18.50), Reiger Begonia ($17.50), Hydrangea ($21.50). Order forms may be found on the table in the Atrium or you can
order online here. Orders must be received by Sunday, March 18. Make checks payable to FFCGE with "Easter Flowers" noted. You may pick up your flowers after the 10:30 service, Easter Sunday, April 1.
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How Can I Make A Difference?
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FCCGE and DuPage United Need YOU To Help Make a Difference!
On Sunday, March 11, at 4:00 pm, DuPage United will be hosting a meeting with the candidates for Illinois Attorney General. As new members of DuPage United, this is FCCGE's first opportunity to demonstrate our power and our resolve. Join us in this exciting exercise in true Democracy. The meeting will be held at Maine East High School, 2601 E Dempster St, Park Ridge. Click here For more information.
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FCCGE Cares for New Family Through Bridge Communities
FCCGE has recently adopted a new family through the Bridge Communities
transitional housing program. Robert and Alba and their 12-year-old son Robert will be living in a rent- and utilities-free apartment for the next two years while they save, diminish their debt and prepare to buy or rent on their own.
Read more.
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EMT Urges All to Take Part in the
"The Time for Turning has Come"
The theme this year is TURNING. The Greek word is metanoia - which is most often translated "repent." Each day will include something to contemplate and a concrete "action" you can take, moving forward with resolute and defiant hope. Sign-up here to receive this daily devotional.
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Don't forget to click the tiny little blue "
View Entire Message"
link at the bottom left of this newsletter to see all articles!
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Vivaldi Cantata
Sunday, March 18th, Both Services
Our combined choirs will be performing Vivaldi's Gloria RV 589 at both services on March 18th, in place of the sermon. Please come and experience this grand masterwork presented
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is returning to FCCGE on Sunday, March 4 to share his music in worship and in concert at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Open to the public; freewill offering for music ministry.
Listen to Bobby Jo's music here. Read more.
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Children, Family and Youth
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Fill the Ark
Help the Children of FCC Collect for Heifer
Our church school will be collecting funds on behalf of Heifer International's "Fill the Ark" campaign during the month of March. Each family will receive a bank and an activity calendar located for pick-up in the lobby, nursery, preschool room, hallway outside Temple of Light, and outside the Chapel beginning this Sunday, February 18th. Banks will be collected and presented in Worship April 1st and 8th.
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Senior Hi Work Camp 2018
June 9-17
Attention 9th-12th graders (& their parents!): it's time to sign up for work camp! From June 9-17, we'll be working with Appalachia Service Project (ASP) to serve a rural community in Tennessee with home repair and construction projects. Please contact Ally Vertigan (Work Camp Coordinator) with any questions at
630.270.7215
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Pajama Sunday
March 11th
No time to dress? No worries! Come to church on Sunday, March 11th and join the rest of us in your jammies! It's an All-Ages Sunday, so we'll see you in the sanctuary.
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Vacation Bible School 2018
July 18-21
We know, we know. Seems nutty to think about summer when you're shoveling snow, but you gotta. Grab your spot for our popular VBS - deadline for sign up is June 1st! Registration
is open now:
click here
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Don't forget to
click here too
to donate supplies.
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Please take a minute to register. This helps us plan more efficiently and have all the proper information ahead of time.
Contact Catherine Curtis
with any questions.
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Fri., Feb. 23 - 5 pm - Jr Hi Youth Fellowship - rescheduled visit to the Islamic Center of Wheaton -
sign-up here
Sun., Feb.25 -
7 - 9:30 pm at church - Sr Hi Youth Fellowship - UPDATE - NOW AN OSCAR PARTY (no longer offsite event at Elmhurst College)-
Weds., Feb. 28 -
NO youth fellowships
Thurs. Mar. 1 - Sat., Mar. 3 - Sr Hi Our Whole Lives retreat 5:00 pm at FCCGE
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Youth Spring and Summer Dates
Get These important Dates on Your Calendar!
April 29 at 10:30 am service -
4th Grade Bible Presentation Sunday
May 20th (single worship service at 9:30 am) - Confirmation Sunday
June 10 - 17 - Sr Hi Work Camp
July 5 - July 8 -
UCC Great Lakes Youth Event
July 13-16 - Tower Hill Family Camp
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Congregation Etz Chaim Extends Seder Invitation
Thursday, March 8th, 6 pm at Etz Chaim in Lombard
Congregation Etz Chaim has invited us to join them for a Passover learning Seder. At this event, you will have time to learn about the process and ask as many questions as you'd like. The holiday of Passover offers a unique opportunity to learn about Judaism and create relationships which we can use to strengthen our communities. The cost to register is $25 for adults and $18 for children, and come hungry - the best part of the Passover Seder is the food! To register, please email
Jim Weiskopf the number that would like to attend and you can pay when you arrive on the day of the event. Cash or check will be accepted. RSVP by Tuesday, February 27.
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Artists in Residence
Current Show Closes in only 3 Days
Feb. 25th
The current VAM Artists in Residence gallery show, featuring the work of Ed Kolar, Debbie Helledy, Jeff Edwards, Hauro Kurokawa, and Jan Rajek, closes on February 25th. If you haven't seen it already, get down there soon, so you don't miss it! Last chance!
Each of these artists will be featured in two-month long single artist shows, beginning with Ed Kolar on March 6.
The Artists in Residence Gallery is in the hallway adjacent to, and around the corner from, the Parlor. To get there, take the elevator from the Welcome Center or the stairs from the library. Hope to see you there.
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Glen, IL 60137
630.469.3096
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