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Church Closed for New Year's Holiday
In observance of New Year's Day, the church will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. If you need assistance during this time, please contact Pastor Claude at 630.297.8574.
Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
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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.
Service of Holy Communion
Music: Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel and Chapel Choirs. 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.
Preschool Registration and Open House
 Our preschool is having an Open House for prospective families on Sunday, January 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Open House provides families with an opportunity to see our classrooms, meet the staff and board members, and ask questions about our program. Open registration will begin at this time also.
If you know anyone who has children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2020, please let them know about the Open House. Questions? Please contact Nancy Bifulco, Preschool Director, at 630.968.7120, ext. 215 or nancy@dgfumc.org.
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2020 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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Adult Confirmation 2.0 Class
 Refresh Your Faith Journey
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.
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.
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 9:00am to 11:00am Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 9:00am to 11:00am Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 9:00am to 11:00am Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 9:00am to 11:00am Saturday, May 2, 2020 - 9:00am to 11:00am
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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
Music: Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel and Chapel Choirs. 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.
Confirmation Class
Our Confirmation Preparatory Program for 7th & 8th Grade students meets on Sundays and includes classes, modern worship services, local service projects, and fellowship events.
CLASSES
8th Grade Class meets from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade Classes meet for a Fellowship Snack/Dinner from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
7th Grade Class meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Classes will meet on the following dates:
Sundays, November 17 and 24
Sunday, December 1
Sundays, January 12 and 26
Sundays, February 2, 9, 16, and 23
Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22
MODERN WORSHIP SERVICES
January 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For all 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students.
Spaghetti dinner with mentors follows from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
February 26 - For all 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students.
7:00 p.m. (Confirmation class needs to arrive by 6:30 p.m.)
PADS SERVICE DAYS
December 3; January 7; February 4; March 3
Meet at Church at 4:30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Sunday: April 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation Practice is Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. (8th Grade Class only)
Please contact Deacon Wesley Door at wesley@dgfumc.org for more information.
Location: Gym, Open Door Youth Center, Room 215, Room 218 Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm
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Worship Service
Preacher: Michael Childress, President, DuPage County NAACP 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
Preacher: Michael Childress, President, DuPage County NAACP Music: Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel and Chapel Choirs. 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.
Confirmation Class
Our Confirmation Preparatory Program for 7th & 8th Grade students meets on Sundays and includes classes, modern worship services, local service projects, and fellowship events.
CLASSES
8th Grade Class meets from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade Classes meet for a Fellowship Snack/Dinner from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
7th Grade Class meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Classes will meet on the following dates:
Sundays, November 17 and 24
Sunday, December 1
Sundays, January 12 and 26
Sundays, February 2, 9, 16, and 23
Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22
MODERN WORSHIP SERVICES
January 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For all 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students.
Spaghetti dinner with mentors follows from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
February 26 - For all 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students.
7:00 p.m. (Confirmation class needs to arrive by 6:30 p.m.)
PADS SERVICE DAYS
December 3; January 7; February 4; March 3
Meet at Church at 4:30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Sunday: April 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation Practice is Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. (8th Grade Class only)
Please contact Deacon Wesley Door at wesley@dgfumc.org for more information.
Location: Gym, Open Door Youth Center, Room 215, Room 218 Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm
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Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the church office will be closed on Monday, January 20. If you need assistance during this time, please contact Pastor Claude at 630.297.8574.
Date: Monday, January 20, 2020 - 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
Music: Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music performed by the Chancel and Chapel Choirs. 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.
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, January 26, 2020 - 11:15am
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, January 26, 2020 - 12:15pm
Confirmation Class
Our Confirmation Preparatory Program for 7th & 8th Grade students meets on Sundays and includes classes, modern worship services, local service projects, and fellowship events.
CLASSES
8th Grade Class meets from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade Classes meet for a Fellowship Snack/Dinner from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
7th Grade Class meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Classes will meet on the following dates:
Sundays, November 17 and 24
Sunday, December 1
Sundays, January 12 and 26
Sundays, February 2, 9, 16, and 23
Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22
MODERN WORSHIP SERVICES
January 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For all 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students.
Spaghetti dinner with mentors follows from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
February 26 - For all 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students.
7:00 p.m. (Confirmation class needs to arrive by 6:30 p.m.)
PADS SERVICE DAYS
December 3; January 7; February 4; March 3
Meet at Church at 4:30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Sunday: April 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation Practice is Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. (8th Grade Class only)
Please contact Deacon Wesley Door at wesley@dgfumc.org for more information.
Location: Gym, Open Door Youth Center, Room 215, Room 218 Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm
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Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?
All church members are invited to participate in Becoming A Beloved Community, a number of activities sponsored by the Adult Education Work Area.
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!
