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CPC News
2025 Stewardship Campaign-12/7/24 Update
Every gift, no matter the size, will make a difference. Your pledge is an investment in the future of our church and our faith community.
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If you haven’t made your 2025 pledge yet, invest in the future of CPC today by clicking here. If you have pledged, we thank you!
Your Stewardship Committee: Stan Cook (Chair), Kathy Adelmann, Wendy Cook, Justin Crouse, Ingrid Ellithorpe, Pat Garner, Rev. Beth Freese Dammers (staff), Stephanie Rens-Domiano (staff)
Christmas Church Office Hours
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closed Tues, Dec 24 at noon - Sun Dec 29
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open Mon Dec 30 & Tues Dec 31 9:00 – 5:00
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closed Wed, Jan 1, 2025
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open Thurs Jan 2, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00
Year End Giving
As we approach the end of the year, please consider additional financial gifts to the church. Whether you are completing your pledge for 2024 or providing a year-end gift, all gifts are important and deeply appreciated.
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To ensure your donations are credited to your 2024 giving please:
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Mail donations with a postmark no later than December 31
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Give on-line by December 27 at https://onrealm.org/cpc/-/form/give/now
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Bring your donation to church office by noon, Monday Dec 30
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NOTE:
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Office closed Tues Dec 24 at noon - Sun Dec 29
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​Office open Mon Dec 30 & Tues Dec 31 9:00 – 5:00
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Diversity and Inclusion in Art
Art Exhibit at CPC
January 12-February 2
Embracing Our Differences is a nonprofit organization, based in Southwest Florida along Florida's Cultural Coast, that uses the power of art and education to celebrate and promote our individuality and common humanity. They accomplish this through an annual, large-scale, juried exhibition and a comprehensive series of educational initiatives, programs, and resources designed for educators and students. Smaller canvas-sized art pieces are coming to CPC!
Join us to expand our horizons of what makes us human and what brings us together through 25 pieces of art created by children from around the world. Click here to learn about Diversity and Inclusion in Art and preview the exhibit.
CPC Events for Youth, Kids and Families
CPC Kids Faith Formation
Visitors always welcome!
3yrs - 5th grade
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CPC Kids Faith Formation
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CPC KIDS' Faith Formation: This Sunday, December 15
The children will head to Room 6 for Faith Formation after Growing with God.
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What to Expect During Worship?
On Sundays, we invite children to Grace Space, an inclusive space for children to utilize during worship. It is located on the north side of the Sanctuary, in front of the chancel.
There will be 2-3 Faith Formation volunteers sitting with the kids to help them navigate the worship service. Parents are welcome to sit nearby! The children will stay in the sanctuary for the entire worship service on Communion Sundays and various other Sundays. The remaining Sundays of the month they will start in worship service. After "Growing with God" time during worship they will be invited to go to room 6 on the lower level for Faith Formation.​​​​​​
The Nursery will be staffed next on January 5 and February 2.
Families can drop off their little ones in the nursery to be cared for by our volunteers on Communion Sudnays. It is located across from the church office on the main floor.
**The Nursery is always open and available for use, even when not staffed by our volunteers. Livestream of the worship service is available in the Nursery! (Click HERE for more details on Nursery care).
​For the latest CPC Kids happenings, check out the CPC Thursday E-blast, the weekly CPC Kids email or visit the Events page. Visit the CPC Kids website page for details on Kids Faith Formation at CPC
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Questions? Contact Kristin Duy, Director of Children and Family Ministries at kduy@chcpc.org
Cookies, Cocoa and Crafts
Sunday, December 15
10:30 am Fellowship Hall
Join us for our Advent holiday open house! We will have cookies to decorate…and eat, craft supplies to make Christmas crafts and hot cocoa to sip!
Fun for all ages!
"Toy Drive for Mooseheart"
​December 1 - December 20
Once again we are collecting toys to be donated to the children
who live at Mooseheart in Batavia.
