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WORSHIP at First Church

WORSHIP at First Church

WORSHIP at First Church

We gather for worship each Sunday morning at 425 S Central Park - at 11 am.  Except, the last Sunday of each month, we gather on Zoom.  See login for Zoom below.  Confirm worship plans for a specific week at chicagofirstcob@gmail.com or call 630.606.5671.


Call John Cassel for details and instructions on Zoom.  630.606.5671

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King Day 2025

WORSHIP at First Church

WORSHIP at First Church

The three congregations who live at 425 S Central Park, Chicago Mennonite Community Church, Wellington Ave. UCC, and First Church, joined together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on January 19, 2025.  It was a most moving and inspirational service, with participation and leadership from all three congregations.

See pictures from the service

We remember a church matriarch, Mrs. Annie Crump

We remember a church matriarch, Mrs. Annie Crump

We remember a church matriarch, Mrs. Annie Crump

Mrs. Annie Lorene Crump was born into eternity February 5, 2024.  Her family and the church community celebrated her life on Saturday, February 17.

See Annie's VIDEO

See Annie's obituary, funeral service and more: 

Link to Crump Remembrance

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Corean Bevly

We remember a church matriarch, Mrs. Annie Crump

We remember a church matriarch, Mrs. Annie Crump

On November 24, 2024 First Church held a Memorial Service for Mrs. Corean Bevly who had died this fall (at age 92). In addition to church members, Congressman Danny Davis offered words of profound tribute.

See Pictures from the Service

Recent events - before Covid

Community Thanksgiving 2019

We Gathered Thursday evening, November 21, for a pre-Thanksgiving party.  Good food, family, friends, jazz, stories.  A grand time was had by all.

See pictures and video

Migration Stories - Doris Scott

Doris Scott talks about her family and growing up in Chicago.  July 2019.

see the video

The Final March (MLK Observance)

Maggie Brown at First Church - March 4, 2018

On April 4, 2018 we marked the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's death.  Music, memories, the beloved community.  

See pictures, download the Program here

Maggie Brown at First Church - March 4, 2018

Maggie Brown at First Church - March 4, 2018

Maggie Brown, carrying the torch of her father, Oscar Brown, Jr,, gave us an enchanting morning.

Pictures, video & memories of Maggie Brown

Memory Pages

Memory Pages

2018 Pentacost Sewing Circle

2018 MLK Day

2017 Pastoral Installation

2017 Garden Celebration

2017 All Church Picnic

2017 Spring Tea


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