Hi EPC Friends and Members, 

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

3 EPC Happenings
1. Sunday is going to be a wonderful celebration. We will be confirming 3 of our youth: Bekah Berner, Bobby Berner, and Zikomo Mbewe. We will also be celebrating the ordination and installation of our deacons and elders. Stay after worship for the all church picnic as well. In honor of the celebration, we invite you to wear RED. 

2. The fundraising gala for Project C.U.R.E. is just 2 weeks away. The last day to purchase tickets is September 17 so be sure you get your tickets! Tickets are available HERE. If you are unable to attend but still want to support the project, you can click HERE to go to EPC’S SimpleGive and scroll down to the Project CURE bucket and make a donation! Come support this wonderful mission of our church! 

3. There's so much to get involved with at EPC this fall. Afternoon tea is coming up on October 14th, you can sign up HERE. Be sure you check out the other events below and save the dates! 
 

2 Interesting Links
1. Today I’m offering the invocation at the Elmhurst University Faculty meeting. What a gift it is to co-chaplain at such a remarkable INSTITUTION.

2. I’m also being introduced as a new member of the board of WATCHFIRE MEDIA.  We were blessed to hear the Executive Director, Daneen Akers, preach in our sanctuary this summer!

Please join us for the All Church Picnic THIS SUNDAY, following the worship service. All are welcome to join us! 

This Thursday, September 14th at 6:15 we will be joined by Wyatt Widmer, an ecological consultant and local native plant specialist, to discuss the installation of a native plant space here at EPC. He will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions folks may have. All are welcome to join us! 

Tickets are now available for the EPC Project C.U.R.E. Fundraising Gala on Friday, September 22, 2023! Please click HERE! The last day to buy tickets is September 17. 

If you are unable to attend the event but still want to support the project financially, click HERE to go to EPC’S SimpleGive and scroll down to the Project CURE bucket and
make a donation!

This will be an opportunity for fellowship within and outside of our EPC faith community as we aim to send $15,000 to fund the shipment of medical equipment to Malawi, Africa. If you want to learn more about Project C.U.R.E., click HERE. There's also a great video on our Facebook page HERE. 

We are excited to share that the ambassador of Malawi will be in attendance that evening. Get your tickets now! 

EPC invites you to participate in our new, beginner level, multi-generational handbell choir. Please join us as we learn some fun music to share during Worship. The bell group will rehearse on the following Sundays: September 24, October 1, October 15, 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.

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.  

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