Hi EPC Friends and Members, 

Here's my "3-2-1" for this week...

 3 EPC Happenings
1. Sunday is World Communion Sunday! It is a day where Christians around the world gather at the communion table and we celebrate our oneness in Christ with all our siblings around the world. Join us for this wonderful celebratory Sunday. We also have a leadership breakfast at 9:30 AM this week - be sure you join us! 

2. Afternoon Tea and Treats at the Calvin is just two weeks away! Join us on October 14 from 2-4PM in Calvin Hall for a lovely afternoon tea. You are invited to host a table and create a table theme or just attend. Sign up by October 7 HERE.

3. Mark your calendars for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck! It will be held after church on November 19. More info will be coming soon.

2 Interesting Links
 1.The band Switchfoot is a favorite of mine and Noah Gunderson just did a cover of one of their hits, This is Your Life. Check it out HERE.

2. Did you know there is an International Day of Peace? It was on September 21. Read more about it HERE. 

1 Thought 
Be peace, don't just talk about it.
— Thich Nhat Hanh

There you have it! Our 3-2-1 for the week. See you Sunday! 

It's not the same without you there, 

Please be aware that Pastor Traci will never send emails asking for money, etc. There are various scam emails floating around, so please keep yourself safe. Please also note that the only legitimate email for her is  . If you have questions, please contact the church office.

Sunday we will celebrate World Communion Sunday! Join us as we celebrate our oneness with siblings in Christ around the world as we gather at the table. It will be a wonderful celebration, so please be sure to join us in person or online. 

Our next all church leadership breakfast will be Sunday, October 1 at 9:30 AM. All of the church teams and committees will be meeting from 9:30-10:25 AM. If you're not on a ministry team but are curious about how you might serve the church in this way, please plan to come to the meeting at 9:30 to learn and discern where you might use your gifts!

All are invited to attend a lovely afternoon tea on Saturday, October 14th. This event will be held from 2-4pm in Calvin Hall. There are no dress requirements. All we ask is you sign up and RSVP by Saturday, October 7th. church members will be asked to host the table they select and tables may have a theme. Sign up HERE.  

EPC is hosting a FREE community meal on Saturday, October 21st at 6PM. We are looking for volunteers to help out with setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up. If you are interested and able to help, please contact Anna Lu. 

Rehearals have begun for our new bell choir! Upcoming rehearsals are as follows: October 1 and October 22 from 11:45am-12:30pm. Performance during Worship on Sunday, October 29. If you are interested in joining us to make a joyful noise, please contact Susan Smentek, Director of Music.

We’re looking for some volunteers and trunk decorators to help us get ready for Trunk or Treat! Volunteers will help cook the pizzas during worship and set up lunch before the trunk or treating begins. Decorators are needed to decorate their trunks and bring candy and goodies to hand out to kids in our circle drive! Sign up HERE. 

On Saturday, September 30th, the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) will host a 40th Anniversary Celebration at the River Forest Country Club from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m. Check out the flyer HERE. If you are interested, tickets are available HERE. 

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! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Brewpoint Craft from 10:30 am - 11:30 am. 

Calling all families! Come on out for a fun and safe trick or treating event at EPC. All are welcome Sunday, October 29 at 12:00PM. Want to decorate a trunk? Click HERE. 

10:30 Sunday Worship Livestream - Click Here!

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Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
367 S Spring Road 
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3805
elmhurstpresbyterianoffice@gmail.com
630-834-7750