They are so appreciative of this wonderful gesture.
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for kids birth to age 10 and drop in the donation box in the narthex or basket by door 5C
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Drop off in boxes at door 5C side board or narthex
Family Concert: Wendy and DB
Sunday, January 26 3:00 pm
Sanctuary
This concert will feature singer/songwriting team Wendy and DB - a multicultural, award-winning children's music duo. They write their songs with inclusion, diversity, love, kindness and family values, and their themes examine the world with curiosity.
This interactive musical event is suitable for the whole family, young and young at heart.​
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The CPC Concert Series is pleased to partner with CPC's Kids' Academy to offer this fun, family concert.
CPC Kids Lending Library is Open!
Children 3 yrs-5th grade
Are you looking for good books for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or yourself?
Visit the Lending Library in the Narthex and check out a book!
There will be children's books, parenting books and general interest books. Simply complete the form for each book you take and enjoy for up to 2 weeks!
Check back often and watch our little library grow!
CPC Youth
Grades 6-12
Important Upcoming Youth Program Dates:
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12/15: Christmas party WF for Cubes and Middle School
12/22 Christmas Break: No Cubes or Middle School
12/29 Christmas Break: No Cubes or Middle School
1/5 Movie Night
1/25-26 Cubes Winter Retreat at Stronghold
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If you would like to be connected to youth ministry or added to our youth ministry weekly email list, please email youth@chcpc.org! For more program details visit our CPC Youth page!
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Registration is ongoing - there is always space you YOU!
Student Service Opportunity with Clarendon Hills Lions!
Weekend shifts begin 11/23​
If you're looking for service hours, here's a great opportunity! The Clarendon Hills Lions club is looking for high school volunteers for their annual Christmas Tree Sale!
Volunteers would assist customers with tree selection and purchase, as well as keeping the lot tidy. Shifts are available each Saturday and Sunday from 9AM to noon, noon to 3PM, and 3PM to 6PM starting November 23rd.
If you would like to sign up or have any questions, please contact Ken Crews.
Cubes Winter Retreat at Stronghold!
Saturday 1/25 9am - Sunday 1/26 11:30am
Come along with us on a retreat getaway to Stronghold Camp! This overnight trip for all 9th-12th graders will be full of great small group discussions, engaging times of learning, meaningful & fun music, great games & activities, and the opportunity to enjoy time away with old and new friends!
Please Register by Jan. 10
CPC Events for Adults
Sunday Morning Adult Ed Advent Series
Sunday, December 15, 22 10:45am-11:45am
"On the Way to Bethlehem"
Hybrid: Chapel and Zoom
Sunday, December 15 and 22, Adult Education continues looking at Advent, discussing On the Way to Bethlehem, by Rob Fuquay.
The book helps us look at towns and cities that were key to the story of the birth of Jesus. In the third chapter, we move to Nazareth. Here, the angel visits Mary to invite her to be the bearer of “the Son of the Most High.” We know the rest of that amazing story. Fuquay asks us to consider Nazareth, a backwater town where life is slow, where it might be easier to live a life of righteousness. He encourages us to find a Nazareth-like place in our home or neighborhood.
December 15, we welcome Robin Randall as our leader for the third chapter of the book. We will begin the class with a brief video by the author. Please join us!
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December 22, we welcome Larry Schulz as our leader for the fourth chapter of the book. We will begin the class with a brief video by the author. Please join us!
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We encourage you to read the chapter of the book before class to enhance your understanding and how this study could apply to your own journey. Books are available in the church office.
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Zoom link available in the Adult Ed email, bulletin or from the office.
Read * Pray * Share
Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Hybrid: Chapel and Zoom
This Thursday, December 5, we will begin a three-week Advent series. We will be using the Advent Devotional from A Sanctified Art. This is the same devotional that the church is offering to everyone for their individual devotions. We decided that it would be good to look at it together. If you haven't been able to attend R*S*P for a while, pick up the booklet and join us while we do a short study. The booklets are now available at the church.
