175th Anniversary

175th Anniversary Celebrations

January 1, 2011 - 5:30pm

Log school in Downers GroveOur church was founded in 1836, when Revd Stephen Beggs added Downers Grove to his circuit, only four years after the settlement was first established by Pierce Downer. Throughout 2011, we will be celebrating our heritage as the first organized church in Downers Grove. You can read about some of the key milestones in our history here.

The following events will form a part of our celebrations this year:

January

  • Distribution of the pictorial directory
  • Hymn of the Month in Worship
  • Monthly display in parlor

February

  • Potluck and old fashion hymn sing on February 27th at 4pm.
  • Hymn of the Month in Worship
  • Monthly display in parlor

March

  • Display of the baby quilts and lap quilts being made for charity
  • Hymn of the Month in Worship
  • Monthly display in parlor 

April

  • Bishop Jung bringing the Easter message on Sunday, April at 8:15, 9:30 and 11AM
  • Hymn of the Month in Worship
  • Monthly display in parlor

Project 175Q

December 30, 2010 - 9:34pm

QuiltersGoal

To make and distribute 175 handmade quilts to members of our community who are in need or in distress

When

By November 1, 2011

How

By giving quilts to private and community organizations who work with those in need.

What You Can Do

  1. Make a crib, child or lap quilt to donate to the project (download pattern below)
  2. Make a quilt top that SSQ can finish - Tops must be finished by September 4, 2011 (download guidelines below)
  3. Donate quilting cotton or batting to SSQ
  4. Donate 6 1/2 inch quilting cotton squares to SSQ
  5. Contribute toward the purchase of fabric and batting

Contact Kay Frank or Julie Stone if you have any questions. Donations may be dropped off at the church office.

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