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FCC is a Stephen Ministry Congregation

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First Congregational Church

461 Pierson Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-6010

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Worship Services:

We're now on our Summer schedule. Worship services are every Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Announcements:

• The August 18, 2008 issue of Fellowship News is now online. Click here or the link in the main menu.

•Important dates (see Fellowship News or the Calendar for details)

Sunday, August 31 -- Worship service at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, August 31 -- Adult Work Tour Aluminum Can Collection
Sunday, August 31 -- No PF
Wed., Sept. 3 -- Seasons of the Sprit begins
Wed., Sept. 3 -- Cherub, Carol, & Chancel Choir Rehearsals begin
Thursday, Sept. 4 -- Women’s Fellowship Luncheon & Program
Saturday, Sept. 6 -- Sunday School Teacher Orientation
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- Rally Day—Teaching Session 1 begins
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- Worship Services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- Food Pantry Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- Bring a Coffee Mug to Church
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- UCC Coffee Project Sale
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- Rookie & Gloria Dei Bell Choir Rehearsals begin
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- Lakota School Coat Collection
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- JF Potluck
Sunday, Sept. 7 -- PF Meeting
Monday, Sept. 8 -- Yoga Classes begin
Monday, Sept. 8 -- Church Council Meeting
Wed., Sept. 10 -- Confirmation Parents Orientation
Wed., Sept. 10 -- Vestry Choir Rehearsals begin
Wed., Sept. 10 -- Jubilate Bell Choir Rehearsals begin
Thursday, Sept. 11 -- Friendly Service
Thursday, Sept. 11 -- Living the Questions
Thursday, Sept. 11 -- Fellowship News Article Deadline
Saturday, Sept. 13 -- Living the Questions
Sunday, Sept. 14 -- Worship Services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 14 -- Stephen Ministers Commissioning
Sunday, Sept. 14 -- Bring a Coffee Mug to Church
Sunday, Sept. 14 -- Alleluia Sound Choir Rehearsals begin
Sunday, Sept. 14 -- Good Vibrations Bell Choir Rehearsals begin
Sunday, Sept. 14 -- Lakota School Coat Collection
Sunday, Sept. 14 -- PF Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 16 -- Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wed., Sept. 17 -- Fellowship News Assembly
Wed., Sept. 17 -- Confirmation Students Orientation
Thursday, Sept. 18 -- Young at Heart
Friday, Sept. 19 -- Infant/Toddler & Preschool Choirs begin
Friday, Sept. 19 -- Ramadan Interfaith Dinner
Sunday, Sept. 21 -- Worship Services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21 -- Bible Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 21 -- Melody Makers Choir Rehearsals begin
Sunday, Sept. 21 -- Maya Works Planning Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 21 -- PF Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 23 -- Seminar on Sustainable Living
Thursday, Sept. 25 -- Dr. Ken Stone at CTS
Saturday, Sept. 27 -- Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, Sept. 27 -- Community Service Day
Sunday, Sept. 28 -- Worship Services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28 -- Adult Work Tour Aluminum Can Collection
Sunday, Sept. 28 -- PF Annual Canoe Trip
Tuesday, Sept. 30 -- Seminar on Sustainable Living

Sermon Audio Archives

MP3 files of recent Scripture readings and sermons are available on this website. Click here.

Reserve space

It is necessary to reserve any rooms you may need for your meetings or activities. Just click here and fill out the form.

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Registration/Permission Form

Download a copy of the 2008-2009 Child/Youth Registration/Permission Form. Submission of this form is required for all child/youth programs and activities.

Small Groups at FCC

Looking for others at FCC with whom you share an interest? Check out these groups or consider starting your own.

FCC Photo Album

Follow what's happening at FCC through pictures.

Newest Addition

Senior High Work Tour Group - 08/10/08

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Click here for Photo Archive

Save the Dates

Community Service Day - Sat. Sept. 27
We're looking for volunters!

Rummage Sale - Last week of October, with sale dates Oct. 29 & 30.

New FCC Video

A video showcasing the history and programs of FCC was compiled and editted by Jim Gesler and debuted at the Whirling Dervishes performance at the Raue Center for the Arts. You can view a larger version on GodTube.

A PLACE CALLED ACCEPTANCE

"Buddies" (trained adult volunteers) are available for children who need extra support in the Sunday School classroom. The buddies will not hover over a child but will encourage independence and friendships within the group.
Parents of children with special needs long for a church that not only welcomes their child, but is willing to make adaptations to ensure their son’s or daughter’s success.
With patience and a little effort, all of our children can be actively included in church programs and know the love of God through a caring Christian Community. It is about seeing each child as having the same need to be loved and included as all other children.
“ It matters not what the challenges may be; what matters is that you open your heart to this child.”—Trena Tremblay, You will Dream New Dreams
For further information, you may contact Linda McCutcheon, 459-1137, lindanrob@sbcglobal.net.

Membership

If you are not a current member and would like to join our FCC family, new members are welcomed 3 times per year. The next joining is Oct 26, 2008 at the 10:45am service.
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FCC featured in Northwest Herald Newspaper!

A special tabloid supplement to the Northwest Herald Newspaper that's devoted to FCC was delivered on Friday, December 2, 2005. You won't want to miss this! You can view the tabloid by clicking here. (Its a big, 3.5MB, file).