UPCOMING EVENTS

Our Annual Advent Workshop,     

1:00pm - 3:00pm on Saturday, December 6th.

There  will be crafts, games, and snacks for all ages, as well as        carol singing and tree decorating in Volkening Hall. We look forward to a joyful Advent season filled with hope!

 

Blue Christmas – A Vigil of Hope

Thursday, December 18 at 7pm

 

This year’s Blue Christmas service is a time to recognize grief and  make space for difficult emotions during the    holiday season, particularly surrounding the fear of the world. Inspired by candlelight vigils, we will surround ourselves in light and love as we sing and pray together. Cocoa and cookies will be available in Volkening Hall for those who would like to stay and share stories     afterwards.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE– GOOD NEWS IS LOUDER THAN FEAR

Our Christmas Eve service will be held at 7:00pm

on Wednesday, December 24. as we welcome the long-awaited Messiah into our lives and into the  world   with overflowing joy.

Let us shout with the angels—”Glory to God in the highest, and Peace on Earth to all!” We hope you will be able to join us on this very blessed and joyous evening. 

Pastor Jeanne’s weekly “Coffee and Conversation” will begin again in January on Wednesdays at 12:30pm at the Starbucks in Schaumburg at 395 S. Barrington Road. 

Hope to see you there.

 

Spark will be held on the first Sunday of the month for the rest of the year. 

Spark is meant for children ages 5-12, but all are welcome.

 

 

 

Our next monthly pizza and fellowship gathering will be on Wednesday, January 7th , at 6:00pm in Volkening Hall. Salad, pizza, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages are provided. We look forward to seeing you then.

The next game will be January, TBD after worship in the West Classroom at IUCC. New members are still welcome so please see Bob Meyer if you’re interested.

 

The next meeting of the Book Club will start back up in January 2026 

at 10am in Volkening Hall.

 

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 are not currently asking for specific donations to the Hanover Township Food Pantry.  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 2025. It is much appreciated!