Mark your calendars for the next social gathering of the Mingling Methodists (formerly the 40's and 50's group). All are welcome to join us for fellowship with Dana and Rob Murphy as our hosts for the evening. Please bring a beverage and an appetizer to share. Also, consider bringing a guest from church who may be interested in meeting new people. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 630.968.7120.
Get your UMW on!
Upcoming events to attend:
September 23 - 8:30 a.m. - Aurora District Annual Celebration, Lockport UMC
September 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Sarah Circle - Room 213
September 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Circle - Chapel Hall
September 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Rachel Circle - Room 213
September 28 - 12:45 p.m. - Ruth Circle - Chapel Hall
Join us for our combined Men’s and Women’s Annual Golf Outing. We will have all sorts of fun prizes for golfers of all abilities. You may also wish to invite some of your friends to join us as your guests.
The outing will be held at the Downers Grove Golf Club, with tee-off times beginning at 1:00 p.m. The registration fee, which includes green fees and prize fund, is $25
per person.
The United Methodist Women's Putting Contest will also be held as part of the Outing. It will include the Women's Longest Drive Contest and Women's Low Medal Championship.
If you need more details, call Bruce or Linda Swanson at 630.969.2514. Deadline for registration is Thursday, September 14. Registration forms are available in the church office or the Welcome! Kiosk in the west entryway.
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.
This fall we are pleased to welcome back Osvaldo Vena as the leader of our Sunday morning bible study class. Rev. Vena, a member of our church, is a professor of New Testament Interpretation at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston.
To start we will finish studying the book of Revelation. Don’t worry if you did not attend the spring class as our first few sessions this fall will include a catch up on the previous material. After completing our study of Revelation, we will move to the book of Mark and a brief account of Daniel.
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. The service may also include music from the Worship Band or one of our handbell choirs. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. The service may also include music from one of our handbell choirs. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.
Begins Monday, September 11
12:45 p.m.
Life changes us over time along with our perspective of ourselves and our relationship with others. In this small group we will explore and discuss how our many-faceted self is changing and how we are meeting the demands of our new realities.
Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in Westmont from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Led by Shelly Zabielski and Carol Lysne.
For more details and/or to register call Sheila in the church office at 630.968.7120.
Get your UMW on!
Upcoming events to attend:
September 23 - 8:30 a.m. - Aurora District Annual Celebration, Lockport UMC
September 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Sarah Circle - Room 213
September 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Circle - Chapel Hall
September 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Rachel Circle - Room 213
September 28 - 12:45 p.m. - Ruth Circle - Chapel Hall
Please join our Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study at First United Methodist Church as we begin our fall class on Wednesday, August 30. We will be using a guide by N.T. Wright to take a deeper look at the book of John. All women are encouraged to attend this dynamic group. Nothing required… just show up and have an open heart.
The class meets at 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday in room 213. Drop-ins are welcome. Childcare is provided.
Books will be available at the first meeting or in the church office for a suggested donation of $6.
Group is led by Pastor Greta McDonald, Maggie Roth, and Leah Ostwald. Questions? email mthurmanroth@gmail.com.
Sunday
8:15, 9:30 & 11:00am
Monday to Friday
9:00am-2:00pm
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
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