11/1/2020

November 1 is “All Saints Day” in the Christian tradition. This day originally honored those who were martyred for their faith and evolved into a day of remembering not only the officially recognized Saints of the Church, but also honoring everyday Saints in our lives.  Through practices of naming, ringing a bell, lighting candles, and praying, we reaffirm the holy connection between the living Saints with the heavenly Saints.  Together, we are still one body of Christ.  Every time we join in Holy Communion, we are reminded that our feast extends into heaven itself as we join our voices and share in the divine feast of Grace with all the Saints throughout the centuries. 

In addition to honoring the Saints who are members or loved ones of members at PRCC, this year we are also commemorating the Saints who have lost their lives to the Covid pandemic.  Understanding that the numbers of people who have died around the world is over one million. Every single individual deserves to be remembered and honored.  At PRCC, we wish to visually remember those Saints who have died in Illinois.  Currently, that number is 9,522. Included in that number are children, parents, grandparents, doctors, nurses, teachers, and more. Each one is a beloved child of God. We grieve their deaths and pray for their loved ones.  We continue to pray for a cure and practice responsible distancing and masking for the safety of our communities, especially those who are most vulnerable. As you see the ribbons surrounding our church, know that each ribbon represents 10 people, as we are only planning on hanging 950 ribbons.  They surround our church, just as our prayers surround each family and every community, not just in Illinois but all around the planet as we all yearn for sustainable solutions for the health and wholeness of all humankind.

5/13/2020

The Maine Township Food Pantry has been in operation for 40 years,supporting the less fortunate in our community. Right now in the middle of the Covid 19 crisis, with greater unemployment and shelter in place, there has been a tremendous increase in demand. The Maine Township Food Pantry needs your help!

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Normally, PRCC donates on a monthly basis. We are hoping, with your support, to make that weekly, on each Wednesday starting April 22nd, for the next month at least. Donations are being dropped off at labeled bins, placed at the homes of volunteer families. For a list the items needed and the drop off locations go to the Food Pantry page​

4/13/2020

Don’t let the complications of social distancing and service live streaming interrupt your financial support for our ministry and community.  We have several ways you can make giving easier and automatic.

To  look at the options and find out more about Zelle, a new mobile payment option, please go to the Ongoing Support page.

4/19/2020

We look forward to worshiping with you each Sunday! We will be getting together as a community via our Livestream page or the PRCC YouTube channel.

If you have not viewed the service before, please view one of the recordings on your chosen device before Sunday. You can access our Archive page to view bulletin and bible readings. It is a great idea to print off copies of the service for everyone joining in!

Contact Jaclyn at office@parkridgecommunitychurch.org, if you have any questions or trouble navigating. You can also reach her by calling the Church Office, 847-823-3164 x 21, calls will be forwarded to her cellphone  

4/27/2020

This week there are new added opportunities for connecting with friends in our church. 

Noon Hangout is meeting on Tuesday and Thursday only, because of other activities.

You can use the Church Calendar page to find the scheduled events and join meetings using the shortcuts.contained in the details. Once the calendar opens, you can click on the "Week" at the top and view only the current week's schedule. Click on the event to view the details.

A full schedule of dates and times was emailed to you. If you did not receive one contact the church office. 

3/1/2020

AmazonSmile Foundation  ~  Giving has never been easier! ... You can support PRCC by designating us as your favorite charity and you will be contributing every time you shop at Amazon! 

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of any item you purchase. There is no additional cost to you and set up takes just a minute.

Click here for the info sheet.