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!

HAYMARKET OPERA COMPANY: LENTEN ORATORIO SERIES

HAYMARKET OPERA COMPANY: LENTEN ORATORIO SERIES THU, MAR 8 • 5:45 P.M. • SANCTUARY For its 3rd annual Lenten Oratorio, Haymarket brings you the earliest known Passion oratorio. Attributed to Luigi Rossi, the compact masterpiece is performed by an ensemble of 17th century instruments with soloists and chorus. Running time is one hour without intermission.…

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME | SUN, MAR 11 Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour next Sunday, March 11!

SPECIAL SUNDAY: UMCOR SUNDAY

SPECIAL SUNDAY: UMCOR SUNDAY | SUN, MAR 11 A special offering will be held during services next weekend for The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). UMCOR’s work can consists of national and international humanitarian relief, disaster response, sustainable development, and global health. Learn more at umcgiving.org/UMCOR.

EASTER TULIP ORDERS

EASTER TULIP ORDERS | SUN, MAR 11 - 25 This year, please consider purchasing a colorful tulip in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one as we celebrate the miracle of Easter. Order envelopes will be available beginning next Sunday.

SANCTUARY CLEANING DAY

SANCTUARY CLEANING DAY SAT, MAR 17 • 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. • SANCTUARY, 1ST FL. Help clean the Sanctuary in preparation for Easter! Message info@chicagotemple.org to sign up.

NEW GALLERY EXHIBIT: METAMORPHOSES

OPENING RECEPTION: SUN, MAR 18 • 12:30 - 3 P.M. • THE GALLERY, 2ND FL. The Chicago Temple Gallery will present the works of internationally celebrated artist, Debra Balchen. The exhibit is titled Metamorphoses: Idea to Creation and Experience.

A CONVERSATION ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE: FINDING A PATH TO PEACE & REFORM

The Chicago Temple Gun Violence Prevention Task Force will be hosting a forum with the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV), Moms Demand Action, the organizers of March for Our Lives, The Archdiocese of Chicago Director of Violence Prevention, activists, and gun violence survivors. Please join us for conversation, debate, and action. Visit our event…

Native American Ministries Sunday

A special offering will be held next Sunday for Native American Ministries Sunday. Through this offering, United Methodists are able to equip and empower Native American congregations—like New York’s Onondaga Nation UMC and Nebraska’s Native American Sacred Winds congregation—and seminary students, to do what only they can do: authentically worship and serve Jesus. Visit umcgiving.org/NAMS…

Police Contracts Community Teach-In

THU, APR 26 • 5:30 - 8 P.M. • JAMES PARLOR, 2ND FL. The congregation and our surrounding community is invited to join us at the Chicago Temple with the Coalition for Police Contracts Accountability (CPCA), for an educational teach-in to the public on what police contracts are, what is currently included on police contracts,…

Chicago Humanities Festival

Chicago Humanities Festival Sat, APR 28 • Programs throughout the day • Sanctuary, 1st Fl. The First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple is a proud host of the Chicago Humanities Festival! This year’s Spring theme is GRAPHIC. Visit chicagohumanities.org for more information on programs and to order tickets. CHF PROGRAMS AT THE CHICAGO…