Glow in the Dark Volleyball/Laser Tag Lock-In
There will be a Glow in the Dark Volleyball tournament followed by an over-night laser tag lock-in on March 3-4. More information will become available at a later date.
Events
Wednesday Morning Conversations
Pastor Jim McDonald is leading a series of discussions based on Rob Bell's Nooma videos on Wednesday mornings at 10am.
Men's Huddle
Is life all about the things we want? Is there another way to live? Come visit the Corner.
Youth Group and PraiseBreak!
Our regular Sunday night Youth Group program continues every Sunday in February except for Super Bowl Sunday!
Foundations
February Schedule
February 5th, 2012 - The Courage to Change: Facing Life Transitions
February 12th, 2012 - My Spiritual Journey: Ermalou Roller
February 19th, 2012 - BOLD: Stories from BOLD members: Lenore Pitstick
February 26th, 2012 - Sin: What Is It?
Speaking Out, Stepping Up, Risking All
The Journey to Authentic Living
A seminar featuring the Rev. Amy DeLong, a champion fighting for the rights of gay clergy within the United Methodist Church.
Amy DeLong retained her orders after being doubly charged and tried by The United Methodist Church, she will lead a seminar at First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove from Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Register online here using the form below or get a check to the church (made out to First UMC; note DeLong seminar.) Cost: $25.00 per person whether you come Friday only or Friday and Saturday (includes lunch.) Reservations must be received no later than February 23 to receive lunch on Saturday.
Friday, February 24
| 7:00-9:00pm | Peter, Paul and Dr. Suess: Moving Toward Inclusiveness We’ll have fun with Dr. Suess, look at Paul and Peter to better understand the Christian trajectory toward openness, and see critical moments in Christian history when decisions were made for inclusiveness. |
Saturday, February 25
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Truth-telling and Authentic Living: Amy's Story We'll look at the UMC position about GLBTs, their struggle to be included in the United Methodist Church and hear DeLong's stories of ministry in the church and experiencing a church trial. |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00pm | Finding Your Voice: Witnessing to Love DeLong will look with us at the realities of fear and risk, help us draw inspiration from the prophets and saints, and encourage us to become theologians in order to share new visions of justice and love. |
Sunday, February 26
| 8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. | Rev. DeLong will preach at all three worship services. |
Speaking Out, Stepping Up, Risking All
The Journey to Authentic Living
A seminar featuring the Rev. Amy DeLong, a champion fighting for the rights of gay clergy within the United Methodist Church.
Amy DeLong retained her orders after being doubly charged and tried by The United Methodist Church, she will lead a seminar at First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove from Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Register online here using the form below or get a check to the church (made out to First UMC; note DeLong seminar.) Cost: $25.00 per person whether you come Friday only or Friday and Saturday (includes lunch.) Reservations must be received no later than February 23 to receive lunch on Saturday.
Friday, February 24
| 7:00-9:00pm | Peter, Paul and Dr. Suess: Moving Toward Inclusiveness We’ll have fun with Dr. Suess, look at Paul and Peter to better understand the Christian trajectory toward openness, and see critical moments in Christian history when decisions were made for inclusiveness. |
Saturday, February 25
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Truth-telling and Authentic Living: Amy's Story We'll look at the UMC position about GLBTs, their struggle to be included in the United Methodist Church and hear DeLong's stories of ministry in the church and experiencing a church trial. |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00pm | Finding Your Voice: Witnessing to Love DeLong will look with us at the realities of fear and risk, help us draw inspiration from the prophets and saints, and encourage us to become theologians in order to share new visions of justice and love. |
Sunday, February 26
| 8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. | Rev. DeLong will preach at all three worship services. |
Speaking Out, Stepping Up, Risking All
The Journey to Authentic Living
A seminar featuring the Rev. Amy DeLong, a champion fighting for the rights of gay clergy within the United Methodist Church.
Amy DeLong retained her orders after being doubly charged and tried by The United Methodist Church, she will lead a seminar at First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove from Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Register online here using the form below or get a check to the church (made out to First UMC; note DeLong seminar.) Cost: $25.00 per person whether you come Friday only or Friday and Saturday (includes lunch.) Reservations must be received no later than February 23 to receive lunch on Saturday.
Friday, February 24
| 7:00-9:00pm | Peter, Paul and Dr. Suess: Moving Toward Inclusiveness We’ll have fun with Dr. Suess, look at Paul and Peter to better understand the Christian trajectory toward openness, and see critical moments in Christian history when decisions were made for inclusiveness. |
Saturday, February 25
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Truth-telling and Authentic Living: Amy's Story We'll look at the UMC position about GLBTs, their struggle to be included in the United Methodist Church and hear DeLong's stories of ministry in the church and experiencing a church trial. |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00pm | Finding Your Voice: Witnessing to Love DeLong will look with us at the realities of fear and risk, help us draw inspiration from the prophets and saints, and encourage us to become theologians in order to share new visions of justice and love. |
Sunday, February 26
| 8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. | Rev. DeLong will preach at all three worship services. |
30 Hour Famine!
The 30 Hour Famine is a Lock-In style Youth event of fun and fellowship combined with raising awareness of the global hunger crisis. Youth come to the Church on Friday afternoon after school and stay through the night until about 4:30pm on Saturday. There will be tons of games and group activities along with some free time and maybe even some sleeping! We are flexible on scheduling if people need to come late, leave early or leave for a time and come back. After our famine is over, we will break our fast together with a community meal!
30 Hour Famine
Severe drought in the Horn of Africa has left more than 11 million people in need of our help. 30 Hour Famine is nationwide movement of teenagers who refuse to accept the status quo, who stand together to make a difference. Starvation, disease, and poverty are not acceptable - and we can do something about it! Join us in our famine as we raise awareness and funds for those who need our help in the Horn of Africa!
Wednesday Morning Conversations
Pastor Jim McDonald is leading a series of discussions based on Rob Bell's Nooma videos on Wednesday mornings at 10am.