Church News
Catch up on what’s going on around First Pres by reading through big announcements, our newsletter, called “The Chimes” (published ten times a year) as well as other program information and seasonal brochures.
Announcements
Please Donate a Bag of Candy for Trunk or Treat
We need your help! Last year’s Trunk or Treat event in the West Parking Lot was such ahuge success that we ran out of candy. This year, we are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Register Now for CTR’s Virtual Career Planning Course
Tuesdays, January 12-February 16 / 11:30 am - 12:30 pm / via Zoom We're excited to announce a new six-week Virtual Career Planning Course from our...
Adult Education Classes Start this Week!
Just Jesus Wednesdays, January 6 - February 10 / 7:00-8:00 pm / via Zoom Contacts: Rev. Alex Lang, Dr. Donald Kaasch The Jesus of history and the...
Christmas Gifts for Christopher House Families
Many of us have enjoyed providing wrapped Christmas gifts for the families of Christopher House in the past. This year, we are collecting monetary...
Winter Item Drive for Firman House
The Presbyterian Women will be collecting monetary donations for winter items for the children of Firman House. You can give online or send a check...
COVID-19 Update from Session
A Letter from Session Dear First Pres family, At our November meeting, the Session approved a Covid-19 Task Force recommendation that going forward...
Chimes & Publications
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