Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price ([email protected]) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: What is the difference to Catholicism and…

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the good news that Christ is Risen. On the highest of holy days in the Christian year, we remember the Resurrection in story and song, glorify God with special music, and cover the cross with colorful flowers. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2o_jv_tF0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Start of Sermon: https://w…

We celebrate the day Jesus entered into Jerusalem and was greeted by the people waving palm branches. It is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and or our willingness to follow him. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q63Xz2gZW3E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q63Xz2gZW3E&t=2513s …

We welcome are 2025 Confirmation Class into our faith community at The First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI&t=1425s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, pleas…

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price ([email protected]) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: How did God make everything? When we go t…

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents: COLORS Songs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture a…

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents: COLORS Songs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture a…

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents: COLORS Songs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture a…

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents: COLORS Songs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture a…

On this Fifth Sunday of Lent we explore righteousness & mercy, as we hear the story of the rich tax collector, Zacchaeus. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3hg6Um3dI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3hg6Um3dI&t=2255s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, plea…

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Faith Community Nurse Jean Larson ([email protected]) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are: Do you have any advice on staying clam when we are nerves…

Please join us for worship this coming Sunday as Rev. Price will preach on the good Shepherd who pursues us tirelessly despite our resistance to being found. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTxmMw6Qs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdPTxmMw6Qs&t=2470s If you are new to our faith community and are …

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Preschool Director Marcy Dusza ([email protected]) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are: What's your favorite part about working at presch…

As we enter the third week of Lent, we consider the words of the week: Rest and Growth. We’ll hear the parable of the fig tree and ponder its lack of fruit. If you’re worshiping with us online, have your communion elements ready – coffee and a donut/juice and toast - it’s all Holy when we gather at Christ’s table! Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.y…

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion ([email protected]) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are: Why is music so important in min…

Sunday is the second Sunday of the season of Lent, and Rev. Rich Kirchherr will preach on the story of Mary and Martha welcoming Jesus into their home. They do so in very different ways, and we might learn from both of them about what it means to follow Jesus.Scripture: Luke 10:38-42: Mary in Luke 10:38-42 challenges us to set aside time to focus o…

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents: Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The Point Songs and stories of love, patience & tolerance. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or …

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents: Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The Point Songs and stories of love, patience & tolerance. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or …

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents: Under One Roof Agreeing Isn't The Point Songs and stories of love, patience & tolerance. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or …

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask questions Live during our Sunday Worship. Our new incoming Senior Pastor Rev. Chrissy Tatum Williamson answers the questions that curious kids are wondering about. The Questions this…

This will be a very special Sunday in the life of our congregation as the candidate for our next Sr. Minister introduces herself to the congregation and preaches. It is so appropriate that the Gospel reading for this Sunday is the story of the Good Samaritan, and how a stranger becomes a neighbor. The All-In Band, and the Chancel Choir will offer m…

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion ([email protected]) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are: What did Jesus do when he was my…

Join us for a joyful worship service of music and praise, celebrating our youth and their testimonies about how God knows and loves them. You’ll hear some of their reflections on Psalm 139 at both the 8:45am and 10am services. Communion will be served at both services. Link to Livestream:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djgKfJt40b0 Link to Start …

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion ([email protected]) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are: Why does the Bible have so many …

This Sunday, at the 10am service, our Chancel Choir will sing We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight. And at both services, John Otto will play the clarinet accompanied by Kathy Christian. Our Mission & Outreach ministry brings us a video from our mission partner, Midwives for Haiti.Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr's sermon will reflect on the idea of the challe…

Please join us for worship this coming Sunday as Rev. Kathryn Price preaches on Luke's version of the Beatitudes where Jesus provides a vision of God's Kingdom here on earth. Link to Livestream:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbvRDphY6E Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbvRDphY6E&t=2242s If you are new to our faith commu…

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price ([email protected]) four questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: Does God still talk to peopl…

Lots going on this Sunday morning! At both 8:45 and 10am worship, Rev. Rich Kirchherr will preach a sermon that helps us to better understand how we might engage two similar stories from the gospel, when their endings are very different. What do we do with that? Might the two different endings actually help us better understand how faith in Jesus i…

Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we ask Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr ([email protected]) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: Why do some people celebrate holida…

Join us for worship on Sunday which will include communion. If you’re worshipping remotely, gather your bread and juice so you can participate as well. And then remain after worship for our annual meeting and year in review video. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1XcwpFA9DQ Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch…

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr ([email protected]) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: What are the…

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus as we hear Rev. Meredith Onion's reflection, “Filled with Expectation.” Jean Larson, our Faith Community Nurse will serve as Liturgist. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oar0VLMPRvk Link to Start of Sermon: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oar0VLMPRvk&t=2284s⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are n…

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs …

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs …

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs …

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs …

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs …

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. Words & Music presents a special show in celebration of Plymouth Fellowship (PF), our high school youth group. This uplifting event will highlight the inspiring spirit, creativity, and dedication of our youth, while raising funds to support their programs …

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr ([email protected]) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: Why do we re…

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus as we hear Rev. Meredith Onion's reflection, “Filled with Expectation.” Jean Larson, our Faith Community Nurse will serve as Liturgist. Link to Livestream: January 19, 2025 - Worship Service - YouTube Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnUo2zw7mBs&t=2150s⁠⁠If you are new…

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr ([email protected]) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: If God is a …

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus as we hear Rev. Meredith Onion's reflection, “Filled with Expectation.” Jean Larson, our Faith Community Nurse will serve as Liturgist. Link to Livestream: ⁠https://youtube.com/live/wEIy5Kx4E9w Link to Start of Sermon:https://youtube.com/watch?v=wEIy5Kx4E9w&t=1740sIf you are new to our faith …

Rich will offer a teaching sermon for this Epiphany Sunday, and how Epiphany's profound ancient meaning still can speak to our modern hearts. We will celebrate Communion at both services.See you Sunday! Link to Livestream: January 5, 2025 - Worship Service Link to Start of Sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fReCL6f4aaI&t=1884sIf you are new to …

Welcome to our NEW Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers. This week we join Alice Root asking Our Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr ([email protected]) two questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are: Why do we le…

Christ is born! We walk with him into the new year a renewed people by his life and ministry. While Sunday school will not be available, childcare will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!Link to Livestream:https://youtube.com/live/wjDAKtEzZkw Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjDAKtEzZkw&t=1980s…

Please join us for our traditional lessons and carols for Christmas Eve. Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr will offer a reflection. Our choir will be accompanied by organist Kathy Christian, and a brass quartet.If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to https://www.wscongo.org/new-here/welc...…

Hope is vulnerable and can feel like a tremendous risk, especially if you’ve experienced loss or trauma. But Mary shows us a resilient hope that takes risks—she risks her body to bear a son who will become the hope of her people. Similarly, Joseph makes a risky choice to stay with Mary; dismissing her quietly would have kept him safe. But instead, …

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