Services at 9
and
10:30 am
Music:
Choir; Sherry Flugel, soprano
|
|
This Week at FCCGE
(Click the blue links to be taken to the article!)
9/14 - 9 am-1 pm Choir Games
9/15 -
Church School Begins
9/17 - 7:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
9/18 - 7:15 Music Maker's Meeting
|
Somethin' to Get Excited About
|
|
|
|
|
Church School Begins *THIS* Sunday, Sept.15th
Preschool - 5th Grade 
Welcome to the new program year!
Families with students in kindergarten - 5th grade can find information about our ministries at
our website
as well as from occasional special emails regarding events such as Heifer Market in November and the Christmas Pageant. 3rd 4th, & 5th graders will also receive a twice monthly email regarding 345 Fellowship. If you have questions, please contact
Catherine Curtis,
Director of Christian.
For more information click here
. Feel free to share this with friends!
|
100-Year Celebration Block Party a Huge Success!
A HUGE thank you to all of our guests and volunteers who made our celebration block party a reality. In spite of a few raindrops, we had a robust attendance with lots of laughter, great food, bouncing :-), games, representation from some of our affiliates and we had the pleasure of meeting some of our neighbors!
Click here to see pictures!
|
Happy Birthday to Our Building
Our first building at this address was completed in 1919, one hundred years ago. We invite you to help us Celebrate a Century of Extravagant Welcome with a $100 birthday present for our building, and our church, a dollar for every year on this land. These gifts will be shared between the operating fund and the Endowment Fund - supporting our mission today, and tomorrow. Place your checks in the offering plate over the next few weeks or mail them to the church office with "Happy Birthday" in the memo line or click
here to pay online. Thank you for your generosity, and for celebrating our building's birthday in a way that ensures that our extravagant welcome continues for many years to come.
|
|
|
|
|
Blessing of the Animals
Sat. Sept. 21st, 11 am
So you suspect Fluffy or Sparkles has a little bit of the devil inside her? We can take care of that! Bring your fur baby, scale baby, feather baby etc. to our yearly Blessing of the Animals! Any pet is welcome, but please leash your bigger animals and bring little ones in a carrying crate. See you for this purr-fectly delightful event!
FCCGE front lawn, or Chapel if rain.
|
Sermon Series
"Greatest Hits"
Now-Oct. 6
Whatever the genre, each of our lives has a soundtrack; the songs that we return to again and again in good times and in bad. Our faith has familiar lyrics too, those "greatest hits" of our scriptures that we turn to time and again. Join Rev. Seth Ethan Carey and Rev. Kendra Joyner Miller this Fall for a musical exploration of the songs and the stories, the anthems and the rhythms that echo in our ears and in our hearts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
PADS Help Needed
The fall season begins October 1st and we lost a number of volunteers from last season. This is a 1 time per month commitment for 7 months: We need volunteers for each of the 4 shifts on Sunday evenings: 6-10 pm, 10-2 am, 2-5 am and 5-7 am and someone who can come to church on Monday mornings to deliver the linens to CDH and pick up the fresh linens. Can you help?
Contact Linda Davenport 630-217-0751.
I
f you can't volunteer for PADS on Sunday nights at FCCGE, there is also a need on Tuesdays nights at First Congregational Church of Lombard. Food preparation, as well as overnight volunteers, are especially needed. Please contact Heather Mesli to volunteer.
|
September is
GE Food Pantry Month for FCCGE
First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn (FCCGE) is one of a group of six churches that helped to establish the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, housed at Grace Lutheran Church and overseen by a Board of Directors with representatives from 15 local churches. Deposit food donations (no expired or open food) in a white bin in the Main Lobby. More information
here or on the
Pantry website. Contact
Jennifer Darnall with questions.
|
DuPage PADS Run 4 Home
Sat. Sept. 21st
Our congregation is invited to DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home on Saturday, September 21st, 2019. The 10K and 5K course appeals to serious runners, casual joggers and walkers. This family friendly event includes a 1K Family Walk and Kids Corner with music, games, face painting, refreshments and prizes.Contact Ted Harman with questions.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Visual Arts Ministry
The new exhibit in the Main Gallery features artifacts and photos to tell the story of our 100 year old church building. The Artists in Residence Gallery is closed, likely through the end of this year, pending completion of the construction work in Pilgrim Hall. Watch your bulletin, email blast, and the website for updates.
|
Everyone's Invited to Our
Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, Sept. 18th at Noon in the All-Purpose Room
*Note location change
The Prime Timers' "Brown Bag" luncheon meetings begin Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 noon, in our All-Purpose Room (lower level). Just bring a sandwich; coffee and cookies will be provided. We are excited to welcome Glen Ellyn resident, Walt Zlotow, as our guest speaker. Walt has recently returned from a visit to Cuba and will discuss
US-Cuba relations from 1898 to 2018: What They Didn't Teach Us in School
.
