Events

The Young at Heart group for senior adults will be taking a tram ride at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle to see the fall colors. After the tour we will have lunch in at the Arboretum with each person paying for their own lunch.

Cost will be $5.00 per person, in addition to lunch.

We will meet in the church parking lot at 11:00 a.m.

You may sign up for this event in the Parlor between and after Worship Services on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.

Pastor Jim McDonald is leading mid-week conversations for faith-seekers and all wanting to explore their faith journey with honesty, mutual respect and openness to one another. All are welcome to attend, at any time during each course.

All church members are invited to attend.

How does the heart understand grief when it is broken by the death of a loved one? To survive and live forward, those who grieve must find answers.

The focus for Foundations during the month of October is Wisdom.

Happy the man who discovers wisdom,
the man who gains discernment:
gaining her is more rewarding than silver,
more profitable than gold. 
Proverbs 3:13-14

We're kicking off the Onward Bound season right with a lock-in October 5th-October 6th. Come for a few hours or come for the night to get to know your fellow Onward Bounders, dive deeper into your faith, and have fun!

The lock-in starts at 7PM on Friday night and goes until 10AM Saturday morning.

Parlez-vous francais?

If you don't, but would love to give it a try, this group's for you!

Thursday nights, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning September 27 through November 15.

Facilitator: Kelly Snyder

Please sign up for this small group by calling the church office, or filling in the form below.

One day, in a sardonic jibe at some conservative who was piously claiming the mantle of heaven, I told my wife, "Don't forget, God's a Republican." Without missing a beat, she replied, "But his son's a Democrat."
Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4-5-12

Are politics and religion an “unholy mix?” How is religion used or misused in political discourse? How does “God Talk” affect the election process?

The Adult Education Work Area is pleased to present four panelists from diverse backgrounds to discuss: Religion in Politics: Energizing or Polarizing

How has religion energized or polarized politics over the last 50 years? Perry Hamalis Associate Professor Department of Religious Studies, North Central College
What effect do religious groups have in defining and articulating a candidate’s platform? Scott Harper Former candidate for congress
What are the hot button religious issues affecting this election? Jerry Moore Columnist Suburban Life Publications
What power does the pulpit hold in shaping the political landscape? Phil Blackwell Senior Pastor Chicago Temple First United Methodist Church

Moderators: Greg Beggs and Laura Temple

Onward Bound begins with our student-parent meeting and registration Wednesday, September 12th @ 6:30PM in the Chapel. 

We meet the following dates starting in the Youth Room from 6:30-8PM.

We will take turns choosing a book and leading that month's discussion.

The first Tuesday afternoon of each month, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning October 2.

The first book will be: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

Please sign up for this small group by calling the church office, or filling in the form below.

How does the heart understand grief when it is broken by the death of a loved one? To survive and live forward, those who grieve must find answers.

The Path to Spiritual Authenticity

September Classes
Reflection, Assessment, and Creation

September 9: Summer Insights
Foundations will begin with a discussion on spiritual authenticity followed with a little homework for the following week.