Celebrate the Season of Giving with First UMC Elgin! 🎁
This Giving Season, we’re inviting our church family and community to come together in generosity, fellowship, and joyful service. Whether you give by enjoying dinner, supporting holiday initiatives, or donating directly, every contribution helps strengthen the ministries of First UMC Elgin. 🙏
Here are 4 easy and impactful ways to give back:
#GivingTuesday at Culver’s Share Night 🍔🍦
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
📅 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Culver's | 1175 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin IL 60123 📍
Skip the traditional giving link and join us for a meal that gives back! 🍽️
During these four hours, a generous portion of every meal, dessert, and drink supports our church’s ministries. How it works: Just show up, order your favorites, and enjoy time with your church family. Culver’s will automatically contribute a percentage of sales—no flyer needed. 🎉
Holiday Giving Through Manna Cards 💳🎄
It’s already time to think about Christmas! Manna cards make wonderful gifts, stocking stuffers, and appreciation presents—while also supporting our church.
Order Deadline: December 12th 🗓️
How to order:
- Email Cheryl Johnson at finance@fumcelgin.org to request a form or pick up a form at the church office 📧
- Submit your completed form and check to the church office ✍️
- To order online, contact our church office at 847.741.0038 to receive your unique code 📞 Every card purchased helps fund our ministries during the holiday season. 🌟
Giving Tree for the Community Crisis Center 🧸
Help us bless local families by donating to our local Community Crisis Center. Your donation will help provide assistance to people who find themselves in difficult situations. ❤️ This year, we will be collecting:
- Pajamas of ALL sizes 👧
- Diapers 🍼
- Baby wipes
Pajamas are needed for children but also for the women who are staying at the Crisis Center.
Diapers of any size are needed, however sizes 3 and above are most needed.
All donations are to be brought to worship on Sunday, December 14. We will fill the trunks of some of our church members who will then drive the donations to the Crisis Center after the service.
🚗 When: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: BEFORE & AFTER 10am Worship Service
🗺️ Where: Elgin History Museum Parking lot, 360 Park Street, Elgin IL, 60120
Make a Donation 💰: Directly Supporting Our Ministries
If you feel led to give financially this Giving Season, your donation will directly help strengthen the vital work we do in our community and within our church family. Your generosity is the foundation that allows us to operate year-round, not just during the holidays.
Where Your Gift Goes:
Every financial gift contributes immediately to the operations, outreach, and discipleship programs of First UMC Elgin, including:
- Community Outreach: Funding initiatives like our weekly free meal program and assistance for local families in crisis.
- Worship & Music: Maintaining a meaningful and uplifting Sunday worship experience and our beloved music programs.
- Building Operations: Ensuring our historic building remains a safe, warm, and welcoming space for all church and community activities throughout the year.
This Giving Season, consider an end-of-year gift to support our long-term mission of sharing God's love.
