Posts by Chicago Temple Volunteer

Administrative Assistant This position works with the Clergy and Administrative Team to support the church membership. As an urban church, in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Temple attracts all kinds of people, especially people who feel at home with diversity. POSITION PURPOSES: Provide administrative support to pastoral and music staff, church administrator, and to…

The Chicago Temple building under the decision of the Aid Society and the guidance of its Executive Director Christopher Bielat; just completed a major renovation to many of its systems that have dramatically improved the Chicago Temple building and our church home First United Methodist. The building hallways, offices and services were very outdated and…

FEBRUARY IS African American Heritage Month Sunday, February 4 Our celebratory month begins with music from the African American tradition by our Gospel Choir at the 8:30 service and the Temple Choir at 11 a.m. Also, visit the inspiring exhibit (in the 2nd floor narthex display case during the month) focusing on the theme :…

LENT AT THE CHICAGO TEMPLE ASH WEDNESDAY WED, FEB 14   IMPOSITION OF ASHES • 7:30 – 9 A.M. • SANCTUARY                            NOON SERVICE WITH ASHES • 12:10 – 12:40 P.M. • SANCTUARY Imposition of Ashes will be provided during the times listed above. LENTEN STUDY EVERY SUN, FEB 18 – MAR 25 • 9:45 –…

All Church Community members, leaders, and staff are encouraged to spend a day with us learning and discussing critical issues of safety for all in our faith community. Workshops led by professional presenters will help guide us through topics addressing children, sexual misconduct, and creating inclusive communities welcoming those with mental illnesses.   Registration Deadline:…

This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. Therefore, we have slightly adjusted both our normal Sunday and traditional Christmas Eve schedule of services. In the morning, we will have ONE service at 10 a.m. This service will focus on the fourth Sunday in Advent. It will be our usual order of worship, and communion…

A festive Christmas program featuring music for organ and brass, with the Venia Brass Quintet as our guest performers, will be presented on Sunday afternoon, December 10, at 2 p.m., and we encourage you, your families, and your friends to attend this program of holiday favorites by Tchaikovsky, Anderson, Gabrielli, Adam, Gruber, Karg-Elert, Praetorius, among…

Last weekend, The First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple celebrated the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago event both Saturday and Sunday with 4,002 guests from all over the country. Visitors had an opportunity to learn about the different ministries of the church, spend time in the sanctuary, and ascend 172 stairs to…