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January 7, 2021
- Annual Report coming soon
- New Book Club and Adult Ed info
- Outdoor dining tips
December 23, 2020
In this Issue
- Office closed for Christmas and New Years
- Prepare for Epiphany: Star Words
- Christmas Eve Services at 4 and 10 pm
December 10, 2020
In this Issue
- Notice of Congregational Meeting
- Annual Report will be out by January 10
- Christmas Eve Services at 4 and 10 pm
November 25, 2020
In this Issue
- Watch for your Advent kit
- Thank you to Gifts of Gratitude participants
- Poinsettia announcement
November 12, 2020
In this Issue
- Online Christmas Pageant and Candlelight Service update
- Gifts of Gratitude sign up is live
- New Adult Ed series – Reading Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr.
October 29, 2020
In this Issue
- Online Christmas Pageant and Candlelight Service info
- Gifts of Gratitude sign up coming soon
- Thank you to everyone helping maintain the church building
October 15, 2020
In this Issue
- Parking Lot bonfire coming up
- Volunteer with LeaderShop
- Recycling Updates
October 1, 2020
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- CROP Walk news
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September 17, 2020
In this Issue
- Reflections as I Recover from COVID
- Saturday Meals Program update
- Sylvia Miller Approved for Ordination
September 3, 2020
In this Issue
- Confirmation Classes
- Thrive With Pride Event
- Musical Rehearsals Start Soon
August 20, 2020
In this Issue
- Back to Church survey, responses no later than this Sunday, 8/23
- The State of the Chuch
- Green Team Tips
August 6, 2020
In this Issue
- Back to Church survey
- Adult Ed starts August 28th
- Interfaith Community Partners Fall Fundraiser
July 23, 2020
In this Issue
- Saturday Meals Update
- Welcome Video Editor Jessica Angel
- School Supply collection
July 9, 2020
In this Issue
- Update: Returning to Worship
- School supply collection
- Music News: First Conservatory
June 28, 2020
In this Issue
- Council’s Plan: When Can We Go Back to Church?
- School supply collection
- Music News: First Conservatory
June 11, 2020
In this Issue
- Coping with the new reality, together
- Food Pantry donations
- Music News: First Conservatory
May 28, 2020
In this Issue
- From Church Council: Update on Resuming Services
- New Green Team Tips
- Music News: First Conservatory
May 14, 2020
In this Issue
- Budget update
- Congratulations Sylvia Miller
- Book Cub notice
April 30, 2020
In this Issue
- Budget shortfall – please donate
- Need help? Pillars help line and other resources
- Want to help others? BEDS Plus has requests
April 16, 2020
In this Issue
- Virtual Worship continues
- Need help? Pillars help line is here
- Want to help others? BEDS Plus has requests
April 2, 2020
In This Issue
- A note from Pastor Carly: Interactive Worship
- Holy Week Services and Scavenger Hunt
- Music News
March 19, 2020
In This Issue
- A note from Pastor Carly
- Join Us in Virtual Worship
- Friends of Music
March 5, 2020
In This Issue
- Long Range Planning process underway now
- Safety Plan reminder
- Vegetarian Cooking Class – sign up now
February 20, 2020
In This Issue
- SMP News
- Lenten Home Visits
- Safe Church Training
February 6, 2020
In This Issue
- Thrive with Pride Cafe
- Book Club
- Volunteer Opportunities
January 23, 2020
In This Issue
- Crockpot Sunday
- Earthquake in Puerto Rico
- Music News
January 9, 2020
In This Issue
- If you have not turned in your pledge for 2020, please do so!
- Save the Date
- Crockpot Sunday
December 26, 2019
In This Issue
- FCCLG shirts
- Book Club – New Date
- Youth Group Meetings
December 12, 2019
In This Issue
- Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund
- New Christmas Eve Service Times
- Adult Sunday School
November 14, 2019
In This Issue
- The Annual Campaign
- Hanging the Greenery
- Gifts of Gratitude
October 31, 2019
In This Issue
- Trivia Night
- New Members
- Harvest Home Dinner
October 17, 2019
In This Issue
- Galaxy Theater Presents the Odd Couple
- It’ll be a Jazzy Worship Service on Oct. 20
- Green Events
October 3, 2019
In This Issue
- Pastos Carly answers…..Could God be a Woman?
