Fall Sermon Series Final Week
Jubilee: Celebrating Hope
October 4, 2020
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This Week:
10/1 - Onward House Coat Drive has Begun (see article below!)
10/8 - Noon Thursday EBlast
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Work Day Fall 2020
See Your FCC Friends Safely and Help Out!
October 18th, 1-3 pm
Time to stretch those muscles and get some air! Property and Grounds invites you to our Fall Work Day happening
Sunday October 18th from 1- 3pm.
All outside, we will be:
- Sanding and painting railings
- Yard Clean Up
- Power washing
Families and youth are encouraged. Contact Tom Pulver with questions and to volunteer.
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Onward House Coat Drive - Drop Off Your Gently Used or New Coats!
We are collecting coats again this year for Onward House! As you move your winter wear to the front of the closet and find you have more than you need, or your kids have outgrown their coats from last year please consider donating them to Onward House. Coats can be dropped off at FCCGE (535 Forest Ave) in the large labeled bin right outside the door. Text or call Laura Peccarelli with any questions at 630-205-8283 or email.
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Virtual Communion
THIS Sunday
October 4th
During Online Worship
In recognition of World Communion Sunday and a commitment to everyone's spiritual well-being, we are reinstituting the
sacrament of Communion in worship this coming Sunday. As in the past, it will take place during online worship and we invite you to use elements from your own kitchen. The image above is from the Hecht house - please share your Communion plate with us! Send to Sherry@fccge.org. |
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PADS Program Update:
FCC Moderators Invite You to a Listening Session
Sunday October 4th at 1:00 pm
PADS has asked FCCGE to participate in a “pilot program” which would restart the overnight shelter program and hopefully enhance PADS goal of providing more than just overnight shelter. In addition to providing overnight shelter and respite to its clients (our guests),PADS aims to assist its clients in breaking the cycle of homelessness through various programs. The pilot program proposed by PADS would have FCCGE host guests for three consecutive nights (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday), rather than just our usual Sunday night, with the goal of enhancing PADS ability to provide services to its clients. PADS would like to start the pilot program in early November. We will have a ZOOM listening session Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 pm to learn more and ask questions. Access at https://zoom.us/j/92244060263. |
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Walk and Talks
Pastors Seth and Kendra and Seminary Intern Sarah, are now meeting with folks that would like to meet one-on-one, socially distanced and masked for a nice chat, pastoral concerns, just a nice walk or few minutes on a bench in the garden. You can schedule a time with them by emailing any time: Pastor Seth, Pastor Kendra and Sarah.
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Adult Christian Education
Beginning Sunday
October 18th, 10-11 am
We are very excited to announce that we will be offering virtual adult education sessions after worship beginning Sunday October 18th from 10-11 am. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see your church buds and learn a little something! Watch for more details!
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Caring for Others with a Bit of Fun |
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FCCGE Top Participating Church!
PADS Run 4 Home
Thank you to everyone that participated in this year's DuPage Run 4 Home, helping our neighbors in need. We won this distinction 2 years in a row! View more photos here!
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Glen Ellyn Food Pantry presents: |
“Cars Under the Stars”
Oct. 9, 7-9 pm
JOIN US for a drive-in concert featuring popular, award-winning jazz musician, Alfonso Ponticelli, in "Cars Under the Stars" on Friday, 10/9 from 7-9pm. Alfonso Ponticelli has been featured at the legendary Green Mill Jazz Club and we're excited to host him in the parking lot Faith Lutheran Church (41 N. Park Blvd). Enjoy the concert from your car (limit 4 people per car) and please keep in mind that no refreshments will be available due to COVID-19 guidelines. Tickets are available online. A suggested donation of at least $50 per car is requested in order to support the capital campaign for renovating our new home. This special event is expected to sell out so register soon! Can't make it? Please consider donating directly to the GEFP building fund here. We appreciate your support! |
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Highstone Celebration of Life
Available Online Now
Please join our community in Ward and Virginia's Celebration of Life, available online now. Experience rich memories of this vital couple, hear warm words from friends and colleagues and enjoy deeply moving music.
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Hey! Where's the
Rest of the Article?
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Missing part of your Thursday enewsletter? If you use Gmail, you'll notice a little message at the bottom left of your cut-off newsletter that looks like the image above. Just click that link (on your computer, not here) to see the rest of your newsletter. Your life just improved. |
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Texts from FCCGE
As part of our communication system, we occasionally send out texts from the church. Almost always, they are quick reminders of events that have been heavily advertised. They are identified by the content and come from (630)280-3080, a number we were assigned. Put this number in your contacts under "FCCGE" so you'll always know it's us! If you no longer wish to receive texts, simply respond with the word STOP.
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Paul Doerrfeld's Farewell Concert
Weds. Oct. 21st at 7 pm
Paul Doerrfeld will soon be starting a new chapter, as he intends to retire from his position as Organist/Accompanist at FCCGE this fall. We plan to celebrate Paul's retirement with an online concert that he will present with his sister, Ellen Coman, on October 21st, 2020. The music will feature solo piano pieces by the French composer Claude Debussy, and Catalan composer Federico Mompou. Also, Paul and his sister Ellen Coman, will be playing two piano duets (four hands on one piano) featuring a Brazilian and a Cuban composer. The concert will end with Mendelssohn’s 5th Organ Sonata in D Major. Paul will be speaking a bit about each piece, either by himself, or by interviewing a member of his family. Watch for some antics between Paul and his sister on the piano bench! You can see this fabulous concert on FCC’s YouTube channel: First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn beginning Oct. 21st at 7 PM. We encourage you to reach out to Paul directly with your well wishes at or send a card to him at the church. 535 Forest Ave. Glen Ellyn, Il. 60137. |
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Virtual Choir
The only way to sing safely these days is to sing on Zoom! But, you can’t stop the music, so we are marching forward into the future by rehearsing online and creating virtual choir videos for worship. The choir meets on Zoom, Thursdays at 7:30 pm. All are welcome - no audition necessary! Nurture your spirit and join our choir family! Contact Michele Hecht, Director of Music Ministry .
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2020 - 2021 Church School and Confirmation
We are so excited for this year and loved seeing your smiling faces at Goody Bag pick up on Rally Sunday! Each Sunday morning you will receive an email with content for Nursery - 8th grade. We encourage you to share your prayer requests as well as your photos and videos of yourselves engaging in church school activities so that we may all see each other and stay in touch and meet your family where you are at during this time. Church school goody bags are still available for preschool - 5th graders for "self-serve" pick-up outside the parking lot entrance. Please reach out to any of the Youth Education Staff with any questions or pastoral concerns OR if you have ideas that would help us improve our communications and ministries for you. Catherine Curtis, Director of Christian Education , Danny Harman, Director of Youth Ministry, and Cathy Basso, Youth Education Coordinator . We are also happy to call or Zoom with you! |
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Our 2020-21 Youth Education Online Registration link is now available. |
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Soul Sisters is Going Strong! Join Us!
October 11th at 12:30
Tune in beginning every other Sunday, from 12:30-1:30 with this lively group of women for camaraderie, discussion and connection at ZOOM link:
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Giving During the Interim
We have a number of options for you to give during this interim period of At-Home Church:
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Flowers 2021
We are starting to schedule altar flower donations for 2021. Please give your calendars a gander and see which Sunday(s) you would like to donate. It's super easy-just call or text Jennifer Darnall at 708.712.3712.
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