Since we only have 3 weeks before Christmas (Dec. 5, 12, and 19), we'll plan to cover the readings from both Week 1 and Week 2 when we meet on December 5. I will be leading that day. I hope to see you there.
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We welcome all to join the group. No one can make it every week, so come when you can! Contact Pastor Beth for more information
Circle of Voices Women's Book Club
3rd Wed of the month Sept-June 9:30am
December 18: We will discuss "As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
All are welcome to join the discussion, even if you have not finished or read the book. The book is available at the Clarendon Hills Library. Traditionally we enjoy lunch together at a local restaurant. For more information visit the Interest Group Page.
Location: Gathering Room
Josie Falbo Jazz Quintet
Sunday, January 12
3:00 pm
Josie is one of Chicago's busiest and most frequently heard studio singers for over 35 years. Vocally she can deliver the Gospel power of Mahalia Jackson, rock as hard as Pat Benatar, Be-Bop with the best of them, or perform today's contemporary hits with a style and sound that will amaze and impress any audience.
The program, “Swinging Ladies of Jazz,” will incorporate songs made famous by the most revered female jazz singers and others. Josie will be joined by Jeremy Kahn (piano), Eric Hochberg (bass), Bob Rummage (drums), and Eric Schneider (saxophone).
This concert was originally scheduled for October 6 but had to be rescheduled to
January 12.
Family Concert: Wendy and DB
Sunday, January 26 3:00 pm
Sanctuary
This concert will feature singer/songwriting team Wendy and DB - a multicultural, award-winning children's music duo. They write their songs with inclusion, diversity, love, kindness and family values, and their themes examine the world with curiosity.
This interactive musical event is suitable for the whole family, young and young at heart.​
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The CPC Concert Series is pleased to partner with CPC's Kids' Academy to offer this fun, family concert.
Mission Opportunities
News of the Amos Group
Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24
The pilgrims will be leading worship on Nov. 17
If you missed the special worship service led by the Civil Rights Trail Pilgrimage on Nov 17 you can watch it by clicking the button below. The
Adult Ed presentation and Q&A is also avialable.
Music News: Chancel and Bell Choir Info
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Fall Choir begins September 4th and 5th!​
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Chancel Choir meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM (Chancel) (Beginning on September 4)
Clarion Bells meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00PM (Basement) (Beginning on September 5)
Both groups have membership of varying musical levels - we will find a place for you!
Join us for a great year of music making and singing (and playing) praises to the Lord! See the Music Ministries page for more info or contact Christopher Cock, Director of Music Ministries for more information and rehearsal questions.
Meal-a-Month Bag!
Food Pantries are in desperate need. Fill a bag with grocery items to be donated to Hinsdale Community Services. The suggested menu is:
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Cereal & Pancake Mix
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Peanut Butter & Jelly
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Rice, Beans
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Canned Soup
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Canned Tuna or Chicken
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Mac & Cheese
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Shampoo, Conditioner
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Laundry Soap, Dish Soap
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Paper Products
Any non-perishable items will be most welcome! Pick up a bag in the narthex or use your own and return to CPC. Thank you for your generous donations.
Prepackaged Communion Delivery
Worshipping from home? Would you appreciate having communion juice and wafer delivered to you so you have communion elements ready to use during online worship? We are happy to bring you a supply of prepackaged communion elements. Please click here to email Pastor Beth and we'll deliver to your home!
Visiting CPC?
Welcome!
We believe feeling welcome is foundational for members and visitors to be open to the journey of lifelong faith formation and growth. If you’ve felt a sense of welcome at CPC and are curious in learning more about us, reach out to Ingrid Ellithorpe, Community Connector or call the office at 630-323-6522.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)
aids disaster victims all around the world
Click here for more info and ways to offer your support. You can also donate directly HERE