- Junk the Nasty Junk on Oct. 5 for FREE
- CROP Walk Fund Raiser
September 19, 2019
In This Issue
- Pastor Carly answers more questions
- This Sunday: Safe Church Training
- Hooks & Needles’ very productive summer
September 5, 2019
In This Issue
- Food, fun & games after church this Sunday
- A note from Pastor Carly
- There’s no excuse for not playing Bridge
August 22, 2019
In This Issue
- A message from Pastor Carly
- GCCLG: 140 years and counting!
- 2019 Member Directory
August 8, 2019
In This Issue
- A message from Pastor Carly
- FIRST First Congregational Camp-Out
- The Saturday Meals Program Serves More Than Food
July 25, 2019
In This Issue
- Calling All Potential Confirmands! Sign Up by August 1
- No Worship Service on August 4
- Seeking Volunteers for Messy Church on August 4
July 11, 2019
In This Issue
- Are You in Junior High (or going to be)? – Escape Room trip
- Thank you to our Green Team
- Community Choir: ‘My Shepherd Will Supply My Need’
June 27, 2019
In This Issue
- Pastor Carly has left the building (Temporarily)
- Help Hooks & Needles Celebrate A Decade of Artistry
- School Supply Donations
June 13, 2019
In This Issue
- Junior High Youth Group Meets at the Church on June 30
- Styrofoam Recycling
- Help the Homeless for One Week This Summer
May 30, 2019
In This Issue
- Rave Reviews for May 19 Choral Sermon
- Get FREE Knitting and Crocheting Lessons This Summer
- One Child, One Hour, One Church, One School
May 16, 2019
In This Issue
- Old Doors Needed
- La Grange Pet Parade
- Hooks & Needles 10th Year Anniversary
May 2, 2019
In This Issue
- Junior High Spring Schedule
- Choral Sermon
- BEDS Plus needs volunteers
April 18, 2019
In This Issue
- Earth Day Celebration
- Spring Cleaning
- March with FCCLG in the Pet Parade
April 4, 2019
In This Issue
- Expanded Youth Group Events
- Ryan’s Sabbatical Planned for This Summer
- Open and Affirming Celebration
March 21, 2019
In This Issue
- One Great Hour of Sharing
- Easter Lilies
- Open and Affirming Celebration
March 7, 2019
In This Issue
- Vegetarian Cooking Demo
- Green Team News
- Special Opportunities to Sing
February 21, 2019
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly
- 2019 Pathways to Justice Conference
- 2019 Spring Break All Ages Work Trip Opportunity
February 7, 2019
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly
- Safe Church Training
- Green Team News
January 24, 2019
In This Issue
- Budget Amendment
- The Ministry of Missions
- Hooks and Needles
January 10, 2019
In This Issue
- Next Jr. High Group meeting
- Hooks and Needles new mission
- Upcoming Crockpot Sunday
December 27, 2018
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly
- Notice of Annual Meetings, Town Halls, Budget, and Annual Report
- Community Diversity Movie and Discussion
December 13, 2018
In This Issue
- Call to Care Ministry
- Poinsettas
- Christmas Fund for the Veterans
November 29, 2018
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly
- Music News
- SMP Guest Gift Bags
November 8, 2018
In This Issue
- Youth Group Meeting
- Harvest Home
- Hanging of the Greens
October 25, 2018
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly
- Keller Farmstand Corn Maze Trip
- Tow Trucks for Tots
October 11, 2018
In This Issue
- World Communion bread donations
- Trivia Night coming up
- CROP Walk October 21
September 27, 2018
In This Issue
- Welcome Fall!
- Neighbors in Need offering and Messy Church October 7
- CROP Walk October 21
September 13, 2018
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Gratitude and harvest
- Neighbors in Need offering October 7
- Adult Bible Study – Reclaiming Jesus
August 30, 2018
In This Issue
- Introducing our Field Ed Students: Marietta Herbert-Davis and Jennifer Burney
- Kick Off Sunday – September 9th
- Positively Green Team survey – let us know what you’re thinking!
August 16, 2018
In This Issue
- Article from the Pastor: New Beginnings
- Confirmation Mentors Needed
- Adult Work Trip info, Safe Church training, and Music Program start dates
August 2, 2018
In This Issue
- Worship in the Park and Messy Church on August 5
- Article from the Pastor: Sinful or Incomplete?
