All who believed were together and had all things in common…Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the...
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —Mahatma Gandhi Since the weather has begun to improve, we have been taking family trips to Heritage Park, which is just down the street from my home. Heritage is a fantastic park because it has everything you...
There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 If you read my devotional from last Monday, Memorial Day, you will remember that I told you...
Today is Memorial Day, a day where we remember fallen soldiers who fought on behalf of the United States of America. Prior to becoming an official federal holiday in 1971, Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. In the years following the Civil War,...
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven…”Matthew 5:43-45 (NRSV) This past Thursday, May 14th,...
The Middle School Retreat for students in grades 5-8 will take place from Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, at the Daycholah Center in
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The Middle School Retreat for students in grades 5-8 will take place from Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, at the Daycholah Center in Ripon, Wisconsin. We’re so excited for a weekend of fellowship, games, time outdoors and fun! The all-inclusive cost of the retreat which includes lodging, meals and transportation is $240. Scholarships are available as we do not want cost to prevent any person from joining us on this trip. For registration and additional details, please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:00 am 12:00am(GMT-06:00)
First Pres is one of many partner churches who work with Journeys | The Road Home, a non-profit that advocates for those experiencing homelessness in
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First Pres is one of many partner churches who work with Journeys | The Road Home, a non-profit that advocates for those experiencing homelessness in the Northwest suburbs. The PADS program provides hospitality, food, and emergency shelter from October 1 through April 30 of each year.
The First Pres PADS site is staffed by volunteers every Tuesday night October through April. Volunteers prepare and offer dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch, all in a welcoming, supportive, safe environment. Monetary and food donations are needed each week as well as volunteers to staff each of the three shifts (6:00 pm -11:00 pm; 11:00 pm-3:00 am; 3:00 am -7:00 am). A dedicated team of volunteers also assists with Wednesday morning clean-up. For more information contact [email protected].
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:00 am (All Day)(GMT-06:00)
Every Wednesday, Family Night begins with dinner, served buffet style, from 6:00-7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dinner offers an excellent chance to connect with old
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Every Wednesday, Family Night begins with dinner, served buffet style, from 6:00-7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dinner offers an excellent chance to connect with old friends and make new ones, all while enjoying great company and delicious food. After dinner, we offer programming for the whole family from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Children’s Choir (Grades K-5) rehearses from 6:30 – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Adults are encouraged to attend the adult education offering of the evening. Adult ed offerings range from book discussions to current event discussions to storytelling and beyond.
Middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) meet for youth group.
K-5th graders participate in Kids Connect.
High schoolers (9th-12th grade) are invited to volunteer with Kids Connect or attend the adult ed offerings.
Nursery care offered, if needed, based on attendance.
We hope you will give Family Night a try this year! Please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson if you have any questions or anticipate needing nursery care.
Sunday, March 2, 11:45am
We warmly invite you to our next New Members Class on Sunday, March 2 at 11:45 AM in the Boardroom. This
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Sunday, March 2, 11:45am
We warmly invite you to our next New Members Class on Sunday, March 2 at 11:45 AM in the Boardroom. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our church, connect with others, and explore what it means to be a part of our community. Whether you’re new to the area or have been attending for a while, we’d love to have you join us. For more details or to sign up, please fill out the form below or reach out to Rev. Laura Sherwood. We look forward to welcoming you!
Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, and we will mark the start of the season with a simple dinner at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall followed by
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Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, and we will mark the start of the season with a simple dinner at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall followed by youth-led worship with Communion at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. We hope to see you there.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 pm 6:00pm(GMT-06:00)