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Connect with others and grow in your faith, in a supportive community.

Life Groups

We invite you to join a Life Group—a place where you can build meaningful relationships, share experiences, and deepen your understanding of life and spirituality.

First Church Des Plaines hosts Life Groups in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Asbury Court, Brookdale, and via Zoom. We meet for one hour, including checking in about how God is present in our lives, reading and discussing scripture, and praying together. 

 

Whether you're new to Christianity or have been committed to your faith for a while, our Life Groups are a welcoming space for everyone. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your heart. We can’t wait to meet you and embark on this journey together!

For questions or to RSVP contact the church office at fumcdesplaines@gmail.com or

 

Pastor Hope Chernich at pastorhope.fumcdp@gmail.com.

Available Life Groups:

  •  Spirit of the Living God: Facilitated by Harolyn Thogersen—They meet at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays at the home of Barb and Dave Duncan—To join contact Harolyn at elmer-harolyn@earthlink.net.

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  • Spiritual Tool Kit: Facilitated by Pastor Hope Chernich—They meet at 1:30pm on the 2nd and 4th     Tuesdays of the month at Little City—To join contact Pastor Hope at pastorhope.fumcdp@gmail.com.

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  • Zoom Life Group: Facilitated by Pastor Hope Chernich—They meet via Zoom only on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights at 8:00pm– To join contact Pastor Hope at pastorhope.fumcdp@gmail.com.

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  • Brookdale Life Group: Facilitated by Jan Weber—They meet at from 10:30 to 11:30am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Brookdale Senior Living Center—To join contact Jan at jrweber45@hotmail.com.

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  • The Pilgrims: Facilitated by Janine Forney—They meet at 1:00pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at Asbury Court—To join contact Janine at Beatlefan2552@yahoo.com

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  • The Pilgrims II: Facilitated by Walt Dibbern—They meet at 6:30pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Midtown Crossing Apartments 1st Floor Meeting Room —To join contact Walt at dibbern@dibbern.com.
     

  • Faith Seekers: Facilitated by Kay Maloney– They meet at 6:30pm the 3rd Thursday of the month (Subject to change) at Kay’s house—To join contact Kay at klpowell@yahoo.com.
     

  • Mount Prospect Life Group—Coming soon! Facilitated by Anne Cowin Ladd—Will meet once a month with location, date and time TBD—To join contact Anne Cowin Ladd at anneiam3@yahoo.com

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