Church guide

News from General Synod, where our national church is also passing resolutions of witness. To follow the proceedings follow hashtag #uccsynod on Twitter.

We're having a painting party from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 and you can create your own custom wood sign for any room in your house, office or business. Stencils are used (not free-hand drawing). Registration is required and the cost is $30 to $45 (depending on board size). Choose your board option by clicking the link below, and the register at this link http://bit.ly/2Vkg0xG For more fun, bring a beverage, appetizer or dessert to share!

We had a great morning worshipping God, celebrating with their music our children’s week of Vacation Bible School and honoring 14 high school graduates. Click below to watch a video of the service. https://youtu.be/w1yDnf9mAvw

The search continues for a final day at the United Church of Christ General Synod in Milwaukee.

On June 23, 2019 we recognized our 14 high school graduates!

This is how we ended our service this week —

We’re so proud of these high school graduates!

JESUS IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! What a perfectly wonderful VBS week! And a fun-filled field day finale!

“Can We Find Room in Our Hearts For One Another” will be Pastor Scott Oberle’s message at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in a service that includes music from The Band and our Vacation Bible School children. Plus we’ll honor our high school graduates and hear their future plans. God is so good!

The Chicago Pride Parade is coming up Sunday, June 30 and we're participating! Our youth will travel to St. Paul's UCC in Lincoln Park for an overnight lock-in June 29 and join St. Paul's and Lighthouse Church to march in the parade, which kicks off at noon June 30 at Broadway and Montrose. Adults are welcome to join them either day. Email [email protected] for information. Or join us helping send off parade goers from 8-10 a.m. June 30 from the Lisle, Belmont, Main Street and Fairview Avenue Metra stations, giving out our cards and lollipops. Email [email protected] for more information.

We're celebrating our graduates this Sunday, as well as a week of Vacation Bible School. Come to worship to congratulate our high school graduates and hear of their plans, enjoy a presentation from VBS. High school/teenage group, stay for lunch in Fishel Park. Please bring a dish and dessert to share. Drinks will be provided.

Any male 18 or older interested in changing lives for a week?

Fabulous music this Sunday morning.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures out there. Despite the holiday, we do have an important congregational meeting at 8 a.m. before worship. Please try to attend.

"In God We Trust?" That's Pastor Scott Oberle's message this Father's Day Sunday. Please join us for worship at 9:30 a.m. at 1047 Curtiss St., which will include music by The Band and a Baptism! Members: remember we have an important congregational meeting at 8 a.m. Rise and shine!

Our Aurora Pride Parade marchers are featured in this edition of our conference's E-Blast. Check it out and read what else is happening in the wider church.

We still need a lot of adult and teen volunteers for Vacation Bible School. Can you help out? Click below for details or email [email protected].

Reminder that we are having another congregational meeting at 8 a.m. this Sunday to discuss bylaw changes and other issues. Check your email for details.

God is love...we try and love all our neighbors, no exceptions, best as we can.

This is how we ended our service this week —

We’re so proud of these high school graduates!

Fabulous music this Sunday morning.

Palm Sunday procession

Our churchwide Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. sharp this Saturday at West Ide Park, 8000 block of Compton in Woodridge. Ages toddler to fifth grade bring a bag to collect eggs. Please bring a breakfast item to share.

Outdoor worship today followed by a picnic.

Pastor Scott Oberle blessing pets during Happy Dog Barkery dog day in Fishel Park

Pastor Scott kicks off wet kick ball

Palm Sunday

Shepard’s Arise