175th Anniversary

175th Anniversary Celebrations

January 1, 2011 - 5:30pm

Log school in Downers Grove Our church was founded in 1836, when Revd Stephen Beggs added Downers Grove to his circuit, only four years after the settlement was first established by Pierce Downer. Throughout 2011, we will be celebrating our heritage as the first organized church in Downers Grove. You can read about some of the key milestones in our history here.

The following events will form a part of our celebrations this year:

January

Distribution of the pictorial directory
Hymn of the Month in Worship
Monthly display in parlor

February

Potluck and old fashion hymn sing on February 27th at 4pm.
Hymn of the Month in Worship
Monthly display in parlor

March

Display of the baby quilts and lap quilts being made for charity
Hymn of the Month in Worship
Monthly display in parlor

April

Bishop Jung bringing the Easter message on Sunday, April at 8:15, 9:30 and 11AM
Hymn of the Month in Worship
Monthly display in parlor

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Project 175Q

December 30, 2010 - 9:34pm

Goal

To make and distribute 175 handmade quilts to members of our community who are in need or in distress

When

By November 1, 2011

How

By giving quilts to private and community organizations who work with those in need.

What You Can Do

Make a crib, child or lap quilt to donate to the project (download pattern below)
Make a quilt top that SSQ can finish - Tops must be finished by September 4, 2011 (download guidelines below)
Donate quilting cotton or batting to SSQ
Donate 6 1/2 inch quilting cotton squares to SSQ
Contribute toward the purchase of fabric and batting

Contact Kay Frank or Julie Stone if you have any questions. Donations may be dropped off at the church office.

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God, as known to us in Jesus Christ, welcomes all.

We welcome people of any race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social or economic status, employment status, or life situation; including people with physical or mental illness or disability.

We practice loving acceptance of each person and respectful discussion
of our differences.

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175th Anniversary