First Congregational Church of Western Springs
Collection of our weekly sermons.
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Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.
This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:
How did Jesus die?
How do we know the Bible is true?
Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below...
This Sunday we will baptize eight (yes, that is correct!) infants and children into the Christian faith. What a joy to celebrate baptism on Pentecost Sunday, which reminds us of the presence of the Holy Spirit.Rich will preach a sermon on the importance of affirming, throughout each of our lives, not that we were baptized, but that we are baptized.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJSyqx9tE9Y...
Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.
This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:
What made you want to be part of this Church?
What's the funniest thing to ever happen to you during a Church Service?
Ar...
Rich will preach the last installment in his sermon series on prayer. You do not need to have heard the first three, as each sermon stands alone. In this one, Rich asks the question, “does prayer work?“We will celebrate the sacrament of Communion and receive the gift of music from the strings at the Western Springs School of Talent Education.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEh8YsmRWEs
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format.
For the Last Words & Music of the 2024-25 Season presents:
KirchhFest
Join us in Plymouth Hall for a joyful Celebration of Rev. Rich Kirchherr's 40+ years of faithful service and leadership! We're sending him off in style-with live music, big laughs, and plenty of love. Whether you've known him for decades or just want to...
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format.
For the Last Words & Music of the 2024-25 Season presents:
KirchhFest
Join us in Plymouth Hall for a joyful Celebration of Rev. Rich Kirchherr's 40+ years of faithful service and leadership! We're sending him off in style-with live music, big laughs, and plenty of love. Whether you've known him for decades or just want to...
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format.
For the Last Words & Music of the 2024-25 Season presents:
KirchhFest
Join us in Plymouth Hall for a joyful Celebration of Rev. Rich Kirchherr's 40+ years of faithful service and leadership! We're sending him off in style-with live music, big laughs, and plenty of love. Whether you've known him for decades or just want to...
This Sunday we’ll hear how the Lord opened Lydia’s heart to listen to Paul’s preaching. Al Pedersen will be our soloist, and weather permitting we’ll gather for Holy Grounds on the front lawn.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUzigPYYzho
Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUzigPYYzho&t=2412s
If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more,...
Join us for worship as we hear Jesus share his commandment to love one another. It sounds so easy doesn’t it? Meredith’s sermon will explore this great commandment and why it’s so challenging to live into. Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7L3YxwdgHE
Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7L3YxwdgHE&t=2123s
If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learn...
This Sunday promises to be a special one in worship! We'll hear a heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection from graduating senior Alex Mudd, and a baccalaureate reflection from fellow senior Grace Whittingham. Rev. Rich Kirchherr will also deliver the final message in his sermon series on prayer—each sermon stands on its own, so it’s a perfect time to join in.Come and worship with us as we celebrate, reflect, and grow together in this...
Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.
This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:
What is the difference between God and Jesus?
Do you know all the stories in the Bible?
Are you a Curious Kid with Questi...
Rev. Dr. Richard Kirchherr will continue with his theme of prayer. preach on the theme of prayer. Too often our prayers are recitations of our burdens ir challenges in life, and not often enough are our prayers about blessings or for others. Rich will consider the Lord’s Prayer and why we pray debts and others pray trespasses.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w1AAdeFpIU
Link to Start of Sermon: h...
Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Faith Leaders is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.
This week we ask Our Senior Associate Minister Rev. Meredith Onion (meredith@wscongo.org) a question that curious kids are wondering about. Question this episode are:
What is your favorite way to talk to God?
What made you want to be a pastor?
Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click ...
Rev. Dr. Rich Kirchherr will explore several kinds of prayers over the next two weeks — including the Lord’s Prayer and why some pray “debts” while others pray “trespasses” (on May 4). As we step into the post-Easter season, let us begin by reflecting on our life of prayer with God.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ZNaCgw5TI
Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ZNaCgw5TI&t...
Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.
This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price (kathryn@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are:
What is the difference to Catholicism and our church?
Who initially wrote the stories in the Bible? Where did they come...
On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the good news that Christ is Risen. On the highest of holy days in the Christian year, we remember the Resurrection in story and song, glorify God with special music, and cover the cross with colorful flowers.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2o_jv_tF0
Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2o_jv_tF0&t=1790s
We celebrate the day Jesus entered into Jerusalem and was greeted by the people waving palm branches. It is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and or our willingness to follow him.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q63Xz2gZW3E
Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q63Xz2gZW3E&t=2513s
If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, ...
We welcome are 2025 Confirmation Class into our faith community at The First Congregational Church of Western Springs.
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI
Link to Start of Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHWV8oDjhI&t=1425s
If you are new to our faith community and are interested in learning more, please go toWelcome to First Congo Online - First Congregational Churc...
Welcome to our Audio Podcast "Curious Kids Faithful Answers". Where one of Our Staff is asked questions by our Youth seeking Faithful Answers.
This week we ask Our Interim Associate Minister Rev. Kathryn Price (kathryn@wscongo.org) questions that curious kids are wondering about. Questions this episode are:
How did God make everything?
When we go to heaven what will we see?
Are you a Curious Kid with Questions? Click the link below to ...
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format.
Words & Music presents:
COLORS
Songs and stories come together in a rich, emotional spectrum -each hue telling its own tale. It'll be an unforgettable night of stories and songs in ever shade.
All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on...
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