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Watch Night Service 2018
Join us this New Year’s Eve for a special watch night service at 5 p.m. in the Dixon Chapel. This will be a time focused on looking back at all that happened in 2018 and looking forward to all that will come in 2019. This will be a covenantal service where all who participate will…
Read MoreAdvent at the Temple
The congregation at the Chicago Temple has been spreading holiday cheer during this season of Advent. On Sunday, December 9th, the Family Ministries collected a special offering for our annual Angel Tree participation. Angel Tree is a program whereby local churches buy gifts for children on behalf of an incarcerated parent. The gifts were purchased…
Read MoreJoin us this Sunday to hear Rev. Wendy continue our Advent Season!
Advent Week 3 Preview December 16, 2018 Sermon – “What Should We Do?” Rev. Wendy A. Witt Scripture Passage – Luke 3:7 – 18 “As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize…
Read MoreJoin us this Sunday to hear Rev. Myron continue our Advent Season!
Advent Week 2 Preview December 9, 2018 Sermon – “An Advent Imagination” Rev. Myron F. McCoy Scripture Passage – Luke 3:2-6 During the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of…
Read MoreChildren’s Sabbath Snack Drive
Yesterday, our Manager of Family Ministries, Piers Fetters, dropped off the snacks the congregation so graciously donated to ChildServ’s Southside office. These snacks were collected for our Children’s Sabbath Snack Drive to support Childserv’s ongoing work with local foster children. Kim Coffing, ChildServ’s Director of Faith & Community Relations had this to say to the…
Read More2019 Grace & Gratitude Stewardship Drive Begins
This year’s stewardship drive gives congregants the chance to join in and commit to growing in grace and gratitude with their faith community at the First United Methodist Church. Please consider how you will support the 2019 work of the church and help our ministries continue to make a positive impact in the world around…
Read MoreFree Walk-in Flu Shots – Wednesday, October 3
Between 11 a.m and 3 p.m., free flu shots will be administered in the second floor James Parlor of The Chicago Temple. Shot will be administered by registered staff from the Chicago Department of Public Health, which is sponsoring the event.
Read MoreHomecoming Chair Shares Thanks, Record Numbers
Chair Rita Barksdale and the entire Homecoming Committee extend their congratulations and gratitude to everyone involved in last Sunday’s Homecoming 2018, which was a great success. “Homecoming is a new beginning and the Ministry Expo is an opportunity to engage to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world through serving,” explains…
Read MoreHomecoming 2018 a Succcess
The First United Methodist Church (FUMC) at The Chicago Temple celebrated Homecoming on Sunday, September 23. Dozens of congregants and guests learned about the variety of ministries at The Chicago Temple, signed up for projects and initiatives, and enjoyed summer-BBQ-themed refreshments.
Read MoreArtist Helen Dannelly on ‘Coming Alive’ and Contemplating Water Exhibit
The Second Floor Temple Gallery houses seven paintings and seven small sculptures by church member and award-winning artist Helen Dannelly. They are all part of a solo exhibition called “Contemplating Water”, co-sponsored by the Chicago Temple Art Committee and Environmental Justice Task Force. With titles like Underwater Blues, Sea Glow I and Spring Waters, the…
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