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Wednesday Services Canceled – 1/30/2019
Due to the forecasted temperatures, both Wednesday Services are canceled for 1/30/2019. Stay Inside and Stay Warm!
Read MoreChicago Theatre Week: Pipeline
African American Heritage Month: Pipeline Yesterday, Temple members and friends saw a thought-provoking play during Chicago Theatre Week! Pipeline by Playwright Dominique Morisseau, a 2018 MacArthur Genius award winner, was an important look at the intersection of race, class, public education and the criminal justice system. It was a great time of fellowship and…
Read MoreSunday Sermon Preview – Jan. 27, 2019
Join us this Sunday to hear Rev. Dr. Myron McCoy’s sermon, “Word & Life” Scripture Reading – Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10 8 So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and…
Read MoreWinter Warming 2019
On Saturday, our pastors and members from our congregation traveled to Faith United Methodist Church in Dolton for Reconciling Ministries Network‘s annual Winter Warming. The theme for this year was “Resist, Reimagine, Rebuild.” Much of the discussion centered around the upcoming 2019 Special Session of General Conference, and how the different outcomes could affect the church…
Read MoreStephen Ministry – Commissioning Sunday
On Sunday five members of our congregation were commissioned to serve as Stephen Ministers. We are so thankful for the work of David Myford who heads up this growing ministry at our church. Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who…
Read MoreSunday Sermon Preview
Join us this Sunday to hear Rev. Dr. Myron McCoy’s sermon, “Looking for a Miracle?” Scripture Reading – John 2:1 – 11 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When…
Read MoreAdvent Poinsettias Donated to Senior Living Facilities
Last week one of our Members, Jenn Trautvetter, collected the leftover poinsettias that had been decorating our Sanctuary for the holidays. She packed them up in her van and delivered them to two local senior living facilities: Heiwa Terrace and The Breakers. We are so thankful for Jenn’s willingness to spread some Christmas cheer well…
Read MoreStaff Holiday Party
Yesterday, our staff took a ride on the red line to Chinatown for our yearly Holiday Party. It was a wonderful time of food, fun, and fellowship.
Read MoreHomeless Ministry – Farewell Party for the Waltons
During the breakfast service at Grace Place on Saturday morning, FUMC volunteers and Homeless Ministry guests extended our profound thanks to Steve and Karen Walton for their tireless efforts. They have provided dedicated leadership as Co-Chairpersons of the ministry and Karen additionally served as the Volunteer Coordinator. As they step away from the ministry that…
Read MoreGeneral Conference 2019 Information Table – 2/17/19
February 23 – 26, 2019 will be a defining moment for the United Methodist Church, as the delegates meet to pray, discuss and vote on the 78 petitions that will determine how the church will address the treatment of our LGBTQ sisters and brothers in our church. At the Chicago Temple, we have been…
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