This Week

Sunday Worship, December 21, 2025
The season of Advent - Week 4

The Word Made Flesh
Lessons & Carols & Kids Christmas Storytelling
A service of scripture and song featuring our choir, readers, singers, and musicians with children sharing the Christmas story from the Jesus Storybook Bible

Last Week's Behold the Lamb of God
Andrew Peterson’s musical masterpiece, which places the story of Christ’s birth in the context of the whole Bible, is now online here.

Children's Worship for December
Dec 21 & 28: Pk-Kindergarten only

Worship at 10 AM - In-Person & Online

ADVENT 2025
The Christmas season is a meaningful time at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Join us on Sundays in Advent or at one of our family-friendly opportunities to worship and prepare for Christmas.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE | DEC 24 | 3, 5 & 11:30 PM
Celebrate the wonder and glory of the Christmas story with these beautifully moving services of Scripture, song—and candlelight. December 24 at 3, 5 & 11:30 pm. Nursery is available at 3 pm for children ages 0-36 months.

LIVE NATIVITY | DECEMBER 23 | 4,5,6 PM
Experience the Christmas story with Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men—plus real animals and a joyful sing-along. Outdoors under the west overhang —dress warm! A few shepherds and other helpers still needed!
Check it out here.

NEW YEAR'S EVE SERVICE | DEC 31 | 7 PM
Let's ring in the New Year together - with a special evening of celebration and reflection. Details here.

JOURNEYMEN | THU JAN 8 | 6:30 AM
Get up with the Rev. Bob Butler of the Center Collective.

SHE: SINGLE MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP | SUN JAN 11 |12:15 PM
We meet on Sunday, January 11, at 12:15 PM for our first gathering of 2026. Topic: Empowered for a Purpose.

HYMN SING: HOPES & PRAYER NY | SUNDAY | JAN 11 | 6 PM
Hymn Sing: Hopes and Prayers for the New Year A good old-fashioned hymn sing, with room for requests, as we sing and pray our way into 2026. Atrium Lobby.

THRIVE: DEEP ROOTS, NEW GROWTH
Coming in January! Thrive is Elmhurst CRC’s ministry for adults 55+, focused on faith, fellowship, learning, and community. Join us this January for our first event of the year—a potluck dinner paired with a helpful cybersecurity talk featuring local law enforcement, offering practical tips to stay safe online. Stay tuned!

SMALL GROUPS OPEN HOUSE | JAN 25 | 11:15 AM
Small groups are back — in a big way! You’re invited to learn more about our current small groups, meet participants and leaders, discover new opportunities to join a small group, and/or share your interest. We’ll have some delicious nibbles as well!

COFFEE BREAK BIBLE STUDY | WEDS & THURS STARTS MID-JANUARY It's a great time to jump in! Our winter study is on
Ruth - A beautiful story of faithfulness and hope, Ruth offers a powerful foreshadowing of our redemption through Christ. Details and registration HERE.

LITTLE LAMBS SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS | JAN 14 & 15
Our spring semester begins mid-January, and now is the time to register and secure your child’s spot! Little Lambs offers a joyful preschool learning experience filled with music, crafts, Bible stories, creative learning, and free play. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available to fit your family’s schedule. Details & registration here.
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YOUTH NEWS
Christmas Break!
We'll see you in January.

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP | JULY 12-18
We're going on a mission trip to All God's Children. Check out the application details HERE

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Jubilee Resale Bins – West Entrance
Donate new or gently-worn clothing anytime during church hours. Look for the bins marked “Jubilee.” Proceeds support York Outreach and Timothy Christian Schools.

New to You Resale – Monthly Pickup
Clothing donations are collected on the first Thursday of each month from 7:45–9:15 a.m. in the ECRC south parking lot. Proceeds benefit the Bright Promise Fund providing Chicagoland children with access to a quality Christ-centered school.

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LITTLE LAMBS SESSION COORDINATOR JOB OPENING
Join our team! Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (ECRC) is looking for a Session Coordinator for the Little Lambs Preschool Ministry INFO HERE

My Brother's Kitchen (MBK) is a collaborative ministry bringing suburban and urban people together to serve a meal to the community and eat together. We serve together on the 4th Saturday morning of the month. Sign up here!

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Take our Serve Survey! God has gifted you in a special way to serve. Let us know where you’re serving now, and identify your talents, gifts, and interests in serving here and locally. Go to elmhurstcrc.org/survey.

ON-THE-GO DEVOS EXPERIENCE
Subscribe to Sunday's Coming! Devotional Experience and receive bite-sized, 4-minute weekday daily devotionals. These inspiring devotionals will be dropped to your phone each morning (Monday through Friday) around 7 a.m. — ideal preparation for Sunday’s worship service. Text "DEVOS" to 630.748.8172

Christmas Office Hours:
Note:The church office will be closed December 25–29 and December 31–January 4. We will be open for regular business hours (8:30am.–3:30pm) on Tuesday, December 30.

If you need immediate care or information, please reach out to the Care Team via email at [email protected] or visit the website at elmhurstcrc.org/care. We will be monitoring emails and calls and responding to you.

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am-12:30pm

We're available online 24/7.

TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AI – STEM Program Coordinator for 2026-27 School Year
Detailed position overview: Build What's Next

OUTREACH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES We partner with Outreach York in the Jubilee Resale in Lombard, and in the York Outreach Center with God Time and VBS. They’re seeking a Director of Community Housing and Programs at two different locations, as well as a part-time teaching position. Check out opportunities at: weareoutreach.org/about-us/careers-internships