SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
8:45 & 10AM Worship
From September to May, join us for Sunday morning worship services at 8:45AM and 10AM in the Sanctuary.
During the summer, we offer a single worship service at 9:30AM. During the month of July, worship will often be held outdoors on the lawn (weather permitting) at 9:30AM.
ABOUT OUR WORSHIP SERVICES
Our services combine both traditional and contemporary forms of worship and music. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, as well as throughout the year in special seasonal services, such as Thanksgiving or Maundy Thursday. We practice Open Communion: Anyone wishing to know the presence of Christ is welcome, regardless of church background or membership. Our communion bread is now gluten free.
HOLY GROUNDS
Sip good coffee & connect in the Parlor or Light Court
From September to May, join us in the Parlor or Light Court of the Education building for a faith-filled coffee, food and fellowship hour before and after the 10AM worship.
During the summer months, Holy Grounds will often take place on the lawn (weather permitting) following the 9:30AM worship service.
Do you have an occasion you’d like to celebrate or a friend or a family member you’d like to honor? Contact Lisa McTigue at to discuss a Holy Grounds sponsorship.
ELEVEN10 CONNECTION
Sundays at 11:10AM following worship. Discussions and speakers on a variety of topics. Open to all ages!
Questions? Contact Meredith@wscongo.org.
Childcare provided upon request.
WORSHIP ONLINE
For those who prefer to worship from home, we live-stream our 10AM service during the year and our 9:30AM service during the summer, in addition to some of our other events, on our YouTube channel (click below).
PODCAST
Missed a Sunday? No worries! Click below to listen to past sermons or check out our new kids’ podcast, Curious Kids, Faithful Answers. You can also find Words and Music Testimonies through this link.
DONATING ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar Flowers are a wonderful way to commemorate special events, honor certain individuals, and memorialize family members and friends. The Altar Flowers will be provided by our current florist and will be present on the altar on the Sunday selected by the donor. The cost to order flowers is currently $55.00. The commemoration will be noted in the bulletin and the donor will be able to take home the flowers or donate the flowers to a member in need of some TLC.
Please send the name(s) of the individuals you’d like to honor to Beth Tracy.
INFORMATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
For those with a hearing impairment, The First Congregational Church of Western Springs has a hearing loop system in the Sanctuary so you will never miss a moment of Sunday service. If you have a T-Coil-friendly hearing aid, enable the T-Switch functionality. The sound from the service will be transmitted to your hearing aid. Also, hearing devices are offered for those needing assistance. Ask an usher to help you when you arrive. If you prefer to use one of our hand-held FM hearing devices, please ask an usher for assistance.
ELEVATOR ACCESS
Our elevator is located at the north end of the Education Building and will take you to the second floor (Seim Room, Plymouth Hall and other widely used rooms).