First Congregational Church of Western Springs

Jesus tells a simple parable about the smallest seed and as it turns out, that small seed has a large impact. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f9T_NSTB2s Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f9T_NSTB2s&t=1984s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It doesn’t get any more “highlight reel” or fancy and put together than a royal. Modern history, especially following the death of Princess Diana, has exposed some of the trouble with this whole culture of perfectionism. Though the Kings of Israel didn’t have to worry about modern paparazzi, social media, or the 24 hour news cycle, they certainly had to juggle optics as well as social and politica...

Jesus visits the house of Mary and Martha and we get this infamous montage of two very different women. Martha who is rushing around doing all the things, and Mary who is sitting, worshipping, adoring Jesus. Can you imagine what Martha might have posted about this event if she’d had access to Instagram? What about Mary? The truth is it takes both women and their postures of work, rest, and worship...

Jesus visits the house of Mary and Martha and we get this infamous montage of two very different women. Martha who is rushing around doing all the things, and Mary who is sitting, worshipping, adoring Jesus. Can you imagine what Martha might have posted about this event if she’d had access to Instagram? What about Mary? The truth is it takes both women and their postures of work, rest, and worship...

Jesus has dinner with the wealthy, but as it turns out the wealthy have earned their fortunes on the backs of the poor, which feels like abandonment and betrayal to those he says he’s come to serve. But when confronted he says: I’ve come to heal the sick! Who would have thought the tax collectors and their rich friends were “sick”? They seem to have it all together on the outside. What does Jesus...

The book of Acts tells the story of the early church and gives us a glimpse into the lives of the first Christian communities trying to figure out how to live without Jesus there – in human form – to guide them. Their successes and struggles mirror ours in some uncanny ways and there's so much we can learn from these ancient texts. And though there are some stories we love to remember from thi...

Join us for a grace-filled morning of worship as we celebrate the sacrament of baptism and welcome multiple individuals into the faith community during the 9:30am worship service on Sunday. We are also honored to welcome students from the Western Springs School of Talent Education, who will provide music throughout worship. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rFDTNTvw8I Link to St...

On this Pentecost Sunday we join with Christians around the world celebrating the birth of the church and the coming of the Holy Spirit. We will read the old familiar story from Acts 2:1-4 and sit with the disciples who were “all together in one place.” Who knows? Maybe the Spirit will meet us in our place of gathering and fill us with the Holy Spirit too! Link to Livestream: ⁠ https://www.youtube...

We will hear the story of Jesus’ Ascension following his 40 days spent with his disciples. The sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated with the Graham family. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKvaH6uEBqc Link to Start of Sermon:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKvaH6uEBqc&t=1480s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents the final Words & Music of Season 25-26: Destinations Stories and songs about journeys, longing, and finding where we belong. Words & Music will return this fall for their 26-27 Season on September 13th. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents the final Words & Music of Season 25-26: Destinations Stories and songs about journeys, longing, and finding where we belong. Words & Music will return this fall for their 26-27 Season on September 13th. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents the final Words & Music of Season 25-26: Destinations Stories and songs about journeys, longing, and finding where we belong. Words & Music will return this fall for their 26-27 Season on September 13th. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents the final Words & Music of Season 25-26: Destinations Stories and songs about journeys, longing, and finding where we belong. Words & Music will return this fall for their 26-27 Season on September 13th. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents the final Words & Music of Season 25-26: Destinations Stories and songs about journeys, longing, and finding where we belong. Words & Music will return this fall for their 26-27 Season on September 13th. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and...

This week in worship we are guided by Jesus’ words in the Gospel of John, a section called the “Farewell Discourse” where Jesus prepares the disciples for life in his absence. It can be a somber text, but this week we read Jesus’ words with a hopeful lens, made up of memories shared with those we have loved. Sue Madsen will offer our Mother's Day Reflection and a donation to Centrica Rose Harb...

This week in worship we are guided by Jesus’ words in the Gospel of John, a section called the “Farewell Discourse” where Jesus prepares the disciples for life in his absence. It can be a somber text, but this week we read Jesus’ words with a hopeful lens, made up of memories shared with those we have loved. Sue Madsen will offer our Mother's Day Reflection and a donation to Centrica Rose Harb...

Join us this Sunday at 8:45AM for the Fifth Sunday of Eastertide as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and explore the meaning of resurrection in our lives today. Building on stories from the early church as recorded in Acts 7:55-60, Justin Williamson, our Interim Men’s Ministry Associate, will be preaching and Rev. John Rodgers will serve as liturgist. Communion will be served fo...

We welcome are 2026 Confirmation Class into our faith community at The First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhXGuh50ZT8 Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhXGuh50ZT8&t=1326s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for a fun and faithful morning as we welcome new members, hear reflections from two of our high school students just back from Plymouth Fellowship work tour, rousing music from the All In Band, and a reflection on what we can learn from the early churches formed after Jesus’ resurrection! We hope to see you in person or on-line! Everyone is welcome! Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube....

Join us for a fun and faithful morning as we welcome new members, hear reflections from two of our high school students just back from Plymouth Fellowship work tour, rousing music from the All In Band, and a reflection on what we can learn from the early churches formed after Jesus’ resurrection! We hope to see you in person or on-line! Everyone is welcome! Link to Livestream: ⁠https://www.youtube...

Join us for a fun and faithful morning as we welcome new members, hear reflections from two of our high school students just back from Plymouth Fellowship work tour, rousing music from the All In Band, and a reflection on what we can learn from the early churches formed after Jesus’ resurrection! We hope to see you in person or on-line! Everyone is welcome! Link to Livestream: ⁠⁠https://www.youtub...

Come and hear our young people share their experience of God calling their name. They will lead us in worship through music, movement, art, and reflection, offering their gifts and faith to all. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQBKATLrAo Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQBKATLrAo&t=2630s If you are new to our faith community and are interested in...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26: There is Always Light Even in the darkest moments, light remains. This Words & Music gathering invites us to listen for it, share it, and carry it forward - together. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! O...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26: There is Always Light Even in the darkest moments, light remains. This Words & Music gathering invites us to listen for it, share it, and carry it forward - together. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! O...

Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26: There is Always Light Even in the darkest moments, light remains. This Words & Music gathering invites us to listen for it, share it, and carry it forward - together. All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! O...