- Galaxy Theater event August 18
July 19, 2018
In This Issue
- Sharing Our Building and making use of our gifts
- Welcome to Our New Organist
- Back to School Supply Drive for The LeaderShop
July 6, 2018
In This Issue
- Rev. Carly’s thoughts and findings about Mark 5:21-43
- Zackley fundraiser: Car Wash on July 15
- Harmony, Hope, and Healing concert August 25
June 21, 2018
In This Issue
- Ask the Question: Rev. Carly answers your questions
- Zackley fundraiser: Car Wash on July 15
- BEDS PLUS needs volunteers – sign up today!
June 7, 2018
In This Issue
- Look for a message from Pastor Carly in our next newsletter!
- Coming Up: All Teams Meeting on June 10th and Hooks & Needles on June 25th.
- Join the Evening Book Club on August 23rd for a discussion of The Girls of Atomic City – The untold story of the women who helped win World War II by Denise Kiernan.
May 24, 2018
In This Issue
- Ask the Question – Why are the ages of some people in the Old Testament much older than “normal” life spans?
- Coming Up: Positively Green Team on June 3rd and Hooks & Needles on June 4th!
- Join the Mission Book Discussion Group on June 4th as they discuss The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.
May 10, 2018
In This Issue
- Ask the Question Part 2 – How did Cain and Abel get their wives in the book of Genesis in the Bible?
- Coming Up: Evening Book Club on May 17th and Messy Church on June 3rd.
- Choral Sermon Sunday on May 13th at 10:00 am!
April 26, 2018
In This Issue
- Ask the Question – Communion
- Coming Up: Spring Work Day and Adult Education – Journey Through the Psalms
- Summer Music Camp – register today!
April 12, 2018
In This Issue
- Want to be a host family for the Wartburg Choir? 20-25 host families are needed for April 21st!
- Beds PLUS shopping event on April 13th and Adult Work Trip – Texas October 20-27
- Come join us for a Concert at FCCLG on April 22nd at 3pm!
March 29, 2018
In This Issue
- Why and how are we building a movement of revolutionary love? Ministry of Communications Report
- Adult Discussion Group: The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days
- Spring 2018 Congregational Work Day May 5th
March 15, 2018
In This Issue
- Why and how are we building a movement of revolutionary love? Ministry of Missions: Moving Forward
- The Positively Green Team meeting is on March 18th at 11:15 am, and Evening Book Club meets on April 5th at 7:30 pm!
- Get into Messy Church on April 8th at 4:30 pm. Open to ALL ages!
March 1, 2018
In This Issue
- FCCLG Operating Plan for 2018; Ministry of Nurture shares their Year Ahead report
- One Great Hour of Sharing on March 11
- Adult Discussion Group is reading The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days
February 15, 2018
In This Issue
- In the coming weeks, the Sunday morning messages will focus on turning fear into fuel and gaining resilience in these difficult times. Together, let’s build a movement of radical love!
- Trivia Night on March 10th at 7 pm and Hooks & Needles on February 19th and 26th at 7 pm.
- Adult Discussion Group continues for the next 7 weeks! The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days Sundays @ 8:30 am
February 1, 2018
In This Issue
- Adult Work Trip this Fall to Help with Hurricane Relief!
- Positively Green Team meets Feb. 4 @ 11 am, Missions Book Discussion Group meets on Feb. 5 @ 7:30 pm
- Join us for Ash Wednesday Meditation on Feb. 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, Lenten Sermon Series begins on Feb. 18
January 18, 2018
In This Issue
- Annual Meeting 1/21, Annual Report available now
- Join us 1/28 for potluck lunch, Women’s Mid-Winter Retreat will be February 3
- Adult Ed on 1/28: Lauterbachs’ Guatemala work trip, Messy Church will be February 4
January 4, 2018
In This Issue
- Welcome 2018! Join a committee or ministry and lead FCCLG this year, Annual Meeting 1/21
- Watch Sunday live or view past services online, Thanks from SMP and Constance Morris for the gift bags, Join us 1/28 for potluck lunch
- Adult Ed 1/28: Lauterbachs’ Guatemala work trip, Women’s Mid-Winter Retreat on 2/3
December 21, 2017
In This Issue
- Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund
- Get Involved – Positively Green Team, Church officer and committee positions open
- Church News – View Sunday (and Christmas) Service live in HD, Family New Year’s Eve Early Countdown
December 7, 2017
In This Issue
- Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund
- Get Involved – Adult Education: Creation and Birth Narratives in Diverse Culture, Tavern Table Talk, and Positively Green Team
- Church News – Christmas Eve services, Audit Report, and new families
November 22, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: 2018 Pledge, Electronic Giving, and Changes in Electronic Giving in 2018!
