Ash Wednesday

03/06/2019 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bethel UCC

Phone:630-279-4040

Address: 315 E St. Charles Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126

The Elmhurst UCC churches are co-hosting an Ash Wednesday Service with ashes and communion. This year the service will be held at Bethel UCC, 315 E. St. Charles Rd. Offerings will be donated to EWAN, the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network. Everyone is welcome.

S	M	Tu	W	Th	F	S
	1	2 Men’s Fellowship Night 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 04/02/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/mens-fellowship-night-2/ Men’s Fellowship, featuring a conversation on “Who is my neighbor?” No prep required, everyone is welcome. Hot soup and cold beverages provided.	3 Lenten Study (Parables of Jesus) – The Mustard Seed 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 04/03/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/lenten-study-parables-of-jesus-2-2-2/ The book we are reading from is Short Stories by Jesus, written by Amy-Jill Levine. Preparation is NOT necessary to participate. Everyone is welcome.	4	5	6
7	8	9	10 Lenten Study (Parables of Jesus) The Laborers in the Vineyard 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 04/10/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/lenten-study-parables-of-jesus/ The book we are reading from is Short Stories by Jesus, written by Amy-Jill Levine. Preparation is NOT necessary to participate. Everyone is welcome.	11	12	13
14 Palm Sunday 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 04/14/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/palm-sunday/ As children learn the story of Jesus, Palm Sunday allows us all the opportunity to remember his purpose. On Sunday, April 14^th at the commencing of worship all children present are invited to participate in a fun Parade in remembrance of Jesus Triumphant entry into Jerusalem before Easter. Children will parade in with Palms in Hand to the sounds of uplifting music. In order to have the children ready, at 10:00 am please have them at church at 9:45 am. Looking Forward to seeing Your family on Palm Sunday!	15	16	17	18	19 Good Friday Service 7:00 PM-8:00 PM 04/19/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/good-friday-service/ Featuring the Extinguishing of Lights and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata	20
21 Children’s Easter Party 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 04/21/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/childrens-easter-party/ The celebration of Easter is an awesome opportunity to share the message of Jesus with children. It is our hope that along with your family’s Easter traditions you will join us on Resurrection Sunday. Our Sunday School will be hosting an Easter party immediately after the children’s message downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Together children will hear the Resurrection story and participate in several interactive activities. All are welcome! Annual Youth Easter Morning Bake Sale 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 04/21/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/annual-youth-easter-morning-bake-sale/ As it has been our tradition, we are gearing up for this year’s Easter bake sale. The success of this fundraising event is possible because so many of you generously donate your delicious baked goods. Please help us make this year’s bake sale a success by bringing your favorite baked goods, packaged to sell. A sign-up sheet is available on the hospitality table in the foyer. You can also call the church to let us know what you are bringing. For more details, please reach out to Amarelis Morales at amerlism@gmail.com Easter Sunday Celebration 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 04/21/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/easter-sunday-celebration/ Featuring our choir and guest singers and instrumentalists	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29 Grace Café 5:00 PM-6:30 PM 04/29/2019 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 https://elmhurstucc.org/event/grace-cafe/ Grace Café is a night where churches throughout Elmhurst take turns opening their doors to the Elmhurst community to serve a delicious, hot meal to anyone who wants to come in. Our church will host Grace Café on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Fellowship Hall from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. This program began because there was a need right here in our community. While there are food pantries to turn to, this is meant to be a special night-out where people can find not just food, but a home-cooked meal and camaraderie with people who care. We are expecting over 100 guests for our upcoming dinner and we need your help to set up, clean up, serve or to simply make our guests feel welcome. We are also looking for volunteers to provide various food items for the dinner. A Sign-Up Genius will be sent in the next few weeks with details on how you can help. This is a great opportunity to help serve those in need in our community and we know you will find it rewarding. Please direct any questions you may have to Kim Brigman at brigmankb@yahoo.com.	30

Men’s Fellowship Night
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
04/02/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/mens-fellowship-night-2/
Men’s Fellowship, featuring a conversation on “Who is my neighbor?” No prep required, everyone is welcome. Hot soup and cold beverages provided.

