September 19 - Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Click on the photo below to watch a fun recap video from the day's festivities!

Today was about more than reopening our doors. It was about celebrating the people who helped us get here.

Thank you for your prayers, support, encouragement, and belief in First UMC Elgin — these past 18 months, today, and all the days ahead.

We’re so grateful to be here. And we’re so glad you’re part of the story.

Here for GOD. Here for Good. Here for Elgin.

September 20: Celebration Worship & Community Brunch

Click on the photo below to watch a fun recap video from the day's festivities!

Day 2 of our weekend celebration!

We loved worshiping with you, sharing a meal, and getting to know you. During Ask the Pastor, Pastor Felicia answered some big questions (and a few fun ones, too! ). We hope you’ll come back and ask more!

There’s always room at the table for more conversations, friendship, and you. Come back and see us next Sunday!

Here for GOD. Here for Good. Here for Elgin.

Thanks to Ariene Dionela (Witness Team Coordinator) for her awesome videography during the weekend!

WE’RE BACK — AND YOU’RE INVITED!

After months away, we’re finally home!
Join us for a weekend-long Open House Celebration as we celebrate the return of First UMC Elgin.

  • 🏛️ Part of our church for years?
  • 🫂 Haven’t visited in a while?
  • 🚪 Never stepped through our doors?
  • ❤️ Everyone is welcome! 🥳 Come see what’s new, meet your neighbors, and discover what’s happening at FUMC! ✨

 

VIEW THE FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE 👇

EXPLORE, CELEBRATE, WORSHIP & CONNECT

SATURDAY: COME EXPLORE & CELEBRATE

  • 11:00 AM — Ribbon Cutting & Presentations
    • Help us officially celebrate our return with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and presentations.
  • 12:00 PM — Open House Begins
    • Tour our restored spaces, learn about our ministry teams, and discover ways to connect and get involved.
  • 12:00–2:00 PM — Ministry Fair, Food & Family Fun
    • Find all of our Ministry Team signs to learn more about the many ways you can connect, serve, grow and make a difference. Enjoy free food and family activities throughout the afternoon!

SUNDAY: COME WORSHIP & CONNECT

  • 10:00 AM — Celebration Worship
    • Join us as we gather together in our home once again for worship.
  • 11:00 AM — Blessing of the Church
    • A special time of prayer as we bless our church, our building and the ministry that happens within these walls.
  • 11:30 AM — Brunch & “Ask the Pastor”
    • Enjoy brunch together and bring your questions! Join our pastor for an informal 'Ask the Pastor' conversation.

COME SEE WHAT’S NEW. COME CELEBRATE WHAT’S NEXT!

Thank You! For standing with us when the storm came. Now we celebrate together.

📍 216 E. Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
🌐 fumcelgin.org/renewalweekend
📞 (847) 741-0038