ChristFirst, A United Methodist Congregation is pleased to announce: The Reopening of the Elmhurst Community Clothing Center at its NEW
LOCATION on Thursday, July 2nd from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Location: Elmhurst Presbyterian Church – 367 Spring Road, Elmhurst
The NEW shopping hours will be:
1st & 2nd Thursday of each month: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3rd Saturday of each month: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We welcome anyone in need of clothes, shoes, coats, household goods, bedding, toys, and books. All items are 100% free, and there are no residency requirements.
The public reopening of the Elmhurst Community Clothing Center will be on Thursday, July 2nd at 1pm! Our regular shopping hours will be:
1st & 2nd Thursday of each month: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3rd Saturday of each month: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We welcome anyone in need of clothes, shoes, coats, household goods, bedding, toys, and books. All items are 100% free, and there are no residency requirements.
Donation Drop-offs Resume June 15th at our NEW location!
The Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road, Elmhurst
🗓️ When: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What we accept (Gently Used):
👕 Men’s, women’s, & children’s clothing
👟 Shoes & coats
👜 Accessories
🧸 Toys & household items
Where to go: Head to the back parking lot on the east side of the building. Look for the door with the portico (covered porch) above it, and ring the doorbell! A friendly volunteer will be there to greet you.
⚠️ Important Note: To keep our community clean and safe, please do not leave donations on the ground or outside of our designated drop-off hours. Thank you for your support!
The Elmhurst Community Clothing Center is OPEN for DONATIONS at our new location, Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road, Elmhurst.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What we accept (Gently Used):
Men’s, women’s, & children’s clothing
Shoes & coats
Accessories
Toys & household items
Where to go: Head to the back parking lot on the east side of the building. Look for the door with the portico (covered porch) above it, and ring the doorbell! A friendly volunteer will be there to greet you.
Important Note: To keep our community clean and safe, please do not leave donations on the ground or outside of our designated drop-off hours. Thank you for your support!
OPENING TO OUR PATRONS SOON! CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATES
Join First United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 22nd, in our annual commemoration of Juneteenth. The theme this year is “Road to Freedom” and will include a focus on the Underground Railroad. The event runs from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and includes southern comfort food from Aunt Tina’s Kitchen, live music by the Evon Sams Jazz Combo, guest speaker, Jahmal Cole, and a silent auction of handmade quilts and quilting art all representing aspects of the Underground Railroad. This is a FREE event.
Join us at First Church on May 18th for guest speaker, Mark Bowman. Mark Bowman was one of the founders of the Reconciling Congregation Program (now Reconciling Ministries Network) in 1984 and served in a leadership role for the first 15 years He has also served as a church musician in several Chicago area congregations. In 2001, he founded the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, an online information center on LGBTQ religious history, and serves as its part-time executive director in his retirement.
Palm Sunday begins Holy Week and is about the celebration and acknowledgement of the one who comes in the name of the Lord. It is a time for declaration of faith and reaffirmation and recommitment to discipleship as we follow Christ with our whole lives
1 . Join us in worshipping together as we rediscover Jesus, his arrival in Jerusalem, his death, and his resurrection.
Palm Sunday, April 13 th , 9:30 am, Worship at 9:30 am begins with the processional of palm branches
Good Friday, April 18 th , 7:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church in Elmhurst, Worship with members from the Salt Creek Cluster as we contemplate the 7 Last Words of Jesus.
Easter Sunday, April 20 th , 9:30 am, Celebrate the Risen Christ! The morning begins with a Worship Service including the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Following the service, our Fellowship Committee invites you to a delicious brunch, complete with an Egg Hunt and fun Easter Activities for the whole family.
Join lay and clergy from St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and First United Methodist Church in contemplative prayer. We will gather the fourth Wednesday of each month, February 26-July 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S York St, Elmhurst.
Each meeting will include the introduction of a contemplative prayer practice and time to practice. Between each monthly meeting, members of the community will be encouraged to engage the practice and are invited to develop a relationship with a spiritual friend for support and accountability.
