Church News
Catch up on what’s going on around First Pres by reading our weekly worship bulletins, our weekly Church Life (current news and events), or with our bi-monthly newsletters, “The Chimes.”
Chimes Newsletter May & June 2021
Office Update
Members of the staff are currently in the office Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you wish to speak to a staff member in person,...
CCL Spring Forward Activities
The Congregational and Community Life Committee is sharing some fun activities for you to "Spring It Forward" each week in April and May. Click...
First Pres Golf League
The First Pres Golf League is organizing teams for the 2021 season at Palatine Hills Golf Course. May through August, we will have Tuesday evening...
Earth Day (April 22) Environmental Awareness
Many of us took advantage of curbside pickup and carry-out this past year. Along with the ease and convenience came a lot of prepackaged plastic...
In Person Worship Update
At the April Session meeting, the Session gave the Worship, Music, and Sacraments Committee the ability to establish when our first in-person,...
Plant A Seed
Families of all ages are invited to join us for a family seed planting open house on Sunday, April 18 anytime between 1:00 -3:00 pm. All decorating...
Pandemic Reflections
Over the last few months of the pandemic, I’ve had several people reach out to me just wanting to chat about their lives. They don’t want my advice,...
Family VBS and Mission Factory Registration Opens Soon!
Family Vacation Bible School 2021 VBS will be a family event this year, offered outdoors in our west parking lot from Tuesday, June 22 – Thursday,...
Cook County COVID Vaccine Information Session – Recap
In case you missed the presentation by Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, you are invited to check out the presentation slides. Commissioner...
Pick Up Your Easter Goodie Bag!
Easter goodie bags will be available beginning on Palm Sunday, March 28, at Door 9 under the portico at the main entrance. Goodie bags will be...
Holy Week & Easter Worship Details
We will celebrate virtual communion during the streaming of our Maundy Thursday worship on April 1. We encourage you to have some juice and bread or...
Pick Up You Palm Branches!
Pick up your PALM BRANCHES tomorrow!!!! 🌿 What is Palm Sunday without a palm branch to wave? We are planning to decorate the front steps of our...
Register Now for CTR’s Virtual Career Planning Course
Tuesdays, April 14 - February 16 / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm / via Zoom We’re excited to announce a new five-week Virtual Career Planning Course from our...
Chimes Newsletter March & April 2021
2020 Annual Report
Dear Members of First Pres, Due to the pandemic, our Annual Meeting is going to be held via Zoom on Sunday, February 21st at 11:00am. In order...
Easter Egg Tree
Our Congregation and Community Life Committee also has created an Easter Egg Tree with beautiful hanging eggs that each have an inspiring note. The...
Lent Calendar
Our Congregation and Community Life Committee created a Lent Calendar for you with daily actions, such as praying, meditating, giving, will help...
The Chimes Newsletter Jan & Feb 2021
Journeys Meal Donation and Delivery Help Needed
First Pres continues to deliver meals to two Arlington Heights hotels where guests from our PADS program are currently staying. We anticipate...
