“When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was.” – Matthew 2:9 (NRSV) Dear Friends: This Monday is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year. The forecast is calling for …
This Christmas Eve, while we may not gather to worship in person, we invite you to join us in one or all of our Christmas Eve offerings: The Christmas Pageant, 3:00 and 5:00 PM on YouTube and Facebook First Pres children and youth tell the Christmas story! Pre-recorded and will air on the church’s …
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!
The labyrinth is a meandering path that leads to a center, used as a tool for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual transformation. It is typically circular and is not a maze, in which there are dead ends and where you can get lost, but a path that leads you to the center, no dead ends, and …
Skye Jethani, author of our sermon series book “What if Jesus was Serious?”, will be preaching in the First Pres Sanctuary this Sunday, October 25. You may join us in person by registering online (limited seating) in this link, and if you prefer to stay home, you may also join us online via live-stream. See …
Our times call for perspective and a wisdom that discerns connections between past and present. A better and broader understanding of American history and world history will bring current conflicts into sharper focus, and can provide resources for our current considerations. In order to participate more thoughtfully in the current season, we need to “expand …
This Fall at First Pres… FAMILY + CHILDREN FAITH FORMATION FAMILY WORSHIP Family Faith Formation is launching “Family Worship,” an online, pre-recorded worship service. Families come in all shapes and sizes; even if you are a household of one, you are part of our family. This is for you too! This service, …
Dear First Pres. Family & Friends, I awoke this morning to a greening world, softly watered by rivulets of rain, its steady patter punctuated by the clear call of a chickadee. The familiar sound of the Metra pulling into Lake Forest told me it was 6:24 am. Spring is here, and “all is well with …
Caring for Each Other As new cases of Coronavirus continues to be diagnosed in Chicagoland, we want you to be aware of the steps we are taking to ensure our church and community continues to be as safe and healthy a place as possible. Actions we are taking around the church Regularly disinfecting all high-touch …
The Dakota Partnership 2020 Mission Trip Join Pastor Clint and Pastor Kristie on a mission to serve Native American children and their families with the Gospel in word and action. From June 20–26, our Pastors will join with other Presbyterians and friends across Chicagoland to journey to Sisseton, South Dakota, home of the Wahpeton Sioux …