First Congregational Church Of Western Springs

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:COLORSSongs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠⁠⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠⁠⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:COLORSSongs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free ac

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:COLORSSongs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free acce

On this Fifth Sunday of Lent we explore righteousness & mercy, as we hear the story of the rich tax collector, Zacchaeus.Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3hg6Um3dI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3hg6Um3dI&t=2255sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Faith Community Nurse Jean Larson (jean@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:Do you have any advice on staying clam when we are nerves or scared?How can we take care of our bodies and stay strong?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Please join us for worship this coming Sunday as Rev. Price will preach on the good Shepherd who pursues us tirelessly despite our resistance to being found.  Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTxmMw6Qs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTxmMw6Qs&t=2470sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Preschool Director Marcy Dusza (preschool_marcy@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:What's your favorite part about working at preschool?What's your favorite game or activity at preschool?For more info regarding our Preschool go to:⁠First Congregational Church Preschool⁠Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

As we enter the third week of Lent, we consider the words of the week: Rest and Growth. We’ll hear the parable of the fig tree and ponder its lack of fruit. If you’re worshiping with us online, have your communion elements ready – coffee and a donut/juice and toast - it’s all Holy when we gather at Christ’s table!Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwB6Ri3Ul5E⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwB6Ri3Ul5E&t=2330sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:Why is music so important in ministry?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Sunday is the second Sunday of the season of Lent, and Rev. Rich Kirchherr will preach on the story of Mary and Martha welcoming Jesus into their home. They do so in very different ways, and we might learn from both of them about what it means to follow Jesus.Scripture: Luke 10:38-42: Mary in Luke 10:38-42 challenges us to set aside time to focus on what truly matters - our relationship with God.Words for the Week: Faith & Works Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y871pI__OTU⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y871pI__OTU&t=2580sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound eng

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound e

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sou

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sou

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask questions Live during our Sunday Worship. Our new incoming Senior Pastor Rev. Chrissy Tatum Williamson answers the questions that curious kids are wondering about. The Questions this episode are:What kind of music and bands do you like?Do you have any pets?What sports teams do you root for?Where do you like to travel?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

This will be a very special Sunday in the life of our congregation as the candidate for our next Sr. Minister introduces herself to the congregation and preaches. It is so appropriate that the Gospel reading for this Sunday is the story of the Good Samaritan, and how a stranger becomes a neighbor. The All-In Band, and the Chancel Choir will offer music to enhance our worship. A congregational meeting to learn more about the candidate will be held immediately after worship, culminating in the vote for the candidate. Voting options will be available remotely as well as in person. Link to Livestream:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0x6U4bfgvk⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0x6U4bfgvk&t=2820sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:What did Jesus do when he was my age?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Join us for a joyful worship service of music and praise, celebrating our youth and their testimonies about how God knows and loves them. You’ll hear some of their reflections on Psalm 139 at both the 8:45am and 10am services. Communion will be served at both services.Link to Livestream:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djgKfJt40b0Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djgKfJt40b0&t=2474sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:Why does the Bible have so many rules?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

This Sunday, at the 10am service, our Chancel Choir will sing We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight. And at both services, John Otto will play the clarinet accompanied by Kathy Christian. Our Mission & Outreach ministry brings us a video from our mission partner, Midwives for Haiti.Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr's sermon will reflect on the idea of the challenge and blessing in loving God and country in his sermon.Link to Livestream:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4VtCq6rqOgLink to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4VtCq6rqOg&t=2360sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs