Take advantage of the many opportunities to participate in worship, education, mission, service and fun!

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Connect Class

Sundays, March 10 & 17
9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Living Room
Interested in membership or learning more?
If you're new to First Pres, coming back to church, just exploring faith, or want to become a member, our Connect Class is the next step. For those who want to join, part two includes learning about membership opportunities and the chance to be welcomed as new members by church elders. To register, email or call or the church office at 630-668-5147. Childcare is provided.

Taize Worship

Friday, March 1
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Join us on the first Friday evening of each month for a 30-minute Taize service, with music, silence and prayer, designed to help us step away from our busy lives and spend some quiet time with God.

Community Art Gallery

Cross-Stitch Samplers by Betty Joseph
Through March 28
Artist Reception on Sunday February 24
Drawing, painting and crafting have been favorite activities since Betty's childhood. Her first cross-stitch sampler, "Give Me Time," was sewn when she was 16. The colors, symmetry and old-fashioned look of this type of needlework really appeal to her, and it remains a fun and rewarding creative outlet.

Israel 2020: A Spiritual Journey to the Holy Land

Pastor Kellen and Sarah Smith will lead a pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine for First Pres members and friends March 20-30, 2020. The registration deadline has ben extended to March 18. There is a $50 discount for those who register by February 2. Register online here and reference T#5158 at the top of the registration form. Email to sign up for trip updates.

Save the Dates for VBS

June 17 - 21
Vacation Bible School (4 yrs - 5th grade)
Service Squad (Grades 6 - 8)

First Light Men's Group

Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. in Stewart Hall
Currently doing a study on 1 & 2 Thessalonians and Titus which incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help us study the Word of God. All men are welcome, breakfast included.

Explore God

Sundays, through February 24
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m
Join us for this 7-week series where we will explore the big questions of life and faith along with nearly 1,000 churches around Chicago. Questions will include: Does life have purpose? Why does God allow pain and suffering? Is the Bible reliable?
Explore God will include discussion groups during the education hour at 9:45 a.m.. It will be a great opportunity to invite others to explore God. Learn more here.

Ash Wednesday

March 6

Morning Prayer & Ashes: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
An open time for quiet prayer and imposition of ashes

Ash Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m.
Marking the beginning of the season of Lent, this service is an opportunity to gather for prayer, self-examination, and worship as we prepare to journey toward Easter. Being reminded of our need for forgiveness, we will receive the sign of the ashes, a practice which serves as an outward manifestation of an inner posture of repentance and faithfulness.