May 26, 2019
All Ages Worship
Single Summer Service at 9:30 am
Music:
Sherry Flugel, soprano, Alex Flugel, Guitar
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This Week at FCCGE
(Click the blue links to be taken to the article!)
5/26 -
Single Summer Service at 9:30 am Worship - All Ages Worship
5/27 - Memorial Day (Church Office Closed)
5/28 -
9 am Parent/Child Play Date
5/28 - 7:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
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Informational Budget Meeting
THIS Sunday, May 26th, 10:30 am
With our Annual Meeting coming up in a week (June 2nd, 10:30 am), you may want to know more about FCC 's budget, Annual Fund and Capital Campaign. Did we hit our goals? What % of people pledged? What is our money used for? Please come to the Conference Room (near clergy offices) to get an update and ask any questions you may have.
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All Our Journeys Annual Fund: Fiscal Year 2019-20
Thank you to those who have submitted their promised annual gifts! If you have not yet pledged for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year (which begins July 1, 2019), please consider doing so to help us reach our goal. If you need a pledge form, please find forms and envelopes on the table in back of the Sanctuary, or in the church office. May 10th's UCC Daily Devotional articulates the blessing of giving - and looking through a lens of abundance.
Read here.
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Celebration of Life for Jeff Holden
Friday, May 24th at 11 am
With heavy hearts we share the news of the passing of long-time member Jeff Holden this past week. A celebration of Jeff's life will take place on Friday, May 24th at 11 am here in our sanctuary. We send our love and condolences to the Holden family.
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Pastor Kendra's Sabbatical
Almost five years ago, Pastor Kendra started her call with us here at FCCGE. Every five years, clergy are given the opportunity for Sabbatical, and Pastor Kendra will be taking hers this summer, June 3- September 3. Sabbatical is intentional covenantal time away from the ministry of the church. While we will miss Pastor Kendra, we are blessed to have Pastor Seth and an amazing staff to care for us during the summer and Pastor Kendra looks forward to being back with us to kick off the church year this fall!
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Meet Robin Lovett Owen, Summer Intern
June 2nd
Robin is a student at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and in the ordination process in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She is originally from Tennessee, where she loved to go for hikes in the Smokey Mountains. She is passionate about ministry with young people, including in campus ministry and in congregations, and has worked in a variety of contexts with them. She is especially excited about working with the youth at FCCGE because of the creative, engaging, and empowering way young people are engaged. In her spare time, she likes to run, cook and bake, go on long walks with her dog and spouse, and work on various art projects. She also loves good coffee, good podcasts, traveling and delicious food.
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Expect a phone call from one of your fellow congregation members over the next couple of months. As part of the mission of the Connections Committee, all members of our congregation will be contacted by phone call to give the opportunity to express your feelings about what the Church can do to make your worship and membership experiences better. What would you like to see more of, or less of? Is there anything new you'd like to see incorporated in our church life? Also, would you, or any family member or friend, find comfort in being added to our prayer list, or benefit from Pastoral Care? Any input you can share will be greatly appreciated in helping to build a stronger church community.
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Notice of Annual Meeting
Jennifer Umlauf,
FCCGE Clerk
June 2, 10:30 am
The Annual Meeting of the Members of First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, will be held in the Sanctuary on Sunday, June 2, 2019. The meeting will be called to order following the 9:30 am worship service, but no earlier than 10:30 am. The agenda for the meeting will include:
▪ The Congregation will discuss and vote on suggested revisions to the Bylaws.
▪ The Congregation will vote on the slate of Church Council and Committee members.
▪ The Congregation will discuss and vote on the proposed Church budget.
(Childcare for infants-2nd grade in the nursery; a movie & popcorn in the atrium for 3rd grade & older.)
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Looking for a way to help out at FCCGE but don't have a lot of time? Consider joining our Tech Team. They are those awesome people you see at the sound board in the back of the sanctuary every week recording worship and special services. You don't have to have sophisticated knowledge of all things techy-it's easy work and you'll be trained. The really boss thing is that it requires attendance at only one service per month. Low key, fun and a great way to contribute.
Click here to fill out this quick form and someone will get back to you.
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Seeking Justice Roundtables
Join Us
June 9th and 23rd After Worship
What social justice issues should DuPage United work on next? That's up to you! Join us for one of the Seeking Justice roundtable discussions after worship on Sunday, June 9, or Sunday, June 23. We want to learn what is important to you as a member of our church community and DuPage County.
We will gather at 10:45 a.m. in the All-Purpose Room (lower level). Click here for more details.
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Summer PADS
Summer PADS Please consider volunteering to work a shift, purchase supplies or provide food for the following dates this summer: May 26-27, June 23-24, July 28-29, August 25-26, and/or September 22-23. To sign up for a shift,
click here or contact
Mandy Pope. To volunteer for food or to buy supplies,
click here or contact
Allie Beyer .