The Chapel door off of Anthony Street will be open for easy access to the All-Purpose Room, so we invite you park on Anthony and enter there for the luncheon!
|
4th Annual
Glen Ellyn Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
The 4th annual Glen Ellyn Interfaith Prayer Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 am at the Abbington, featuring speaker and local physician, Ken Seigel, a member of Congregation Etz Chaim. The theme this year will be, "Health, Healing and Hope in Glen Ellyn." The program will include the full spectrum of religious groups living and worshiping in our community. Purchase tickets here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Social Justice Group
The Social Justice Discussion Group invites all who are interested to come our meeting on Monday, September 16 at 7pm. The program will be
"Slavery in the Northern States and Why It Matters." We will meet in the All-Purpose Room (lower level).
Questions? Contact
|
Let's Get Ushing!
Ok folks, we all agree that we want to extend an extravagant welcome to visitors and members at Sunday worship and to do that we need friendly people to do just that. It seriously couldn't be easier. A warm smile, a nice "good morning", hand someone a bulletin and you've nailed it. Right now, you're saying "Hey! I can do that!" Yes, you can! You tell us your
availability
and we'll schedule you in - doesn't require every Sunday by any
means
. Contact
Tom Pulver (312.816.0863)
and he'll get you rolling! Thanks in advance! Sorry, you don't get a groovy uniform :-(
|
Soul Sisters Women's Group
Begins Oct. 6th
11:45 am Parlor
Would you like to meet other women at church? Build some long-lasting relationships? Or just be able to pick out a friendly face to sit next to on Sunday mornings? Soul Sisters is a safe space for women to be their authentic selves, share, laugh, be social, support one another and have lunch.
We meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday. bring a drink for yourself and a snack to share. Read more here. Questions? Contact Amy or Becky.
|
|
Advent/Lent Devotional Writers Needed
"Light in the Darkness"
The seasons of Advent and Lent are a time of waiting; of reflection and connection with our God. We would like to share your thoughts and experiences in our yearly Advent or Lent Devotional booklet and are seeking members and friends to contribute for our 2019-20 editions. You will be assigned a passage of scripture and asked to reflect on its meaning in your life and submit a paragraph.
If you're interested, please contact Pastor Kendra or 630.469.3096 X 11. Here'a sample of last year's.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sept. 25th at 7 pm
Cathy Christoff-Kaminski will be offering Community Yoga twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm, in the All-Purpose Room (no fee).
|
Film Group
Begins Sunday, Sept. 22nd with Special Showing
Film Group is about to start up again for the new program year. We typically meet at the church the 2nd Tuesday of every month, but we have a couple of special outings planned initially
. We begin Sunday, Sept. 22nd at 4 pm at Yorktown Theater for a celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption. You can purchase tickets
online here
. Click here for the fall lineup!
If you have questions, please contact Alan Bayert.
|
Tuesday Bible Study
Our first gathering will be September 24th at 8:00 AM and we will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in October and is open to all members and friends of FCCGE. The group will begin a new book entitled, "In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis," by Karen Armstrong. For more info please
click
here or email Brian Hamilton.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Children's Choirs
Kids of all ages have a place to sing! Angel Choir (ages 4 thru 2nd grade) will rehearse in December. Joyful Noise (grades 2-6) will begin in January. Jr. High Singers (grades 6-8) will rehearse in October to sing in worship on Nov 3. Contact Michele Hecht to sign up!
|
Back to Bass-ics Group Voice Lesson!
Sat. Sept. 14th, 9-10 am
Thinking about joining the choir, but not sure about your voice? Come to a group voice lesson with the choir on Saturday, Sep 14, 9:00-10:00am in the All-Purpose Room (as part of the Choir Games). Michele, Jeff and Paul will lead group singing with fun songs and a focus on basic skills, with no obligation to sign up for choir. Contact Michele by today, Sept. 12 to sign up!
|
Choir and Bells Have Begun !
