First Congregational Church Of Western Springs

This Sunday, as we continue our Lives of Love/ Biographies of Grace worship series, Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr will reflect on two pastors who overcame obstacles in their lives to lead wonderful ministries. Bill Johnson overcame a societal obstacle and was ordained as the first openly gay pastor in our nation’s history. His ordination took place 50 years ago this month. Bob Kemper began as a senior minister of our church 50 years ago this month, and he overcame a physical obstacle: his legal blindness.