In light of the move to Tier One status for Lake and McHenry Counties this week, the Session voted at its January 25 meeting to authorize the return to in-person worship in February. The Staff is now preparing for in-person Sunday Morning Worship starting on February 14 and continuing each Sunday thereafter as conditions permit. All safety protocols will […]
In-person Worship Resumes Sunday, February 14 Read More »
Tuesdays, 3:30 PM Winter Playdate is now weekly! These days when we’re not gathering indoors, we will continue having Playdate every Tuesday at 3:30 PM starting January 26. It will be an unstructured time when parents can bring their kids and hangout on the playground, or you can come by for some hot chocolate and
Jan Richardson is a favorite artist and writer of mine. She creates a downloadable retreat each year to use on Women’s Christmas or whenever you need some time for reflection and regathering. Her new retreat has just been released! This year’s theme is The Sanctuary Between Us, and it offers an invitation to ponder how
An Invitation from Pastor Kristie: Christmas Retreat Read More »
Come to church this Christmas Eve and hold up a candle as we say “Merry Christmas!” to one another and listen to “Silent Night, Holy Night” being sung under the heavens. Children are welcome!
A Candlelight Gathering on Christmas Eve Read More »
Hello members of First Presbyterian Church! Near or far, I hope everyone is in good health and finding piece of mind during this difficult period of COVID-19. I want to begin this update by reaffirming my thankfulness for this scholarship. It has been several weeks since our cohort of Plansoen Scholars was introduced to the
Plansoen Scholar Highlight: Carlson Ayanlaja Read More »
Following right after the Joy Ride Advent Scavenger Hunt, come to the Deerpath Parking Lot for a Caroling Party led by Pastor Clint with Susan Noble and Dr. Barry Wenger on organ! Using the church’s FM station (90.5), we will be joyfully singing your favorite selection of songs and carols of the season. Hot chocolate
Christmas Caroling – from your car! Read More »
Greetings FPC! I pray you all remain well and in good health during these trivial times – both today and always. As the pandemic is surging – it is really easy for me to begin feeling like nothing has being going on in regards to my personal life, due to a vast majority of it
Plansoen Scholar Highlight: Jamari Tansmore Read More »
Everyone will stay in their cars for the duration of the event to ensure the safety of all participants. Would you like to be one of our Joy Ride Scavenger Hunt stops? No homes or yards will be damaged in the event! If you would like to participate as one of our stops,
Joy Ride: Advent Scavenger Hunt Read More »
Hello to everyone at FPC. I hope you are healthy and well. Since we’ve last met, I’ve been focusing on a few key areas in my life. School is always my priority and it is going very well. I was nervous about the online format for a while, but I have adjusted, and I think
Plansoen Scholar Highlight: Chantel Smith Read More »
Monday, December 7, 7:00 PM via Zoom We are taking our annual Women’s Christmas Tea online! This year’s Women’s Christmas Tea Mission Partner is Mano a Mano. Mano a Mano’s mission is to empower immigrant families to become full participants in their community. Their vision is an integrated community where everyone has access to
18th Annual Women’s Christmas Tea Read More »