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Worship Service
Open Hearts and Open Hands This service will take place outside, weather permitting.
Worship Service
Open Hearts and Open Hands Music: Judy Hanley, solo; Molly Hesse, violin
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Chapel Choir 50th Choir Tour Celebration
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event! The Chapel Choir will celebrate its 50th tour reunion on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.
Did you sing with Chapel Choir or did your children? If so, then make plans to join us for this fun weekend of singing and celebrating together!
Did you know that...more than 120 Chapel Choir alums will be singing at the 50th Chapel Choir Tour Reunion Celebration's 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 11 under the direction of four Chapel Choir directors – John Neve, Brett Goad, Belford Hernandez, and Nick Loos?
Make plans to join us for this wonderful and special worship service and weekend!
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
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Chapel Choir 50th Choir Tour Celebration
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event! The Chapel Choir will celebrate its 50th tour reunion on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.
Did you sing with Chapel Choir or did your children? If so, then make plans to join us for this fun weekend of singing and celebrating together!
Did you know that...more than 120 Chapel Choir alums will be singing at the 50th Chapel Choir Tour Reunion Celebration's 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 11 under the direction of four Chapel Choir directors – John Neve, Brett Goad, Belford Hernandez, and Nick Loos?
Make plans to join us for this wonderful and special worship service and weekend!
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Messy Church
 Join Pastor John this Sunday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. for Messy Church! Offered every second Sunday of the month, Messy Church is for families with young children to provide a time to celebrate our children and let them be active, creative, and lively! See you in the Gym!
Pride in the Park 'n Lot
 Join us in the North parking lot and at Fishel Park for Pride in the Park 'n Lot on Sunday, June 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This family-friendly event includes crafts, storytelling, a pet costume contest, a food truck, and so much more! Messy Church members are invited to join in the fun.
Be sure to bring something to tie dye if you'd like. Also, we will have a gender-affirming clothing swap. If you have clothing in good shape that you'd like to let go of, we'll take it! Feel free to stop by and "shop" as well!
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 11:00am
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S.O.S. - Share Our Skills
 Are you looking for a new way to get involved at church?
S.O.S. - Share Our Skills meets on the THIRD Saturday of each month to tackle fix-it projects around the church. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. and works to noon. Only have an hour that day? No problem, just stop in and stay as long as you can. Many hands make light work.
For more details, contact Don Dunham at [email protected] or Pete Wildman at [email protected].
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 9:00am Saturday, March 18, 2023 - 9:00am Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, August 19, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 8:30am Saturday, December 16, 2023 - 8:30am
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Worship Service
Freedom for the Harassed and Helpless Music: Julie and Dax Spring, duet
Bobbi and Tim Weber, duet
Andrew Hesse, cello
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Leave a Legacy Lunch Program
 Join us on Sunday, June 25 after the 10:00 a.m. service! There will be a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, where Rev. Chris Walters, President and CEO of the Midwest Methodist Foundation will share a variety of financial opportunities that can be used to "Leave Your Legacy" to the Downers Grove First United Methodist Church. The Board of Gifts and Bequests encourages you to consider this opportunity.
For more information about legacy giving, contact Rev. Walters at 312.803.4801 or [email protected].
Our church has been blessed by legacy donations made by current and former members of our congregation that support our church’s passion for mission and social justice outreach as well as help maintain and upgrade our physical facilities. We are very, very thankful to the individuals and families that have included our church in their legacy giving. Please consider how you can Leave a Legacy to DGFUMC.
Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 11:30am
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DGFUMC Summer Camp
Camp lasts only one week — but what campers take home can last a lifetime.
 Campers who will be in 2nd – 8th grade in fall 2023 are invited to join us for summer fun at camp from Monday, June 26 to Thursday, June 29. Camp is located at Wesley Woods Retreat Center in Williams Bay, Wisconsin on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva.
Why Join Us at Camp?
Our camp offers children and youth the opportunity for a unique time with children, youth, and adults from the church community while enjoying and experiencing God's creation! Games, arts and crafts, nature activities, Bible study, swimming, yoga, campfires, music, and much more are offered!
Register Early
The earlier you register, the easier it is for our camp directors to plan and prepare for an awesome experience. A $50 deposit saves a spot and is due at the time of registration. You may make your payment online by going to https://dgfumc.org/giving. Full payment is due by the start of camp. The registration deadline is June 14, 2023.
More details and the registration form are available in the Summer Camp brochure (see the link below). For any questions, contact Pastor John Smoke at [email protected] or 630.968.7120, x204.
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Camp Counselors or Counselors-in-Training Needed
Those entering their first year of high school in fall 2023 are invited to join us for the counselor-in-training Program while older youth have the opportunity to serve as counselors. To learn more and sign up, contact Pastor John at [email protected] or 630.968.7120, x204.
Location: Wesley Woods Retreat Center Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 - 12:00pm to Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 12:00pm
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