Pillows!  Pillows!  Pillows! Did you know that we have made about 3,000 Pillows?  They have been sent around the world to  New Zealand,  England,  and Northern Canada!  Pillows have been given from the youngest children, to the oldest adults!  Recipients are often overcome with emotions of joy and gratitude!  YOU can be a part of this amazing ministry!  Join us Sat.,  March 15th at 9am to lend a hand and your love!  We will be meeting downstairs at the end of the hall. Remember,  you don't have to be a seamstress!  We have many jobs just for you!  Questions?  Please contact Carol Wixson.

On Wednesday nights during Lent, you are invited to enter into this sacred time guided by the artists at A Sanctified Art. On Wednesday nights at 7pm, we will meet at First Church UCC to read scripture and listen to art together. Rev. Dr. Jill Terpstra and Pastor Michael will lead to class.  

The process is called Visio Divina. You might have heard of Lectio Divina, where we participants are invited to read a passage of scripture three times to talk about the words/images that stand out, what that image means to them, and what they feel called to do/change as a result of it. This study builds on that process by offering art in addition to scripture readings. We will read the scripture (multiple times), view a specific piece of art, and then offer our reflections together. 

This study follows our focus on art in Lent, as last year we read the poetry of Mary Oliver’s Devotions.  Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm!

All ladies are invited to join a Lenten Bible study. It meets via zoom on Thursdays from 1-2:30pm.  

This year The Message of Jesus by Adam Hamilton will be studied. The book “explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today.” Hope to welcome you into the group.

A new group dedicated to praying for our congregation, community and world needs will meet every Thursday morning at 9am in the church chapel at FUMC.  

Men's Fellowship is hosting a Union Railway Museum Memorial Weekend Event Saturday, May 24^th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.  This is open to the entire church congregation.  This is a great event for families.  Pricing per person is as follows: adults ($20), seniors and youth ($18), children ($16), Veterans and Active Military Personnel and families are free with ID. We would leave the church parking lot at 9:00am if you want to travel as a group.  It is about an hour drive.  Please contact Steve Flint at mensfellowship@firstumclombard.org.  To purchase tickets online, please visit the following link: https://www.irm.org/event/memorial-day weekend/?event_date=2025-05-26.

A liturgist stands up front and leads us all as we say our call to worship, opening prayer, and sometimes reads the scripture. They help us all do "the work of the people" on Sunday. 

Sign up form is located at the back of the sanctuary or you can sign up by clicking on the button below.

Coffee& is a special time after worship. Help us by preparing coffee and bringing a tasty treat to share. Our Men's Fellowship handles the Second Sunday of each month, and our United Women in Faith take care of the third Sunday. Could you help us by volunteering to bring something the other Sundays of the  month?

Sign up form is located at on the kitchen/parlor on the counter or you can sign up by clicking on the button below.

Have you ever wondered why we the cross is such an important symbol in the Christian faith? Why do we focus on Jesus’ unjust death? And why do we have Easter (apart from all the tasty candy and treats)?  Why do we use the words we do for communion? 

This Sunday, we’ll begin a study for Lent looking at the different ways we’ve come to understand Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. It’s a great way to understand more about Christian faith as a whole and to do a deeper dive during this Lenten season. Join us at 8:30am on Sunday mornings!

4/13 – Palm Sunday. Join the parade as we wave palms and remember Jesus’ Triumphal Entry. 

4/17 – Holy Thursday, 7pm. We’ll celebrate a reminder of Jesus’ last meal. 

4/18 – Good Friday, 7pm. Join us as we walk with Jesus all the way to the cross. 

4/20 – Easter, 6:30am and 10am. Join us for an early and regular service. We’ll have special music, choir, and sing the Hallelujah Chorus together!