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Pageant Sunday

Sanctuary

Children Pre-K through Grade 6 retell the Christmas story in scripture and song during the 10:30am worship service.

Event Series Children’s Chapel

Children’s Chapel

Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year, children take part in the seasons of the […]

Event Series Connect456

Connect456

Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing […]

Event Series Earth Care Lending Library

Earth Care Lending Library

Great Hall

Earth Care Lending Library Open on November 12 Looking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice and how to care for God’s creation? Visit the Earth Care Lending Library, which is open every 2nd Sunday after worship in Great Hall. A small lending library with books for readers of all […]

Bringing Light Into Advent Darkness (small group)

The practice of lighting Advent candles symbolizes the process of increasing candlelight each week in the face of increasing darkness, or shorter daylight, each week. Using the four Advent candle themes—hope, love, joy, and peace—this three-week, small group experience offers four different prayer practices. This group invites participants to explore breath prayer, examen, praying scripture, […]

Event Series Producemobile (Volunteers Needed)

Producemobile (Volunteers Needed)

Interfaith Action volunteers distribute 11,000 pounds of fresh produce, donated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to Cook County residents in need. Numbered tickets are provided to guests, who each receive 15-25 pounds of fruits and vegetables. There is a walk-up line and distribution takes place outside, so bring a wheeled cart and/or strong bags […]