Join us at First Congregational of Elmhurst as we warmly welcome Rev. Paris Donehoo to our congregation for the first time! Rev. Donehoo, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and a distinguished scholar, will be sharing their insights and inspiration with us on Sunday, April 28th. This promises to be a special ... Read more
Come join us for a musical event filled with some of the most memorable hymns arranged for piano and organ. Jim Molina will perform on the piano along with our programmable Berghaus Pipe organ some exhilarating arrangements of “Ode To Joy”, “Lift high the Cross”, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, and many more. Each piece ... Read more
Join us on Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 AM for a special Confirmation Sunday celebration. After two years of dedicated preparation and discernment, we are blessed to confirm two young members of our faith community as they grow in their Christian journey. Your presence is essential as they profess their faith before our community and God. Mark your ... Read more
First Congregational has been invited to be present at the upcoming Festival of Lights at Elmhurst University on Tuesday, May 7 @ 7:00 pm in the beautiful Hammerschmidt Chapel. This year's theme is "Finding Your Light". In the tradition of Elmhurst University’s popular Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Festival of Lights welcomes the campus and community for ... Read more
Join us for a fun filled morning of activities at our Green Garden Fair. If you pre-ordered organic seedlings from our winter sale, pick them up at the event. We will also have a large selection of additional organic vegetable and herb seedlings available for purchase. Beautiful annual flower varieties, chosen because they support pollinators, ... Read more
We have a special mission opportunity during the next several weeks. We're teaming up to collect diapers and wipes for the Teen Parent Connection, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting teen parents in the DuPage area since 1985. Many low-income teen parents are facing challenges in providing for their families, including necessities like diapers and ... Read more
Join us for a tribute to moms! We all have women in our lives whom we admire and cherish. There's no better time than now to show them how much they mean to us. Bring your favorite ladies to church and let them feel the love and appreciation they deserve. Our Mother's Day service will ... Read more
You are cordially invited to join us as we commission this summers work-trip delegation to the Island of Puerto Rico. After two years of carrying out fundraisers and learning about the needs of others, both close and far, we are sending off our 2024 work delegation. Make your presence known as we ask God to ... Read more
Join us at First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst on Sunday, May 26th at 10 am for a special musical tribute honoring our fallen American heroes. Our worship service will recognize and celebrate the sacrifices of those who have died while serving in the U.S. military, featuring special music by our chancel choir. We'll reflect, remember, and ... Read more
On Sunday, September 8, our middle and high schoolers will be leading us in worship. Each youth will have an opportunity to lead in prayers, sacred word, and songs as a part of our “This Little Light of Mine” service. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us.
Immediately after our worship service on Sunday, September 8, our church will be hosting our annual tostada luncheon. All of the proceeds from this fundraiser go toward our work trip efforts. Come on down to Fellowship Hall and make your own tostada with all the toppings and enjoy a desert and a fun environment. Thank ... Read more
