March 31, 2023: E-News Updates
Holy Week Begins on Sunday!
Holy Week begins this Sunday with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We continue with a service featuring Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday, a storytelling event on Good Friday, and the celebration of Jesus' resurrection on Sunday. Be sure you join us for all of our services and special events, as you find meaning through this holiest of weeks.
Join us this Sunday at 10:30AM for our Palm Sunday Worship. We will move from the joyous "Hosannas" to the Last Supper to the shadows of the cross. Join us for a powerful service and a reflection on what it means to walk through the high and low parts of life.
This Thursday at 7pm we will reflect on Christ's love for us and celebrate the Last Supper. You'll be invited to come forward for a handwashing. Join us for this reflective service.
Join us for this special event at EPC on Good Friday, April 7th at 7PM! This storytelling event, Lost and Found will feature prominent author Mark Yaconelli. To learn more about him, click HERE. You won't want to miss this special experience around the power of story. Save the date and sign up HERE. Tickets are donation based, but no one will turn you away! If you are interested, click HERE for a flyer you can print and post around town!
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Join us for worship at 10:30 AM, followed by an egg hunt after service.
We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 9, for kids ages 0-13! The event will be immediately following worship on the lawn by the garden and baskets will be provided. If it rains, the event will be in Calvin Hall. Please spread the word! All are welcome.
Help make our sanctuary beautiful by ordering Easter Flowers! Order forms are in a basket by the bulletin podium. Instructions can be found inside the envelopes. Any questions? Contact Paula Reckley.
This lent we’re diverting our coffee (or other) funds to Days for Girls. Days for Girls mission is to prepare and distribute sustainable menstrual health solutions to girls who would otherwise miss school during their monthly periods. Want to participate? Pick up your coffee cup at church and fill it with funds throughout Lent. We will bring our cups back and tally our totals the week after Easter. Want to learn more about the organization Days for Girls? Click HERE to watch a short video!
ICDI is hosting an Immigrant Art Exhibit in collaboration with Love Without Borders on Saturday, April 15th at Morgan Park Academy Art Gallery in Chicago. More information can be found HERE.
Save the Date!
We're bringing VBS back!! Save the date for Vacation Bible School to be held at EPC 7/10-7/14. Dinner will be served at 5 PM, followed by lessons and activities from 5:30-7:30.
Parents of teens are invited to a supportive time of conversation, community, and reflection as we gather around the joyful and challenging stage of parenting teens! 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Brewpoint Craft from 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Advance registration encouraged -- please click HERE.
Youth Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings with classroom management and general assistance. Tasks would include supporting students and assisting with games and art projects! No planning or curriculum building necessary, Emerson will provide you with everything you need to know. Please click HERE to sign up.
Planning for Elmhurst Pride Fest is underway and we are looking for volunteers. Are you interesting in supporting this wonderful community event? Sign up HERE.
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