Fellowship
United Methodist Women
The mission of the United Methodist Women is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
See the UMW page for more information on UMW circles and mission activities.
Young at Heart
This is a group of senior adults who get together the second Wednesday of each month for a social activity, fun and fellowship. Some of their activities have included a trolley ride to the Sears homes in Downers Grove, a trip to Starved Rock, Christmas in Chicago, a movie: "Singing in the Rain"; a play in Naperville and a Sing-A-Long. Please contact Marilou Welch.
You may sign up for events in the Parlor on Sunday mornings, or in the Church Office, or call Marilou Welch.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to learn? We are meeting twice a month in the Parlor to give these talents a new outlet in service to our Lord. There are many people who are in need of prayer support and comfort in circumstances in their lives. We are putting our hands together to provide Prayer Shawls to folks who may benefit from such support. For anyone who wants to participate, we have patterns and "teachers" and would enjoy sharing this ministry together.
Come for all or part of the time. Help us stitch our prayers together in support of others!
On Sundays at 9:30am in Room 213, we are pleased to offer a new Sunday School experience for adults. Foundations is ‘a place to share, explore and inspire’. Starting on January 10, the class will learn about the Enneagram (pronounced "ANY-a-gram"). The Rev. Ermalou M. Roller, a retired United Methodist pastor who is affiliated with our church, will teach the class.
Wednesday Faith Forum
Wednesday Faith Forum is a small group for faith-seekers and all wanting to explore their faith journey with honesty, mutual respect and openness to one another. Rev. Jonathan Dean leads two groups, at 10:00am and 6:30pm respectively, who meet in Room 213 (our newly-refurbished Adult Education center) for discussions on books that can guide our reflections and sharing.
An Altar in the World
A Geography of Faith
by Barbara Brown Taylor
The Wednesday Faith Forum resumes on January 13th with Barbara Brown Taylor's An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. Described by Marcus Borg as "elegant, wise, and insightful," this book reveals how Barbara Brown Taylor left parish ministry and learned to encounter the God who does not live in church.
Please join us for discussion. Copies of the book are available from the church office at a cost of $10. All are welcome!
Fiction Book Group
Through the course of the year, the Fiction Book Group will meet on the third Thursday of every other month. We discuss a work of literature, and how it speaks to both the human condition and our search for God. Where are the intersections here between the story and our story, between the author's imagination, and the timeless questions all of us face? This year, a series of diverse works by mostly women authors, dealing with a common theme of finding our place and identity in a complex, fearful, and sometimes ruthless world.
The group will meet at 7pm in the Parlor. All are always welcome! Led by Jonathan Dean.
Schedule for 2009/10
- Thursday, November 19th
- Home, by Marilynne Robinson
- Thursday, January 21st
- The Road Home, by Rose Tremain
- Thursday, March 18th
- Alias Grace, by Margaret Atwood
- Thursday, May 20th
- Hitler’s Niece, by Ron Hansen
