First Congregational United Church of Christ of Elmhurst, Illinois
UCC Symbol 235 Kenilworth   Elmhurst, IL 60126   P: (630) 832-2580   F: (630) 832-9142   Email: elmhurstucc@sbcglobal.net
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Green Team

The Green Team has been formed as a new ministry team to work on issues and projects to help our congregation and our community become more environmentally aware and make some changes to become more energy-efficient. The goal is to make us a leader in our faith and in our community in implementing and sharing ideas to better protect the world the Lord has blessed us with.

The Tree of Life Green Team seeks to:
  1. Make the facilities of First Congregational UCC of Elmhurst more environmentally friendly;
    Jim Winfield, Mary Swanson, Shirley Myers

  2. Make our congregation more environmentally aware;
    Jennifer Hennen, Linda Mangnall

  3. Work with other churches and community organizations to advocate better use of environmental resources;
    Arnold and Dora Schenk
2010 Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day Parade 2010


2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade
The First Congregational Church marched in the 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Elmhurst. The church's "Green Team" organized our participation and gave it a purpose beyond having fun. Our contingent marched at the very end of the parade picking up recyclable cans and bottles that were left behind by parade-goers. Our "Clutter Bug" was a major hit with both kids and adults along the parade route.

St. Patrick's day Paraders
List of websites from Kent Taylor's Climate Change presentation

Tree of Life — First Congregational United Church of Christ of Elmhurst
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