Worship

10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim

The Season of Epiphany begins. We will celebrate the Light of Christ that has come into the world.

Worship Services

Sunday, December 4, 2016
Second Sunday of Advent
8:15am

A Service of Christmas Peace

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Peace in the Night
Scripture: 
Luke 2:8-14
Romans 15:13

For many, especially those who have lost a loved one, or are in other times of struggle, the Christmas Season is difficult. A special Service of Christmas Peace will be held on Sunday, December 6 in the Chapel. This service will include time for reflection, remembering those we hold in our hearts and hearing the promise of comfort, hope and peace that Christmas proclaims. All are welcome.

9:30am

Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata

A Carol Trip Around the World
Scripture: 
Isaiah 11:1-10
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Connection Choir
Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir
Julie Spring, harp and Jason Deroche, guitar
Chris Dortwegt, flute and Amy Vogt, oboe

On December 4, the Chancel Choir will present their annual Christmas Cantata. The choir will perform 20 carols from countries across the globe and will include a visual presentation to serve as a road map on this Christmas journey.

Along the way, they will be joined by some of our children's choirs for a rousing Christmas carol. John Smoke will act as guide for both children and adults as we take A Carol Trip Around the World. We hope you will join us!

11:00am

Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata

A Carol Trip Around the World
Scripture: 
Isaiah 11:1-10
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Connection Choir
Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir
Julie Spring, harp and Jason Deroche, guitar
Chris Dortwegt, flute and Amy Vogt, oboe

On December 4, the Chancel Choir will present their annual Christmas Cantata. The choir will perform 20 carols from countries across the globe and will include a visual presentation to serve as a road map on this Christmas journey.

Along the way, they will be joined by some of our children's choirs for a rousing Christmas carol. John Smoke will act as guide for both children and adults as we take A Carol Trip Around the World. We hope you will join us!

Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 27, 2016
First Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
To Live Tomorrow Today
Scripture: 
Psalm 84:6
Music: 

Allen DeBraal, soloist

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
To Live Tomorrow Today
Scripture: 
Psalm 84:6
Music: 

Chapel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir accompanied by the Chapel Choir Band. The service may also include music from the Worship Band or one of our handbell choirs. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
To Live Tomorrow Today
Scripture: 
Psalm 84:6
Music: 

Chancel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. The service may also include music from one of our handbell choirs. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

Christmas Eve Services

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 4:00pm

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

DGFUMC will join with others at an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosted by the Downers Grove Ministerium. At this service we will celebrate being part of a diverse community of faith that can come together in prayer and praise. All are invited.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
1125 Franklin St, Downers Grove
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Location: 
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Date: 
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 7:00pm

Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 20, 2016
Christ the King Sunday
Thanksgiving Sunday
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
A Thanksgiving Story
Scripture: 
Deuteronomy 26:1-11

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
A Thanksgiving Story
Scripture: 
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Connection Choir
Worship Band

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir accompanied by the Chapel Choir Band. The service may also include music from the Worship Band or one of our handbell choirs. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
A Thanksgiving Story
Scripture: 
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chorister Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. The service may also include music from one of our handbell choirs. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 13, 2016
Twenty-sixth Sunday After Pentecost
All Saints' Sunday
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
How Does It End?
Scripture: 
Isaiah 65:17-19, 23-25
Music: 

Hannah Hudson and Scott Hudson, soloists
Chris Hudson, pianist

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service. At this service, we will honor our recently deceased members, or relatives of the congregation.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
How Does It End?
Scripture: 
Isaiah 65:17-19, 23-25
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Westminster Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir accompanied by the Chapel Choir Band. The service may also include music from the Worship Band or one of our handbell choirs. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

At this service, we will honor our recently deceased members, or relatives of the congregation.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
How Does It End?
Scripture: 
Isaiah 65:17-19, 23-25
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Westminster Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. The service may also include music from one of our handbell choirs. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

At this service, we will honor our recently deceased members, or relatives of the congregation.

11:00am

Messy Church

Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a new kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Please register in advance so that we can prepare food and supplies.

11:00am

Messy Church

Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a new kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Please register in advance so that we can prepare food and supplies.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 6, 2016
Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Coming Home to Grace
Scripture: 
Romans 5:12-18

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service. 

9:30am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Coming Home to Grace
Scripture: 
Romans 5:12-18
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Chapel Choir Band

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir accompanied by the Chapel Choir Band. The service may also include music from the Worship Band or one of our handbell choirs. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

A Sunday Morning with Alice Parker

Preacher: 
Alice Parker
Scripture: 
Psalm 47:6-7
Music: 

Justin Adair, Guest Soloist

DGFUMC is hosting international choral celebrity, Alice Parker, the woman who shaped the face of choral music in America, and who will lead the congregation in discovering the beauty in hymn singing on Sunday, November 6 at our 11:00 a.m. worship service. She will build the musicality of each and every person present; and this service is one you will remember for years to come. At 90 years old, Mrs. Parker is making her victory lap, and this trip to the Midwest is to be one of her last out of her home state of Massachusetts.

Join us as we learn from this internationally renowned composer, conductor and teacher, as she leads the congregation in a Community Sing Service featuring beloved hymns both old and new.

Please invite your friends and neighbors to a special morning of singing.

All Are Welcome!

 

Sunday Worship

Sunday, October 30, 2016
Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Choir Dedication Sunday
8:15am

Worship Service

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

10:00am

Together @ 10 Worship Service

Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
Connection Choir
Chorister Choir
Cherub Choir
Angel Choir

Join us Sunday, October 30 for a special service where the 9:30 and 11:00 services will be combined into ONE service at 10:00 a.m. This is a great time to make new friends, re-connect with old friends and bring guests to visit our church. This is also our Choir Dedication Sunday.

Please note the 8:15 a.m. service will still be held in the Chapel.

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