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At First Congregational Church, we are committed to worship that is
welcoming, inclusive, intellectually engaging and spiritually renewing.
Schedule
We gather on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary to listen to
the word of God, reading from the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible and
the New Testament. Sermons seek to draw meaning from the biblical
word for today, and offer inspiration and encouragement. Our worship
also includes an interactive time of sharing prayers and concerns.
Communion
We celebrate the sacrament of Communion on the first Sunday of
each month. The Table is open to all. Everyone – child, youth and
adult – is welcome. No matter what your religious affiliation, and no
matter what your particular beliefs or nagging doubts may be.
Music
On any given Sunday you may hear a quiet prelude on the organ, a choir anthem,
a solo or duet on flute, piano or guitar, a handbell anthem or a rousing organ postlude.
The hymns we sing include historical denominational favorites as well as folk hymns and
meditative chants in the style of Taizé.
Our choirs are open and welcome new voices and/or “ringers.” Please join us:
Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesdays, September thru May, 7:30pm
Handbell Choir rehearses Thursdays, September thru May, 7:30pm
Church School, Children & Worship
- The Nursery is open from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for infant and toddler care.
- Our Preschool and Kindergarten class for three- to six-year-olds meets during
worship from 9:50 a.m. until 11:20 a.m. in the Sunshine Room.
- Children in first through sixth grades attend the beginning of Sunday worship in the Sanctuary, and leave at 10:20 a.m. for class. On the first Sunday of the month, first through sixth graders remain in the Sanctuary throughout the entire worship service to participate in Communion.
1st-2nd grade class meets in the Good Shepherd Room,
3rd-4th grade class meets in the Creation Room,
5th-6th grade class meets in the Children’s Ministries Room.
“From early Christianity we learn that “as we pray, so we believe.” In our worship and prayers, we rehearse and practice the spirit of compassion and joy that we are called to share with the rest of the world when we depart from the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.”
2008-2009 Holiday Worship Services
| All Saints Sunday | November 2, 2008 |
| Service of Remembrance of those who have died in 2008 |
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| Thanksgiving Sunday | November 23, 2008 |
| Offering of Stewardship Pledges for 2009 |
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| Hanging of the Greens | Saturday evening December 6, 2008 |
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| Children’s Christmas Pageant | Sunday December 14, 2008 |
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| Christmas Eve | Wednesday December 24, 2008 |
| 5pm | Service of Lessons, Carols and Candlelighting
Shorter service for families and children |
| 11pm | Service of Lessons, Carols and Candlelighting
With Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir |
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| Renewal of Baptismal Vows | Sunday January 11, 2009 |
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| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday February 25, 2009 7pm |
| Service of Meditation in the Spirit of Taize with Imposition of Ashes |
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| Palm Sunday | April 5, 2009 |
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| Bethany Tuesday |
| Holy Week Service for Women | April 7, 2009
6:30pm meal, 7:30pm worship |
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| Maundy Thursday | April 9, 2009 7:30pm |
| Service of Holy Communion and Office of Tenebrae |
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| Good Friday | April 10, 2009 7:30pm |
Service in the Spirit of Taizé with
The Community Church of Wilmette |
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| Easter Sunday | April 12, 2009 |
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| Confirmation Sunday | May 3, 2009 |
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| Pentecost Sunday | May 31, 2009 |
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