The Children’s Sunday School volunteered in our Clothing Center on March 17. They helped fold, sort, and hang up donated clothes to be ready for our Clothing Center guests.
Bible Presentation Sunday on February 24
First Church 3rd-5th graders were presented with their own Bibles during Worship on Sunday, February 24, at 10:30 am.
- Hadley Cross mentored by Jennifer Hagstrom
- Zoë Ejma mentored by Ruth Zervas
- Allison Janes mentored by Chris Squier
- Jack Mathias mentored by Dave Cooke
- Elsie Phipps mentored by Dena Vincent
- Anabella Potter mentored by Marlene Stratton
- Matteus Potter mentored by Ed Miner
Thank you to their wonderful mentors for living out the baptismal vows that we make as a congregation: to nurture one another in Christian faith and surround those being baptized with love.
An Invitation to Fall Fest
Sunday, October 28, 11:30am – 1:00pm
COME FOR LUNCH in Wesley Hall. Feast on Sandwiches, Chips, Veggies, & Yummy Fall-Themed Desserts
COST is $5/each or $20/family
BRING lots of Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters. Empty your Piggy Banks or Scrape up your Spare Change for
TRICK-OR-TREAT
The Children of First Church will be Trick-or-Treating to help Detained Immigrant Children. Money collected will be donated to the 
Halloween Attire is Enthusiastically Encouraged!!
KICK-OFF the 2018-2019 Program Year**: GRACE GATHERING on August 19
FIRST CHURCH OPEN HOUSE
COME ONE – COME ALL
9:15-10:15 am All-Church Breakfast
Fun Activities for ALL Ages. Please join us! Newcomers are especially welcome. Here’s a great opportunity to discover all the ways you can join in the First Church initiative to Strengthen & Grow:
Learning
Worshiping
Connecting
Serving
10:30-11:30 am Sunday Morning Worship returns to Regular 10:30 Time!
Chancel Choir returns!
11:30-12:30 am Fellowship in Wesley Hall
Regular Sunday Morning Schedule resumes August 26, 2018
- Education Time for Adults, Children, & Youth from 9:15 to 10:15 am
- Sunday Morning Worship from 10:30 to 11:30 am with Fellowship following the service
PLEASE NOTE: ** First Church Program Year has been changed to correspond with the Elmhurst Community District 205 School Calendar for 2018-2019. https://www.elmhurst205.org/events_calendar