- Get Involved – Adult Education: Creation and Birth Narratives in Diverse Culture, and Hooks & Needles
- Church News – Gifts of Gratitude 12/3 and Messy Church 12/3
November 9, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Thanksgiving Blessings
- Get Involved – Adult Education: Uppity Woman in the Bible, Creation and Birth Narratives in Diverse Cultures, Tavern Table Talk
- Church News – Harvest Home Dinner 11/15, Gifts of Gratitude 12/3
October 26, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: UCC Disaster Ministries Update!
- Get Involved – Adult Education: Uppity Woman in the Bible and Missions Book Discussion on Dreamland: the True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones!
- Church News – Trivia Night on Nov. 4th and Songs For The Spirit Concert on Nov. 5th!
October 12, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Sharing Gifts and Financial Update
- Get Involved – CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 15th, Adult Education: Uppity Woman in the Bible
- Church News – Zackley Bake Sale coming up
September 28, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: You are Invited to engage in this powerful learning experience! Strengthening Spiritual Alignment: Making Worship Dangerous Again!
- Get Involved – Neighbors in Need Offering This Sunday, Back Bay Mission Donations Due By Oct. 8th, and Join the CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 15th!
- Church News – New Members Class Begins This Sunday and Upcoming Music Events!
September 14, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Friend or Follower?
- Get Involved – Hurricane Harvey Relief, Neighbors in Need and Back Bay Mission Donations
- Church News – New Members Class and Tavern Table Talk Begins
August 31, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Ask The Question Part 5! What Is Tithing?
- Get Involved – Convergence Leadership Project and Christians and the Environment
- Church News – Kick-off Sunday Picnic September 10th and Craft Fair October 21st
August 17, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Response to Charlottesville and Ask The Question
- Get Involved – Witness For Peace on August 20th, Safe Church Training and Ministry of Education Volunteers
- Church News – Kick-off Sunday Picnic on September 10th and New Members Class begins October 8th
August 3, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Hymn Sing Sunday and Convergence Leadership Project
- Get Involved – School Supply Drive for LeaderShop and Missions Book Club
- Church News – Craft Fair 2017
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July 21, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Questions and answers
- Get Involved – Pastoral Care through Card Showers and School Supply Drive for LeaderShop
- Church News – Women’s Retreat info
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July 6, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Join us on August 6th at 10:30 am for Worship at Gordon Park!
- Get Involved – Pastoral Care through Card Showers and School Supply Drive for LeaderShop!
- Church News – Evening Book Club and Fundraising with Amazon Smile-Prime Day!
June 22, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: The second installment of Ask the Question!
- Get Involved – Food Pantry Needs for June and Flower Delivery Volunteers Needed!
- Church News – Messy Church on Sunday, July 2nd and Register for the Back Bay Mission Trip!
June 8, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: The purpose of the community of faith is witness.
- Get Involved – Pastoral Care Opportunity and Hooks & Needles Summer Schedule Begins!
- Church News – Women’s Retreat August 12th & 13th and Messy Church on Sunday, June 11th!
May 25, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Through which lens was Jesus seeing the world?
- Get Involved – Pantry Donations and BEDS Plus Volunteers Needed!
- Church News – Messy Church June 11th and Summer Musical Camp July 31st-August 4th!
May 11, 2017
In This Issue
- This Sunday – Ask the Question
- Get Involved – Convergence Leadership Project, BEDS Summer program
- Music News – Spring Choral Sermon May 21
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April 27, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: What will you do to stay in good Spiritual shape this summer?
- Get Involved – Convergence Leadership Project and BEDS Summer Program need you!
- Church News – Summer Musical Camp and FCCLG Women’s Retreat!
April 13, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: God’s love is transforming darkness into hope!
- Get Involved – Congregational Work Day 3.0 and Back Bay Mission Trip!
- Church News – Adult Education: A Day In The Ancient Mediterranean starts April 30th and Convergence Leadership Project begins in May!
March 30, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: We’re All Going To School!
