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Next Steps. . . UMC and Me Class
 Our pastoral team will be leading classes for the next five weeks (March 11 - April 8) to explore our future as a congregation and as a congregation within the United Methodist Church. Join us as we recap what happened at General Conference, potential options for the future, and how we move forward on a global, national, and community-wide level.
All are welcome to attend. Join us for one week or all beginning on Monday, March 11 in Room 213.
Date: Monday, March 11, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, March 18, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, March 25, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, April 1, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, April 8, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Don's Home Cookin'
 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! If you can't stay....takehomeameal.
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.
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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Service of Holy Communion
This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.
Chancel Choir Cantata
This service will feature the annual Spring Chancel Choir Cantata, Gabriel Faure's, Requiem and featuring a guest orchestra. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.
Chancel Choir Cantata
This service will feature the annual Spring Chancel Choir Cantata, Gabriel Faure's Requiem featuring a guest orchestra. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.
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Next Steps. . . UMC and Me Class
Our pastoral team will be leading classes for the next five weeks (March 11 - April 8) to explore our future as a congregation and as a congregation within the United Methodist Church. Join us as we recap what happened at General Conference, potential options for the future, and how we move forward on a global, national, and community-wide level.
All are welcome to attend. Join us for one week or all beginning on Monday, March 11 in Room 213.
Date: Monday, March 11, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, March 18, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, March 25, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, April 1, 2019 - 7:00pm Monday, April 8, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Friday Night at the Movies
 Winston Churchill said: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, sweat, and tears." Churchill spoke these famous words during his first speech to Parliament in 1940 as the Nazis were overrunning Western Europe and threatening to invade Britain.
Our April movie, The Darkest Hour, tells the story of those bleak and difficult days in World War II when Britain stood alone against Nazi tyranny. Incredible to us now, Churchill as the newly-elected prime minister faced fierce opposition against his decision to fight rather than make a peace treaty with Hitler. British soldiers are trapped at Dunkirk. King George VI is not sure he has confidence in this new PM. The story of Churchill's triumph in the face of so much opposition attests to his brilliance as a wartime leader almost without peer.
Gary Oldman plays Churchill in an outstanding performance that garnered best actor wins in several award programs, including the Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Rich and Sarah DeMink will lead our discussion.
Sign up soon by phone, email, or in person in the church office. A suggested $2 donation covers snacks, soft drinks and dessert.
Date: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 7:30pm
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S.O.S. - Share Our Skills
 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.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 8:30am Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 8:30am Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 8:30am Saturday, December 15, 2018 - 8:30am Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, February 16, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, June 15, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, August 17, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 8:30am
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Worship Service
Praise Jesus and Save Us! Music: Anna Voinovich and Kevin Zehme
This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.
UMW Spa Day
 Join us in the Parlor on Sunday, April 14 for UMW Spa Day!
Please bring donations of new nail polish, make-up, lotion, body wash, body spray, etc. to donate to the teens of Teen Parent Connection, one of the UMW mission organizations. We will be making scrunchies.
All are welcome!
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:15pm
UMW Spa Day
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:15pm
Worship Service
Praise Jesus and Save Us! Music: Chapel Choir
Chancel Ringers
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor performed by the high school Chapel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, 1st-6th graders may go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.
Messy Church
 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.
Worship Service
Praise Jesus and Save Us! Music: Chancel Choir
Chancel Ringers
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel Choir. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, children may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.
Membership Exploration Class
 Interested in becoming a member or just curious about who we are? Learn more about Downers Grove First United Methodist Church in a casual setting at our Membership Exploration Class.
Join us to get acquainted with our pastors, ask questions, and meet new people.
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019 - 12:15pm Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 11:15am Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 11:15am Sunday, November 11, 2018 - 11:15am Sunday, December 9, 2018 - 11:15am Sunday, January 13, 2019 - 12:15pm Sunday, March 10, 2019 - 12:15pm Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 12:15pm Sunday, May 12, 2019 - 12:15pm Sunday, June 9, 2019 - 12:15pm
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Maundy Thursday Communion Service
At thes Maundy Thursday communion service, we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.
There are two opportunities to participate in this service at 12:00pm and 7:00pm.
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
At these Maundy Thursday communion services we will commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified.
There are two opportunities to participate in this service at 12:00pm and 7:00pm.
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Church Office Closed Good Friday, April 19
In observation of Good Friday, the church office will be closed on April 19. If you need assistance during this time, please contact Pastor Claude at 630.297.8574.
Date: Friday, April 19, 2019 - 8:00am
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
During this solemn Tenebrae Service, the Chancel Choir sings reflective, somber anthems, the lights dim and candles are extinguished as the last words of Christ are read and His death is imminent. The service ends in silence and darkness.
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Easter Egg Hunt
 Grab your favorite basket and hop on over to hunt for eggs inside DGFUMC! All children ages 3-12 are invited to join us. Bring the entire family and a friend or two and enjoy refreshments and fellowship following the hunt.
The fun begins in the sanctuary at 9:00 sharp so don’t be late!
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 9:00am
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Easter Worship Service
Understand that Jesus Must Rise To celebrate Easter Sunday, this service will take place in the Sanctuary. There is no Sunday School during this service.
Easter Worship Service
Understand that Jesus Must Rise Music: Chancel Choir
Brass Ensemble
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music to celebrate Easter by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, 1st-6th graders may go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.
Easter Worship Service
Understand that Jesus Must Rise Music: Chancel Choir
Angel Choir
Brass Ensemble
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music to celebrate Easter by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship. After the Moment for Children, children may return to their families for worship or go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.
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Worship Service
This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.
Together@10 Worship Service
Music: Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
Join us for a special Together@10 Service where the 9:30 and 11:00 services will be combined into ONE service at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate our confirmands.
This is a great time to make new friends, re-connect with old friends and bring guests to visit our church.
After the Moment for Children, 1st-6th graders may go with Pastor John to Sunday School. All 1st-3rd graders need to be signed-in on the sheets located just outside the sanctuary. Children may be picked up in rooms 212-218 following the service.
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Join UMW for their Spring Luncheon in Chapel Hall. Julie Stone will present "Practicing Resurrection: The Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship."
