Download the September Newsletter
Zoom link for access to tonight's 7:00 p.m. class with Dr. Vincent Bacote.
Watch last week's class by clicking the video below.
Adult Education
Pathways Toward a Better Christian Witness on Race
Wednesdays through September 30
7:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom

Tonight Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College, leads us for part three of this Adult Education series. Dr. Bacote helps us explore how our central beliefs lead us toward a love of God and neighbor, particularly on the lingering questions of race. You can log on to Zoom here. 

Greetings First Pres faith family!

I look forward to joining you this fall. My goal is to invite and equip each of you into a discipleship pathway. I hope we study the Bible together in ways that spark your curiosity as a follower of Jesus Christ and that propel you onward in your faith journey.

My vision statement is “I want to help make Jesus real in people’s lives, beginning with our own family.” 

-Rev. Dr. Tassie Green
We look forward to welcoming Pastor Tassie starting
Wednesday, October 7!
Learn more about Pastor Tassie and her family.

Kids Together
Our new midweek, in-person program
is held outdoors on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Contact Chandra Gravit to RSVP

Sunday School Videos
Sunday School videos are now available on-demand on multiple platforms
for preschool and elementary ages.

Students Together
GENESIS Middle School Gathering
Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Middle school students are welcome join us for our outdoor, in-person midweek program. We will spend time in large and small groups (socially distanced) with fun activities that center around a Bible theme, followed by a time of interactive games. RSVP if your student is coming!
Church on the Lawn

The 8:30 a.m. Sunday outdoor service continues on a weekly basis, weather permitting, in addition to the 10:00 a.m. Livestream Worship. Feel free to invite a friend or neighbor!

  • Please wear a mask 
  • Maintain social distancing of 6 feet
  • Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket
  • Enjoy livestream worship at home if you are sick
  • If you'd like to experience the service as a "drive-in," you're welcome to stay in your parked car along Jefferson St. or N. Carlton St. 
September Sermon Series
A New Normal: Finding New Rhythms of Life 
Sundays through October 4
8:30 a.m. Outdoor Worship; 10:00 a.m. Livestream Worship

"A New Normal" reminds us that God is with us in the disorienting, culture-shifting situations we find ourselves in, whether because of a global pandemic, a new life stage by choice, or a sudden change by chance. Despite the obvious challenges, how do we find new rhythms in our spiritual lives? We will encounter Old Testament prophets and personalities and see how their stories relate to ours. In less familiar books of the Bible, we will recall familiar and life-shaping biblical truths. Watch part two from last Sunday here.

Interested in Membership or Learning More?
Connect Class for New Members

Sunday, September 27
11:00 a.m. via Zoom

Would you like to explore First Pres a little deeper? Our Connect Class is this Sunday and we would love to share our mission and tell you about our congregation. Whether you are new to our church, attending livestream worship, exploring faith, or want to become a member, our Connect Class is an ideal place of learning. To register, call or email the church office at 630-668-5147.


Zoom Tutorial

Are you still trying to figure out Zoom? If you're needing assistance accessing Zoom for a church group or class, we can help! Call or email the church office (630-668-5147) to set up a time for a Zoom tutorial.
Christmas Sharing - December 11 & 12

The Christmas Sharing Executive Board met virtually in early August to discuss options for this year's Christmas Sharing event, scheduled for December 11 and 12. This year is especially challenging, and we ask for your prayers that we might have wisdom in our planning. We are currently working on the details about what Christmas Sharing will look like for 2020, and we will keep in touch and share details as we are able.

Please know we will not be hosting the event inside our church facility as in past years and cannot accept physical donations of personal items. If you are able to help, there will be a strong financial need as we get closer to the Christmas Sharing dates.
 
Thank you for your abundant compassion for our District 200 neighbors in need!




First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton firstpreswheaton.org
Phone 630-668-5147