Ole Schenk

June 26, 2022

10:00 am

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25

This Week:

06/24 - 5 pm Nancy DJangi's Celebration of Life

06/26 - 10 am Summer Worship

06/26 - 10 am Last Church School until August 21st (Nursery

Care Continues)

06/26 - 10:45 am Pride Brunch at FCCGE (Register!)

06/26 - Chicago Pride Parade

06/29- Noon Prayer

God Welcomes All

Newcomers Information Session

Sun. July 10, 11 am

For those interested in learning more about joining FCCGE and the United Church of Christ, there will be an informal gathering for newcomers Sunday, July 10, 11:00 am in the Chapel (childcare for all ages available in the nursery). Available joining date following this session is July 17 (10:00 am). For further information, contact Rev. Seth Ethan Carey (or 630-469-3096 ext. 12).

In Memoriam

Nancy DJangi

July 10, 1943 - June 8, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we share the news of Nancy DJangi's passing on June 8th. Nancy was a long-time member of FCCGE and was well known for many acts of service, among them, guiding many of our youth through Confirmation classes. Nancy was a delightful person with a great wit and sense of humor. We send our condolences to all of her family and friends.

Please join us for Nancy's Celebration of Life

Friday, June 24th at 5:00 pm

First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn (Map)

535 Forest Ave.

Glen Ellyn, Il. 60137

www.fccge.org

Reception to follow

View Nancy's Service Here

God's Garden is Growing!

Josephine Joyner Miller

Baptism

*Date Change*

Pastors Kendra and Dan Joyner Miller invite you to share in the joy of Baby Jo's baptism:

Saturday July 2nd at the 5:00 worship

St. Timothy Lutheran Church (Map)

1313 N Mill St

Naperville, Il. 60563

There will be an ice cream social outside

(weather permitting) to follow worship

End of Year Fiscal Contributions

Fiscal year Ends June 30th

The Current Fiscal Year Ends 06/30/22! If you have not fulfilled your pledge for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year and would like to make a final contribution, please do so by June 30. Contributions may be made via check or through the online payment system with your bank account or credit card HERE or the blue button below. If you are not sure if you have fulfilled your pledge, please contact the church office at 630-469-3096.

Thank you for supporting FCCGE!

FCC Online Payments

Back Together!

The 2022 Champs

Euchre 2022 Group

Euchre 2022

June 11th a group of friends gathered at the Metzger home to play the annual FCCGE Euchre Tournament. The stakes were high, the prizes valuable, so there was much of gnashing of teeth and ripping of cloaks. Ok, part of that isn't true, but everyone had a wonderful evening!

June is Pride Month!

Everyone Loves a Parade

The Open and Affirming Committee would like to invite you to celebrate Pride Month:

06/26: Chicago Pride Parade Click here for more information.

June is Pride Month!

Sunday, June 26th after 10:00 Worship, Join the O&A for a pot-luck Pride Bunch. During brunch, a short presentation will be given on how FCCGE is making our building more accessible and where you can find these features! Beverages will be served, but we ask you to sign-up with your dish in advance. Contact

Tanner with questions.

Mental Health Ministry

Hold Onto the Goodness

Many roads to health and wellness involve doing the right things and not doing the wrong ones. Mental health is no exception. For all those fellow FCCGE likers of lists, below is a list of 25 tips for achieving a sustainable level of mental and emotional wellness.

25 Therapist-Approved Tips

Exercise Your Emotional Well-Being

We all know exercise has physical health benefits but did you know just how helpful it is for our emotional health? Or that it’s now considered a first line treatment option for depression? Knowing that exercise carries no stigma, there is no cost, and it’s easily accessible makes it an inviting option to try ~ pending a doctor’s input, as a standalone approach, or in conjunction with other well known treatments like therapy and/or medication. And - possibly the best news of all: any movement counts! Research hasn’t shown a difference in the degree of benefit from one form or intensity of exercise to another so you can adapt it to what form of movement you enjoy most. Read on for more of the science behind its powerful effects.

Exercise Depression Away

Click here for more Mental Health Services Resources

Children and Youth

VBS is Not Only Fun

We Support Others

VBS is partnering with the organizations below and they will be visiting VBS on these days to present to the kids and do activities with them:

Monday - Bridge Communities
Tuesday (and food drive all week) - GE Food Pantry
Wednesday - Elim Christian Services
Thursday - PADS
Friday - Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center

Read about GECRC's 20th Anniversary Fundraiser at the Glen Ellyn Boat House on June 24th! You're invited!

Church Nursery Open

10:00 am Single Worship Service for Children from Infant Through Age Three

Three year olds have the option of joining the nursery or continuing with our multi-grade church school ministry. Childcare provided by staff member Torrie Holst and a team of adult volunteers. We invite families to register their children here, the Friday Church School/Confirmation Email, or at www.fccge.org. Contact Director of Christian Education Catherine Curtis with questions or if you are interested in joining the volunteer team.

Church School Hiatus/Summer Break

Begins July 3rd

Church School on Sunday mornings continues thru June 26th and then will be on hiatus for July and part of August. Church School will resume on August 21st with the Blessing of the Backpacks during worship before the children depart for church school. Nursery Care will continue to be offered during the summer. Children's books and activity bags will continue to be offered throughout the summer. Contact Director of Christian Education, Catherine Curtis or 630-469-3096 ext. 23 with questions or for more information.

For complete children and youth activities

click here

Music

Sing with the Choir at Carnegie Hall!

The adult choir is participating in a festival at Carnegie Hall next spring - June 9-13, 2023. Singers can join any time - now through early 2023. Open to anyone, not just church members. We will join with other choirs to sing Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living under the direction of Dr. Jennaya Robison on the venerated stage at Carnegie Hall. Join us for a fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experience of music, fun and fellowship! Contact Michele Hecht.