Christ, the Eternal Word In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. -John 1:1 This Sunday in the Season of Epiphany, we will turn to the Prologue of the Fourth Gospel as our text, rejoicing in Christ, the Word of God, the life and light of …
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 …
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“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 …
“…that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are rooted and grounded in love.” -Ephesians 3:17 Dear Friends, As I write to you today, the coronavirus continues to rise up–while hospital beds continue to go down. Our Governors are increasing their efforts to slow down the spread of the virus. And the …
We have a tradition of gathering on the longest night, when there are more hours of darkness than light. It’s a time to come together for prayers and laments, to mourn the losses and griefs of the year, to let the tears flow for the hurting places in our own lives, as well as for …
This Advent at First Pres… Advent Study: Light of the World Begins November 29. You may purchase the book for $10 by calling the church at 847.234.6250 or emailing Debbie Tometz at dtometz@firstchurchlf.org. Read more Advent Devotional: Those Who Dream Art, reflections, and prompts for a season of dreaming. This devotional is …
This Advent, along with First Presbyterian Churches of Deerfield, Libertyville and Arlington Heights, we explore biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus through Amy-Jill Levine’s book Light of the World. You can join one or all four Zoom discussions from each church through the four weeks of Advent. To purchase a copy …
“The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how.” -Jesus of Nazareth (Mark 4:26-27) Friday, November 6th I awoke early this morning along with millions of other Americans after …
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 …
You may click the image below to download and print as reference throughout this sermon series! Scroll down for the Zoom links for each meeting opportunity. Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Committee Zoom Meetings: Sundays at 9am Zoom Video Conference Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88520961807?pwd=MytLVGNZUmRWS2pkS3hEeFBudC9pQT09 Meeting ID: 885 2096 1807 Passcode: 511540 Wednesdays at 10:00am Zoom …