First Congregational Church of Western Springs

We will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent as we light the candle of Hope.  Our Advent Sermon series, Close to Home, begins as we explore our deep longing to return home to God.

Ray Klemchuk offers a Thanksgiving Reflection. 

Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr offers his annual Thanksgiving Alphabet sermon spelling the word "Congregation". 

The bells are ringing this morning as we joyfully welcome the adult and children's bell choirs back to worship! Katherine Willis Pershey preaches this morning, and during the 10:30 service we will welcome new members into the life of our congregation.

This Sunday we will read the names of members who have passed in the last year, and toll the bell in their memory. Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr will reflect on the idea of everyday saints who are in our midst.

Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey will preach on the Greatest Commandment and Peter Kralovec-Kirchherr will serve as worship leader. 

Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr will reflect in this Sunday’s sermon on the hopeful future of our church and the promise it can be, despite the challenges of these pandemic days. 

Rev. Phil Jackson joins us this morning to offer his reflection. 

Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr will reflect on the complimentary languages of science and faith. Science and religion do not stand in opposition to one another, but rather together give us a more faithful and deeper understanding of our world. So, this Sunday, I will touch on the theme of the intersection of vaccines, evolution, science and faith.

Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey offers her reflection. 

Henri Nouwen once wrote: The beauty of listening is that, those who are listened to start feeling accepted, start taking their words more seriously and discovering their own true selves.  Listening is a form of spiritual hospitality by which you invite strangers to become friends, to get to know their inner selves more fully and even to dare to be silent with you.”  Sunday’s sermon will explore "T...

Henri Nouwen once wrote: The beauty of listening is that, those who are listened to start feeling accepted, start taking their words more seriously and discovering their own true selves.  Listening is a form of spiritual hospitality by which you invite strangers to become friends, to get to know their inner selves more fully and even to dare to be silent with you.”  Sunday’s sermon will explore "T...

Rev. Dr. RIch Kirchherr reflects on why he feels it is time for our congregation to have the conversation about, and engage the process of, what it would mean to formally include and affirm all people as created in the image of God. This process and congregational wide conversation, might very well include, as a congregation, writing a covenant of welcome, inclusivity and affirmation that all peop...

Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey offers a reflection. 

A reflection from Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey.

We gather together at the All Church Picnic and Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr offers his reflection for the day. 

Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr will preach on Jesus’ radical vision of grace. 

Have you ever wondered where the phrase “give us this day our daily bread” comes from? Well guess no longer! Join us as we explore the story of God providing Manna from Heaven to the Israelites, and how we too can find spiritual nourishment each day! We welcome Peter Kralovec-Kirchherr this morning and hear his reflection entitled "Our Daily Bread".

"Ask the Pastor" with Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr. 

Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey offers a reflection. 

Let us join hearts and voices in praise of the Lord! Katherine will preach on a passage from Ephesians, and immediately following the worship service we will hold a brief congregational meeting.

Worship is always intergenerational, but on Sunday, July 18, our worship will be designed to be especially accessible to our children and youth. We will hear a story about Jesus, sing songs and be reminded of the importance of sharing our blessings with others.

Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey leads us to reflect on the national holiday in light of our Christian Faith.

Grant Glowiak offers his reflection.

Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey will preach on two of Jesus' beloved parables, and we'll witness and celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for a new member of our community of faith.