First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price (kathryn@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are:What is the difference to Catholicism and our church?Who initially wrote the stories in the Bible? Where did they come from?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the good news that Christ is Risen. On the highest of holy days in the Christian year, we remember the Resurrection in story and song, glorify God with special music, and cover the cross with colorful flowers.Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2o_jv_tF0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2o_jv_tF0&t=1790sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

We welcome are 2025 Confirmation Class into our faith community at The First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI&t=1425sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

We celebrate the day Jesus entered into Jerusalem and was greeted by the people waving palm branches. It is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and or our willingness to follow him. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q63Xz2gZW3E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q63Xz2gZW3E&t=2513sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price (kathryn@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are:How did God make everything?When we go to heaven what will we see?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:COLORSSongs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠⁠⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠⁠⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:⁠⁠⁠https://www.wscongo.org/music/⁠

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:COLORSSongs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠⁠⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠⁠⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:⁠⁠⁠https://www.wscongo.org/music/⁠

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:COLORSSongs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:⁠⁠https://www.wscongo.org/music/⁠

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:COLORSSongs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:⁠https://www.wscongo.org/music/

On this Fifth Sunday of Lent we explore righteousness & mercy, as we hear the story of the rich tax collector, Zacchaeus.Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3hg6Um3dI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3hg6Um3dI&t=2255sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Faith Community Nurse Jean Larson (jean@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:Do you have any advice on staying clam when we are nerves or scared?How can we take care of our bodies and stay strong?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Please join us for worship this coming Sunday as Rev. Price will preach on the good Shepherd who pursues us tirelessly despite our resistance to being found.  Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTxmMw6Qs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTxmMw6Qs&t=2470sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Preschool Director Marcy Dusza (preschool_marcy@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:What's your favorite part about working at preschool?What's your favorite game or activity at preschool?For more info regarding our Preschool go to:⁠First Congregational Church Preschool⁠Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

As we enter the third week of Lent, we consider the words of the week: Rest and Growth. We’ll hear the parable of the fig tree and ponder its lack of fruit. If you’re worshiping with us online, have your communion elements ready – coffee and a donut/juice and toast - it’s all Holy when we gather at Christ’s table!Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwB6Ri3Ul5E⁠⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwB6Ri3Ul5E&t=2330sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:Why is music so important in ministry?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Sunday is the second Sunday of the season of Lent, and Rev. Rich Kirchherr will preach on the story of Mary and Martha welcoming Jesus into their home. They do so in very different ways, and we might learn from both of them about what it means to follow Jesus.Scripture: Luke 10:38-42: Mary in Luke 10:38-42 challenges us to set aside time to focus on what truly matters - our relationship with God.Words for the Week: Faith & Works Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y871pI__OTU⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y871pI__OTU&t=2580sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:https://www.wscongo.org/music/

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:⁠https://www.wscongo.org/music/

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:⁠https://www.wscongo.org/music/

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents:Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The PointSongs and stories of love, patience & tolerance.All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support ⁠BANDWITH CHICAGO⁠.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, Bandwith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:⁠https://www.wscongo.org/music/

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask questions Live during our Sunday Worship. Our new incoming Senior Pastor Rev. Chrissy Tatum Williamson answers the questions that curious kids are wondering about. The Questions this episode are:What kind of music and bands do you like?Do you have any pets?What sports teams do you root for?Where do you like to travel?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

This will be a very special Sunday in the life of our congregation as the candidate for our next Sr. Minister introduces herself to the congregation and preaches. It is so appropriate that the Gospel reading for this Sunday is the story of the Good Samaritan, and how a stranger becomes a neighbor. The All-In Band, and the Chancel Choir will offer music to enhance our worship. A congregational meeting to learn more about the candidate will be held immediately after worship, culminating in the vote for the candidate. Voting options will be available remotely as well as in person. Link to Livestream:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0x6U4bfgvk⁠⁠Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0x6U4bfgvk&t=2820sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:What did Jesus do when he was my age?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Join us for a joyful worship service of music and praise, celebrating our youth and their testimonies about how God knows and loves them. You’ll hear some of their reflections on Psalm 139 at both the 8:45am and 10am services. Communion will be served at both services.Link to Livestream:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djgKfJt40b0Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djgKfJt40b0&t=2474sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:Why does the Bible have so many rules?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

