The cooking team of Don Safford, Bill Chalberg, Susan Newman, and Ken Drogemuller will be back for a Home Cookin' meal. All are invited to join us for this special family meal between 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This meal is always awesome and the fellowship is fantastic!
Cost is only $6 a meal...the great fellowship is free! Please register by emailing John Smoke at john@dgfumc.org. You may pay that day.
Come along and join us for an evening of sparkling handbell music as we anticipate the delight of Christmas.
Featuring the Chancel and Westminster Ringers
Pattie Barnes, director
Tickets are only $8 each in advance;$10 at the door.
Child care is provided.
Call Pattie Barnes 630.726.9215 or email at pattiebarnes@gmail.com.
Tickets available for purchase in the church office.
"Give Thanks to God for All Things"
You are invited to share in an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service Tuesday, November 26. The service will be held at St. Luke's Presybetrian Church, 5235 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. A social will follow the worship service.
Messy Church is a new kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym. Please register in advance so that we can prepare food and supplies.
Lunch Bunch is a group of senior adults that meets monthly for a luncheon of good food and fellowship! All senior adults are welcome to join.
This November, the group will be visiting the Bohemian Crystal Restaurant, 639 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont.
To register visit the Lunch Bunch table on Sunday in the parlor or call Bonnie Lehmann at 630.308.2259 to register and to organize a ride if needed.
While traditionally confirmation happens in middle school or junior high, there is no wrong time to study Scripture, grapple with faith, and explore how God is calling us to live out our faith in our everyday lives. In the United Methodist Church, confirmation is a public declaration of faith. It is when we offer our commitment to our faith journey, to God, and to the church. As adults, we're going to refresh our faith journey through Confirmation 2.0 Class.
Topic for October 5 Class
Did you know Methodists have a method for studying scripture called the Wesleyan Quadrilateral? In this class, we’ll learn some basics about biblical study and interpretation and then we’ll use the Wesleyan Quadrilateral to explore what we might learn from the Bible about modern topics of our time.
Join us for this monthly class that teaches some basics about Methodist history, politics, and theology. Pastor Anna will cover a different topic each month from United Methodist history to the sacraments to our theology of grace. Whether you come for one class or all, there is space for you! All are welcome.
The cooking team of Don Safford, Bill Chalberg, Susan Newman, and Ken Drogemuller will be back for a Home Cookin' meal. All are invited to join us for this special family meal between 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This meal is always awesome and the fellowship is fantastic!
Cost is only $6 a meal...the great fellowship is free! Please register by emailing John Smoke at john@dgfumc.org. You may pay that day.
Finding yourself feeling blue this Christmas season? For many, especially those who have lost a loved one, or are in other times of struggle, the Christmas season is difficult. This special Blue Christmas service will include time for reflection, remembering those we hold in our hearts, and hearing the promise of comfort, hope, and peace that Christmas proclaims.
All are welcome!
Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?
S.O.S. - Share Our Skills meets on the THIRD Saturday of each month to tackle fix-it projects around the church. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and then works from 9:00 to Noon.
Only have an hour that day? No problem, just stop in and stay as long as you can. Many hands make light work.
For more details, contact Don Dunham at don@dgfumc.org.
A worship celebration specially geared toward children, with music provided by the Children's Choirs (Angel, Cherub, and Chorister Choirs). Rev. John Smoke will share the message.
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
God, as known to us in Jesus Christ, welcomes all.
We welcome people of any race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social or economic status, employment status, or life situation; including people with physical or mental illness or disability.
We practice loving acceptance of each person and respectful discussion
of our differences.
Affiliated to Reconciling Ministries Network
October 11, 2019 - 9:55pm
September 21, 2019 - 1:04pm
September 19, 2019 - 2:36pm
September 11, 2019 - 11:02am
August 31, 2019 - 7:04pm
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