Walk with One Community in

Glen Ellyn’s 4th of July Parade

Join us in marching as part of the “One Community” in Glen Ellyn’s 4th of July Parade! FCCGE will be walking alongside other local organizations as we celebrate unity, inclusion, and community spirit. We’d love to have you with us! Questions? Contact Karen Koenig (630) 247-5203).

Bill Burghardt

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bill Burghardt, Maggie Fredricks' husband, on Saturday, June 28th.

We invite you to celebrate Bill's life on:

Saturday, July 12th at 3:00pm

First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, Il.

Reception to follow

Info Session

July 13th at 11 am, Parlor

Would you like to learn more about FCCGE and the United Church of Christ (the denomination with whom we are affiliated)? Join us for a brief information session where you'll learn all about us and have an opportunity to ask questions. No need to sign up-just come on in! Questions? Contact Clara.

FCC Pride Brunch a Joyful

Celebration of Community



This past Sunday, June 29th, FCC hosted its annual Pride Brunch with nearly 90 attendees coming together in celebration and solidarity. Our beloved Kitchen Chix delivered another unforgettable meal, and guests were inspired by powerful voices from the LGBTQ community and their allies. It was a heartfelt and uplifting event—an expression of our deep love, unwavering support, and commitment to celebrating our LGBTQ siblings.

DID YOU KNOW…

There are over 35,000 mothers— many from conservative,

Christian backgrounds—who are willing to risk the loss

of friends, family, and their faith communities

to keep their LGBTQ+ offspring safe

The feature documentary MAMA BEARS

celebrates a few of their stories.

Mama Bears Film Screening

Weds. July 16

FCCGE-Pilgrim Hall

Doors Open at 6, Screening at 6:30

Discussion with Jonathan Schrader,

CEO of Crossroads Entertainment to follow

Refreshments - Open to the Public

Free Will Offering to support wider promotion and viewing of this film

VBS 2025

A Joy-Filled Week of Friendship and Praise

Catherine Curtis, Cathy Basso and a HUGE team of hard-working volunteers did it again! Last week our halls were filled with laughter and fun as 60 children experienced another wonderful week of VBS. A big shout out to Tanner Spears, our primo game-master and David Exner who created a colorful world of, in his words, "... [an illustration of the] VBS theme: digging in, planting seeds, sprouts, seedlings, flowering/blossoming, mature plants, harvesting, [and] SHARING.", when referencing his sconce banners in the sanctuary. The memories created and faith grown in these walls are shaping the lives of these children to carry love and kindness into our world.

Once-a-Month Playgroup

Continues This Summer!

The playgroup fun continues this summer through August! We will meet:

Saturday, July 12th, 9 am

Frank Johnson Playground (map)

490 Kenilworth Ave, Glen Ellyn

If the weather is inclement, we will wait til the next month.

Questions? Text Jessi at 602.820.6450

Welcome New Staff Member, Polly Cooper



Life-long member Polly Cooper will be joining us as our new Nursery Coordinator. Polly will be part time, working with our Christian Education department caring for our littlest ones Sunday mornings.  Read Polly's bio here.