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The Earth Belongs to God

In honor of Earth Day, we gather to thank God for the sacred ground beneath our feet and the soil that whispers stories of creation, resilience, and divine artistry. We hope that you will join us for a moving service lead by our church's Green Team that lifts God’s masterpiece, our earth. Rev. Tracy Heilman, ... Read more

Earth Day Service “The Earth Belongs to God”

In honor of Earth Day, we gather to thank God for the sacred ground beneath our feet and the soil that whispers stories of creation, resilience, and divine artistry. We hope that you will join us for a moving service lead by our church's Green Team that lifts God’s masterpiece, our earth. ev. Tracy Heilman, ... Read more

Wellness chat with Dr. Kelly Synowiec-Moroney

A Special Invitation From Our Heritage Bunch On Wednesday, April 24, our Heritage Bunch is hosting a wellness chat with Dr. Kelly Synowiec-Moroney. Dr. Kelly will be addressing how each of us can prevent and reduce the effects of Osteoporosis. Her presentation will include what foods are best to eat and what supplements help. When: ... Read more

“A Festival of Hymns” Piano and Organ Duet Concert

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

Sunday Service with Rev. Paris Donehoo

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

“A Festival of Hymns” Piano and Organ Duet Concert

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

Confirmation Sunday

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

Festival of Lights

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

Green Garden Fair and Seedlings Sale Pick Up​

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

Teen Parent Connection Diaper/Baby Wipe Drive

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