9:00 and 10:30 am Services
Music:
DeAnn Liska, soprano
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Upcoming Events
(Click the blue links to be taken to the article!)
1/11 - 5:30 pm Joyful Noise Rehearsal
1/11 - 7 pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal
1/14 - NO Sanctuary Singers Rehearsal
1/15 - 9:30 am Yoga Class
1/16 - 7:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
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How Can I Connect with Others?
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FCCGE Celebrates Open and Affirming Sunday
January 14th
First Congregational
achieved
official
Open and Affirming
designation in July of 2009 as part of our
commitment
to minister to and support
people
of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Join us on Sunday, January 14th at 11:45 in the Chapel to gather with a panel of Glenbard LGBTQ students and hear about what we have been doing to support Glenbard Voices of Equity and the progress they have made within the District 87
community.
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Newcomers Information Session
January 14, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm in the Parlor
For those interested in learning more about joining FCCGE and the United Church of Christ, there will be an informal gathering for newcomers. The next Newcomers Sessions will be offered on April 8. Available joining dates following this session are January 28 and April 22 (10:30 am). C
hildcare for all ages available in the nursery. For further information, contact
Rev. Seth Ethan Carey (630-469-3096 ext. 12).
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Women's
Retreat
Saturday, February 3rd, 2018
Our annual Women's Retreat at
Eaglewood Resort in Itasca is happening Saturday, February 3rd (with option to stay overnight Feb. 2nd or Feb. 3rd or both!) Mark your calendars as this is special time for the women of all generations at FCCGE (and their friends) to spend meaningful and fun time together. More deets to follow!
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Film Discussion Group
Tuesday, January 23rd, 6:30-9
This month our Film Discussion Group will view Alfred Hitchcock's thriller
Vertigo in our Starlight Cinema, on the second floor. This film is considered the greatest film of all time by many and has been kept audiences on the edge of their seats for decades. We'll view from 6:30-8:38, then briefly discuss. Please join us!
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January 22, 7 pm in the Chapel
Gender Revolution
, the
powerful
documentary first aired in Feb. 2017, follows Katie Couric, as she travels across the U.S. to talk with scientists, psychologists, activists, authors and families about the complex issue of gender. Please come view this eye-opening film with us.
Contact Ida Hagman.
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How Can I Make a Difference?
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Sacred Conversations about Race
January 15th at 6 pm
As part of FCCGE's ongoing sacred conversation about race, we ask you to come to a screening of 13th
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Ava DuVernay's documentary about the continuing criminalization of African-Americans and the accompanying boom in U.S. Prisons. The film will be shown at the church on January 15th,
Martin Luther King Day, at 6:00 pm. Discussion to follow.
Contact Phil Andres.
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Visual Arts Ministry (VAM) News
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VAM to Host Arts Reception
Open to Community
Thurs.,
Jan.
18th, 6-9 pm at FCCGE
Join us as we celebrate the current art showings here at First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn January 18th from 6-9 pm. The reception is open to members of all faith communities. Come for refreshments and browse our 2 galleries featuring Christian, Muslim and Jewish artists along with artists from the FCCGE community.
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Arts in Residence
Through
Feb.
24th
There are new works in the Artists in Residence Gallery (in the hallway adjacent to the Parlor; enter via the stairs down from the library, or take the elevator to the lower level). This new exhibit features photography, painting, fabric, and multimedia folk art by members of our own congregation - Deb Helledy, Haruo Kurokawa, Jan Rajeck, Ed Kolar, and Jeff Edwards. Be sure to stop by before February 24 to see this wonderful collection.
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Main Gallery
"Beyond Bridges"
Through Feb. 4th
You may have noticed a new fine arts exhibit in the gallery and the sanctuary called "Beyond Bridges", a collection of work by 21 emerging and professional Christian, Muslim, and Jewish artists from around the world.
Read more.
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Don't forget to click the tiny little blue "
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link at the bottom left of this newsletter to see all articles!
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Thank You for Your Generosity
Onward House
Thank you to everyone that purchased gifts, wrapped, drove, and boxed for our Onward House Gift Appeal this year. We provided a happier
Christmas to 200 people, most of them children. A big shout out to Marge Kovatch, who has been organizing this effort for many years.
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Music - Christmas Eve Magic
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Cantata Sunday - Vivaldi's Gloria
March 18
Sing this masterpiece of the Baroque period with the choir and orchestra on March 18. Rehearsals on Sundays and Thursdays at 7 pm.
Contact Michele Hecht.
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Jr. High Singers on February 11
Feb. 11
Kids in grades 6-8 are welcome to sing with the Jr. High Singers on Feb 11. Rehearsals on Thursdays, Feb 1 and Feb 8, 6:00-6:45 pm with Jeff Haeger.
Contact Michele Hecht.
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"Holy Child, Blessed Child"
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"The Wexford Carol"
(featuring Ben Hecht)
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Children, Family and Youth
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Ice Skating in the City
January 14th
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Senior High Work Camp 2018
Parent Meeting Jan 21, 11:45 am
Registration is open for our June 7-19 work camp! Our location and organization are chosen and will be revealed at a later date- keep your eye out! Our first parent meeting will be January 21 after the second service in the Chapel.
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Our Whole Lives
March 1-3
Senior Hi Our Whole lives Human Sexuality and
relationship
retreat is
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Youth Happnins
Sun., Jan. 14 - 10:30 am Church School, Confirmation classes, & Sr Hi Discussion Group
Sun., Jan. 14 - Sr Hi Youth Fellowship -Ice Skating
Mon., Jan. 15 - 6:00 - 8:30 pm at the church: SPECIAL NIGHT FOR Jr Hi Youth Fellowship - movie screening of "Selma"
Weds., Jan. 17 - NO 345 Fellowship or Jr Hi Youth Fellowship
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FCCGE Church School & Confirmation Classes to Support Hurricane Relief
All age groups are collecting Sunday morning offering to assist victims of
Harvey, Irma, Jose
via the UCC Disaster Ministries.
Click here to give, or you may write a check payable to FCCGE, with "Disaster Relief" on the memo line.
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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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Glen, IL 60137
630.469.3096
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