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Film Group
Tues. June 11th, 6:30 pm
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"One of the shining glories of the American musical "
On Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30pm we'll view and discuss Singin' In The Rain (1952, 1h 43m),
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Help Needed for Summer Church School
Two Volunteers needed per Sunday to teach as a team from pre-written lessons. It's a great opportunity to get a feel for volunteering and to get to know your child's friends and earn service hours!
Contact Catherine Curtis, Director of Christian Education ( 630-469-3096 ext. 23) for details.
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group
June 11th
8 am
Join us as we read
by Paul Laughlin. The group is open and welcomes all newcomers.
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U of I Concert Choir Reunion Concert
Saturday, June 8, 7 pm
FCCGE is privileged to host the U of I Concert Choir Reunion Concert on Saturday, June 8 at 7 pm in the sanctuary. Some of our members are a part of this fabulous choir. Please join us and bring friends. The concert is free and a free will offering will be available to benefit our music ministry.
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Sing with the Women's Chorus for Father's Day!
All are welcome. Three rehearsals on Thu, June 6, Sun, June 9, Thu, June 13 @ 7pm. Perform in worship on Sun, June 16.
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Solo singers and instrumentalists (youth and adults)
contact
Michele Hecht, Director of Music Ministry about performing in worship this summer.
Hurry before the dates fill up!
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Main Gallery
There is a new exhibit in the Main Gallery, this one by Sophie George from Wheaton College. Sophie's work has been influenced by the six months she spent in rural India last year, a place she experienced as one of "coinciding stimulation and paradox, a lush and vibrant landscape and environmental decay." Her work began with sketches and notes and photos and evolved into beautiful mixed media paintings and textile designs in which she explores coinciding forms, harmony and dissonance, flatness and depth, density and breathing space. This is one exhibit you don't want to miss.
Read more about Sophie.
Artists in Residence Gallery
Last chance to see Ashley Giampoli's photos from her travels to Africa, Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands. This exhibit comes down after services on the 19th, when the Artists in Residence Gallery will close for the summer during construction on Pilgrim Hall. Be sure to stop down there this week to see it!
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What's New for Families, Youth and Children?
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June is One of Two Food Pantry Months
Here at FCC
In an on-going celebration of Earth Day, we are collecting shelf-stable food "from the Earth" for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. During the month of June, please bring flour, sugar, oil, rice, ground coffee, tea, and juice to the white wooden box in the FCC lobby. Please bring only store packaged goods.
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Vacation Bible School 2019
*Deadline to register June 1st-60% Full!*
We are very excited by the upcoming renovations to Pilgrim Hall which will be coming this summer. Due to the timing during VBS, we are joyfully announcing our partnership in VBS with our sister faith communities of Grace Lutheran and Faith Lutheran Churches of Glen Ellyn. Our VBS program will be a joint program, located on-site at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH of GLEN ELLYN from Monday, June 17 - Friday, 21 from 9:00 am to Noon. It may be a different location but we will have the SAME wonderful activities: crafts, games, and VBS bread!
Register online as a participant or volunteer here.
Our theme this year is Celebrating God's Creation! (We are limited to 100 participants so don't delay!)
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Come to our Annual Michigan Getaway Weekend!!!
July 12-15
You'll love this affordable weekend of fun at UCC Tower Hill Camp on their beautiful private shoreline of Lake Michigan in Sawyer, MI. Attendees choose either tent camping or lodging in Schrag Hall and can enjoy swimming, playing in the sand, climbing the dunes, star gazing, storytelling, campfires and spending relaxed time with family and friends. A wonderful opportunity to connect with our church family.
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Hear FCCGE Music on the Go!
As a Just Peace congregation and remind ourselves we are stewards of God's Creation - visit our church Spotify account to listen to music that celebrates the tenets of "Just Peace" by searching for "fccge535."
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Summer Worship Going On Now; Church School Begin June 9th
Our summer worship schedule began Sunday, May 19 and continues through Labor Day weekend, September 1; we have a single worship service at 9:30 am. Nursery care for infants and toddlers continues during the summer. Summer Church School begins on June 9 for PK through 5th grade, and continues through the end of July.
Youth in 6th grade and older attend worship throughout the summer, or contact Catherine Curtis, Director of Christian Education, to volunteer .
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Spring/Summer Dates
Sunday, June 2
- Sr Hi Work Camp Commissioning during worship
Monday, June 3 - 7 pm - Sr Hi Work Camp Meeting
Sunday, June 9th 9:30 am - 1st day Summer Church School Preschool - 5th grades
Vacation Bible School - July 17-21st - 9 am- Noon
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More Awesome Summer Stuff for Individuals and Families
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Glen, IL 60137
630.469.3096
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