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Wait With Us!

Pastor Hope Chernich,

First Church of Des Plaines

Waiting is hard.

Whether one is waiting in anticipation of celebration or waiting for news of a diagnosis, uncertainty and delayed gratification can be unbearable. Waiting requires a different sort of posture - one of anxious anticipation and restless unease. Waiting rooms are filled with hard plastic chairs, droning tv, and outdated magazines. We sit and try to distract ourselves as we wait for time to pass.

The Christian year begins before Christmas with a season of waiting. Four weeks of anticipation and preparation. Our culture fills this time with shopping and decorating and parties. We put up lights and trees and find excuses to spend money and gather with friends and family. And still, more often than not, we are left unsatisfied and restless.

Every year at First Church we turn to our Christian tradition during times of uncertainty and waiting. We hear ancient texts of prophecy, remembering God’s preparations for His people in generations past. Our congregation gathers, quieting their hearts as they sing and pray. We wait together for the coming of Christ.

All of us need a sanctuary in times of waiting. You are invited to join us at First Church Sundays at 10 am. Our worship is a place of welcome and inclusion where diverse people gather as followers of Jesus.

There is room for you! Come, bring a friend, and find community at purpose as we light the candles of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Here, you will not be alone in your journey.

If you would like to connect with our pastor or join a life group, please reach out to us. If there is any way we can pray for you, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/imR8aTJh3GSuysYr6

Together in joyous, communal activities

Our community came alive with a summer of joyous gatherings - from the Family Fun Night's games and stories to the heartwarming Pet Blessing celebrating our animal companions. In the grand Celebration of Unity, where diverse performances including contemporary music, Brazilian guitar, Mexican folk dance, and a chorus from the handicapped shelter showcased our vibrant cultural tapestry.

Good things:

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We pray.

Each week, our prayer circle comes together to uplift the needs of those we know, and those we don’t. If you would like us to include you –and we would like to include you – use the QR code to let us know.

Your contact is confidential.

If you believe you need more than prayer support, our Pastor invites you to come in, meet her, and have a heart-to-heart. You’ll like her; she’s a good listener.

We are all lost sheep. We are finding our way. We can do this together.