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.”
All Church Trip to Mandela: The Struggle for Freedom at the Illinois Holocaust Museum
Join your First Pres friends for an afternoon visiting Mandela: The Struggle for Freedom at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We will experience a...
Produce Market
Children’s Ministries and the Mission Committee join forces this summer to distribute free, freshproduce to those in need in our community. Using...
Christopher House Backpack Collection
This June is the first graduating class from the Christopher House K-8 School. Christopher House has been working hard through a very challenging...
Chimes Newsletter July & August 2021
Kenneth Young Center 5K Run/Walk
Prior to the pandemic, the Session voted to create a partnership with the Kenneth Young Center (KYC). KYC is focused on serving the needs of those...
Crayon Collection
Do you have unwanted crayons laying around? Sean Beihoffer, a member of Scout Troop 32 and First Pres, is working on his Eagle project. Sean is...
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to in-person worship in the Sanctuary. We still require masks to be worn in the building. We anticipate being able to accommodate all...
The Bridge Summer Tour of Patios is BACK!
Throughout the summer, The Bridge (40’s & 50’s plus) will gather on the patio of one of our members for fellowship. These evenings of fellowship...
Aluminum Can Drive
Scout Troop 32, sponsored by the First Pres Men's Bible Study, is organizing an aluminum can drive on Saturday, June 5, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in...
The Mission Committee’s Hygiene Care Drive
The Mission Committee is accepting donations for Hygiene kits that will be distributed at a Community event in North Lawndale sponsored by the YMEN...
Martha and Mary’s Lending Closet
Mary and Martha’s Lending Closet is back in business. Are you planning a small outdoor gathering with friends or family? We can help! We have a...
Summer Suppers Returns on a New Night
As we continue our PADS meal deliveries, we are also getting ready for our drive-through Summer Suppers program. This year, First Pres will provide...
In-Person Worship Begins May 23rd!
We will begin in-person worship in the Sanctuary on Sunday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m. We are limiting capacity to 150 people. You will be asked to...
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. See the...
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...