This Sunday, at the 10am service, our Chancel Choir will sing We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight. And at both services, John Otto will play the clarinet accompanied by Kathy Christian. Our Mission & Outreach ministry brings us a video from our mission partner, Midwives for Haiti.Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr's sermon will reflect on the idea of the challenge and blessing in loving God and country in his sermon.Link to Livestream:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4VtCq6rqOgLink to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4VtCq6rqOg&t=2360sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Please join us for worship this coming Sunday as Rev. Kathryn Price preaches on Luke's version of the Beatitudes where Jesus provides a vision of God's Kingdom here on earth. Link to Livestream:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbvRDphY6ELink to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbvRDphY6E&t=2242sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price (kathryn@wscongo.org) four questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are:Does God still talk to people today?How can you tell if a message is from God?Where is Heaven is it in the clouds and can we take a spaceship there?What race is God?Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission.⁠⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠⁠If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Lots going on this Sunday morning! At both 8:45 and 10am worship, Rev. Rich Kirchherr will preach a sermon that helps us to better understand how we might engage two similar stories from the gospel, when their endings are very different. What do we do with that? Might the two different endings actually help us better understand how faith in Jesus is dynamic and not fixed? Our wonderful Bell Choir will play at both services and at the 10am service we will welcome new members to our congregation.Link to Livestream:https://youtube.com/live/sAHSSw-96FgLink to Start of Sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAHSSw-96Fg&t=2300sIf you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr (rich@wscongo.org) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: Why do some people celebrate holidays other than Christmas? How old is the Church? How did it start? Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission. ⁠⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠⁠ If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Join us for worship on Sunday which will include communion.  If you’re worshipping remotely, gather your bread and juice so you can participate as well. And then remain after worship for our annual meeting and year in review video.  Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1XcwpFA9DQ Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1XcwpFA9DQ&t=2220s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr (rich@wscongo.org) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: What are the resources we use in the church? Is there one specific version of the Bible that was the first one? Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission. ⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠ If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus as we hear Rev. Meredith Onion's reflection, “Filled with Expectation.” Jean Larson, our Faith Community Nurse will serve as Liturgist. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oar0VLMPRvk Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oar0VLMPRvk&t=2284s⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs and activities. Through heartfelt stories told by Danny Kienzle, Annie Dudley, and Ella Cuttica, and powerful songs, the evening will honor the strong foundation that has been built and the exciting journey that lies ahead. Join us for a joyful celebration of community, connection, and forward momentum, as we shine a spotlight on PF and its bright future! Donate to the PF Fundraiser via the following link: ⁠https://onrealm.org/wscongo/-/go?page=donor-form&givingFormUrl=PFfundraising

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs and activities. Through heartfelt stories told by Danny Kienzle, Annie Dudley, and Ella Cuttica, and powerful songs, the evening will honor the strong foundation that has been built and the exciting journey that lies ahead. Join us for a joyful celebration of community, connection, and forward momentum, as we shine a spotlight on PF and its bright future! Donate to the PF Fundraiser via the following link: ⁠https://onrealm.org/wscongo/-/go?page=donor-form&givingFormUrl=PFfundraising

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs and activities. Through heartfelt stories told by Danny Kienzle, Annie Dudley, and Ella Cuttica, and powerful songs, the evening will honor the strong foundation that has been built and the exciting journey that lies ahead. Join us for a joyful celebration of community, connection, and forward momentum, as we shine a spotlight on PF and its bright future! Donate to the PF Fundraiser via the following link: ⁠https://onrealm.org/wscongo/-/go?page=donor-form&givingFormUrl=PFfundraising

