Grounded in Tradition
Year our church was founded (page 5)
April15th, 1862 (that means we're 163 years old!)
In the beginning, how many ministers spent less than 2 years serving our congregation? (page 35)
22 - During the 1800s we were quite the revolving door for ministers. Finances were tights we and we didn't pay too well.
What fun week-long summer program was launched in 1993
Vacation Bible School (VBS) - the first program was called "Marketplace 29 A.D."
On June 7th, 2009 our church officially became an ONA congregations with not a single "no" vote cast.
What does ONA stand for?
Open and Affirming
We rejoice in our community of faith,
strengthened by diversity,
including diversity of culture,
economic status, age, ethnicity,
race, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, and
physical or mental abilities.
We affirm that God is glorified when
we welcome all people
to our spiritual community,
as Jesus did.
Wherever you are on life’s journey,
you are welcome here.
Chicken Pie - it was "of doubtful ancestry or age" and incapcitated the men who ate it...delaying the progress for several days!
The original name for Glen Ellyn was...
Danby
This Reverand is a graduate of Yale Divinity School and was called in 2005.
Rev. Seth Ethan Carey - in 2011 he was promoted to execuative associate minister and today service as our Senior Minister
The current format in church school is based off this model (page 56)
Workshop Rotational Model - humans have different ways of learning and processing information, resulting in multiple intellidences
On June 6th, 2010 the congregation approved recognition of FCCGE as a "____ _____ _____" (page 78)
Global Mission Church - We agree to pray regularly for partneres, missionaries, and the world; educate our members...etc
In 2000, a new church structure was approved.
The Sunday after the new constitution went into effect, what happend to make a member say, "See, this isn't working. The __________________" (page 31)
"The candles weren't lit for the service" - take a look at the chart at the top of page 31.
The old constitution was deemed to restrictive and places more emphasis on management than on mission and ministry.
In 1875, 10 women in the Ladies Aid Soceity were passionate about purchasing a "mighty bell for the ages"
By 1883, How much money did they raise? (page 11)
$320 (about $10,000 in today's numbers)
When someone died, the bell tolled the numbers of years they had lived. The bell was used to call volunteer fireman from their houses. We still use it today! You can volunteer to ring it for a service!
This handbell director has published more than 45 compositions and arrangements
Matthew Prins - they usually practice on Tuesday nights. You can hear them on Christmas Eve and other select Sundays. You can also join!
2) Sonshine Theatre
3) Starlight Cinema
4) Lampost Arcade
An old theatre was closing and so we were able to get some donated theatre seats!
This local organization started in 1979 by a youth group at Grace Luthern Chuch to feed the hungry.
Glen House Food Pantry (old name Glen Ellyn Food Pantry) the board of directors consists of representative from area churchs, FCCGE is one of them.
This professor from Wheaton College served our church multiple times, but eventualy resigned in 1890 becuase of his health
Prof. Herman Fischer - he went on to be a professor and treasure at Wheaton College for over 50 years....which might cuase one to wonder if his experience at our congregation contributed to his poor health!
In 1892, a lot was purchases and a new, larger wooden building was constructed @ Forest & Pennsylvania.
In what year was the current location of the church purchased for $6,500? (page 17)
1914 - at about 100 members we outgew the old building. By 1919 membership grew to 400 and a new brick building was built. By 1928 a large Gothic-revival sancuary w/ lower-level fellowship hall was built and attached.
This choir was disbanded in 2001. At the time Michele Hecht was the director of the "Celebration Choir" and a few months later was named Director of Music Ministry.
The Chancel Choir
TF2 (pronounced 'tee-eff-squared') was a youth fellowhsip program offered for what grades?
Third, Fourth, Fifth
FIRE - caused more than $1 million in damages. Careful reconstruction helped preserve the original stained glass, pews, and hardwood floors.
Jeff Haeger
Our internships are tailored to the needs of the intern rather than the needs of the church.
We intentionally want to help people determine where they should go
Do due this, FCCGE is considered a _______ _______. (page 64)
a Calling Church; Being a successful minister requires much more than a deep spiritual relationship with God. You need to connect and minister to an entire congregation and manage the operatinal aspects of the church!
The UCC was formed in 1957 when two organizations - The Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Chrisitan churches - came together.
What year did FCCGE vote to become apart of the UCC? (page 26-27)
1961 - with a 605 yes & 230 no vote. The 2/3 majority needed for approval was met and the motion passed.
This ensemble plays occasionally during Communion Sundays or more somber services like Ash Wednesday. They use the prayerful and repetitive music borne out of a community in France.
Taize Ensemble
Just like our denomination as a whole, FCCGE is a congregation of many "firsts"
In 1881, we opened the first ______ (page 68)
Library! - When the Glen Ellyn Library Association formed in 1907, FCCGE member Georgia Allen was its first librarian.
We also hosted the first graduation ceremony of Glenbard West High School (1894)
We also started the first Kindergarten (1898)
First boy scouts in the area (1917)