Meet The WORSHIP Staff

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Meet The WORSHIP Staff

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Youth Cooking Challenge

Women’s Spiritual Growth Gathering

Tree of Life Newsletter

Copyright 2018 First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst

Rev. Dr. Mike Daly

Martha Mendoza

Jim Molina

Rev. Dr. Mike Daly

Martha Mendoza

Jim Molina

Youth-led Worship

Book Study with Pastor Mike

Book Study with Pastor Mike

235 S. Kenilworth Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
(630) 832-2580
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM elmhurstucc@sbcglobal.net

Senior Pastor

Mike was born and raised in Bolton, Connecticut, a small New England town not too far from Hartford. He studied psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University and during that time he worked for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a camp founded by Paul Newman for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

Minister of Christian Education

Martha Mendoza is a native of the Island of Puerto Rico, USA. She immigrated to Illinois as a child of about 7 years old. Martha’s educational background includes a Degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has about 18 years of experience working with children and youth.

Minister of Music & Webmaster

Jim Molina is blessed to be a part of First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst. As the music director, pianist, and organist, Jim brings over 12 years of musical church leadership. Versed in all styles from classical to contemporary, he has helped transform Sunday worship experiences by including a vast array of musical genres.

September

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Youth-led Worship
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
09/13/2020
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
On Sunday, September 13 a few of our youth leaders will be spearheading our in-person outdoor service. Although this service will in no way have the participation that we have had in past youth-led worship services, we thought it important to have a few youth lead us as it been our tradition on the second Sunday of September. As it has been for every outdoor service, our top priority is the safety of those that are present. So we will be taking all precautions by having everyone sitting 6 to 8 feet apart and wearing face masks. We look forward to having you join us on September 13 at 10:00 a.m. for our Youth-Led Worship Service.

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Book Study with Pastor Mike
11:30 AM-12:15 PM
09/17/2020
First Congregational UCC, Elmhurst
235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mike invites you to read and discuss, Speaking of Sin – The Lost Language of Salvation, by Barbara Brown Taylor. Contrary to the prevailing view, Taylor calls sin “a helpful, hopeful word.” Naming our sins, she contends, enables us to move from “guilt to grace.” We will meet by Zoom on September 17 and 24 from 11:30 to 12:15. On September 17, we will focus on chapter 2, on September 24, we will focus on chapter 3. Reading is not required, please join the discussion if you can.

Contact Pastor Mike for ZOOM details.

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Book Study with Pastor Mike
11:30 AM-12:15 PM
09/24/2020
Mike invites you to read and discuss, Speaking of Sin – The Lost Language of Salvation, by Barbara Brown Taylor. Contrary to the prevailing view, Taylor calls sin “a helpful, hopeful word.” Naming our sins, she contends, enables us to move from “guilt to grace.” We will meet by Zoom on September 17 and 24 from 11:30 to 12:15. On September 17, we will focus on chapter 2, on September 24, we will focus on chapter 3. Reading is not required, please join the discussion if you can.

Contact Pastor Mike for ZOOM details.