Much more than Sunday service
At FCCW, we’re proud to offer a wide range of programs for all ages and interests. You’ll find what you’re looking for, whether it’s an active youth group, spiritual outings, or family activities.
Sunday School
Our Sunday school classes are offered for preschoolers through sixth grade. Your child will learn about the Bible and explore what it means to be a Christian through class activities and imaginary play. Sunday school classes run concurrently with worship from September through May. You can drop off your child at 9:45am before service starts at 10am.
Nursery Care
We provide care during Sunday worship for infants and toddlers. You can drop off your child at 9:45am before service starts at 10am.
Children’s Choir
Your child will rehearse songs and play simple instruments with other Sunday school kids. The children’s choir performs during Sunday worship once a month and also during special services: Christmas Pageant, Palm Sunday processional and Church Music Sunday.
Kids Club
This is an after-school program where elementary age children come together to play games, make crafts and engage in simple service projects — all in a fun and supportive setting.
Confirmation
Confirmation is the time when 7th and 8th graders prepare to affirm their baptismal vows as members of the congregation. Our two-year program leads them through a review of Bible, church history and theology of the United Church of Christ.
Youth Group
Youth group is our gathering of 9th-12th graders. We share our weekly highs and lows, talk about faith and friendships and support each other. Our youth also meet to serve dinner at Hilda’s Place shelter, go on retreats, and plan and lead our annual mission trip in South Carolina.
Chancel Choir
Lend your voice to Sunday service. Directed by Kurt Mockenhaupt, our chancel choir sings a variety of music from classic to contemporary. Rehearsals are weekly from September to May and new members are always welcome. No experience necessary.
Handbell Choir
Bring your musical talents to our handbell choir. This group brings joyful music to worship once a month, September through May. Rehearsals take place weekly. Members must be able to read music.
Interfaith Dialogue
As a congregation that learns across faiths and generations, we regularly partner in interfaith dialogue with other houses of worship including Congregation Sukkat Shalom of Wilmette and the Muslim Community Center of Morton Grove.
Contemplative Prayer
Restore clarity and focus to your life through contemplative prayer. Rooted in Christian history, contemplative prayer combines guided meditation and silent prayer.
Book Group
Want to broaden your reading? Join our book group. Each month, members congregate to discuss a new book. The topics are varied and selected by the group.
Mary Suppers
Get together with other women to share a delicious meal with Bible study led by Pastor Stephanie Perdew. The conversation is always animated, enlightening, and fun. Mary Suppers take place monthly in someone’s home.
Men’s Group
FCCW offers a variety of men’s ministry opportunities, facilitated by Pastor Jason Okrzynski. Men of the church meet for monthly discussion and spiritual check in; for a Men’s Breakfast; and for Men’s Quarterly outings and social times. Retreats, outdoor activities, and volunteer opportunities enrich the lives of the men in the congregation. The men of the church host our annual Souper Bowl Sunday Luncheon, held on Super Bowl Sunday, benefitting local food pantries.
Retreats
During the year we have periodic men’s and women’s retreats for exploring our faith beyond our church walls.
Yoga
Our very own yogini, Trish Nealon, leads several restorative yoga classes at the church throughout the year.
Family Activities
You and your children will have opportunities to spend time with other families outside of church through periodic retreats, picnics and outings.
Positive Parenting
Create more harmony in your family life. Our very own Beth Miller, PCI Certified Parent Coach, offers classes to help FCCW families navigate the daily challenges of parenting.
Intergenerational Night
Get to know people young and old during Intergenerational Night. Once a month, this special program brings together all generations to share a meal, work on a service project, explore our shared faith and grow relationships with each other.
Chancel Choir
Lend your voice to Sunday service. Directed by Kurt Mockenhaupt, our chancel choir sings a variety of music from classic to contemporary. Rehearsals are weekly from September to May and new members are always welcome. No experience necessary.
Handbell Choir
Bring your musical talents to our handbell choir. This group brings joyful music to worship once a month, September through May. Rehearsals take place weekly. Members must be able to read music.
Children’s Choir
Your child will rehearse songs and play simple instruments with other Sunday school kids. The children’s choir performs during Sunday worship once a month and also during special services: Christmas Pageant, Palm Sunday processional and Church Music Sunday.