- Get Involved – Congregational Work Day 3.0 and Join A Ministry and Support the Church With Your Skills
- Church News – Holy Week Worship Schedule and Smashburger Fundraiser!
March 16, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Be Present and Engage
- Get Involved – Our Ministry Teams need members – support the church with your skills
- Church News – Exploring Belonging: New Member class, Adult Education Class: March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
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March 2, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Carly: Sharing Our Abundance and Local Action
- Get Involved – Our Ministry Teams need seven members – support your church with your skills
- Church News – Exploring Belonging: New Member class starting March 12, Adult Education Class: March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
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February 16, 2017
In This Issue
- Message from UCC General Minister and President John Dorhauer on the Draft Executive Order on Religious Liberty
- Get Involved – Our Ministry Teams need six members – reach out today and share your gifts
- Church News – Messy Church March 5th at 4:30pm, Adult Education Class March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
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February 2, 2017
In This Issue
- Pastors Message – Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Isaiah 58:1
- Get Involved – Donate Soup To The Food Pantry and Volunteer Tutor Training on February 11th and 18th!
- Church News – Messy Church Feb 12th At 4:30pm and Adult Education Class Starts March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time!
January 19, 2017
In This Issue
- Pastors Message – Jesus made a major change in direction…
- Get Involved – Winter Warriors Needed and Hooks & Needles Meets Next On Jan. 23rd at 7:00 pm.
- Church News – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources, and Evening Book Club on March 9th.
January 5, 2017
In This Issue
- Notice of Annual Meeting
- Get Involved – Community-Wide Styrofoam Recycling and Help Local Families with Food Pantry
- Church News – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources, Crockpot Lunch
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December 22, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Community-Wide Styrofoam Recycling and Help Local Families with Food Pantry!
- Pastors Message – Share With Family and Friends By Being Present!
- Church News – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources at FCCLG.org and Christmas Eve, Christmas Morning, & New Year’s Service times!
December 8, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Christmas Fund on Dec. 18th, Help Local Families with Food Pantry
- Pastors Message – Gifts, Giving, and Gratitude
- Church News – Christmas Eve, Christmas Morning, and New Year’s Services
November 24, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Christmas Fund on Dec. 18th and Amazon Smile!
- Pastors Message – The word from author Molly Baskette!
- In Our Church – Messy Church on Dec. 4th at 4:30 pm and Gifts Of Gratitude Dec. 4th!
November 10, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Di Nico’s Pizza Fundraiser on Nov. 13th and Harvest Home on Nov. 16th
- Pastors Message – “Now more than ever, you and I must be the body of Christ.”
- In Our Church – Gifts Of Gratitude Dec. 4th and Text Giving Is Now Available at FCCLG!
October 27, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Wine Tasting for BEDS Plus and LATTE Teen Theatre Ensemble performs Gas Light!
- Pastors Message – What is enough? What does this word mean to you?
- In Our Church – Gifts Of Gratitude, Zackley’s Bake Sale, and Baritones and Brunch tickets available now
October 13, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Exploring Faith Oct. 23rd-Do You Belong?
- Pastors Message – Scarcity and fear vs. abundance and hope
- In Our Church – Zackley’s Bake Sale, Harvest Home dinner, and Baritones and Brunch tickets available now
September 29, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Exploring Faith Oct. 9th-Do You Belong? and Trivia Night Oct. 14th!
- Pastors Message – Technology has kept us in touch with and relevant to the world around us.
- In Our Church – Messy Church Oct. 2nd and Choral Sermon Rehearsals Oct. 6th!
September 15, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Back Alley Burger Fundraiser and BEDS Plus – Stock A Shelter!
- Pastors Message – What Can We Do About Racism? September 25th begins a nine week study in Adult Education!
- In Our Church – Neighbors in Need on October 2nd!
September 1, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Work Day Begins September 10th from 9:00 am to noon and Support St. Barbara’s Pantry this month with PB&J!
- Pastors Message – Be the hands, feet, face, and heart of God.
- In Our Church – Messy Church on Sept. 4th at 4:30 pm, and Kick-Off Sunday on Sept. 11th at 10:00 am!
August 18, 2016
In This Issue
- Get Involved – Come Help Make Pew Cushions and Support St. Barbara’s Pantry!
- Pastors Message – Safe Church/Boundary Training, Confirmation Mentors Needed, and Exploring Communion!
