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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.
Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata
Caroling Around the World Gather your friends and families who like to sing and come enjoy the Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 2. The service will feature 20 short carols from around the globe and will have opportunities for the congregation to join us in song.
John Smoke, our Christian Education Director, will narrate.
The 55-voice Chancel Choir will be conducted by Ms. Diane Hires.
Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata
Caroling Around the World Gather your friends and families who like to sing and come enjoy the Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 2. The service will feature 20 short carols from around the globe and will have opportunities for the congregation to join us in song.
John Smoke, our Christian Education Director, will narrate.
The 55-voice Chancel Choir will be conducted by Ms. Diane Hires.
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Wednesday Morning Women's Advent Book Study
The Wednesday Women’s Bible Study group will begin an Advent book on Wednesday, December 5, titled The Women of  Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs. All women are welcome to join us each Wednesday in Advent at 9:00 a.m. in Room 213.
Books are available at the first meeting or in the church office for $11. The study will be facilitated by Pastor Anna Voinovich and Maggie Roth. Childcare is provided. Drop-ins are always welcome. Email Maggie Roth at mthurmanroth@gmail.com with any questions.
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 9:00am Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 9:00am Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 9:00am
Onward Bound
Onward Bound is our Confirmation Preparatory Program for 7th & 8th Grade students.
Please contact Anna Voinovich, Associate Pastor at anna@dgfumc.org for more information.
Location: Gym, Open Door Youth Center, Room 215, Room 218 Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, September 5, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm
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Ignite Youth Christmas Party
The Ignite group will be having a Christmas party from 6 - 8 pm - Food, games,...
Bring a White Elephant Gift to Exchange. (A White Elephant Gift is something you have around the house that you do not want - hopefully something funny. Please do NOT purchase anything for this gift exchange.)
Please contact the Director of Youth Ministries for more information.
Date: Friday, December 7, 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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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.
Service of Holy Communion
Music: Chapel Choir
Chancel Ringers
Chris Dortwegt, flute; Amy Vogt, oboe; Meghan Lyda, cello
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.
Service of Holy Communion
Music: Chancel Choir
Chancel Ringers
Chris Dortwegt, flute; Amy Vogt, oboe; Meghan Lyda, cello
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, 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 - 11:15am Sunday, February 10, 2019 - 11:15am Sunday, March 10, 2019 - 11:15am Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 11:15am Sunday, May 12, 2019 - 11:15am Sunday, June 9, 2019 - 11:15am
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Annual UMW Christmas Tea
We continue to encourage all women of our church to be a part of the UMW by either participating in one of the Circles that meet monthly or participating as a “general member." Plan to join us in fellowship at our annual Christmas Tea. This year the meeting and program will be in the evening to enable many of our working women to attend. Hosted by the Sarah and Rachel Circles, the tea will feature a tasty buffet of fruit, cheese & crackers, and cookies and will include a brief meeting to install our officers for 2019 followed by a holiday program of delightful music by the Downers Grove South Chamber Singers and Treble Ensemble.
Truly a great evening is in store for us so make plans to attend. If you are in need of a ride that evening, please contact either Shelly Davenport at 630.512.0370 or our Outreach Coordinator, Wendy Nystrom, at 630.330.0581 or your circle coordinator and a ride will be arranged for you. Come get in the holiday spirit and share in the fellowship with other women in our church.
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 6:30pm
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Wednesday Morning Women's Advent Book Study
The Wednesday Women’s Bible Study group will begin an Advent book on Wednesday, December 5, titled The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs. All women are welcome to join us each Wednesday in Advent at 9:00 a.m. in Room 213.
Books are available at the first meeting or in the church office for $11. The study will be facilitated by Pastor Anna Voinovich and Maggie Roth. Childcare is provided. Drop-ins are always welcome. Email Maggie Roth at mthurmanroth@gmail.com with any questions.
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 9:00am Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 9:00am Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 9:00am
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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.
Worship Service
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.
Worship Service
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.
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Wednesday Morning Women's Advent Book Study
The Wednesday Women’s Bible Study group will begin an Advent book on Wednesday, December 5, titled The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs. All women are welcome to join us each Wednesday in Advent at 9:00 a.m. in Room 213.
Books are available at the first meeting or in the church office for $11. The study will be facilitated by Pastor Anna Voinovich and Maggie Roth. Childcare is provided. Drop-ins are always welcome. Email Maggie Roth at mthurmanroth@gmail.com with any questions.
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 9:00am Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 9:00am Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 9:00am
Don's Home Cookin' Family Meal
 The cooking team of Don Safford, Bill Chalberg, and Susan Newman 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.
Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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Holiday Cheer in Rogers Park
Thursday, December 20, meet at the church at 4:30 p.m. and we'll be back around 9:30 p.m. Bring a snack! Help us with serving a meal and the love of Christ with the neighborhood folks of the United Church of Rogers Park.
Please contact the Director of Youth Ministries for more information.
Date: Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 4:30pm to 9:30pm
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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.
Worship Service
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.
Worship Service
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.
Ingite Youth - Light of a Luminary
December 23, 1-4pm, All Youth are invited to help us create a host of luminaries for the Christmas Eve service. No experience necessary, we will show you how.
Also, we'll be watching Veggie Tales while we work!
Date: Sunday, December 23, 2018 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Church Closed for Christmas Holiday
In observance of Christmas, the church will be closed on Tuesday, December 25. If you need assistance during this time, please contact Pastor Claude at 630.297.8574.
Date: Tuesday, December 25, 2018 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
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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.
Worship Service
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.
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Please join the Chapel Choir as they present their Christmas Concert, A Little Bit of Hope. This program of uplifting holiday sounds will be directed by Nick Loos and accompanied by Kevin Zehme.
This holiday season, the Children and Family Work Area would like to invite you to take a moment from the hustle and bustle of Christmas to serve in a ministry of giving to others in need at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora. This Christian organization runs high-energy sessions where we pack food for the neediest children around the world.
