Saturday, July 15, 2023The 17th Annual Downers Grove Garden Walk gives you an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area. All proceeds benefit the DGFUMC Bridge Board in providing transitional housing and mentoring for homeless families.
Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?
S.O.S. - Share Our Skills meets on the THIRD Saturday of each month to tackle fix-it projects around the church. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. and works to noon. Only have an hour that day? No problem, just stop in and stay as long as you can. Many hands make light work.
Outdoor Family Movie Nights take place every Wednesday evening and the whole family is invited!
We'll begin gathering at 7:30 p.m. for fellowship and start the movie when it's dark. There is NO cost!
Schedule of Wednesday Summer Movies:
July 5 Coco
July 12 Matilda
July 19 Finding Nemo
July 26 Holes
Outdoor Family Movie Nights take place every Wednesday evening and the whole family is invited!
We'll begin gathering at 7:30 p.m. for fellowship and start the movie when it's dark. There is NO cost!
Schedule of Wednesday Summer Movies:
July 5 Coco
July 12 Matilda
July 19 Finding Nemo
July 26 Holes
Campers who will be in 2nd – 8th grade in fall 2023 are invited to join us for summer fun at camp from Monday, June 26 to Thursday, June 29. Camp is located at Wesley Woods Retreat Center in Williams Bay, Wisconsin on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva.
Our camp offers children and youth the opportunity for a unique time with children, youth, and adults from the church community while enjoying and experiencing God's creation! Games, arts and crafts, nature activities, Bible study, swimming, yoga, campfires, music, and much more are offered!
The earlier you register, the easier it is for our camp directors to plan and prepare for an awesome experience. A $50 deposit saves a spot and is due at the time of registration. You may make your payment online by going to https://dgfumc.org/giving. Full payment is due by the start of camp. The registration deadline is June 14, 2023.
More details and the registration form are available in the Summer Camp brochure (see the link below). For any questions, contact Pastor John Smoke at [email protected] or 630.968.7120, x204.
Save the date for Sunday, June 25 after the 10:00 a.m. service! There will be a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, where Rev. Chris Walters, President and CEO of the Midwest Methodist Foundation will share a variety of financial opportunities that can be used to "Leave Your Legacy" to the Downers Grove First United Methodist Church. The Board of Gifts and Bequests encourages you to consider this opportunity.
Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?
S.O.S. - Share Our Skills meets on the THIRD Saturday of each month to tackle fix-it projects around the church. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. and works to noon. Only have an hour that day? No problem, just stop in and stay as long as you can. Many hands make light work.
Join us in the North parking lot and at Fishel Park for Pride in the Park 'n Lot on Sunday, June 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This family-friendly event includes crafts, storytelling, a pet costume contest, a food truck, and so much more! Messy Church members are invited to join in the fun.
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event! The Chapel Choir will celebrate its 50th tour reunion on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.
Did you sing with Chapel Choir or did your children? If so, then make plans to join us for this fun weekend of singing and celebrating together!
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event! The Chapel Choir will celebrate its 50th tour reunion on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.
Did you sing with Chapel Choir or did your children? If so, then make plans to join us for this fun weekend of singing and celebrating together!
Help Prepare Wesley Woods Retreat Center for Camp Season 2023
Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29
This fine collegiate handbell ensemble is royalty in the musical world, and they will be sharing their virtuosic, highly polished musical artistry.
Featured titles range from Africa and Bound for South Australia to the elegant Saint-Saens Swan, and Tchaikovsky's Valse No. 2. Other favorites for the enthusiastic handbell community are these: