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THIS WEEK IN OUR CHURCH
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10/06/08/08 to 10/19/08 - HIGH SCHOOL BELLS - Monday, 3:30 p.m., Choir Room
- YOGA - Monday, 7:30 p.m., Founders' Room
- MINISTRY OF OPERATIONS - Monday, 7:00 p.m., Drawing Room
- MINISTRY OF MISSIONS - Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Drawing Room
- PLYMOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR - Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., Choir
- CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR - Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Choir Room
- MINISTRY OF EDUCATION - Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Drawing Room
- CHANCEL CHOIR - Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Choir Room
- WONDROUS THINGS GIFT SHOP- Friday, 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.
- COUNCIL RETREAT - Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Plymouth Place
- SATURDAY MEALS PROGRAM - Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
- WONDROUS THINGS GIFT SHOP- Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- LEGRIS/HUGHES WEDDING REHEARSAL - Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
- WORSHIP SERVICES- Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Chapel and 10:30 a.m. -Sanctuary
- CHILDREN'S CHOIR - Sunday, 11:45 a.m., Choir Room
- LEGRIS/HUGHES WEDDING - Sunday, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary
- ZACKLEY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP - Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Zackley Room
- HIGH SCHOOL BELLS - Monday, 3:30 p.m., Choir Room
- MINISTRY OF NURTURE - Monday, 7:00 p.m., Drawing Room
- YOGA - Monday, 7:30 p.m., Founders' Room
- PLYMOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR - Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., Choir Room
- CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR - Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Choir Room
- PERSONNEL MEETING - Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Drawing Room
- CHANCEL CHOIR - Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Choir Room
- WONDROUS THINGS GIFT SHOP- Friday, 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.
- PAYNE/BECKER WEDDING REHEARSAL - Friday, 6:00 p.m.
- BUNCO - Friday, 7:00 p.m., Drawing Room
- BOOK STUDY - Saturday, 9:00 a.m.. Drawing Room
- SATURDAY MEALS PROGRAM - Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
- WONDROUS THINGS GIFT SHOP- Saturday, 10:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.
- PAYNE/BECKER WEDDING - Saturday, 3:00 p.m., Sanctuary
- POTTA FALL LOCK-IN - Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
- WORSHIP SERVICES- Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Chapel and 10:30 a.m. -Sanctuary
- WONDROUS THINGS EARLY CHRISTMAS MARKET - before/after Services
- CHILDREN'S CHOIR - 11:45 a.m., Choir Room
- CROP WALK - Sunday, 1:00, starting at First United Methodist Church of LaGrange
- ZACKLEY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP - Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Zackley Room
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THIS SUNDAY!
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OCTOBER 12, 2008
Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel and 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Texts: Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 1-23 or Isaiah 25:1-9;
Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14
Click Here for the
complete worship calendar.
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Altar Flowers
 Did you know that you can order flowers online? Take a moment and order flowers in memory of a loved one, a special occasion, a birthday, or any special reason. Click here to order yours now!
Fellowship Hour
 Would you like to host a Fellowship Hour after our 10:30 service, or see who is? Now you can sign up for this important ministry online by clicking here!
Our Newsletters
The latest issue of our bi-weekly newsletter, The Tidings, can be read by clicking here. If you would like to begin receiving it by email, click here to register.
The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, We Are the Church News, can be read by clicking here. If you would like to begin receiving it by mail, contact the church office at (708) 352-0800 or at peg@fcclg.org.
Inside Edition
For real time news from the UCC, click here. This column is your direct pipeline to the latest from their web site.
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Welcome!!!  Welcome to the home page of the First Congregational Church of LaGrange Illinois. If you are a first time visitor, we invite you to know more about us by using our Visitor Info pages. To learn more about the life of our church, click on the church calendar. And if music is your thing, click here to learn more about our programs. All are welcome at our church, and we hope you will visit this page often.
 Directions to Church
 Wondrous Things Early Christmas Market
The Early Christmas Market featuring items made by artisans from around the world will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. October 2nd through 4th in the Founders' Room. Treat someone to lunch or if only you would like to have lunch, it will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The cost is $6.00 and you may make a reservation by stopping in at our church office or calling the church office at 708-352-0800. Come in and enjoy this wondrous event. We look forward to seeing you there. All proceeds from the all volunteer run gift shop are donated to local charities. This year the proceeds from the Early Christmas Market will be donated to Constance Morris House.
Music Programs at First Congregational Church of LaGrange
If you have ever wanted to sing (especially Handel’s Messiah), ring or do anything else musically, click here to learn about all of our music programs. You can also reach our Music Director Ryan Cox at ryan@fcclg.org or at 352-0800.
BOOK STUDY OFFERED FOR FALL
A new adult education opportunity will be offered
for all FCC members and friends starting in late September. We will be studying the book The Phoenix
Affirmations, by Eric Elnes. This is
a book of affirmations/belief statements for those of us in moderate to liberal
Christian churches. Using biblical
insights and Christian church experience, the study will focus on two of the
affirmations each week. Dr. Rich Wolf will be our
leader. The media, our friends and
relatives, and culture remind us of what more conservative evangelicals and
fundamentalists believe: taking the
words of the Bible literally; God offers salvation to born-again Christians
only; and God tells us which political candidates to support, among other
things. Our sisters and brothers of the “religious
right” will also be happy to tell us what God thinks about any so-called
“family values” issues, from homosexuality to creationism.
The
Phoenix Affirmations, in short, state that being a Christian includes: Affirming diversity of paths to God;
Practicing the disciplines of the Spirit; Caring for the Environment;
Worshipping authentically; Embracing diverse individuals and groups; Being
advocates for the oppressed; Keeping church and state separate; Calling forth
the best in others and ourselves; Affirming we are loved, valued, and accepted;
Declaring the value of both science and religion; Caring for our bodies, minds,
and spirits; and Choosing a vocation for life.
Books
are available in local bookstores, and once we know the number of participants,
you may also order copies through the church. The study is open to any number
of people, and the classes will be on Saturday
mornings from 9:00 – 10:30am at church on September 27, October 4, 18,
25, November 1, 8. Please sign up to
join us via the bulletin board in the church office, or by calling or emailing
the church office to sign you up.
Questions? Call or email Rich
Wolf at church.
THE CHARITY KNITTING HAS BEGUN!
 At the organizational meeting Friday, September 19th, it was decided that we would have monthly meetings. Our first meeting will be on October 20th, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the drawing room in the church. This gives you a choice of afternoon or evening. We are going to concentrate on three things. Blankets for babies, Teddy Bears and chemo caps. All skill levels are welcome and we have people that will help beginning knitters or crocheters. Stop by the church office to get patterns or call 708-352-0800.
All of our finished projects will be given to Ronald McDonald House and they have a few rules that apply to this project. The yarn should be very soft such as Caron Simply Soft or Bernat Softee Baby, available at Wal-Mart or JoAnne Fabrics and Crafts. No wool in any of the projects. 30" to 36" makes a nice size for a baby blanket. Feel free to use your favorite patterns and yarns. Same with the Teddy Bears. All projects should be machine washed and dried before turning in. Please - no fabric softener.
Can you come up with a good name for the group? Turn in your suggestions to the office and we will vote at the first meeting. The winner will get a skein of yarn.
Yoga at FCCLG!
 Now on Mondays -- It’s Just the Kind of Yoga Class You’ve Been Looking For...
C'mon, give it a try! Attend a yoga class now offered on Monday nights. Church member and certified yoga instructor Johnny Gillespie is offering gentle stretching-oriented yoga classes at First Congregational on Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room. Sessions are suitable for all levels, and beginners are welcome to attend at any time. Wear comfortable clothes and enjoy a peaceful hour of stretching. The cost is $10 per session. For more information, contact Johnny at 708-482-4721.
Interfaith Community Partner's News
October 19th: Volunteer Training at First Presbyterian Church of
La Grange.
September 5th: Caregiver Support Group at Grace Lutheran
Church at 10:00 a.m.
For additional information email to interfaith@att.net.
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Experience It Again!
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Goodbye to Elena... September 28th Service
After 15 months our acting Associate Minister Elena Larssen is leaving us to join the Minnesota Conference of the UCC. We will miss her greatly. To watch her sermon from Sunday, click on the link below. Also, you may want to check out Rev. Dr. Wolf's children sermon, and our special music message from the choir. And please... join us in person next Sunday. Whoever you are, Wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
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FORE! - CHURCH GOLFERS
 Announcing the FCC 9-Hole Scramble golf outing at Flagg Creek Golf Course, 6939 S. Wolf Road, on Sunday, October 19th. All skill levels are urged to attend as its a best ball Scramble. You play the best shot of the foursome. Tentative price: $22 ride, $14 walk. First tee-off is at 2:00 p.m. We are planning post-golf refreshments with more informaion to follow. Sign up in the church office. Contact Bill McKeown at 708-354-5789.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 5th through 11th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Packets of information on Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Major Depression from NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, will be in the church office and the literature area outside the sanctuary. Did you know that over 10 million people in America have bipolar disorder, 2 million American adults have schizophrenia and that symptoms generally emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood?
Saturday Lunch Program
Have you wanted to get involved with our highly successful lunch program but didn't know how to go about it? Here are some suggestions on how you can help:
Funds: We gratefully accept donations of any amount.
Time: We appreciate any time you can give us on a Saturday, whether it is making lunches, serving food or assisting the clean-up crew.
Food: Donations of homemade desserts such as cookies, brownies, etc. are always appreciated by our guests. Also, donating a hot lunch for about 40-50 people would be greatly welcomed.
Laundry: We use a lot of towels, aprons and tablecloths while serving our guests. Washing these linens and having them back in the kitchen by the following Saturday would be a great help.
Anyone with questions or willing to sign up for one of these tasks should call Bill Bright at 246-4018 or eamil him at billybright@hotmail.com. Thank you for all your support! We couldn't do it without you.
MORNING BOOK CIRCLE  Our next meeting will be in the Drawing Room at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Thursday, October 23rd. The book to read is Song Yet Sung, by James McBride. This is a gripping pre-Civil War adventure based on historical facts of a runaway slave and her experiences with the underground railway. Our meetings are always open to everyone, so feel free to join us on that day!
Chicago Metropolitan Association Annual fall Meeting
The Chicago Metropolitan Association Annual Fall Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at The Congregational Church of Park Manor located at 7000 South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. This year's theme is Claiming and Celebrating our Identity as a Multi-Racial, Multi-Cultural Church. All CMA clergy, laity, and related community, health and educational institutions are encouraged to attend this time of worship, fellowship, learning and faith-sharing. Our preacher will be The Rev. Luther Holland who is also our host pastor.
The Workshops will include:
- Building Multi-Racial Coalitions for Justice
- Stewardship
- Unnatural Causes: Disparities in Healthcare
- Christian-Muslim Dialogue
- Ending Youth Violence
The meeting begins with registration and continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and ends after lunch. The registration fee is $15.00 ($5.00 for those In Care with CMA) and includes breakfast, snacks and lunch.
Any member of FCCLG interested in going please submit your name and check to Del Sapaula or the church office on or before October 11th. Tentative plans are to meet in the FCCLG parking lot at 7:15 a.m. on October 18th and ride the church van to the Congregational Church of Park Manor. We should be back at or about 3:00 p.m.
ANNUAL CROP WALK
This is the 25th anniversary of the La Grange/Western Springs CROP Hunger Walk. The 5k walk will be held on October 19th. Registration will be at 1:00 p.m. and the walk will kick off at 1:45 p.m. It will leave from the First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. Cossitt in La Grange and the halfway point will be at the Methodist Church in Western Springs. There is an optional stop at the St. Francis food pantry so people can take a look at how the CROP funds help us locally. Should you have questions, please contact Jan Matheny at 708-246-2472, go to the website www.cropwalk.org or contact Courtney Harvey.
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