Featured Events
Garage Sale
Sat., Sept. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Half price and Fill A Bag for $5 on Sunday
Presale on Fri., Sept. 19: 4 - 6 p.m. for volunteers and staff; 6 - 8 p.m. for church members
At 1047 Curtiss and 1101B Curtiss.
Questions? Email Gail Clark.
Men’s Book Group
Sat., Sept. 27, 8 - 9 a.m.
This month’s discussion is about Kate Moore’s book Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women.
Join us to discuss this true story about women who died from radium poisoning after painting watch dials, leading to landmark lawsuits and workplace safety regulations.
Held in the parlor. Questions? Email Tom Eisenhart.
Book Group
Wed., Oct. 1, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
This month’s discussion is about Andrew Sean Greer’s book Less.
Join us to share your thoughts on this 2018 Pulitzer Prize winning book about writer Arthur Less’s literary tour around the world to numb the loss of his love.
Held in the library. Questions? Email Linda Schranz.
Chicago Food Depository Event
Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - noon
Repack bulk products into family-sized portions - help end hunger and food insecurity. Adults and kids over 11 can help.
Register for the event here.
Email Laurie Tsukuno with questions and to arrange carpooling.
Bring a Friend - Sunday School & Ice Cream Social
Sun., Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. - noon
The Faith Formation Ministry is inviting all the children of our congregation to invite their friends to come join them for the morning in their Sunday School classes. We want to share God's love with everyone.
Come celebrate after class down in Fellowship Hall with an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social!
New Member Exploration Event
Sun., Oct. 5, 11 a.m. - noon
Learn about the United Church of Christ in general and the First Congregational UCC Downers Grove specifically. Talk to our pastors and members who will share their experiences and answer your questions. Enjoy a casual lunch.
Held in the Parlor. Please email your RSVP and questions to Linda Schranz.
Youth Group Corn Maze and Games
Sun., Oct. 5, 11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Right after Jesus Jeopardy, we’ll head out to Konow’s Corn Maze to meet the challenge of the corn maze, enjoy free rides, and the straw playground. Friends are welcome. $20 per person.
Please RSVP by email to Pastor Scott.
National Coming Out Day
Sun., Oct. 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Grill Out Lunch with PRIDE. Create a rainbow tie dye T-shirt to celebrate National Coming Out Day. We’ll start grilling right after our worship service, right behind the Little FREE Pantry.
Held at 1101A Curtiss.
Questions? Email Rosemary Brooks.
South DuPage Crop Walk
Sun., Oct. 19, 2 - 4 p.m.
Help local groups and organizations such as West Suburban Community, FISH, People’s Resource Center, Hope’s Front Door, Lisle Township, and Meals on Wheels, who are battling food insecurity in DuPage County.
Register here.
Questions? Email Judy Harry.
Chili Cooking/Pumpkin Carving
Sun., Oct. 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
There will be a chili cookoff and pumpkin carving contest in following worship. Show off your cooking and carving skills.
Held in Fellowship Hall.