Adult Ministries
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Offers a number of ways for adult members to expand their knowledge of the Bible and feel more comfortable sharing their Christian faith.
Walking the Bridgeless Canyon
Monday evenings • 6:30 PM via Google Meet
First gathering: Monday, September 22 (introductory first session—come even if you haven’t started reading!)
Length: 9 sessions
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Elmhurst Presbyterian Church invites you to join us for a study of Walking the Bridgeless Canyon by Kathy Baldock. This thoughtful and engaging book provides history, context, and personal stories that help us better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ people and the church. Together, we will learn, listen, and explore how the church can be a place of welcome and belonging.
Mission Alignment: This book study reflects EPC’s Three Whys—our guiding mission:
- Earth Care – stewarding creation for future generations
- Welcoming – affirming that all are created in God’s image and belong at the table
- Matthew 25 – serving “the least of these” with compassion and justice
This study especially lives into our Welcoming Why as we deepen our commitment to inclusion and hospitality.
Whether you’ve read the book or not, you are welcome to join the conversation. Bring your curiosity and your questions—we’ll journey together!
Theology on Tap
4th Wednesday of the month • 6:30 PM
First gathering: Wednesday, September 24
Location: Beer on the Wall (Downtown Elmhurst)
Topic/article: Will be announced each month and sent via email.
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Mission: Our mission is to build a diverse community around authentic conversation. Grounded in our Presbyterian tradition, we believe faith is a journey and that seeking to understand God often happens through curiosity and open dialogue. We gather to respectfully explore the spiritual and ethical questions that shape our lives, and we welcome everyone—believers, seekers, skeptics, and the curious—to join the dialogue, wherever you are on your journey. Let’s raise a glass to good questions and great company.
Come for the community; stay for the conversation. Invite a friend!
R.O.M.E.O Group (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Meet on a regular basis at the Hi-View Restaurant in Villa Park. Contact Rod Hayes for information
Bible Study: Genesis Through Historical and Archaeological Lenses
Sunday mornings • 9:30 AM
Leader: Art Pitz
Begins: Sunday, September 14
(Note: group will not meet when Leadership Breakfast is scheduled)
This fall, join us as we dive into the Book of Genesis with fresh eyes—exploring it through both historical and archaeological perspectives. Together, we’ll ask foundational questions, like: Why does Genesis begin with the Hebrew letter Beyt (ב) instead of Aleph (א)? In Hebrew tradition, every letter carries symbolic meaning, and this detail opens rich conversations about God’s eternal nature and how the story begins.
Our study will also:
- Compare Genesis’ two origin accounts with global origin stories
- Explore intersections between faith and science, including human evolution and migration
- Consider whether early human history sheds light on the symbolic geography of Eden
Why Join? This class invites curiosity and dialogue, drawing connections between scripture, science, and tradition. All are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned Bible reader or new to the text.
Bring your questions and your coffee, and come ready for conversation.
Caring
One of the key ingredients in any successful church is the quality of care it extends to its people and the surrounding community. The care the church exercises is called “pastoral,” not in the sense that it is from the pastor him/herself, but that the care has the basic qualities of love that Jesus Christ demonstrated. At Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, we have a whole church full of individuals who can provide pastoral care.
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church offers a number of Care Ministries to meet the needs of our congregation and community. Individuals may be recovering from surgery, grieving, lonely, ill, or otherwise in a time where they welcome the ministry of care from our congregation. Members support each other’s needs in a variety of ways.
Deacons
Being a Deacon is a wonderful call to service. Deacons are the “caregivers” of the congregation. In a very real way, Deacons are the hands and heart of the Church in our ministry of caring. Deacons arrange meal assistance, coordinate fellowship events for the congregation and community, and provide other services.
Every member of the congregation is a part of a care share group served by a specific Deacon. The Deacon contacts members regularly throughout the year to promote a spirit of belonging and respond to individual needs as well as to be reminded of and invited to church activities.