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Advent Study

As part of our commitment to build up God's people and our collective Christian journey, First Congregational cordially invites you to join us for a delicious Advent dinner and study. We are dedicating this one evening to this joyous gathering. Rev. Robert Buckner II will be leading us in an informative and enlightening Advent study. ... Read more

Youth-Led Worship & Children’s Pageant

Our third Advent Sunday  celebrates “Joy” with our youth ministry as they present a Christmas Pageant. Listen to the story, listen to the songs, sing along with the hymns, as we continue to celebrate in this Advent Season.

Christmas Bake Sale Youth Fundraiser

On Sunday, December 11 our youth and children will be leading our 10:00 a.m. service. Immediately after the worship service, we are hosting our annual Christmas bake sale.

Christmas Caroling

Please join us as we spread some Christmas cheer! Young and old, everyone is invited to participate in our Christmas Caroling outing on Sunday, December 11. Lunch will be served after church to all carolers with time to socialize and go over all the caroling details. We’ll carpool to two or three places and then return ... Read more

Christmas Cantata

Our fourth Advent Sunday is presented with a full length Christmas Cantata featured by the Music Ministry under the leadership of Jim Molina. The Chancel Choir will sing Lloyd Larson’s new Cantata “The Gift”. Be sure to not miss this event as we present a glorious telling of the Christmas Story through narration and song. ... Read more

Christmas Eve

First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst invites you to spend Christmas Eve with us. A spirited sermon will be led by Rev. Robert Buckner II. Scriptures with Carols will be read and sung throughout this special service. Our Chancel Choir will lead in joyful song. Our service will close with “Silent Night” as we dim the lights ... Read more

Christmas Day

Come join the fun on Christmas Day as we sing carols and spread the Christmas Cheer!

Annual Chili Cook-Off

Enter your favorite chili in our friendly chili cook-off competition for a chance to win great prizes. All proceeds from this event will support our youth’s 2024 summer work trip to Puerto Rico.

Annual Meeting

All members are invited to attend our annual meeting. Together we will review and act on the budget and reflect on last year’s ministry work. Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us.

Ash Wednesday

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 we begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Our church will be participating in the community Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. It will be held at Bethel United Church of Christ located at 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. We hope you will join us. For the first ... Read more