- In Our Church – Kick-Off Sunday & Annual Picnic and Ryan’s Fall Music Information!
August 4, 2016
In This Issue
- Worship in the Park this Sunday
- Pastors Message – Take the Plunge
- In Our Church – Confirmation Mentors, LeaderShop School Supply drive, volunteer for Saturday Meals
July 21, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – “Be the Church” What must we do to show the extravagant love of God to one another and to our community?
- Get Involved – The Jesus Seminar and LeaderShop School Supply Drive
- In Our Church – Confirmation Mentors, Annual Women’s Retreat and Community Worship Service information
July 7, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – “Ask The Question” Sunday! What can we as Christians do to stop the violence in the world?
- Get Involved – The Jesus Seminar and LeaderShop School Supply Drive!
- In Our Church – Annual Women’s Retreat and Messy Church!
June 23, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Pastor Carly Answers Some More Questions From “Ask The Question” Sunday!
- Get Involved – Saturday Meals and BEDS Plus Volunteers Needed!
- In Our Church – Fundraising with Amazon Smile and FCCLG & Remodeling updates!
June 9, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Summer Is Here! We are learning to Be The Church!
- Get Involved – Summer Musical Camp!
- In Our Church – Hooks and Needles Summer Schedule and Welcome Tiny Toes Music!
May 26, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – How is God calling you to reinvent yourself, your faith, your spiritual journey?
- Get Involved – BEDS Plus Summer Volunteer opportunities
- In Our Church – Be the Church, Women’s Retreat, and Flat Jesus
May 12, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Look for a message from Carly in our next Tidings!
- Get Involved – Conversation Circles On May 22th & FCCLG and Q-BBQ Fundraiser on May 25th!
- In Our Church – All Teams Meeting and Strengthen The Church Offering – Both on May 15th!
April 28, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Thanks to God for the many gifted and passionate ministers in this congregation!
- Get Involved – Strengthen The Church Offering and BEDS Plus Summer Volunteer!
- In Our Church – Messy Church on May 1st and Book Club on June 2nd – The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes!
April 14, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Save The Date – May 8th will be “Ask The Question Sunday.”
- Get Involved – BEDS Plus Summer Volunteer and Help St. Barbara’s Food Pantry!
- In Our Church – Are You A Caring Person? The Called To Care Program Begins May 10 and Continues Every Tuesday Evening Throughout May!
March 31, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – What’s your role in the ministry?
- Get Involved – Congregational Work Day and Join The Choir!
- In Our Church – Book Club and Bowling Outing!
March 17, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Easter is not just one day – it’s an everyday soul experience!
- Get Involved – St. Barbara’s Pantry and Quilting For Charity Group!
- In Our Church – Holy Week and the Living Cross!
March 3, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Choral Sermon Sunday! Come Join Us for Worship at 10:00 am!
- Get Involved – One Great Hour Of Sharing and LeaderShop’s Pirate Party!
- In Our Church – Zackley Stock Sales & Hooks and Needles!
February 18, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Come Join Us Sunday Mornings At 8:30 am…Oases On The Journey!
- Get Involved – New Members Exploration and Evening Book Club!
- In Our Church – Lenten Music Schedule and Messy Church!
February 4, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Sacred Discontent is the theme of our Lenten Journey.
- Get Involved – Word For All Ages and New Member Exploration!
- In Our Church – Have You Heard Rumors Of Potential Church Renovations?
January 21, 2016
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Our job is to bring God’s realm to earth as it is in heaven!
- Get Involved – St. Barbara’s Food Pantry and Crisis Advocate Training!
- In Our Church – Women’s Ministry Retreat and Hooks & Needles!
November 25, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Jesus said, “Come follow me.”
- Get Involved – FCCLG’s Winter Warriors and Crisis Advocate Training!
- In Our Church – Amahl And The Night Visitors and Cookie Exchange!
November 13, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message -Stewardship!
- Get Involved – FCCLG’s Winter Warriors and Ministry Team Members Wanted!
- In Our Church – Hanging of the Greens and Gifts of Gratitude!
October 29, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message -Please see next Tidings!
- Get Involved – Messy Church Begins and Greeters Needed!
- In Our Church – All Church Craft Fair and Evening Book Club!
October 15, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message -Practicing Generosity Will Bring You Spiritual Satisfaction!
- Get Involved – Honey Do List At Church and Greeters Needed!