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs and activities. Through heartfelt stories told by Danny Kienzle, Annie Dudley, and Ella Cuttica, and powerful songs, the evening will honor the strong foundation that has been built and the exciting journey that lies ahead. Join us for a joyful celebration of community, connection, and forward momentum, as we shine a spotlight on PF and its bright future! Donate to the PF Fundraiser via the following link: ⁠https://onrealm.org/wscongo/-/go?page=donor-form&givingFormUrl=PFfundraising

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs and activities. Through heartfelt stories told by Danny Kienzle, Annie Dudley, and Ella Cuttica, and powerful songs, the evening will honor the strong foundation that has been built and the exciting journey that lies ahead. Join us for a joyful celebration of community, connection, and forward momentum, as we shine a spotlight on PF and its bright future! Donate to the PF Fundraiser via the following link: ⁠https://onrealm.org/wscongo/-/go?page=donor-form&givingFormUrl=PFfundraising

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs and activities. Through heartfelt stories told by Danny Kienzle, Annie Dudley, and Ella Cuttica, and powerful songs, the evening will honor the strong foundation that has been built and the exciting journey that lies ahead. Join us for a joyful celebration of community, connection, and forward momentum, as we shine a spotlight on PF and its bright future! Donate to the PF Fundraiser via the following link: https://onrealm.org/wscongo/-/go?page=donor-form&givingFormUrl=PFfundraising

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr (rich@wscongo.org) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: Why do we retell the Bible stories every year? What is a Sermon? Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission. ⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠ If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus as we hear Rev. Meredith Onion's reflection, “Filled with Expectation.” Jean Larson, our Faith Community Nurse will serve as Liturgist. Link to Livestream: January 19, 2025 - Worship Service - YouTube Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnUo2zw7mBs&t=2150s⁠⁠ If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr (rich@wscongo.org) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: If God is a girl or a boy, why is it assumed he is a boy? Who choose the colors on the church calendar? Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission. ⁠Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs⁠ If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus as we hear Rev. Meredith Onion's reflection, “Filled with Expectation.” Jean Larson, our Faith Community Nurse will serve as Liturgist. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://youtube.com/live/wEIy5Kx4E9w Link to Start of Sermon:https://youtube.com/watch?v=wEIy5Kx4E9w&t=1740s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Rich will offer a teaching sermon for this Epiphany Sunday, and how Epiphany's profound ancient meaning still can speak to our modern hearts. We will celebrate Communion at both services. See you Sunday! Link to Livestream: January 5, 2025 - Worship Service Link to Start of Sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fReCL6f4aaI&t=1884s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr (rich@wscongo.org) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: Why do we learn about Jesus? Why are there so many different versions of the Bible? Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to submit your questions online with your parents' permission. Curious Kids, Faithful Answers Podcast - First Congregational Church of Western Springs If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to Welcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Christ is born! We walk with him into the new year a renewed people by his life and ministry. While Sunday school will not be available, childcare will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! Link to Livestream:https://youtube.com/live/wjDAKtEzZkw Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjDAKtEzZkw&t=1980s

Please join us for our traditional lessons and carols for Christmas Eve. Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr will offer a reflection. Our choir will be accompanied by organist Kathy Christian, and a brass quartet. If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to https://www.wscongo.org/new-here/welc...

Hope is vulnerable and can feel like a tremendous risk, especially if you’ve experienced loss or trauma. But Mary shows us a resilient hope that takes risks—she risks her body to bear a son who will become the hope of her people. Similarly, Joseph makes a risky choice to stay with Mary; dismissing her quietly would have kept him safe. But instead, he chooses hope. He chooses to trust the angel, and it makes all the difference. It can feel safer and easier to be a cynic, but the world doesn’t need more cynics. It needs people who say, “It can be better," and make it so.