The First United Methodist Preschool ann ounces the retirement of two teachers. Karen Dortwegt is retiring after 23 years and Beth Schloss is retiring after 15 years of service. They have touched so many young lives!
Join us to recognize these wonderful teachers at a reception following the 10:00 am service on June 3 in the gym. We invite you to say thank you and wish them well.
All are invited to provide input in the strategic planning process. Please join us for informal conversations after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services on Sunday, June 3, June 17, and June 24 in hte Library (Room 116). We will share our thoughts and ideas about our church's strengths and challenges. You may also email your thoughts to Marshall Schmitt, Administrative Council Chair at [email protected].
All are invited to provide input in the strategic planning process. Please join us for informal conversations after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services on Sunday, June 3, June 17, and June 24 in hte Library (Room 116). We will share our thoughts and ideas about our church's strengths and challenges. You may also email your thoughts to Marshall Schmitt, Administrative Council Chair at [email protected].
Ignite Youth Trip to Feed My Starving Children
Meet at FMSC on June 2, 7 to 9PM
Address: 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL 60504
RSVP Required. RSVP to [email protected] or 630-968-7120, x203
Prior to Feed My Starving Children, meet at the Snyders between 4PM & 6:30PM for a Barbecue & hang-out
Ignite Youth Group meets at 6-8pm in the Open Door Youth Center with snacks at 6:30pm.
Ignite is for youth in grades 7-12
Please contact Howie Snyder, Director of Youth Ministries for more information.
A World Hymn CelebrationThe Chancel and Westminster Ringers present their annual spring concert, "When in our Ringing God is Glorified" - A Handbell Hymn Celebration.
We will lift our voices, singing hymns from many nations! The concert will feature handbells, pipe organ, instruments, and your singing!
Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Child care is provided. Contact Pattie Barnes at 630.953.0146 or [email protected].
The Downers Grove First United Methodist Church has adopted a section of St. Joseph Creek located north of Curtiss Street and east of Walnut Avenue about two miles west of our church property. On Saturday, May 19, we’ll gather to clean up the creek by picking up trash along the banks. Please mark your calendar to come and volunteer!
This May Friday Night at the Movies will present Mudbound, a 2017 period drama. Presented by our local film expert, Sue Thornquist, this movie is the story of two families, one black and one white, living uneasilty in the Mississippi Delta farmland during the WWII era.
Ignite Youth Group meets at 6-8pm in the Open Door Youth Center with snacks at 6:30pm.
Ignite is for youth in grades 7-12
Please contact Howie Snyder, Director of Youth Ministries for more information.
In the Chapel Hall at 9:30am & 11am
Join us for a presentation by Naperville police officers, including John McAnally from our church, when they talk about keeping kids safe online and discuss “Identity Theft: How to Prevent It” and “What to Do If You Are a Victim” at this helpful talk.