- In Our Church – Calling All Crop Walkers and Donators for October 18th and All Church Craft Fair on November 1st!
October 1, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Beyond Building Use Toward Building Capacity!
- Get Involved – Greeters Needed and LeaderShop & Rotary Club Volunteers!
- In Our Church – Neighbors In Need Offering & Calling All Crop Walkers and Donators!
September 17, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – What Makes Your Heart Sing?
- Get Involved – Honey Do List At Church and Laundry Heroes!
- In Our Church – Evening Book Club and Calling All Crafters!
September 3, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Embarking on a New Adventure – Messy Church!
- Get Involved – Laundry Heroes and Lawn Mowing!
- In Our Church – Homecoming Picnic and Helping St. Barbara’s Pantry!
August 20, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Message of renewal from the Zackley’s!
- Get Involved – Laundry Heroes and Lawn Mowing!
- In Our Church – Finding Meaning In Communion and Homecoming Picnic!
August 6, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Humans Came Together!
- Get Involved – Moms Demand Action!
- In Our Church – Calling All Crafters and Finding Meaning In Communion!
July 23, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – A Faithful Church is in Business 24/7/365!
- Get Involved – Braun and Cleaners Needed and Foosball Tournament!
- In Our Church – Dist. 105 Moving In and Women’s Fellowship Retreat!
July 9, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Did Jesus ever take the summer off?
- Get Involved – Foosball Tournament and Lawn Mowing!
- In Our Church – Women’s Fellowship Retreat and Hooks & Needles (Knit and Crochet)!
June 25, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – The Realm of God!
- Get Involved – Applebees’ –> Dining to Donate for FCCLG on June 28th!
- In Our Church – Hooks & Needles (Knit and Crochet) and Office Space Available at our Church!
June 12, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Honoring the God-Spark in those Around Us!
- Get Involved – Party for Pillars Luau and St. Barbara’s Food Pantry!
- In Our Church – Hang Out with ‘Flat’ Jesus!
May 28, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Confirming what faith?
- Get Involved – Strengthen The Church and St. Barbara’s Food Pantry!
- In Our Church – Babies, Brunch, and Baptisms!
May 14, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – How Do We Tell Our Faith Story?
- Get Involved – St. Barbara’s Food Pantry and Lawn Mowing!
- In Our Church – Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me, Celebrating Seniors Week, and Book Club!
April 9, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Let’s find Resurrection!
- Get Involved – We need Volunteers for the YZals Youth Group!
- In Our Church – CommUNITY Prayer Walk
March 26, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – The Parables of Jesus!
- Get Involved – Crop Walk Coordinator, St. Barbara’s Food Pantry
- In Our Church – Holy Week: A Journey to Easter and Easter Morning Continental Breakfast
March 12, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – The Climate within our Community
- Get Involved – Crop Walk Coordinator, CNN/Meals on Wheels
- In Our Church – Easter Morning Continental Breakfast, & Missions Survey
February 26, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Thinking About Lent
- Get Involved – St. Barbara’s Food Pantry, & Heartland Blood Drive
- In Our Church – Lenten Services & Pancakes in our PJ’s
February 12, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – The Scarcity Mindset
- Get Involved – 2015 Back Bay Mission and Saturday Meals Program
- In Our Church – On The Edge, A Lenten Study
January 15th, 2015
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Call to the Annual Meeting on Sunday 1/18 after worship
- Get Involved – Beds Plus Fundraiser 1/25 from 4-7 pm
- In Our Church – Ski Trip! 1/31
December 18, 2014
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Taking Advent Seriously
- Get Involved – Heartland Blood Drive – March 1st
- In Our Church – Christmas Eve Services @ 5:30 and 11 pm
December 4, 2014
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Looking Toward Jerusalem
- Get Involved – 2015 Back Bay Mission Trip
- In Our Church – Boundary Waters Presentation on December 7th
November 20, 2014
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Friend or Follower
- Get Involved – Bring your Jewel stamps to Church
- In Our Church – Cookie Exchange December 14th
October 30, 2014
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Voting by Stewardship
- In Our Church – Out and About Breakfast November 9th
- Get Involved – 2015 Adult Mission Trip
October 16, 2014
In This Issue
- Pastor’s Message – Blessed to be a Blessing
- In Our Church – La Grange Halloween Walk October 25th
- Get Involved – Bridge Club