Jesus said wherever two or three Christians are together – he's there too. So we offer a combination of in-person and web meetings so you can participate with others in prayer, worship or social events. We hope to meet you online or in person soon!
GRADUATES’ CELEBRATION
James Parlor, 2nd Floor 77 W. Washington, CHICAGO, IL, United StatesWe invite the congregation to join us for a special celebration following the first worship service for all of the graduates of our church. If you are the parent of a young graduate, or are a graduate yourself, from kindergarten, grade school, or high school, to all levels of higher education, we hope you can…
RELAXATION YOGA WITH SHELLY GESSLER
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mental Health Task Force committee is pleased to invite all whom are interested to this free experience of deep relaxation in a 45 minute mindfulness session. You will learn and practice specific techniques that will help you slow down and embrace being present in the moment. The…
TEMPLE CHOIR CONCERT
There will be a free concert on Pentecost Sunday called, “Universal Spirit: Music of Love, Angels, Peace, singing, Longing, Light, and the Heavens.” The program will feature favorite anthems from the year, hymn singing, and organ music performed by the Temple Choir and organist, Phillip Kloeckner.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
FELLOWSHIP HOUR SUN, JUNE 3 • FOLLOWING 8:30 & 11 A.M. WORSHIP • JAMES PARLOR, 2ND FL. Join us for Fellowship Hour after both Services today! Our thanks go to our bakers this month for supplying us with their goodies: Marie Noland, Krista Cobb, Lucy Baker and Nnelea Erondu. If you would like to bake…
Volunteer for Summer Choir
SUN, JUNE 3-July 29 •10 a.m.• The Choir Rm. 3rd fl. Summer Choir is open to all volunteers who would like to sing during worship! Practice begins every Sunday at 10 a.m. and will practice a song for the 11 a.m. service.
DISCUSSION ON “THE ONE CHURCH PLAN”
DISCUSSION ON “THE ONE CHURCH PLAN” SUN, JUNE 10 • BEGINS AT 12:15 P.M. • DIXON CHAPEL, 2ND FL. On May 4, 2018, The Council of Bishops (COB) received the report from the Commission on the Way Forward (CoWF) regarding the proposals to recommend to the General Conference in February 2019 (GC19). After much discussion,…
METAMORPHOSES EXHIBIT
METAMORPHOSES EXHIBIT CLOSING DATE & ARTIST APPEARANCE ON SUN, JUNE 17 • THE GALLERY, 2ND FL. If you haven’t taken the time to experience the works of internationally celebrated artist, Debra Balchen, there’s still time! The exhibit, Metamorphoses: Idea to Creation to Experience, will be on display for an extended period until June. Also join…
REINHOLD NIEBUHR: AN AMERICAN CONSCIENCE | A DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
REINHOLD NIEBUHR: AN AMERICAN CONSCIENCE | A DOCUMENTARY SCREENING SUN, JUNE 17 • 9:45 - 10:45 A.M. • PIERCE HALL THEATER, LOWER LEVEL An award-winning documentary shown on the PBS series “American Experience,” the film details the life of Reinhold Niebuhr, a theologian whose ideas influenced American religious life from the Great Depression through the…
QUARTERLY ALL CONGREGATION FORUM
QUARTERLY ALL CONGREGATION FORUM SUN, JUNE 24 • 9:45 - 10:45 A.M. • SANCTUARY, 1ST FL. Do you want to know more about the inner functions of the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple? We invite you to join us with all of your questions at the next quarterly forum!
Gallery Exhibit: Contemplating “Water”
Gallery 77 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Temple Environmental Justice Committee presents Helen Dannelly's ink painting series. Helen is an award-winning artist and a member of our church. Her work is inspired by nature and deep sea images. The "Water" exhibit is a conversation about the importance of water in our lives. The exhibit is open for public viewing in…