Lenten Study (Parables of Jesus) – The Mustard Seed
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
04/03/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/lenten-study-parables-of-jesus-2-2-2/
The book we are reading from is Short Stories by Jesus, written by Amy-Jill Levine. Preparation is NOT necessary to participate. Everyone is welcome.

Lenten Study (Parables of Jesus) The Laborers in the Vineyard
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
04/10/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/lenten-study-parables-of-jesus/
The book we are reading from is Short Stories by Jesus, written by Amy-Jill Levine. Preparation is NOT necessary to participate. Everyone is welcome.

Palm Sunday
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
04/14/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/palm-sunday/
As children learn the story of Jesus, Palm Sunday allows us all the opportunity to remember his purpose. On Sunday, April 14^th at the commencing of worship all children present are invited to participate in a fun Parade in remembrance of Jesus Triumphant entry into Jerusalem before Easter.
Children will parade in with Palms in Hand to the sounds of uplifting music. In order to have the children ready, at 10:00 am please have them at church at 9:45 am.
Looking Forward to seeing Your family on Palm Sunday!

Good Friday Service
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
04/19/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/good-friday-service/
Featuring the Extinguishing of Lights and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata

Children’s Easter Party
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
04/21/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/childrens-easter-party/
The celebration of Easter is an awesome opportunity to share the message of Jesus with children. It is our hope that along with your family’s Easter traditions you will join us on Resurrection Sunday. Our Sunday School will be hosting an Easter party immediately after the children’s message downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Together children will hear the Resurrection story and participate in several interactive activities. All are welcome!
Annual Youth Easter Morning Bake Sale
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
04/21/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/annual-youth-easter-morning-bake-sale/
As it has been our tradition, we are gearing up for this year’s Easter bake sale.
The success of this fundraising event is possible because so many of you generously donate your delicious baked goods.
Please help us make this year’s bake sale a success by bringing your favorite baked goods, packaged to sell. A sign-up sheet is available on the hospitality table in the foyer. You can also call the church to let us know what you are bringing.
For more details, please reach out to Amarelis Morales at amerlism@gmail.com
Easter Sunday Celebration
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
04/21/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/easter-sunday-celebration/
Featuring our choir and guest singers and instrumentalists

Grace Café
5:00 PM-6:30 PM
04/29/2019
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
https://elmhurstucc.org/event/grace-cafe/
Grace Café is a night where churches throughout Elmhurst take turns opening their doors to the Elmhurst community to serve a delicious, hot meal to anyone who wants to come in. Our church will host Grace Café on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Fellowship Hall from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
This program began because there was a need right here in our community. While there are food pantries to turn to, this is meant to be a special night-out where people can find not just food, but a home-cooked meal and camaraderie with people who care.
We are expecting over 100 guests for our upcoming dinner and we need your help to set up, clean up, serve or to simply make our guests feel welcome. We are also looking for volunteers to provide various food items for the dinner.
A Sign-Up Genius will be sent in the next few weeks with details on how you can help. This is a great opportunity to help serve those in need in our community and we know you will find it rewarding.
Please direct any questions you may have to Kim Brigman at brigmankb@yahoo.com.

Ash Wednesday

CONNECT

Plant Store goes Live!

Annual Chili Cook-Off Thank You

MLK Confirmation Retreat

Men’s Fellowship Night

Lenten Study (Parables of Jesus) – The Mustard Seed

Lenten Study (Parables of Jesus) The Laborers in the Vineyard

Palm Sunday

Good Friday Service

Children’s Easter Party

Annual Youth Easter Morning Bake Sale

Easter Sunday Celebration

Grace Café

Tree of Life Newsletter

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