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This Week:
04/18- 7 pm Choir Rehearsal
04/18 - 7 pm Council Meeting
04/21 - 10 am Sunday Worship
04/21 - 10 am Church School
04/21 - 10 am Confirmation Class
04/21 - 11 am Green Team Discussion in Pilgrim Hall
04/21 - 11 am Soul Sisters
04/21 - 2 pm Green Team Hike
04/21 - 5 pm Jr Hi Fellowship
04/21 - 6:15 Cantata Dress Rehearsal
04/21 - 6:30 Sr Hi Fellowship
04/23 - 7 pm Committees
04/23 - 7:30 pm Handbells
04/24 - 9 am Sisters on a Sojourn
04/24 - Noon Prayer
04/24 - 7 pm Book Group
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Earth Sunday
April 21st
Sunday, April 21st, we will focus our worship service on the Earth and the soil. Join us and hear a special testimony. We will have an informal Q and A/discussion in Pilgrim Hall right after worship at 11 am.
You'll get an update on:
- Possible green/solar energy solutions for FCCGE
- Eden project 2024
- Latest climate change news
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Green Team April Hike
April 21st, 2 pm
This month's Green Team hike will be in tandem with Earth Sunday. After changing clothes and having some lunch, meet back at the church at 2 pm for a walk. We will walk around beautiful Lake Ellyn then extend the walk as desired an additional mile to Karen and Tom Pulver's house for a treat! You won't want to miss this special opportunity to spend time with your green-minded friends.
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Premier of Film
"Common Ground"
Sunday, April 28th, 11 am
Pizza Lunch Included-Bring your own beverage
"Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health." ~CommonGroundfilm.org
A revolutionary group of activists, scientists, farmers, and politicians band together in a global movement of “Regenerative Agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world. All are invited to Pilgrim Hall on April 28th to view and discuss the film, Common Ground, a follow-up to Kiss the Ground (view Common Ground trailer above).
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Jerry Clousson
We regret to share the sad news that long-time member, Jerry Clousson has passed. We extend our deep condolences to his wife Carolyne and family.
There will be a celebration of life for Jerry on
Saturday, April 27th
11:00 am
First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn
Reception following
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Cantata Sunday
April 28
“Fill the Earth with Music”
In place of a sermon, the choir, along with guest soloists and orchestra, will present a program of anthems from around the world, in many languages, offered up as a prayer for peace. Bring your friends and neighbors to hear this beautiful music with a message of unity. Any questions, contact Michele Hecht, Director of Music Ministry.
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Summer Musicians Needed
Solo singers and instrumentalists (youth and adults) contact Michele Hecht about performing in worship this summer. Hurry before the dates fill up!
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FCC Missions: Trivia Night | |
Trivia Night a Huge Success
$13,400 Raised for Missions!
A huge shoutout to all the amazing volunteers and attendees who made our Trivia Night Fundraiser an absolute success! Over 100 people gathered in Pilgrim Hall, engaging in friendly competition, savoring delicious pub fare, and enjoying fun drinks. The Silent Auction was filled with incredible items, and the generosity of all participants was truly heartwarming. Special thanks to Nicole Baedke and her fantastic team for organizing a night full of laughter and joy!
You can still give here.
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FCCGE Library Selections about Creation Justice and Care
In the opening pages of Genesis, we learn that the first job that God gives to us humans is to care for God’s creation. Stop by the church library to check out titles that honor and encourage wonder for God's Creation and explore our interconnectedness as a part of it. Titles include: All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings and Climate Church, Climate World by UCC minister Rev. Jim Antal as well as other books and books for children.
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FCCGE Roofing Project
Completed in Record Time!
Caring for our historic building is a labor of love, requiring dedication, resources, and time. After years of anticipation, the replacement of our century-old clay tile roof is finally complete! Thanks to favorable weather conditions, the skilled roofers finished the project in record time. With an investment of $650,000 and 14,000 tiles, our roof is now set for the next 100+ years. Special thanks to Wojceich Gracz for his unwavering commitment to this endeavor, and to all our members and supporters whose generosity made this crucial renovation possible. The beauty and integrity of our building stand stronger than ever!
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Support Drive For Glen House Food Pantry
Make Hunger History
May is FCCGE's Month to Give
FCC is one of the key churches supporting our Food Pantry for over 40 years. May is one of the months when the Pantry especially depends on FCC for our support. In late 2023, the Pantry moved to a new location in a house renovated with support from the community, including many families from FCC. Client demand has increased significantly, up 20-30% in recent months. That’s on top of the 7,000 clients served in 2023. Food drives like those at FCC collected over 69,000 lbs. of food. More is needed each day.
Please consider one of these 3 ways to help us make a difference:
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Bring food items to donate in the collection bin near our parking lot entrance each week. A list of most-needed items can be found on the pantry website.
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Donate using the envelopes located in the lobby or online here. (Look for "Glen House Food Pantry" in the drop down menu.)
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Participate as a volunteer by signing up on the Glen House website.
Thanks for your continued support of this important initiative to reduce hunger in DuPage County.
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Raising Awareness and Support | |
Transgender and Gender-Expansive
Teens and Young Adults Panel Discussion
Weds. May 15, 7:30-8:45pm
Pilgrim Hall
Welcome to an extraordinary and open panel discussion featuring transgender and gender non-conforming teens & young adults. Join us as we come together to listen to their powerful stories, learn about their inspiring journeys, ask meaningful questions, and discover the best ways to support them. The gathering will be facilitated by Dorothy Powers (she/her). Light refreshments served. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dorothy here or call her at (847) 902-1258.
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Weds., May 1st, 7 pm
Pilgrim Hall
Let’s complete our Social Justice meetings with a special speaker from FCCGE. Marilyn Peretti will share her paintings, her aversion to war and her growing awareness of the history of racial injustice as evidenced by the lynchings that have taken place from 1882-1968 in the United States. Come and see some of Marilyn’s paintings, listen to her poem and hear her story.
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Rebuilding Together
April 27th
April 27th is fast approaching for FCCGE 27th Rebuilding Together Day. Mrs. Kinnie is our recipient this year who lives in the southern Cook County suburb Park Forest. We will meet at the church and carpool to her house for a one-day building blitz to help keep her home warm, safe and dry so she may continue to live in independence. Some of our projects involve installing handrails, painting, retiling, clutter removal & landscaping. We need just 7 more people for this event. If this sounds right up your alley please contact Randy Briasco. Please include RTMC in your email subject line. Thank you.
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VBS Registration
June 24-28
60% filled! Register today
and don't miss VBS 2024!
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