Welcome the new musical season with timeless pieces that feel like old friends—an invitation to reconnect with the music that feels most like home. This concert features CMOTF favorites Isabella Lippi, Scott Metlicka, Bruno Vaz da Silva, and Sara Sitzer in an intimate quartet; audiences will hear Mozart’s exquisite Flute Quartet in D Major and Beethoven’s lovely String Trio No. […]

Kick off Nightmare on Chicago Street weekend with frightfully live silent movie scores! Enjoy The Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by world famous pipe organist, Ben Model. With a special feature animated short 'Koko's Haunted House'. This event is exclusively presented by First Congregational United Church of Christ Music Ministry.

Join us for a cozy morning of Thanksgiving crafting with Marilyn at First Congregational Church in Elgin! Celebrate the season of gratitude by creating festive fall décor, sharing creativity, and connecting with friends old and new. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a fun, relaxing way to get into the holiday spirit, […]

Location: Fellowship Hall The First Congregational Church of Elgin’s Annual Stewardship Campaign is a fundraising effort to support the church's operations and ministries. The 2025 campaign, themed "Dreaming God’s Dream," is focused on encouraging members to increase or start giving to the church to fund its budget, which in turn supports staff, facilities and various […]

Clothes & Shoes for children & adults available!  

Journey of Hope United Methodist Church Travel along with FCC music director and organist, Dr. Jeff Neufeld, as he and guests perform on the many pipe organs of Elgin’s churches, from the massive four-manual Austin/Rodgers organ at First United Methodist, to the small but mighty one-manual Casavant at Christ the Lord Lutheran. Beginning in September […]

Christmas Boutique at First Congregational Church of Elgin Location: Fellowship Hall Sponsored by Sojourner’s with Christ. Proceeds benefit local asylum-seeking families. Featuring homemade crafts and gifts, a bake sale with delicious items just like Grandma used to make and holiday raffles!  This is an elite holiday event showcasing local talent while supporting community members who […]

After worship service FCC Christmas Decorating Party Lunch provided by Worship & Hospitality Sign up at the Welcome Table located outside the Sanctuary.

Nothing But Treble Concert “Brightest & Best” Location: FCC Sanctuary Elgin’s premier treble ensemble is back with the most highly anticipated holiday concert of the year! Please join Nothing but Treble for the “Brightest & Best” choir concert in the Elgin area, featuring festive songs of the season. NBT celebrate connections between women of different […]