Choir and Handbells welcome new singers and ringers! The adult choir and handbell choir have begun, but new singers and ringers are welcome to join at any time. Handbells on Tuesdays, 7:15 pm; Choir on Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. No auditions necessary.
Contact
|
|
What's New for Families, Youth and Children?
|
|
|
| CWS Hygiene Kit : How to assemble |
|
|
|
Help Comfort a Struggling Family
As a part of this year's Confirmation Retreat, we will be making
hygiene kits
for refugees through
Church World Service.
But you don't need to be a confirmation student to help! We invite you to give the items (listed here) and drop them off outside Carolyn's office at FCCGE (back offices). Please donate by September 29th. Thank you!
|
Tuesday Morning Play Group
Time to Play!
9-11 am
Grab the little ones and join other parents and friends in our nursery every Tuesday morning for playing, crawling, laughing and most weeks, a snack! This group is for those who would like some social time for themselves and their little goobers. Super casual and a great time to connect. No need to sign up-just show up!
Contact Pastor Kendra with questions.
|
Young Family Luncheon
October 20th at 11:45
Got a couple of little ones 3 or under? Mark your calendars for our annual Young Families Lunch on Sunday, October 20th. Relax and share a meal with other young families while your children play and are cared for by loving helpers.
Register here by Sunday, October 13th.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Autumn Youth Dates
Sunday, September 15th -
10:30 am
Begin Preschool - 5th grade Church School, 6th - 8th grade Confirmation Classes, & Sr Hi Discussion Group
Sunday, September 15th 11:45 am - 8th grade Confirmation Orientation Lunch for Confirmands, Sponsors, and Parents in the All Purpose Room. Register here.
Sunday, September 15th - Sr Hi Youth Fellowship kick-off BBQ
Sunday, September 22nd - 345 Fellowship Kick-off 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 22nd - Jr Hi Youth Fellowship Kick-off 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
|
2019-20
Infant Through College Registration
Now Open!
We prayerfully urge you to register your children for the new program year. Why is this important? It helps us plan for supplies, have volunteers in place to teach and nurture your children and understand your child to make their faith experience meaningful.
Contact
Catherine Curtis
, Director of Christian Education ( 630-469-3096 ext. 23) with questions.
|
Kids Off to College? Help Us Send Some Love
|
|
Lend Your Support to End Gun Violence
Sunday, September 22, from 5-6:30 pm
Do Not Stand Idly By (DNSIB) is a partner of ours with DuPage United, working to end gun violence. There will be a United Power Action/meeting/assembly on Sunday, September 22, from 5-6:30 pm at DRW College Prep, 931 S. Homan, Chicago where we expect Mayor Lightfoot to sign on to the Gun Safety Consortium. Join us on our bus ($5/ person) that will leave promptly from Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 S Highland Ave., Lombard at 3:45 pm and return no later than 7:45 pm.
Contact Mary Hason or text 630-699-2941) to reserve a seat and/or to let us know you will attend and drive yourself.
|
God's Garden is Growing! Welcome new Members!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natalie and Bob Matyskiel with Baby Benjamin
|
|
Pilgrim Hall Renovation Report: Progress continues on our remodel project. We are about 65 percent complete starting Sept. The ancient plumbing is repaired, adding service for our new laundry room to help us serve PADS and the church. A new electrical infrastructure is in place with more new LED lighting going in each day now. Walls have been repaired and new ceiling soffits and grids are expanding each day. Duct work and diffusers for heating and cooling is going into place this week. Flooring is installed in the Annex, hallway and laundry room. The new performance platform is constructed. New parts for radiators, doors, windows and other items are arriving each day. A substantial amount of the work will be complete by our mid-September target with the rest following in the back half of the month.
The PADS team has patiently and thoughtfully maintained a high service level throughout the summer, utilizing the all-purpose room, chapel, parlor and South lobby. Coming weeks will bring more transitions as we add Sunday school classes and meeting back into the mix. Thanks to all for their extra effort and patience.
|
|
535 Forest Avenue
Glen, IL 60137
630.469.3096
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
|
|
|
|
