Catherine Curtis Celebrates 20 Years on

Christian Education Staff

and 15 Years as Director at FCCGE

March 23rd

We are excited to invite you to celebrate Catherine’s 20th year on our Christian Education Staff and 15th year as Director of Christian Education at FCCGE on Education Sunday, March 23rd. This milestone marks two decades of unwavering dedication, love, and commitment that Catherine has shown in shaping the spiritual lives of countless young people in our community.

To honor her incredible contribution, Michele Hecht, Director of Music, has thoughtfully created two beautiful picture books for Catherine. The books will be available for signing in the Atrium on March 23rd, so don’t miss your chance to express your gratitude! Cookie reception to follow worship.

Illuminare

GLORIOUS!

"I was moved to tears!" "You brought The Light into my world this morning!" Our Cantata on Sunday was nothing short of illuminating. The swells of powerful, soothing, and uplifting music filled our sanctuary and the hearts of all who listened. Click below or the image above to listen to Elaine Hagenberg's masterwork and elevate your day and your mood.

Everything [in] Between:

Meeting God in the Midst of Extremes

Lenten Sermon Series

Now - April 20

"This series (created by A Sanctified Art) is an invitation to navigate the polarities in our lives with more faith, intention, and openness to be transformed. Each weekly sub-theme explores two supposed binaries, like 'faith & works' or 'rest & growth,' or 'grief & hope.' We often consider these ideas to be opposing. However, as we explore these concepts within the scriptures, we find nuance and complexity. We find that these dichotomies are false. We might begin to see a full spectrum instead of black and white. We might find that God is present in between." ~A Sanctified Art

Furniture Drive

Many Items Needed!

First Congregational has a long history in supporting Bridge Communities clients as they work to establish independent and stable living arrangements. Part of our commitment is to provide household goods and furnishings. Furniture and lamps are top priority, however, smaller items are welcome. Smaller/carry items can be brought to FCCGE and out on the assigned table in the atrium. Please click the button below to view what is needed.

Please contact Tom Drouin

(312.543.9025) to arrange for pick up or with questions.

Green Team Hike

Sunday, March 23rd at 1 pm

We had fun hiking at the work-in-progress prairie around Herrick Lake in February, and are going to stay local this month. We're going to meet Sunday March 23 at 1:00 at the far east end of the Glen Ellyn train station parking lot where northbound Montclair Avenue ends. We'll hike East where we can take a look at the surprisingly secluded glacial ridge area, proceed towards Lombard and then loop our way back. Any questions please contact Tom Rausch. 

Transgender Day of Visibility

Interfaith Worship Service a FCCGE

March 31st, 7 pm

Each year on March 31, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility. There are over 1.6 million trans, non-binary and gender-expansive youth (age 13+) and adults across the United States. Trans parents and family members. Trans coworkers, neighbors, and friends. The transgender community is diverse, representing all racial and ethnic backgrounds as well as all faith traditions. While we have made significant progress in recent years with more visibility than ever before, we are still fighting for acceptance and many basic human rights for the community. Today and every day, we must celebrate all trans and non-binary people everywhere and combat disinformation, discrimination and hate impacting our community.

Please join us Monday, March 31st at 7 pm, for an interfaith celebration of

Transgender Visibility.

Reception to follow and we need folks to bring treats so please sign up below!

Save the Date!

Wednesday, May 21st at 7:30 pm

Our choir is headed to Ireland in June and will be delighting us with a concert of their music on May 21st. But that's not all! We will be featuring professional Irish musicians who will deliver rollicking traditional Irish music. It'll be the craic!

Children's Choirs Perform Sunday, March 23rd!

Rehearsal #2 Happens TONIGHT!!!

Join in the friendship and music that only a choir can bring! Our performance date is Sunday, March 23rd in 10 am worship. Rehearsal is tonight at 5 pm. JN will meet in the Choir Room and AC will meet in the All Purpose Room.

Once-a-Month Playgroup

Saturday, March 22, 9:00-10:00 am

Frank Johnson Center Playground

Our next playgroup will be Saturday, March 22nd 9:00-10:00 am at the Frank Johnson Center Playground 490 Kenilworth Ave, Glen Ellyn. Looking forward to having lots of fun together- hope to see you there! Jessi Fleming (602-820-6450).

Your Ministry Has News to Share

Who to Contact

When your ministry has info to share, please write a short article, with dates and deadlines and contact information, then email to both Sherry Flugel for the eblast and Jackie Chaon for the bulletin.

Thanks so much!!

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