UPCOMING EVENTS

On Wednesday, November 20, at 6:00pm, members and friends of IUCC will gather in Volkening Hall for Thanksgiving food, fellowship, and fun. Pastor Jeanne and family will roast the turkey and provide the gravy, and we’re asking everyone to bring a side dish to share if you are able. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex and Volkening Hall, or you can call (630-837-0190) or email (office@streamwoodiucc.org) the church office to let us know if you can join us. We look forward to celebrating the season with you and giving thanks!

Every Wednesday night at 7:00pm at IUCC we are viewing episodes of Season 3 of The Chosen, followed by discussion. Our next viewing is November 20. We will skip Wednesday, November 27, since it is the day before Thanksgiving and the final Season 3 viewing will be on Wednesday, December 4. If you are not able to join us and haven’t seen this dynamic series before, it can be found streaming for free at watch.thechosen.tv.

It will soon be time to make a little merry here at IUCC! All are invited to come sing songs, make crafts, trim trees, and enjoy some games and snacks on Saturday, December 7, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at our Advent Workshop. Join us as we deck the halls, have some fun, and kick off the holiday season together.

This year IUCC is again sponsoring the teenagers in our community for our Christmas mission. The following is a helpful list of some items that this group would appreciate. And you can buy anything you'd like. Any size, color, quantity, for any gender, etc. If you want to participate in this mission, but can't go shopping, we will shop for you.

These gifts are due at church, unwrapped, by Wednesday, December 18. There is a box outside the church office for these items. These gifts will be distributed to the teens at the Hanover Township annual toy giveaway. Thank you all for making wonderful holidays for people in our community.

Join Pastor Jeanne for “Coffee and Conversation” every Wednesday at 12:30pm at the Starbucks in Schaumburg at Barrington and Brandy. The next get together is November 20 so grab a cup and come on out for an informal time of faith and fellowship.

Spark is a series for our youngest worshippers to come together to learn, grow, and play as they hear stories from the Bible. Spark meets on both the first and third Sundays of every month after worship service in the kids room (formerly nursery). Spark is meant for children ages 5-12, but all are welcome. 

Our next monthly pizza and fellowship gathering will be on Wednesday, December 4, at 6:00pm in Volkening Hall. Salad, pizza, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages are provided. We look forward to seeing you then.

Due to the holidays, there will not be a Dartball game in December, but the teams will resume play again on Sunday, January 19. New members are still welcome so please see Bob Meyer if you’re interested.

The next meeting of the Book Club at IUCC will be after the holidays on Monday, January 20, at 10:30am in Volkening Hall. The book selection is The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. All are invited to join.

IUCC is collecting personal items for the students in need from Streamwood High School. Gift cards are also welcomed. The leader in charge of this project at the High School will use these gift cards to buy items they know are in demand. There is a box for donations located in the sanctuary hallway for this ongoing outreach. Gift cards can also be dropped off at the church office during office hours (M-TH, 9:00am - 2:00pm). Thanks to everyone for supporting this mission.

We will not be asking for specific donations to the Hanover Township Food Pantry for the months of November and December. We are asking that we continue with the donation of personal products for the students at Streamwood High School. Thanks again for all your generous donations throughout the year. It is much appreciated!