Plainfield Congregational, located just off Illinois 59, retains its small-town feeling in a village that has grown up around it. Its organizational philosophy is simple: all are welcome, regardless of whether they're black or white, rich or poor, gay or straight. It's also home to Apple Tree Preschool, which is located inside the church building.
The First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn United Church of Christ, gives off a sense of history and majesty. A soaring building of brick on the corner of Forest and Anthony, the church has spires that shoot into the sky. The church's cornerstone indicates that it was placed in 1927, and inside, one feels the sense of generations of worshipers having sung, prayed and reflected in the sanctuary. In addition to a Sunday worship service, the church offers programs for kids, moms with children, Bible studies and classes that have covered such topics as the Bible and ecology and the Bible and food. Led by Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel and Associate Minister Rev. Seth Carey, the church features a sanctuary filled with wooden pews and a substantial pipe organ. From the ceiling, a white banner hangs with these words: "God is still speaking."
The First Congregational Church has been serving the community since 1842. It offers worhsip services at FCC at the following times:
Sat, 5:30pm - Come-as-you-are, all-ages.
Sun, 9am - Traditional worship service, adult choir, Sunday school
Sun, 10:45am - Theme-based, all-ages, high-school choir
Children are always welcome in worship and nursery care is also available at all three services for children up to age 5.
There are 13 choirs here that involve all ages.
For more than 150 years, Park Ridge Community Church has offered a place for faith for residents in Park Ridge and the surrounding areas. While the Park Ridge Community Church has loose ties to the United Church of Christ, it is an independent Christian parish that accepts and celebrates individuals of all faiths. Services generally are 10 a.m.m Sundays; consult the online church calendar for updates on worship times, other services and activities each Sunday. Park Ridge Community Church also offers a number of activities and meetings for the Park Ridge community, including yoga for seniors, AA meetings, worship in the garden, summer kids' club, men's basketball and more.
Billing its leaders and congregation alike as "an open community united in love and justice," the First United Church of Oak Park was founded in 1975 when members of two denominations — Presbyterian and the United Church of Christ — combined.
The church observes creeds from both faiths, invites members of all demoninations and welcomes the gay, lesbian and bisexual community.
The church building is also home to Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, the walk-in ministry, a "cluster tutoring" program and a nursery school. It also hosts the PADS homeless ministry two nights a week.
Established in 1863, St. Paul United Church of Christ welcomes all people, regardless of their position in life. It values mission service to those in need living in the community. All of St. Paul's programs are open to those in the community.
Services: Bell & Vocal Choirs, Praise Music Team, Study and Fellowship Groups for Adults, Children's and Youth Education Programs, including Summer Vacation Bible School, Opportunites for Service/Mission Projects, Weddings, Funeral/Memorial Services.
First Congregational Church of Wilmette is where people of all ages come to gather with their questions, creativity and energy for spiritual growth and service.
The people of this church are devoted to helping others develop a personal relationship with God. The members share their faith, and connect to one another through their lives of love and service. There are many opportunities to grow, including men's retreats, women's retreats and other forms of fellowship.
All are welcome to come and experience a service here.
When traveling south on La Grange Road and crossing Cossitt Avenue you enter the beginning of the La Grange Historic District. And to the left of this crossing is the First Congregational Church of La Grange. Its tall towers, gray stone and intricate stained-glass windows make it impossible to miss, and impossible not to remember.
Inside, the church has several official ministries available to the congregation and the community. For example, the Ministry of Stewardship holds educational events encouraging fiscal responsibility.
The comprehensive list of ministries includes education, missions, nurture, operations, worship, Saturday Meals Programs and Wondrous Things, which is a gift shop.
The Rev. Leslie Ritter-Jenkins serves as interim pastor. Sunday School and child care are available during worship times. The entrance for those who are physically challenged is located on the Cossitt Avenue entrance with an elevator just inside the door.